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Abstract

In this document, the design of a photovoltaic solar energy installation was carried out in order to supply part of the electricity demand of the economy and administration building at the Surcolombiana University. Site choice and sizing was made based on available installable area. Subsequently, the generation projection was calculated by applying correction factors and meteorological data available at the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies, comparing the generation with the demand of the economys building according to the consumption obtained from the network operator. To simulate the behavior of the projected system, three specialized software packages were used: Prospect from Solargis, System Advisor Model from NREL, and PVsyst from PVsyst SA. Finally, the installation and maintenance costs of the system are established, and the investment return point is found.