Research Article

Energy Audit of a Residential Building to Reduce Energy Cost and Carbon Footprint for Sustainable Development with Renewable Energy Sources

Table 14

Final cost savings and payback calculation.

Daily energy usage (no energy-saving measures in place)5039.8 kWh

Reduced energy usage per day (using efficient appliances)4268.848 kWh

Energy generated by the PV system per day (peak)40 kWh

Effective total energy usage per day4228.848 kWh

Reduction in daily total energy usage810.952 kWh

Reduction in yearly total energy usage295997 kWh

Percentage reduction in energy usage16.09%

Total investment cost8470950 ₹

Total daily savings7298.568 ₹

Yearly savings2663977.32 ₹

Payback period3.179 years