Diseño e instalación de un sistema fotovoltaico para una vivienda unifamiliar en la parroquia Viche, provincia Esmeraldas

Abstract

On the "Mi Quinta" farm, located in the parish of Viche, province of Esmeraldas, the remoteness of the national electricity grid makes it unfeasible to install electricity. This situation is common in rural areas of the coast, where the high installation costs and the environmental impact of felling trees for the power lines generate an urgent need for alternative energy sources. The existing problems on the farm have led to consider the use of renewable energies as a viable solution to supply energy needs. This project focused on designing and installing a photovoltaic system for a single-family house on the farm. First, the energy needs of the house were assessed to ensure that the system would provide sufficient energy for the daily use of appliances and lighting. Then, the components of the PV system were carefully selected to ensure efficiency and durability, and installation proceeded, ensuring that all elements worked together optimally and that the solar panels were properly oriented to maximize solar energy collection. The results indicate that the PV system ensures a reliable and efficient energy supply for the "Mi Quinta" house. This project significantly addresses the rural energy problem, providing a long-term sustainable and cost-effective solution. Six-monthly monitoring and the use of MPPT charge controllers are recommended to optimize the efficiency and durability of the system, as well as the periodic revision of the battery bank to avoid total discharges, especially on consecutive cloudy days.