DOI: 10.36347/sjet.2019.v07i04.004

Pages: 127-134

This paper simulates the feasibility of installing a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system above the Sikta Irrigation Canal, Kohalpur, Province No. 5, Nepal. The study was conducted to evaluate the technical and financial aspects of PV for grid connected system. 1 MWp grid-connected PV system simulation is carried out with PVsyst, its impact on grid before and after synchronization is also performed using ETAP software and finally the financial analysis is performed. The simulation is expected to help in exhibiting the advantages and challenges of installing grid-connected PV system above canal. This paper gives more insight about the technical and financial viability of canal top solar PV system in context of Nepal.