PV HOME – INTELLIGENT SOLAR SYSTEM DESIGN TOOL - OCT 15, 2023

Overview

"PV HOME" is a user-friendly web application developed using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js) to design On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid solar systems. The application allows users to optimize their systems based on price, area, and power consumption. The platform also includes a dashboard for suppliers to upload and manage their products. It has been successfully applied in designing off-grid systems for a hospital and mosque.

Technologies Used

• MongoDB for database management.
• Express.js for building the backend API.
• React for creating an interactive user interface.
• Node.js for handling server-side operations.

Key Features

• On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid System Design: Enables users to design different types of solar systems tailored to their needs.
• Optimization Based on Price, Area, and Power Consumption: Helps users find the most cost-effective solutions for their solar installations.
• Supplier Dashboard: Allows suppliers to upload their products and manage the inventory.
• System Calculation & Simulation: Automatically calculates system requirements based on user inputs like area and power consumption.
• Real-Time Updates: The system is constantly updated with the latest product details from suppliers.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies the design process for individuals with limited technical knowledge of solar systems.

Additional Features

• Customizable Solar System Design: Users can adjust variables like panel type, inverter type, and location to get accurate system recommendations.
• Interactive Dashboard: Displays key information about the solar system designs and allows users to track progress.
• Energy Savings Calculator: Estimates how much energy and money users can save with their solar system.
• Responsive Design: The web app is mobile-friendly, ensuring accessibility on all devices.
• Real-World Applications: Successfully used to design off-grid systems for a hospital and a mosque.

How It Works

1. System Design: Users select whether they need an On-Grid, Off-Grid, or Hybrid system and input their power consumption and area details.
2. Optimization: The system suggests the most optimized solutions based on the user’s inputs.
3. Supplier Interaction: Suppliers upload products that are integrated into the design tool for accurate system creation.
4. Simulation & Calculation: The app calculates the solar system requirements, helping users estimate cost and energy output.
5. Final Design: Once the design is finalized, users can view the complete specifications of the recommended solar system.

Live Demo

You can access the live demo here: PV Home - Live Demo

Repository

• GitHub Repository

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