DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF 2.5KVA SOLAR INVERTER

ABSTRACT Energy is a major component of the economic growth of any nation. Factors such as urbanization, modernization and increase in population have led to an increase in energy demand all over the world. However, up to 65% of the world's consumed electricity is produced from non-renewable energy sources such as coal, natural gas and oil, which are harmful to the environment in the form of pollution. Hence, the need for renewable energy sources of power supply, such as solar energy, which is reliable and clean to augment the non-renewable source, becomes imperative. The power supply system in Nigeria is ineffective and inefficient; as a result, the demand for clean and reliable electricity has increased. Thus, this research addresses the issue by designing and implementing a 2.5kVA solar power system, including constructing a 2.5KVA solar power inverter system capable of generating electricity to power a three-bedroom bungalow. The following components were employed to realize the system: five solar panels of 300W each, three batteries of 220Ah each, a 60A charge controller and other electronic components. Upon construction and installation, the system was tested, and it worked perfectly in line with design specifications. Performance tests using resistive and inductive loads were also carried out.