1.
Load Use in my home:
SL No Home Quantity Power Use Total Energy
appliances consumption(W) Hour/Day Wh/day
Fan 1 80 4 320
Light 3 20 5 300
Drawing 2pin Socket 1 100 24 2400
Room 3pin Socket 2 500 2 1000
Dining Fan 1 80 4 320
Room Light 3 20 5 300
2pin Socket 1 100 24 2400
Refrigerato 2 1500 24 36000
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Bed Room-1 Fan 1 80 4 320
(Attach Light 4 20 5 400
Washroom) 2pin Socket 1 100 24 2400
3pin Socket 1 250 2 500
Fan 1 80 4 320
Bed Room-2 Light 4 20 5 400
(Attach 2pin Socket 1 100 24 2400
Washroom) 3pin Socket 1 250 2 500
Bed Room-3 Fan 1 80 4 320
Light 3 20 5 300
2pin Socket 1 100 24 2400
3pin Socket 1 250 2 500
Kitchen Exhaust 1 40 3 120
Fan
Light 2 20 5 200
3pin Socket 1 250 2 500
Common Light 1 10 5 50
Washroom
Total 4070 54670
2. How much energy consumed in your home a day?
Answer: 54670 W/h Day Energy consumed in my home.
How to Save energy in home/Cost effective:
To save energy and reduce costs at home, start by replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lighting, which uses
less electricity and lasts longer. Choose energy-efficient appliances with high Energy Star ratings to lower
power consumption. Installing a programmable thermostat can optimize heating and cooling schedules based
on your routine, reducing energy waste. Improving insulation in your walls, attic, and floors, and sealing gaps
around windows and doors, helps minimize heating and cooling losses.
Consider upgrading to energy-efficient windows to reduce heat transfer. Ceiling fans can improve air
circulation, enhancing the effectiveness of cooling and heating systems. Installing solar panels provides a
renewable energy source and can potentially lower utility bills. Reducing the water heater temperature to
120°F and using water-efficient fixtures like low-flow shower heads can save on heating costs.
Unplug electronics and appliances when not in use to prevent phantom energy consumption, or use smart
power strips to manage multiple devices. Conduct a home energy audit to identify areas for improvement.
Regular maintenance and potential upgrades to more efficient HVAC systems can also lead to significant
savings. Smart home devices, such as smart plugs and switches, allow better control and monitoring of energy
usage. Energy-efficient curtains or blinds can help manage heat gain and loss. Washing clothes in cold water
and using drying racks instead of dryers can further reduce energy consumption. These steps collectively help
lower energy usage and effectively reduce utility bills.
I can use a net metering system with my solar panels. With net metering, any excess electricity I produce
can be fed back into the grid. This allows me to earn money for the surplus energy I supply, making it
a cost-effective option.
Discussion: I completed a thorough load calculation for my home after finishing this project. To better
comprehend the load curve, I also carried out a thorough investigation of the load profile. I created designs to
install a solar system on my building's roof using PV Syst software. The suggested system has a 4500 Wp
power capacity, but my household uses 4070 W/h of energy. I decided to use a Generic Pv module—the Mono
440 Wp Twin 144 half-cells model—along with a Generic inverter that can handle 4.5 kWac as my solar
system components. In order to guarantee peak efficiency and storage capacity, I included a 48V 200Ah
battery in the setup. An astounding 80.49% is the computed performance ratio for this system.
It is noteworthy that this system functions without shade and that, for optimal efficiency, the tilt angle is
adjusted to 23°. In addition, I suggested two methods as part of this research to lower my household's energy
usage and improve cost-effectiveness.
