Research Article

Cost-Effective Energy Usage in a Microgrid Using a Learning Algorithm

Table 2

Solar panel parameters.

Location and station identification

Requested locationHelena
Weather data source(TMY2) Helena, MT 2.8 mi
Latitude46.6°N
Longitude112°N

PV system specifications (residential)

DC system size1 KW
Module typeStandard
Array typeFixed (open rack)
Array tilt20°
Array azimuth180°
System losses14%
Inverter efficiency96%
Dc to AC size ratio1.1