1. Optimal design of a hybrid renewable energy system with grid connection and comparison of techno-economic performances with an off-grid system: A case study of West China.
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Li, Jinze, Liu, Pei, and Li, Zheng
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RURAL electrification , *RENEWABLE energy sources , *GRIDS (Cartography) , *POWER resources , *HYBRID systems , *VILLAGES - Abstract
• Techno-economic feasibility of the hybrid PV/Wind/Biomass system for sustainable rural electrification have been demonstrated under both off-grid and on-grid modes, via a case study of a village in West China. • Impacts of future development of the village and changes in government incentive policy have been analyzed by performing sensitivity analysis. • Flexibility of the proposed HRES has been demonstrated by comparing off-grid and on-grid modes of the hybrid system. Reliable and sustainable power supply for remote rural areas is of vital importance for development of these areas. In this paper, the techno-economic feasibility and flexibility of hybrid renewable energy systems are demonstrated under both off-grid and on-grid modes for rural electrification, where a case study of a village in West China is presented. According to simulation and optimization results as well as sensitivity analysis, the most cost-competitive configuration is found by Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy resources (HOMER). Comparison of the off-grid and on-grid modes of the hybrid system has been carried out. The results demonstrate that a hybrid renewable energy system which comprises solar, wind and biomass is reliable and cost-effective regarding sustainable rural electrification. Moreover, environmental and social benefits can also be acquired by this system. The high capability of the proposed flexible design is demonstrated over conditions for both off-grid and on-grid modes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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