Diseño de un Sistema de Generación Eléctrica Solar para la Iluminación Externa del Modular de la Escuela de Ingeniería en Ecoturismo.

Abstract

In order to create this system, we emphasized the important of an efficient and rational energetic use, considering factors such us: temperature, helium-phonic, geographical latitude, etc. This project seeks to generate electrical energy from the solar energy and minimize the environmental pollution. Thus, this will contribute with the environment improvement through the use of renewable and clean energy such as solar energy. We studied the insulation and average temperature that exist in the city of Riobamba, and then estimate the amount of energy that will suffice to illuminate the pedestrian area of the Ecotourism Engineering School at ESPOCH (Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo). And later install monocrystaline photovoltaic solar panels since they are more efficient than the other panels. To determine the energy demand of the lamps, we considered the hours that they will stay lighten and the days of autonomy of the entire system. Also, we were able to distinguish the other components of the photovoltaic system, like: batteries, charge controller an inverter. It was also important to study the structure and design of the solar pole, and the predesign of the plinth where the solar pole will stand on. Additionally, we determined the cost of kWh of the electrical energy generated by a photovoltaic system adding a cost comparison between similar systems. We recommend the use of software to optimize the calculation. This project should be executed with the help of sponsors that are interested in minimizing the solar radiation impact.