Optimal combination and sizing of a standalone hybrid power system using HOMER

Sandeep, G.; Vakula, V. S.

doi:10.1109/iceeot.2016.7755496

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“…It is be based on calculating the net present cost (NPC), the Levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and the payback period [87]. These parameters are explained below [88][89][90]:…”

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A Backcasting Analysis toward a 100% Renewable Energy Transition by 2040 for Off-Grid Islands

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The rapid increase in energy consumption results from population growth and technological advancement, while economic growth also relies heavily on the availability of energy. As fossil fuels become scarcer and greenhouse gas emissions increase, renewable energy sources are regarded as practical solutions to meet increasing energy demands. This study aims to develop a sustainable energy transition pathway for off-grid island communities in the Philippines. It adopts the concept of backcasting analysis, focusing on the demand and supply side of the energy transition. The transition considers three milestones: business as usual (BAU), minimal transition scenario (MTS), and absolute transition scenario (ATS). The techno-enviro-economic analysis is performed for each milestone to determine the optimal energy resource mix while addressing the three dimensions of the Energy Trilemma: energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. The approach is implemented in three off-grid island municipalities in Palawan, Philippines: Araceli, Balabac, and Cuyo. The results suggest that the optimal electrification configuration for each island at the MTS is a hybrid system consisting of a diesel generator and solar photovoltaics with batteries, while at the ATS, it is a hybrid system of solar photovoltaics and wind with batteries. In addition, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by 79.7% in Araceli, 78.7% in Balabac, and 41.2% in Cuyo from the BAU scenario to MTS. The actors involved in said transition are identified. A transitional pathway can be seen as a strategic plan to achieve the desired goal: to have a sustainable energy transition.

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“…It is be based on calculating the net present cost (NPC), the Levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and the payback period [87]. These parameters are explained below [88][89][90]:…”

Section: Optimization Results Outputsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Backcasting Analysis toward a 100% Renewable Energy Transition by 2040 for Off-Grid Islands

et al. 2022

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“…The sizing of the components that complies with the load demand resulted a combination of a hydro turbine of 1.5kW, one wind turbine of 3kW, 12kW PV panels, battery banks and a 10kW diesel generator [18]. A similar study was also carried out to find optimal combination and sizing of a standalone hybrid power system in India [19]. High solar radiation and wind speed around the area has attract researchers to convert both energies into useful energy.…”

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“…The optimum hybrid system in this research consists of a 1kW PV panels, 3kW wind generator, 2kW diesel generator, and a 2kW converter. The sizing of the components is smaller because the proposed model is analyzed by connecting to a smaller load with daily energy consumption of 11.26 kWh/day with peak load of 2.09kW [19]. Both studies indicate that the sizing of the selected components due to the availability of REs around the study area must comply with the load demand to avoid the unmet electric load and capacity shortage [18][19].…”

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Hybrid Renewable Energy Power System Model Based on Electrification Requirements of One Fathom Bank Malaysia

Sarip¹,

Abdullah²,

Shafie³

et al. 2018

IJEECS

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Renewable energy resources are becoming inexorably in the field of generating electrical power due to the fast development of technology, given to its advantages over non-renewable energy resources. Though the source is available in enormous amount, energy produced from single renewable energy resources such as tidal current may fluctuate with the time and the hour of the day or month, depending on the tides. Thus, by having a hybrid power system consisting two or more renewable energy resources coming into play at the same time would be more reliable to support the targeted area. However, the availability of renewable energies depends on the climate change, therefore having a storage battery or backup power is often essential. In this case, the main purpose of this research is to develop an off-grid hybrid tidal current and solar power system along with backup power to support One Fathom Bank Lighthouse in Malaysia with the intention to reduce the dependency on diesel generators. Having the ability to evaluate economic and technical feasibility of power system, HOMER software is used to run simulation and analyze the best combination of components to form a hybrid power system for the lighthouse. The results are based on the best components and sizing in compliance with the load demand and diesel fuel consumption to provide a reliable and cost-effective system.

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“…Some authors present microgrids planning methodologies adapted to particular contexts, which considers legal and regulatory issues, analyzing capital costs [4]- [6]. Other studies show the application of planning methodologies using specialized tools, such as HOMER Pro, highlighting the mathematical models of components and the software's methodology [7]- [9]. HOMER Pro is a powerful software to evaluate designs from a technical and economical point of view.…”

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Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DIgSILENT

Jimenez

Córdoba²,

Rosero³

et al. 2022

Sci. tech

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Microgrids adoption around all world is increasing with different aims as to integrate renewable generation, providing energy to rural zones, reducing CO2 emissions, or simply as an alternative for energy independence. However, the planning and operation of microgrids can be a challenging task because it involves many economical, technical, environmental aspects. This work presents a methodology for planning and validating a grid-connected microgrid using two well-known software that facilitates the design. The planning process is performed in HOMER Pro to size and select appropriate generation sources, while the possible implementation on a real distribution network is validated in DigSILENT. Numerical results show the optimal sizing process of a grid-connected microgrid for a university campus based on real data and the technical validation based on Colombian regulatory aspects.

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Optimal combination and sizing of a standalone hybrid power system using HOMER

Cited by 29 publications

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A Backcasting Analysis toward a 100% Renewable Energy Transition by 2040 for Off-Grid Islands

A Backcasting Analysis toward a 100% Renewable Energy Transition by 2040 for Off-Grid Islands

Hybrid Renewable Energy Power System Model Based on Electrification Requirements of One Fathom Bank Malaysia

Optimal sizing of a grid-connected microgrid and operation validation using HOMER Pro and DIgSILENT

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