Implicancias de superposición fotovoltaica en entorno urbano ecuatorial andino con LIDAR

Abstract

Cities have a high environmental impact on both the site and the surrounding area due to their energy requirements. In this article, we analyze the implementation of photovoltaic (PV) solar technology as a clean energy self-supply alternative in a mixedresidential sector in the Andean equatorial city of Cuenca, Ecuador. Based on the energy demands of the buildings in the selected area, LiDAR is used to identify rooftops that, due to their geometry, orientation, or location, are suitable for PV panel installation. Real energy consumption data are collected, and using SAM software with local climate data, the self-sufficiency capacity is simulated with the integration of PVs to achieve energy neutrality in each property. The combined electrical generation is determined and it is established that the energy demand can be met by 94.88%, with the installation of 427 PV panels of 335 Wp distributed across 29 properties and with a spatial occupation requirement of 11.95% of the available roofs. It is concluded that the entire electrical demand can be self-supplied through rooftop space, and this could even serve as an alternative to meet other demands such as cooking and transportation that are currently met with fossil fuels.