Design of Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage System for Slow Pyrolysis Reactor

The need for sustainable methods of producing energy is growing now more than ever due to the increasing environmental concerns and the current climate crisis. By combining the existing pyrolysis setup available to us, with solar energy, we can help in reducing the carbon footprint of the setup. India is one of the largest agrarian economies and as a result produces vast amounts of biomass waste, which is disposed of by burning. This produces a lot of smoke which contributes to a thick hazy smog in northern India and has a serious impact on the health of its population. Research in the thermo-chemical conversion of biomass waste and polymer wastes has also gained momentum in recent years. Various methods have been developed to reduce agricultural biomass and plastic wastes, but the Pyrolysis process proves its effectiveness in reducing wastes as well as converting them into useful fuels. Pyrolysis is a relatively simple, inexpensive, and robust thermo-chemical technology for transforming biomass into bio‐oil, biochar, and syngas. In this report, we focused on how to make the pyrolysis process more efficient, eco-friendly, and cost-effective by combining it with a solar photovoltaic system. A Photovoltaic (PV) system also helps in decreasing the grid dependence and increasing the reliability of the pyrolysis setup. It is used in conjunction with lithium-ion batteries to provide the necessary power required to carry out the pyrolytic conversion. Thus, with this solution, we can effectively produce energy while getting rid of bulky organic and plastic waste. Keywords: Pyrolysis, Sustainable energy, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Solar Photovoltaic System, Lithium-ion batteries