@article{article_1160477, title={Software-based solar energy potential assessment for an industrial facility: a case study from Aegean Region of Turkey}, journal={International Journal of Energy Studies}, volume={7}, pages={99–111}, year={2022}, DOI={10.58559/ijes.1160477}, author={Sürücü, Berk and Öztürk, Murat and Çiftçi, Erdem and Tuncer, Azim Doğuş}, keywords={Solar energy, energy potential, photovoltaics, software, PvSOL}, abstract={<div style="text-align:justify;">Solar energy is considered as one of the clean and sustainable energy sources. As known, big portion of the energy demand in industrial processes are generally met by fossil energy sources. Utilizing renewable and sustainable energy technologies in industrial facilities can decrease negative environmental effects. In this study, applicability of a rooftop solar energy generation system in an industrial building has been analyzed. In the simulation process, PvSOL software has been employed. Considering available areas on the roof of the facility, solar electrical energy generation system with installed power of 573.75 kWp was planned and simulated. Moreover, economic analysis results of the proposed rooftop solar energy system were presented within the scope of this research. According to the economic analysis outcomes, payback period of the proposed rooftop energy system was achieved less than 4 years. </div>}, number={2}, publisher={Türkiye Enerji Stratejileri ve Politikaları Araştırma Merkezi (TESPAM)}