SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS FOR A HYBRID OFF-GRID PV/DG/BATT SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTRIFICATION OF RURAL COMMUNITIES

Pedro Pazmiño Zapatier, Lata García Juan

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Abstract

One of the pillars for the development of isolated communities is electricity, however the implementation of conventional networks is limited as a result of the difficulties of the terrain. This paper aims to analyze the technical-economic feasibility of implementing a hybrid off-grid solar photovoltaics (PV)/diesel generator (DG)/battery (BATT) based power system for the electrification of rural communities, using a case study in Bameno, Ecuador. The simulation and optimization of the system is done using Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) software. As a result, the optimal sizing is composed of 23 kW PV modules, a DG 27 kW, 88.4 kWh storage batteries and 9.4 kW converter system, obtaining a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of 0.359 $/kWh. After the optimization is executed, a sensitivity analysis is performed to establish the effects of the variations of solar radiation, demand, fuel, and component costs on the system. The PV/DG/BATT system is considered the best choice for fuel prices up to $0.83 per liter. For higher values the optimal system is the PV/BATT. It is also established that the LCOE is mostly affected by the cost of technological components, followed by variations in solar radiation and demand.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2022103
JournalDiagnostyka
Volume23
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

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Keywords

  • HOMER
  • LCOE
  • Renewable energy sources
  • Sensitivity analysis

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