The SCOLAR Programme for Photovoltaics in the UK

SIZING A SMALL DOMESTIC PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRICITY SUPPLY SYSTEM

CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Loading and Using the Spreadsheet
3. Exploring Solar Radiation across Europe
4. Sizing a PV Panel for a Rural Cottage
5. Example 1: A Rural Cottage in Sicily
   1. Input Parameters and Calculations
   2. Investigation
6. Example 2: A Rural Cottage in Ireland
7. Further Investigation
8. Answers
9. Sunpath Diagrams