Optimizing energy savings for Taylor’s University electrical distribution system

In this epoch of modernization, most of the functions and comforts in this world are entirely dependent on electricity and the demand is increasing. Hence, it is almost impossible to imagine our lives without electricity. In consequence, the global warming issue is rising and thus causing an adverse impact to the public health and the environment. Nevertheless, by applying the clean technology like the photovoltaic (PV) system, reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG) and energy efficiency can be achieved for sustainable development in Malaysia. Energy audit was performed by the professionals in Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus (TULC), but the energy savings strategy proposed can be further enhanced by utilizing the PV system which the assessment will be done in this research. Through evaluation of the design aspects like sizing of PV array, layout planning, load profiling, could give us an insight on the technical feasibility of PV system in TULC. The layout design will be configured by using the Helioscope software. Other than that, sizing of the PV array together with the performance analysis and loss diagram will be done by using PVsysts software. In evaluating of business value in adopting the PV technology in TULC, it provides an apprehension on its economic viability, which is essential as it often becomes the key parameter for the management, stakeholder, or potential investors to properly measure the value of the project can deliver to the society. Financial analysis will be conducted in various methods such as estimating the Return of Investment (ROI) and payback period. As a result, it is to be expected that the impact on the energy and cost saving for TULC will be evaluated via the optimization of energy consumption by the PV system.