Feasibility Study for a Hybrid Power Plant (PV-Wind-Diesel-Storage) Connected to the Electricity Grid

Abstract

In this work, we present a feasibility study for a new hybrid power plant (PV-Wind-Diesel-Storage) directly connected to the electrical grid. Several simulations are performed to verify the performance of the hybrid system under different scenarios using real meteorological data. It is shown that the performances of the hybrid system connected to the electrical network depend obviously on the available energy resources and constraints because the renewable energies are intermittent. In addition, the price of the kWh of electricity supplied by the hybrid system is determined, which amounts to $0.209/kWh, which is very cost effective and satisfactory for the considered sample conditions (Comoros Island).

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“…The modeling of a photovoltaic cell: The following equation is used to determine the photovoltaic matrix's output power (Maoulida et al, 2022).…”

Numerical Modeling and Technico-Economic Analysis of a Hybrid Energy Production System for Self-Consumption: Case of Rural Area in the Comoros

“…In a photovoltaic system, a cutting factor, which is a scale factor applied to the production of the PV panel and a cutting factor of 90% for the component, is added to account for losses and those attributable to fouling of the PV panel [18] [31] [60]. The energy production of the PV generator is determined using the following formula [61]:…”

“…Mohamad Shahrizal Mohd Noor et al [9] conducted a feasibility analysis of the autonomous supply of renewable energy for a telecommunications tower [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] using Homer in Malaysia with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The specificity of their system is that the drinking water production system, which consists of a hybrid solar PV system with a diesel generator, could supply electricity to the load for 24 hours [17] [18] [19]. A review of energy management strategies in hybrid renewable energy systems was studied by Olatomiwa et al [20] with particular attention to energy management strategies used in smart grids.…”

“…According to their main recommendations, it is advisable to develop energies and loads connected directly to these sources. The optimiza- tion of hybrid systems for the electrification of isolated areas in the Comoros and the design of a hybrid system for powering a telecommunications tower in the Comoros were studied by Kassim et al and Fahad et al [17] [18] [21] [22] [23] [24] with the HOMER software tool combining a PV/Diesel system and a PV/Wind/Diesel system. Their results show that the PV/Diesel/Wind system is more economically profitable and reduces greenhouse gas emissions for environmental protection.…”

“…Therefore, we must insist and encourage the government for maximum exploitation and production of renewable energies and show them that hybrid power plants are reliable than fossil fuel plants and can eradicate once and for all the energy crises that have hit this small island state [8] for more than forty years but will also contribute to the development of the country. It is important to know that renewable energy sources are reliable, as are other sources of electricity generation from fossil fuels [30]. A lot of research in this area shows that renewable energy sources are now cheaper than electricity generation from fossil fuels in terms of leveled energy cost (COE).…”