Future work

The project was completed and produced satisfactory results. However, future work could be added to further the project findings. The information extracted from the analyzed load profile was sufficient for the simulations. However, if the data was more precise with real time values the simulations conducted could have given more precise results. Also, the HOMER program lacked inputs such as savings from LGC’s which could have altered the simulations rather than have it only be deducted from the operating costs after the simulations. The use of a different simulation program could produce different results, which take this input earlier in the simulation. The Helioscope program was a vital tool to this project and was used to measure the rooftops of the buildings of MU. However, the shadowing effects present were ignored during this project. The shadows were avoided altogether as no information was provided about the

94 | P a g e height or size of the trees around the buildings. A study to measure these variables could alter the amount of available roof space that could be utilized for PV installations. Also, the pricing information provided for the components used in the simulation process were limited. With more access to alternative component prices the range of components that could be used would be larger, thus a more cost effective system could be constructed. In this project the size of the system was investigated. However, the current grid infrastructure such as wiring and roof weight limits were not examined. This could be vital to the approval of the installation of the system and must be explored before the initiation of a project of this scale. These are the major points that can be considered for future studies.

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Appendix A

Appendix A Table 1: Total PV modules and rated power face the East

Description Racking Tilt Azimuth Modules Power

Science and Computing Building East Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 122 39.9 kW Loneragan Building East 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 70 22.9 kW Loneragan Building East 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 117 38.3 kW Veterinary Biology Building East Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 170 55.6 kW

Vet Surgical Centre Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 144 47.1 kW

Murdoch collage East 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 33 10.8 kW

Murdoch collage East 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 108 35.3 kW

Murdoch collage East 3 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 52 17.0 kW

Amenities Building Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 188 61.5 kW

Library (South) Building East Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 61 19.9 kW Education and Humanities Building

East

Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 110 36.0 kW

Economics, Commerce and Law Building East

Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 149 48.7 kW

Student Housing East 4 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 30 9.81 kW Student Housing East 6 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 22 7.19 kW Student Housing East 5 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 30 9.81 kW Student Housing East 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 38 12.4 kW Student Housing East 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 41 13.4 kW Student Housing East 7 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 27 8.83 kW Student Housing East 3 Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 50 16.4 kW Refectory Building East Fixed Tilt 23° 90° 286 93.5 kW

100 | P a g e Appendix A Table 2: Total PV modules and rated power face the North

Description Racking Tilt Azimuth Modules Power

Gym Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 139 45.5 kW

Gym 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 183 59.8 kW

Business school 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 361 118.0 kW

Media school Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 256 83.7 kW

Food court Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 217 71.0 kW

Library extension Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 110 36.0 kW

ECL 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 822 268.8 kW

Physical science Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 319 104.3 kW

Science and computing 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 172 56.2 kW

Loneragan Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 32 10.5 kW

Vet Bio building 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 285 93.2 kW

ECL 4 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 43 14.1 kW

ECL 3 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 51 16.7 kW

ECL 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 136 44.5 kW

koolbari 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 204 66.7 kW

koolbari 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 391 127.9 kW

Murdoch college 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 61 19.9 kW

Murdoch college 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 42 13.7 kW

Murdoch collage 3 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 26 8.50 kW

West farmers 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 144 47.1 kW

West farmers 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 131 42.8 kW

Central stores Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 209 68.3 kW

Animal house 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 150 49.1 kW

Vet Bio building 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 236 77.2 kW

Maintenance workshop building 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 86 28.1 kW Maintenance workshop building 3 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 45 14.7 kW Maintenance workshop building 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 115 37.6 kW

Science and Computing Building 1

Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 257 84.0 kW

Environmental Science Building

Fixed Tilt 23° 180° 87 28.4 kW

Student village (South) 23° 180° 1130 369.62 kW

101 | P a g e Appendix B Table 3: Total PV modules and rated power face the West

Description Racking Tilt Azimuth Modules Power

Economics, Commerce and Law Building West

Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 124 40.5 kW Library (South) Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 52 17.0 kW Library Link Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 48 15.7 kW Physical Sciences and Chancellery

Buildings West

Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 204 66.7 kW Science and Computing Building Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 69 22.6 kW Loneragan Building West 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 64 20.9 kW Loneragan Building West 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 116 37.9 kW Amenities Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 97 31.7 kW Veterinary Biology Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 76 24.9 kW Murdoch collage W 2 Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 30 9.81 kW Murdoch collage W 1 Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 80 26.2 kW Education and Humanities

Building West 2

Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 31 10.1 kW Physical Sciences Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 30 9.81 kW Refectory Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 67 21.9 kW Social Sciences Building West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 45 14.7 kW

Education and Humanities Building West 1

Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 70 22.9 kW Student Village West Fixed Tilt 23° 270° 316 103.31 kW