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Online Published: 16 Nov 2024
 


Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration

Benameur Afif, Mohammed Baghdad, Mohammed Berka, Salah Masoud, Maamar Yahiaoui.


Abstract
This study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of a 40kWp grid-connected solar power plant in Tiaret, Algeria. Utilizing comprehensive solar irradiance data and advanced PV system software, we designed and simulated the plant's performance under local conditions. Our analysis incorporates smart grid integration strategies and economic modeling. Results indicate an annual electricity generation of approximately 68,000 kWh, with a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 0.12 USD/kWh and an estimated payback period of 5 years. The plant demonstrates a performance ratio of 0.759, reflecting its efficiency under real-world conditions. These findings suggest that grid-connected solar power plants are not only technically viable but also economically attractive in Algeria. The study provides critical insights for policymakers, investors, and engineers, offering a replicable model for assessing and implementing solar projects in similar emerging markets across North Africa and beyond.

Key words: Solar power plant, Grid-connected photovoltaic system, Solar energy generation, Smart Grid integration, Photovoltaic system design, Solar power simulation.


 
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Afif B, Baghdad M, Berka M, Masoud S, Yahiaoui M. Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2024; 13(2): 350-364.

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

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Afif B, Baghdad M, Berka M, Masoud S, Yahiaoui M. Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. https://www.jsesd.org/?mno=302658313 [Access: November 12, 2026].

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

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Afif B, Baghdad M, Berka M, Masoud S, Yahiaoui M. Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. 2024; 13(2): 350-364.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

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Afif B, Baghdad M, Berka M, Masoud S, Yahiaoui M. Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev.. (2024), [cited November 12, 2026]; 13(2): 350-364.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

Harvard Style

Afif, B., Baghdad, . M., Berka, . M., Masoud, . S. & Yahiaoui, . M. (2024) Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. Sol. Energy Sustain. Dev., 13 (2), 350-364.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

Turabian Style

Afif, Benameur, Mohammed Baghdad, Mohammed Berka, Salah Masoud, and Maamar Yahiaoui. 2024. Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 13 (2), 350-364.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

Chicago Style

Afif, Benameur, Mohammed Baghdad, Mohammed Berka, Salah Masoud, and Maamar Yahiaoui. "Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 13 (2024), 350-364.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Afif, Benameur, Mohammed Baghdad, Mohammed Berka, Salah Masoud, and Maamar Yahiaoui. "Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration." Solar Energy and Sustainable Development 13.2 (2024), 350-364. Print.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

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Afif, B., Baghdad, . M., Berka, . M., Masoud, . S. & Yahiaoui, . M. (2024) Feasibility of a 40kWp Grid-Connected Solar Power Plant in Tiaret, Algeria: : Design, Simulation, and Smart Grid Integration. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 13 (2), 350-364.


doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i2.327

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