The design and execution of a solar-powered uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system are presented in this study. The system integrates photovoltaic (PV) panels, a battery.
The use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system specially designed for solar PV plants can improve the power generation and reduce the downtime of a solar PV plant.
The Gambia has inaugurated a 23 MW solar plant with 8 MWh of battery storage as part of the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP), which targets universal electricity access by 2025.
While installing an 8-meter solar panel may cost between $1,000 and $2,000, factors such as structural modifications or electrical upgrades can elevate this estimate.
Equipped with 2,700 solar panels, five inverters, and a state-of-the-art control system, the park will feed generated energy into the local power grid. This will help stabilize the electricity supply in a region often plagued by power outages, a critical benefit.