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    Implementación de un sistema fotovoltaico hibrido off-grid en el dispensario médico de la comunidad San José de Alpamalag
    (Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC). Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería y Aplicadas. Electricidad, 2026-10-14) Criollo Bunce, Bernardo Neptali; Siza Ramírez, Stalin Alexander; Vásquez Teneda, Franklin Hernán
    This project describes the methodology used to design and implement an off-grid hybrid photovoltaic system to meet a portion of the energy demand of the medical clinic and outdoor areas in the San José de Alpamalag community, located in the Pujilí canton. Initially, a geographic survey of the area was conducted using Google Earth, which allowed us to determine the project’s location and analyze the site’s environmental conditions. Subsequently, the available solar resource was evaluated using irradiance data obtained from NASA POWER, determining the energy generation conditions and establishing the Peak Solar Hours (PSH), which range from 3.41 to 5.01 hours depending on the monthly variation in solar radiation. Based on the analysis of the battery bank’s autonomy, it was possible to determine its performance under conditions of peak system demand, considering a load of 1.2 kW corresponding to the internal and external lighting circuits and power outlets. The 5.12 kWh battery bank, with a usable energy capacity of 4.608 kWh, reaches a depth of discharge of 90% and provides 3 hours and 50 minutes of operating time. This result demonstrates that the system fulfills its function as an energy backup for the medical clinic, enabling it to maintain priority loads during power outages