Poshtan, M., & Dehghan-Banadaki, A., & Taufik, T. (2024, April), SOLAR FARM UTILIZING A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM  Paper presented at 2024 ASEE PSW Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. 10.18260/1-2--46058

\bibitem{asee_peer_46058}
  Poshtan, M., \& Dehghan-Banadaki, A., \& Taufik, T. (2024, April), \emph{SOLAR FARM UTILIZING A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM}
  Paper presented at 2024 ASEE PSW Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  10.18260/1-2--46058

Majid Poshtan, Ali Dehghan-Banadaki, and Taufik Taufik.  "SOLAR FARM UTILIZING A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM".  2024 ASEE PSW Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2024, April.  ASEE Conferences, 2024.  https://peer.asee.org/46058 Internet.  06 Jan, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_46058}
  Majid Poshtan, Ali Dehghan-Banadaki, and Taufik Taufik.
  "SOLAR FARM UTILIZING A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM".
  \emph{2024 ASEE PSW Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2024, April}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2024.
  https://peer.asee.org/46058 Internet.  06 Jan, 2025

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AB  - In this paper, the authors present a full study on designing an efficient solar farm with integrated battery energy storage, covering a 4000 m² area in the Los Angeles area. The research focuses on optimizing three critical aspects: (a) the arrangement of PV panels for maximum solar energy capture, (b) the electrical circuitry topology, and (c) the selection of an inverter scheme for efficient battery charging. We considered the impact of peak electric load shaving on the local electric power provider, considering variable kWh pricing throughout the day.  The authors explored the effects of local azimuth angles, farm geometry, and PV panel orientation. We also compared full-cell and half-cell module configurations, focusing on the number and arrangement of cells and bypass diodes in these modules. A detailed analysis was conducted to determine the optimal module type for this project. Six solar farm designs were proposed, including fixed-tilt and single-axis tracking systems. Two simulation software tools, REopt and System Advisor Model (SAM), were evaluated for their effectiveness in modeling these designs. SAM was ultimately selected for its accuracy in predicting key performance metrics such as annual energy production, capacity factor, DC to AC ratio, and levelized energy cost. The final design achieved optimal performance metrics and included a suitably sized battery energy storage system, aligning with the project's requirements. This paper offers insights into the design and optimization of solar farms, contributing significantly to the field of renewable energy engineering.
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