Solar PV and Smart Grid (SSG) Research Lab

The Solar PV System & Smart Grid (SSG) research laboratory houses the 24-kW Grid-Connected Solar Photovoltaic (GCPV) System. It consists of four different GCPV systems with four different types of PV module technologies, that are:

• Mono-Crystalline (MONO) 
• Poly-Crystalline (POLY)
• Thin-Film 
• Heterojunction with Intrinsic Thin layer (HIT) 

The GCPV system was connected to the building’s main switchboard and generating electrical energy to supply the load in the building. The average monthly generation of the 24-kW GCPV system is approximately 2700 kWh, depending on the weather conditions. In addition, the laboratory is also equipped with a weather station that records the meteorological data with up to one second time interval. The research activities in the SSG lab focuses on partial shading analysis, PV forecasting, PV plant design, and evaluation of PV system performance. Apart from the PV-related research, the laboratory also supports research on smart grid application, such as the benefit of demand response on PV integration, the impact of PV and Electric vehicles to the distribution grid, and optimal DG sizing and placement.

Head of SSG Lab: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Gan Chin Kim Specialization in distribution system design, integration of distributed energy resources, and smart grid development.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.