Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6769005 | Renewable Energy | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Renewable energy-based off-grid or decentralised electricity supply has traditionally considered a single technology-based limited level of supply to meet the basic needs, without considering reliable energy provision to rural consumers. The purpose of this paper is to propose the best hybrid technology combination for electricity generation from a mix of renewable energy resources to satisfy the electrical needs in a reliable manner of an off-grid remote village, Palari in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Four renewable resources, namely, small-scale hydropower, solar photovoltaic systems, wind turbines and bio-diesel generators are considered. The paper estimates the residential, institutional, commercial, agricultural and small-scale industrial demand in the pre-HOMER analysis. Using HOMER, the paper identifies the optimal off-grid option and compares this with conventional grid extension. The solution obtained shows that a hybrid combination of renewable energy generators at an off-grid location can be a cost-effective alternative to grid extension and it is sustainable, techno-economically viable and environmentally sound. The paper also presents a post-HOMER analysis and discusses issues that are likely to affect/influence the realisation of the optimal solution.
Keywords
T&DB100BDGLCCNPCEDLRESSHPSPVGHGO&MSmall hydropowerMNREOff-grid electrificationTransmission and distributionRETHybrid systemsBEToperation and maintenanceRenewable Energy TechnologyRenewable energy sourcesCost of energyNet present costLife cycle costCoeIndiaHomerDiesel generatorKilometreGreen house gases
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Authors
Rohit Sen, Subhes C. Bhattacharyya,