Remote area power supply through suitable solar PV augmented micro‐hydro generation: A case study

Parida, Adikanda; Chatterjee, Debashis

doi:10.1002/2050-7038.12247

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“…The Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation shares a substantial amount of loads among the renewable energy generation. The PV generation in remote areas could reduce transmission losses 1,2 . The power sector has planned to penetrate PV with the power grid in higher volumes due to the increase in load demands 3 .…”

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A low voltage harvesting in photovoltaic generation systems using negative embedded Z‐source inverter

Reddivari

Jena

2021

Int Trans Electr Energ Syst

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Commercial two-stage grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) inverters suffer from a narrow band maximum power point (MPP) voltage operation. If the voltage falls outside this narrow band, the inverter switches its operation from MPP to power limitation mode. At the same time, these inverters need high start-up voltages to turn them ON again. The evolutionary algorithms are widely used to track the global MPP at wide input (PV) voltage range. However, the global MPP at low PV voltages cannot be boosted to grid voltage level due to the limited duty ratio of conventional DC-DC converters that restricts the inverter MPP voltage range. This paper summarizes the potential challenges of narrow range MPP voltage solar inverters under partial shading scenarios. Also, demonstrates a proposed singlestage negative embedded Z-source single-stage inverter (NEZSI) to extend the MPP voltage range. The proposed topology wakes up the inverter at lower threshold voltages that enables it to extract energy from low PV string voltages. In addition, the proposed inverter tracks the MPP at a faster rate with low input current ripple, inrush current, and device stresses. Further in this paper, qualitative and quantitative comparisons between state-of-the-art topologies are provided to highlight the superiority of the proposed inverter. Simulation and experimental validation of the proposed inverter are demonstrated with traditional perturb and observe (P&O) and variable step P&O algorithms. K E Y W O R D Sgrid-connected PV inverters, low voltage harvesting, negative embedded ZSI, single-stage grid-connected inverter, wake-up voltage, Y-source inverter, Z-source inverter | INTRODUCTIONOwing to the expected depletion of fossil fuels, most countries are now using renewable energy to have a maximum load. The Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation shares a substantial amount of loads among the renewable energy generation. The PV generation in remote areas could reduce transmission losses.

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A low voltage harvesting in photovoltaic generation systems using negative embedded Z‐source inverter

Reddivari

Jena

2021

Int Trans Electr Energ Syst

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Cost-benefit analysis of a hydro-solar microsystem with Archimedean screw hydro turbine sized for a prosumer building

Popescu,

Dragomirescu

2024

Renewable Energy

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The Role Sampling Campaign: Opportunities for Utilizing Natural Landscapes to Fulfill Microhydro-Based Renewable Energy in Remote Area

Setiawan,

Rohmat,

Suhendro

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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West Java, as a province with a low electrification ratio, especially in remote areas, faces significant challenges. Recent data shows that around 77,626 households (34.91%) do not yet have access to electricity. Nonetheless, the southern region of West Java has great potential thanks to its diverse natural morphology. These landscape characteristics open up opportunities to utilize renewable energy sources, such as micro-hydro potential, to meet electricity needs. The objectives of this study include (1) Priority Election Needs of Area of Interest (AOI); (2) Sampling Campaign: Micro Hydro Opportunities in AOI. The research method used was survey research with a mixed approach. Data collection techniques include field data documentation; geospatial analysis and interviews. Data analysis was descriptive statistics. The results showed that (1) Garut Regency (3.76%) is a priority location with Singajaya sub-district (14.34%) and Sukamulya village (34.32%); (2) Sukamulya Village has potential micro hydro energy opportunities at Tiis waterfall at the foot of Mount Lumbung, the results of a rough assessment of this location can provide electrical energy to surrounding family groups. The implication of this research output can be a relevant reference for the local government to be followed up in the future action plan.

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Remote area power supply through suitable solar PV augmented micro‐hydro generation: A case study

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

A low voltage harvesting in photovoltaic generation systems using negative embedded Z‐source inverter

A low voltage harvesting in photovoltaic generation systems using negative embedded Z‐source inverter

Cost-benefit analysis of a hydro-solar microsystem with Archimedean screw hydro turbine sized for a prosumer building

The Role Sampling Campaign: Opportunities for Utilizing Natural Landscapes to Fulfill Microhydro-Based Renewable Energy in Remote Area

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