Techno-Economic analysis of hybrid renewable energy systems for rural area energization in Pakistan

Rehmani, Abdul Munim; Akhter, P.

doi:10.1109/ece.2019.8921031

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“…Net Present Value (NPV) is a measure of the profitability of a solar system, taking into account the time value of money [76]. It is calculated by subtracting the initial investment cost from the sum of the present value of cash inflows over the system's lifetime [23].…”

Section: Economic Criteriamentioning

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Multicriteria Decision-Making for Evaluating Solar Energy Source of Saudi Arabia

Alanazi

2023

Sustainability

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Saudi Arabia generates more than 98% of its electricity through hydrocarbon resources. To reduce the consumption of fossil fuel resources and protect the environment, the government of Saudi Arabia is planning to make renewable energy an essential part of its energy mix. In this study, due to the country’s abundant solar potential, solar energy has been selected as the energy source to generate renewable energy in Saudi Arabia. The two solar energy technologies, photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal, have been analyzed in three different locations within the country. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques were used to rank the cities for each of the technologies. The SAW(Simple Additive Weighting)-AHP(Analytic Hierarchy Process) MCDM method based on climate, environmental, technical, economic, and social has been adopted to analyze the suitability of each technology for all locations. To assign weights to the criteria AHP method was used, while to rank the technologies, SAW was used. The results show that for the PV technology, Abha ranked 1st with a performance score of 91%, making it the most suitable location, followed by Jeddah with 83%. While for solar thermal technologies, Jeddah is the most suitable location, with a performance score of 96%, followed by Abha with 91%. The PV systems generated a maximum of 11,019 MWh in Abha, while the solar thermal produced maximum of 14,000 MWh in Jeddah. Overall, solar thermal technology outperformed PV technology in Saudi Arabia due to the country’s higher temperature. The analysis of photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies in this study provides valuable insight for the government of Saudi Arabia in identifying the best site for solar energy technologies in the country.

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Multicriteria Decision-Making for Evaluating Solar Energy Source of Saudi Arabia

Alanazi

2023

Sustainability

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“…The simulation results forecast the system's annual electrical output, accounting for solar irradiance, temperature, and humidity data specific to the chosen location. Rehmani and Akhter [30] investigated the electrification of a rural community using various renewable resources and conducted an economic analysis under different scenarios. It was found that in the scenario utilizing all available resources including PV, wind, and biomass, the levelized cost of energy decreased to Rs 14.40.…”

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Dynamic Simulation and Optimization of Off-Grid Hybrid Power Systems for Sustainable Rural Development

Khalid,

Awais,

Jamil

et al. 2024

Electronics

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This paper analyzes dynamic modeling for rural HPS to address GHG emissions’ environmental impact on floods and climate change. The aim is to integrate renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, with traditional generators to mitigate emissions and enhance energy access in rural communities in Pakistan. The system is designed using a DC-DC converter, MPPT, LCL filter, and a DC-AC inverter. Utilizing software tools like PVsyst 7.4 and HOMER Pro-3.18.1, the study evaluates system sizing, energy consumption patterns, and optimization strategies tailored to site-specific data. The expected results include a reliable, environmentally friendly hybrid power system capable of providing consistent electricity to rural areas. The analysis of a connected load of 137.48 kWh/d and a peak load of 33.54 kW demonstrates the system’s promise for reliable electricity with minimal environmental impact. The estimated capital cost of USD 102,310 and energy generation at USD 0.158 per unit underscores economic feasibility. Dynamic modeling and validation using HIL examine the system’s behavior in response to variations in solar irradiance and temperature, offering insights into operational efficiency and reliability. The study concludes that the hybrid power system is scalable for rural energy access, which is a practical solution achieving a 100% renewable energy fraction, significantly contributing to emission reduction and promoting sustainable energy practices.

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Profitability of the PV Plant and BESS Joint Operation on the Electricity Market

Buratynskyi

Nechaieva

Leshchenko

et al. 2023

Studies in Systems, Decision and Control

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Techno-Economic analysis of hybrid renewable energy systems for rural area energization in Pakistan

Cited by 11 publications

References 7 publications

Multicriteria Decision-Making for Evaluating Solar Energy Source of Saudi Arabia

Multicriteria Decision-Making for Evaluating Solar Energy Source of Saudi Arabia

Dynamic Simulation and Optimization of Off-Grid Hybrid Power Systems for Sustainable Rural Development

Profitability of the PV Plant and BESS Joint Operation on the Electricity Market

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