Research Article

Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara

Volume: 46 Number: 1 May 1, 2026
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Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara

Abstract

The negative environmental and economic impacts of fossil fuels have made it essential to meet energy supply from renewable energy sources, especially in recent years. The popularity of solar energy is increasing day by day due to its ease of application and short amortization periods among renewable energy sources. One of the common solar energy applications is rooftop solar energy systems. In this study, an on-grid rooftop solar energy application was simulated with PVsyst software by using the electricity consumption data of a textile manufacturing factory with a closed area of 5,000 m2 in Gaziosmanpasa neighbourhood of Ankara province and considering its geographical location. Considering the array, DC cabling and system losses, the performance rate was found to be 77.73%. It has been calculated that 1,002,928 kWh/year of electricity can be generated with the system installed at the facility, which consumes 674,099 kWh/year of electricity in total. Considering the inflation data of the last two years, it has been determined that the profit to be obtained from the system after 20 years will be 36,406,905 USD, taking into account annual inflation of 30% and electricity production. The environmental impacts of the system were analyzed by calculating CO2 savings over time and it was calculated that 12,362.1 tons of CO2 emissions will be achieved at the end of 30 years.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Mechanical Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 1, 2026

Submission Date

February 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 4, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 46 Number: 1

APA
Çoşgun, A., Aslan, Y., & Güngör, A. (2026). Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, 46(1), 28-38. https://doi.org/10.47480/isibted.1645090
AMA
1.Çoşgun A, Aslan Y, Güngör A. Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology. 2026;46(1):28-38. doi:10.47480/isibted.1645090
Chicago
Çoşgun, Ahmet, Yasin Aslan, and Afşin Güngör. 2026. “Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara”. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology 46 (1): 28-38. https://doi.org/10.47480/isibted.1645090.
EndNote
Çoşgun A, Aslan Y, Güngör A (May 1, 2026) Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology 46 1 28–38.
IEEE
[1]A. Çoşgun, Y. Aslan, and A. Güngör, “Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara”, Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, vol. 46, no. 1, pp. 28–38, May 2026, doi: 10.47480/isibted.1645090.
ISNAD
Çoşgun, Ahmet - Aslan, Yasin - Güngör, Afşin. “Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara”. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology 46/1 (May 1, 2026): 28-38. https://doi.org/10.47480/isibted.1645090.
JAMA
1.Çoşgun A, Aslan Y, Güngör A. Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology. 2026;46:28–38.
MLA
Çoşgun, Ahmet, et al. “Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara”. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, vol. 46, no. 1, May 2026, pp. 28-38, doi:10.47480/isibted.1645090.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Çoşgun, Yasin Aslan, Afşin Güngör. Analysis of Electric Power Generation, Financial Assessments and Environmental Impacts of Rooftop Solar Energy Application of an Industrial Facility Using PVsyst Simulation: Example of Ankara. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology. 2026 May 1;46(1):28-3. doi:10.47480/isibted.1645090