Cost Analysis of an Optimized Hybrid Energy System for a Remote Area in St. John’s, NL ...

• Main Authors: Hossain, H.T., Faiyaz, S.Al., Mridul, A.H., Hossain, M.A., Ahmed, K.J.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Институт систем энергетики им. Л.А. Мелентьева 2023
• Subjects: hybrid energy; HOMER; COE; energy production; fuel consumption; Newfoundland
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.25729/esr.2023.02.0001; http://search.rads-doi.org/project/12903/object/188175

In the current energy field scenario, hybrid energy, combining both conventional and non-conventional energy, plays a significant role. With the development of technology, this new energy category has gained popularity due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, especially in remote places where the primary grid is located far away. This research puts forth an optimum design of a PV-diesel hybrid energy system for analysis of a remote off-grid power system in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, using HOMER (Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables) software. The study involves connecting a diesel generator and a PV solar panel to the bus. To ensure uninterrupted load distribution, batteries are combined as storage. A technical and economic study of the hybrid energy system is conducted by simulation through HOMER. The levelized energy cost is expected to be lower under the proposed arrangement. ... : Energy Systems Research, Выпуск 2 (22) 2023, Pages 5-13 ...