Techno-Economic Simulation of a Grid-Connected PV System Design as Specifically Applied to Residential in Surabaya, Indonesia

This paper simulates the feasibility of installing a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system in a typical residential in Surabaya, Indonesia. The study was conducted to evaluate the technical, economic and environmental aspects of PV system for supplying of household electricity energy needs. A 1 kWp grid-connected PV system simulation is carried out with PVsyt and RETScreen software. The results from this work is expected to help in demonstrating the advantages and challenges of installing of a grid-connected PV system for residential in Surabaya