A comparative performance analysis of C-Si and A-Si PV based rooftop grid tied solar photovoltaic systems in Jodhpur

The Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur (IITJ) has been monitoring and recording all the parameter of 101 kW (43.30 kW A-Si PV system located in Block 1 and 58.08 kW C-Si PV system in Block 2) grid tied solar photovoltaic system over the 4 year. The paper present the operational data 43.30 kW amorphous silicon (A-Si) based PV system located at Block 1 and 58.08 kW crystalline silicon based PV system at Block 2 of IIT Jodhpur. This paper helps in a study of the performance and consistency of this system. This paper will estimate the theoretical and actual Power output, Energy yield of the both PV systems. During the year, the PV systems in Jodhpur, India have generated a 74922 kWh by C-Si PV and 55910 kWh solar energy by A-Si PV system. As a whole, the location of Solar PV system is the primary reason of energy variability and system production.