Techno-economic feasibility of a remote PV mini-grid electrification system for five localities in Chad

Hassane, Abdelhamid Issa; Didane, Djamal Hissein; Tahir, Abakar Mahamat; Hauglustaine, Jean-Marie; Manshoor, Bukhari; Batcha, Mohd Faizal Mohideen; Tamba, Jean-Gaston; Mouangue, Ruben

doi:10.1080/19397038.2022.2101707

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“…By comparing these results with those of (Benelkadi et al 2018) in Algeria, (Salisu et al 2019) in Nigeria, (Aboagye et al 2020) in Ghana, (Sanwogou et al 2019) in Togo, (Imam et al 2019) in Saudi Arabia, (Dagtekin et al 2014) in Turkey, (Vakili et al 2022) in Italie, (Poudyal et al 2021) in Nepal, we deduce that the price per kWh of electricity obtained for scenario 6 is higher. However, the price displayed in the work of (Hanen et al 2018) in Tunisia, (Singh and Rizwan 2023) in India, (Hassanea et al 2022) in Tchad is respectively much higher (0.81 USD/kWh, 0.61USD/kWh, 0.33 USD/kWh) than ours as well as the return on investment period obtained by (Aboagye et al 2020) in Ghana (15 years), (Sanwogou et al 2019) in Togo (8.6 years), (Dagtekin et al 2014) in Turkey (7.8 years), (Imam et al 2019) in Saudi Arabia (14.6 years), (Vakili et al 2022) in Italie (6.2 years), (Poudyal et al 2021) in Nepal (8.6 years). The studies of Amoussou in Benin and more precisely in the city of Kandi confirms the results of this study on the price of kWh which varies from 0.09 USD to 0.23 USD for a system without storage and with energy storage according to the 'author.…”

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“…The proposed system includes a two-stage multi-chain inverter with ZETA DC-DC converter and a modified P&O algorithm. A techno-economic analysis of a solar photovoltaic mini-grid system for five typical rural communities in Chad while promoting renewable energy system adaptation and rural electrification was presented by (Hassanea et al 2022). The system development costs, electricity tariff, and power generation sizing are then performed by the authors via the discounted cost of electricity (LCOE) technique.…”

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Techno-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of a Hybrid Photovoltaic Electrification System in Back-up Mode : A Case Report

Hounkpatin

Donnou

Chégnimonhan

et al. 2023

Int. J. Renew. Energy Dev.

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In developing countries, institutions that have to operate continuously during daylight hours consume relatively large amounts of electrical energy for lighting and air conditioning, leading to high bills. Untimely power cuts lead to a fluctuation in the voltage delivered by the conventional network, which induces the malfunctioning of electrical equipment and the discontinuity of judicial work. The use of photovoltaic solar energy makes it possible, on the one hand, to ensure continuity of service in the event of damage, and on the other hand to stem greenhouse gas emissions through the sustainable nature of this energy. Solar installations also make it possible to maintain the permanent power supply in the event of instability of the electrical network and to correct the voltage variations undergone by the energy equipment. Thus, this (case) study is based on the energy balances evaluated on the buildings of the jurisdiction of the city of Kandi (Benin) to propose effective solutions of electrification according to six (6) technical scenarii. Each component of the back up system has been sized considering technical requirements and an economic and environmental study has been carried out. The results indicate that the integrated scenario 6 of a "back-up" system with a solar fraction of up to 37% (49.5 kWc) seems to be the most suitable conf iguration for the current needs of the Kandi jurisdiction due to the shortest time to return on investment (5.1 years) and the maximum annual savings generated (33,674 USD). The environmental impact study has made it possible to determine the CO2 emissions avoided as well as the contribution of Carbon credits that this jurisdiction would reap has been evaluated at 115.8 tCO2 equivalent, or 10.6 hectares of forest carbon preserved over the life of the project. This configuration is therefore strongly recommended for a sustainable energy mix in the jurisdictions of Benin as well as for administrative or similar sites where electricity consumption is maximum during the day.

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Techno-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of a Hybrid Photovoltaic Electrification System in Back-up Mode : A Case Report

Hounkpatin

Donnou

Chégnimonhan

et al. 2023

Int. J. Renew. Energy Dev.

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“…A comparative study was carried out by Sadat et al [2] in ten (10) cities of eight (8) different climates of Iran. The HOMER Pro software simulated a combination of wind turbine (WT), PV, grid, battery energy storage (BES), and converter.…”

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“…Five rural communities were studied in Chad to ascertain the techno-economic viability of PV technology for its adaptation as an alternative for energy generation [8]. The analysis used PVsyst and PVGIS as simulation tools, and the LCOE techniques were adopted.…”

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Design and Techno-Economic Evaluation of a Hybrid Mini-grid System for an Academic Institution

Zarmai,

Alabi,

Ebisine

et al. 2024

J Energ Power Technol

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Inadequate electricity supply is a global challenge that needs solutions. This situation has compelled the purchasing of fossil fuel-generating units for use in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors to generate electricity. However, using fossil fuel generating units cause greenhouse gas emissions, bringing about environmental pollution and ultimately resulting in climate change. In particular, educational institutions require adequate and reliable power supply to ensure proper learning and teaching, which is lacking in developing countries like Nigeria. Fortunately, Nigeria has enormous renewable energy sources such as solar energy, which can be utilized through photovoltaic (PV) modules to generate clean energy fed into a mini-grid. This novel approach focused on an educational institution that will enable adequate electricity from the mini-grid for proper learning and teaching, reduced negative environmental impacts, and lower energy costs. Therefore, this research is focused on developing an effective hybrid utility grid-diesel generator-solar PV mini-grid system for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. Design analysis and techno-economic evaluation of the mini-grid were carried out using the HOMER Pro software tool, which was also used to simulate and optimize the mini-grid. The results revealed that the hybrid system comprising the grid, diesel generator, PV, and converter was technically and economically viable. The net present cost (NPC) of $182,065.20, producing a total energy of 836,430 kWh/year, was obtained and gave 0.00198 $/kWh as a levelized cost of energy (LCOE). Correspondingly, a renewable fraction (RF) of 98.3% was attained, thus meeting the Faculty's daily load demand of 575.64 kWh/day, thereby providing a reliable and improved energy supply at the best cost. Therefore, a hybrid system such as this one is proposed for tertiary institutions to ensure greater electric power supply availability.

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“…WPS for water supply and irrigation for rural and remote areas by autonomous PV systems demonstrates a significant role [25][26][27][28] . WPS usually consists of a water source and PV array, water reservoir, and electrical pump motor as illustrated in Fig.…”

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Application of PV-Thermal Array for Pumping Irrigation Water as an Alternative to PV in Ghor Al-Safi, Jordan: A case study

AlShaar¹,

Al-Omari²,

Emar³

et al. 2022

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In developing countries like Jordan, traditional energy resources are not available, so finding other sources to pump the water for irrigation and consumption is necessary. Renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic (PV), can play a vital role in providing potable water and irrigating crops in Jordan. Where there is a large amount of groundwater in most areas, while the water wells are deep and far from the national electricity grid. This article compares the Present Value Cost (PVC) for the monetary estimation of energy supply for water pumping systems (WPSs) in remote areas in Ghor Al-Safi/Jordan by two different sun-energy systems, Photovoltaic thermal (PV-T), and PV systems. Several factors are considered, including energy costs and expenses of the investments. The comparison is performed for a variety of variable values, including PV system peak power, and water pumping requirements. A case study is conducted at Ghor Al-Safi/Jordan. Evaluating two energy supply WPSs, which are designed to supply irrigation water for the entire year 2020. The obtained results showed that the average monthly electricity output efficiency for "PV and PV-T" was 12.7% and 10.86%, respectively. However, the total efficiency of the "PV-T" ranged from 41.3% to 55% which is higher than the PV system. The result concluded that the application of PV-T system in Jordan is promising for solving energy demand.

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Techno-economic feasibility of a remote PV mini-grid electrification system for five localities in Chad

Cited by 15 publications

References 52 publications

Techno-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of a Hybrid Photovoltaic Electrification System in Back-up Mode : A Case Report

Techno-Economic and Environmental Feasibility Study of a Hybrid Photovoltaic Electrification System in Back-up Mode : A Case Report

Design and Techno-Economic Evaluation of a Hybrid Mini-grid System for an Academic Institution

Application of PV-Thermal Array for Pumping Irrigation Water as an Alternative to PV in Ghor Al-Safi, Jordan: A case study

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