Feasibility study of photovoltaic systems as a source of energy: case Universidad San Gregorio Portoviejo

Abstract

Introduction. Today there are many countries that are looking for alternatives to produce energy from natural sources and resources that, in addition to representing an economy, contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution, a scourge that is causing great damage to the planet and that has called the attention of scientists, governments and other world organizations that fight for the conservation of the environment. One of the energies that is gaining a great boom is photovoltaic energy, which is obtained through solar energy and through which electrical energy can be obtained. Objective. Describe the most important aspects of this type of energy, and the feasibility of its application as a source of energy at the San Gregorio Portoviejo University. Methodology. Descriptive, bibliographical, and qualitative. Results. According to the results obtained, the cash flow obtained after the initial investment is positive, which indicates that the project would be feasible, since the costs do not exceed the savings that will be obtained. Conclusion. Today photovoltaic energy represents an alternative to produce low-cost energy that does not produce environmental pollution, for which its use has increased in several countries. Although installation costs are high, it is an investment that will generate savings in the future and reduce costs in terms of energy consumed.