SOLAR BASE VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM

Project Title

SOLAR BASE VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM

Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject Summary

Renewable energy based supply systems are the potential solution to replace the fossil fuel
resources. WHILE reducing environmental pollution and overcome the incremental power
consumption. In this project renewable energy-based electricity generation, alongside main
farming system for a Higher amount of production. The renewable energy sources considered
include are PV system with Battery Storage and with NET-Metering method to meet the farming
demand of a firm production. The key optimization parameters considered in this study are, Cost
of Electricity (COE), Net Metering , reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. The past
electricity demand for the different functional infra structures is accounted to develop the energy
scenarios to meet the peak farming demand for the production by using a PV System. The results
of this project demonstrate that PV System with Net-Metering method as the optimal and
economic configuration for practical implementation to meet the peak demand of 800 kW. The
COE from the PV system with Net-Metering is estimated 6 Rs/kWh, which is less than the COE
obtained from grid, 18 Rs /kWh. The COE obtained from the PV-battery system is 8.78 Rs/kWh,
which is also lower than the COE obtained from the grid but higher than PV system with Net-
Metering. These analysis results suggest that the PV System with Net-Metering method is more
reliable, techno economically feasible and environmentally viable alternative to grid.
Keywords: Optimization, RET Screen, Renewable Energy, COE, NPV, Sensitivity Analysis,
Critical Analysis.

Project Objectives

1. To design a Solar powered prototype of a farming system.
2. To integrate amount of area such that it produces more cultivation in a stacked manner.
3. To incorporate a Simulink model with prototype in order to,
4. To ensure power flow.

To monitor system’s performance

Project Implementation Method

The main objective of our project is to design and fabricate solar based virtual farming.

 In order to achieve this objective, a series of steps were taken. Firstly, the project was designed and evaluated using software such as Multisim and MATLAB. After achieving satisfactory results, the project was implemented in hardware. The implementation was found to be successful. It was verified that Net meter was able to measure the net energy consumed by the unity power factor load

Further we want to promote local peoples to produce clean and green virtual farming by incentivizing, so that central power system power crises can be minimized rapidly. And the peoples already has have excess amount of solar energy shouldn’t be wasted instead of injecting to central grid and enjoy handsome food & groceries.

Project Implementation Method Consist Of

Farm maintenence

Solar energy

Invertor

Monitor variables

Maintenence decision area

Simulink based controler 

Benefits of the Project

It can overcome energy crises so fast and boost up the Pakistan’s economy

Withdrawing electricity from the grid when prices are low and inject when prices are high

Residential users and business owners can earn a passive income

More efficient and environmentally friendly than off-the-grid systems

Huge reduction in electricity bills

Less payback period and system has long life

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Source

Invertor

System overview

user minitor systems efficiency

The bidirectional meter

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry Energy Other Industries Others Core Technology OthersOther Technologies Internet of Things (IoT)Sustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for PeopleRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	76710
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	1	27210	27210
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	1	7000	7000
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	1	1000	1000
PCB Circuit	Equipment	2	10000	20000
Steel rack	Equipment	1	11000	11000
Pvc pipes	Equipment	1	4000	4000
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	0	0	0
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	0	0	0
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	1	1000	1000
PCB Circuit	Equipment	0	0	0
Steel rack	Equipment	0	0	0
Pvc pipes	Equipment	1	4000	4000
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	0	0	0
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	0	0	0
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	1	1000	1000
PCB Circuit	Equipment	0	0	0
Steel rack	Equipment	0	0	0
Pvc pipes	Equipment	0	0	0
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	0	0	0
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	0	0	0
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	0	0	0
PCB Circuit	Equipment	0	0	0
Steel rack	Equipment	0	0	0
Pvc pipes	Equipment	0	0	0
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	0	0	0
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	0	0	0
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	0	0	0
PCB Circuit	Equipment	0	0	0
Steel rack	Equipment	0	0	0
Pvc pipes	Equipment	0	0	0
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	0	0	0
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	0	0	0
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	0	0	0
PCB Circuit	Equipment	0	0	0
Steel rack	Equipment	0	0	0
Pvc pipes	Equipment	0	0	0
530 W mono crystalline solar panel	Equipment	0	0	0
ESP8266 WITTY CLOUD	Miscellaneous	0	0	0
nodemcu wifi module	Equipment	0	0	0
PCB Circuit	Equipment	0	0	0
Steel rack	Equipment	0	0	0
Pvc pipes	Equipment	1	500	500