A simulation methodology on grid displaced photovoltaic (PV) prospective for existing terrace house supply in Malaysian peninsular.

Abstract

Abstract Accounting for the government’s intention towards sustainable energy development and the deployment of Malaysia’s first smart grid system, inclusive participation of residential units will transform their role from consumers to prosumers, enabling them to become “positive nodes” of the smart grid system. This paper evaluates the simulation output of a grid displaced electricity demand of a significant terrace-based housing cohort in Malaysia. Utilising Integrated Environmental Solution Virtual Environment (IESVE) as the simulation tool, solar panel retrofitted to the existing terrace houses in urban centres across peninsular Malaysia is investigated in order to identify its potential to displace current grid electricity demand, consequently shaving peak demand and reduced household’s ‘s electricity bill.