Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy in Sarawak Remote Rural Area Using HOMER Software

Arief, Yanuar Z.; Halim, Nur Anisah Aziera Abdul; Saad, Mohd Hafiez Izzwan

doi:10.1109/encon.2019.8861255

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“…Another interesting result from [6] is that the biomasspowered system generates the same amount of power across all three areas. This is attributed to the generators operating at maximum capacity across all the areas and the limited capacity of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB).…”

Section: Previous Rural Electrification Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This section will focus on past rural electrification studies to give some insights into the nature of rural electrification and the general analysis of the respective system. The areas covered in Sarawak include Tatau [5], Kapit, Limbang, Sri Aman [6], Lundu [7], and Samarahan [8]. Areas outside of Sarawak that are covered include India [9], China [10], and Iran [11].…”

Section: Previous Rural Electrification Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The hydro-powered system is popular in Sarawak due to its geographical advantage. Due to that, a hydropowered system can generate large amounts of power, as seen in [6], where their HRES combinations that have hydro generate more energy than those without it. They also found that the hydro system has the highest annual power production compared to their other systems.…”

Section: Previous Rural Electrification Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Hydrogen-Based Micro Hydro-Solar Hybrid Energy System for Sustainable Energy Access: A Case Study in Sri Aman, Sarawak

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2024

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Several rural areas in Sarawak do not have access to electricity. In Sarawak, most investigations prioritize conventional sources despite the emergence of technology such as fuel cells. Furthermore, diversified investigations on stand-alone hybrid renewable energy systems in Sarawak are lacking. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the feasibility of a stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system for rural applications in Sarawak, with a specific focus on the potential benefits of incorporating hydrogen. Different configurations, namely A: Photovoltaic, hydrogen, micro-hydro, B: hydrogen, micro-hydro, C: micro-hydro, D: photovoltaic, and micro-hydro was explored, each with its results, and comparisons were performed between them. By analyzing the system under various load patterns and conducting a sensitivity analysis, the researchers found that scenario A was the most cost-effective and reliable option for a longhouse in Sri Aman, with a net present cost of $148,687, cost of energy of $0.19/kWh, and initial capital of $107,207. Simultaneously, scenario A has the highest annual generating capacity of up to 116521kWh annually. Sensitivity analysis revealed that the electrolyzer could impact the cost of the system. The electrolyzer is the third and second most expensive in scenarios A and B. This research demonstrates the potential of alternative energy sources to improve access to electricity in rural areas. It highlights the importance of continued exploration into emerging technologies to ensure everyone can access safe and reliable electricity.

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Section: Previous Rural Electrification Studiesmentioning

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Section: Previous Rural Electrification Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Hydrogen-Based Micro Hydro-Solar Hybrid Energy System for Sustainable Energy Access: A Case Study in Sri Aman, Sarawak

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2024

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“…The concept of power generation from PV cells lies in the energy conversion from light to electrical. Solar panel's working principle is by allowing light (photons) to disengage electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of current when biased to a potential difference [4,10,11]. Solar panels comprise many smaller units called photovoltaic cells.…”

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“…The advantage of HOMER is early screening and assessment of a potential project with detailed data before proceeding to design and construct the project. With the aid of HOMER, facility managers, program planners, project developers, and technology developers can define a costeffective renewable system with a suitable size of storage to reduce the effort of studying detailed engineering design [11]. Simulation, optimization, and sensitivity analysis can be done by using HOMER software.…”

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Photovoltaic Potential Analysis - Fuel Cell Hybrid Energy System for General-Purpose Building of Laboratory and Offices Using HOMER Software

Perumal

Baharum

Nawi

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This paper presents a performance analysis of the potential study in complementing grid utility supply with the renewable energy system. A general-purpose building consisting of office and laboratory facility has been chosen as a test case with a hybrid system of fuel cell and solar photovoltaic cells installed in addition to the existing grid power supply. HOMER simulation software was used to run the simulations, and the results showed that only the photovoltaic system is more economical to be integrated into the system. Cost-saving from the feed-in-tariff point of view was observed spanning over several years after the initial capital cost was returned.

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A comprehensive review of sizing and uncertainty modeling methodologies for the optimal design of hybrid energy systems

Tyagi,

Singhal

2023

International Journal of Green Energy

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Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy in Sarawak Remote Rural Area Using HOMER Software

Cited by 11 publications

References 5 publications

Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Hydrogen-Based Micro Hydro-Solar Hybrid Energy System for Sustainable Energy Access: A Case Study in Sri Aman, Sarawak

Design and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Hydrogen-Based Micro Hydro-Solar Hybrid Energy System for Sustainable Energy Access: A Case Study in Sri Aman, Sarawak

Photovoltaic Potential Analysis - Fuel Cell Hybrid Energy System for General-Purpose Building of Laboratory and Offices Using HOMER Software

A comprehensive review of sizing and uncertainty modeling methodologies for the optimal design of hybrid energy systems

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