Jones, Gwilym, Rogers, Daniel, Stevens, Jonathan and Thomas, Lee ![]() |
Abstract
This paper presents the development of an off-grid photovoltaic energy supply in Chongwe District, Zambia, which delivers electricity to a health post and three supporting buildings. The system includes 23.3 square metres of polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) panel with a peak output of 3.4 kW, and 21.1 kWh of storage using absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries. The design methodology for the original system, installed in 2012, along with that of a substantial upgrade in 2014, is discussed. Comprehensive system data from before and after the upgrade were recorded, over a period of fifteen months, allowing system performance to be analyzed in detail. The paper concludes with a reflection on the experience gained during the design and delivery of this project, which can be used as a model for the electrification of further health posts across Zambia and other parts of Africa.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Engineering |
Subjects: | T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | power 3.4 kW; off-grid solar electricity supply design; off-grid solar electricity supply implementation; rural Zambian medical facility; off-grid photovoltaic energy supply development; Chongwe district Zambia; health post; building; polycrystalline silicon photovoltaic panel; PV panel; absorbent glass mat battery; AGM battery |
Publisher: | IEEE |
ISBN: | 978-1-4673-9981-4 |
Last Modified: | 22 Oct 2022 13:32 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/103994 |
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