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Optimal Sizing and Techno-Economic Analysis of an Off-Grid PV/Battery System for Fruit Farm Electrification

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Last updated: 29 Dec 2024

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Electrical engineering
Engineering mathematics and physics
Industrial technology

Abstract

This research explores the intricate dynamics of rural electrification, presenting a meticulous analysis of a revolutionary PV/Biogas/Lithium Ion Battery Off-Grid System. Utilizing advanced simulation via HOMER software, the optimal system configuration is unveiled, and the system's nuanced sensitivity to variations in photovoltaic (PV) and Lithium-Ion battery costs is examined. The optimal system configuration, derived through rigorous analysis, encompasses a PV capacity of 50 kW, a Biogas capacity of 50 kW, and a Lithium-Ion battery capacity of 12 kWh. These findings serve as crucial benchmarks, providing tangible parameters for the design of sustainable and economically viable energy solutions in remote, off-grid communities. The study delves into economic intricacies, emphasizing the direct relationship between cost multipliers and key metrics such as Total Net Present Cost (TNPC) and Cost of Energy (COE). The research's implications reach far beyond the specific system, resonating profoundly within the broader landscape of rural electrification. Identified sensitivities in cost variations offer actionable considerations for stakeholders, policymakers, and practitioners involved in energy solutions for off-grid communities. Furthermore, the optimal system configuration serves as a tangible blueprint, guiding the implementation of efficient and sustainable energy solutions across diverse off-grid contexts.

DOI

10.21608/jessit.2023.218793.1000

Keywords

rural electrification, off-grid systems, PV/Biogas/Lithium Ion Battery, Homer software, Sensitivity analysis

Authors

First Name

Shimaa

Last Name

Barakat

MiddleName

H

Affiliation

Faculty of Engineering Beni-Suef University

Email

shaimaa01170@techedu.bsu.edu.eg

City

Beni-Suef

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Volume

2

Article Issue

1

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45167

Issue Date

2024-01-01

Receive Date

2023-06-19

Publish Date

2024-01-01

Page Start

26

Page End

32

Print ISSN

2974-4504

Online ISSN

2974-4490

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333,591

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Original Research

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2,797

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Publication Title

Journal of Engineering Science and Sustainable Industrial Technology

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https://jessit.journals.ekb.eg/

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Optimal Sizing and Techno-Economic Analysis of an Off-Grid PV/Battery System for Fruit Farm Electrification

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20 Dec 2024