scholarly journals Stand Alone 1-MW Microgrid for Remote locations of Armed Forces with PV-Battery-Diesel Generator

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 350-358
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Power Requirement ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Diesel Generators

Many times, Armed Forces are deployed in bases in remote areas on the borders or Islands, which are far flung areas away from mainland. In many such cases, these areas do not have their power requirements through the main grid supply and entire power requirement of the deployment is supplied by diesel generators. These diesel generators have high environmental impact due to emission of greenhouse gases and are highly uneconomical as logistic sustenance of remote bases for supply of fuel is very challenging, Fossil fuel has to be supplied by vehicles, helicopters, boats or manually carried to hill tops. This increases the overall cost of deploying armed forces in remote areas. In recent years with the advancements in power electronic components and renewable energy, development in Microgrids (MGs) have shown a way to reduce dependency on main power grids. Hence, with the help of MGs, renewable energy can be used to fulfill power requirements of the armed forces deployed in remote places. In this work, a MG with capacity of 1MW has been designed keeping the special needs of armed forces as a major consideration. Solar power has been used as a primary renewable energy source in the proposed design. In order to mitigate the adverse effects of meteorological and extreme conditions on the solar power generation capacity, energy storage system in the form of batteries has also been provided. Batteries store power when excess power is generated from the photo voltaic (PV) system and discharge the power when power demand is higher than the PV generated power. Diesel generator sets have also been used to run critical loads, provide reliability and as backup to critical operations catering for outages, night time needs and un-expected meteorological conditions. MATLAB has been used to design and simulate the proposed MG. Working of the MG has also been demonstrated for varying meteorological and varying load conditions as well. The proposed design works satisfactory in all cases.

scholarly journals Isolation Microgrid Design for Remote Areas with the Integration of Renewable Energy: A Case Study of Con Dao Island in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 804-820
Author(s):  
Quynh T. Tran ◽  
Kevin Davies ◽  
Saeed Sepasi
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Remote Areas

In remote areas, extending a power line to the primary electricity grid can be very expensive and power losses are high, making connections to the grid almost impossible. A well-designed microgrid that integrates renewable energy resources can help remote areas reduce investment costs and power losses while providing a reliable power source. Therefore, investigating the design of an independent and economically practical microgrid system for these areas is necessary and plays an important role. This paper introduces a design procedure to design an isolated microgrid using HOMER software for remote areas. In Vietnam, due to the obstruction of the mountainous terrain or the isolated island location, many remote areas or islands need electrification. A simple case study of a hybrid system with a 60 kW peak load demand on Con Dao island in Vietnam is used to illustrate the proposed design method. Specifically, a hybrid system that includes a PV system, batteries, and a diesel generator is designed. To provide the full information of the designed hybrid system designed, each solution is analyzed and evaluated in detail according to the sensitivity parameters.

Feasibility Analysis of Stand-Alone Renewable Energy Supply for Telecommunication Tower Using Homer

2016 ◽  
Vol 818 ◽  
pp. 223-227
Author(s):  
Mohamad Shahrizal Mohd Noor ◽  
Zuraimy Adzis ◽  
Yanuar Z. Arief ◽  
Nor Asiah Muhamad
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Economic Output ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Diesel Generators

This paper deals with the importance and need of using solar photovoltaic (PV) system as a stand-alone system instead of diesel generators for electrical energy supply of a communication tower owned by Celcom (Malaysia) Berhad at G0422 Batu 18, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. It can be considered as a commercial renewable energy application in Malaysia, addressing the potential and possibility of adopting solar energy resources, particularly for sectors with high energy consumption. The electric power generation system, which consists of solar PV system hybrid with diesel generator, has the ability to provide 24 hours electricity to the load. To optimize the system design, this work compares a wide range of equipment with different constraints and sensitivities. The Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER) was utilized for designing the system in the early phases of planning and decision making in rural electrification projects due to its flexibility. The analysis is based on the technical properties and life cycle cost (LCC) of the system. The initial capital cost, cost of installation and operation costs over the system’s life span is comprised in the LCC. This system offers a better reliability, efficiency, flexibility of planning and environmental benefits compared to the diesel generators systems by saving the environment from the burning of fossil fuels. The proposed system is able to supply 3.5kW of power which is suitable for actual site loading requirement of around 3kW. The economic output from HOMER exhibits that the tower without diesel generator, total net present cost is RM 610,639, the highest compared with a tower with diesel generator; RM 421,244.

scholarly journals Micropower system optimization for the telecommunication towers based on various renewable energy sources

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1069
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdulmula ◽  
Kamaruzzaman Sopian ◽  
Norasikin Ahmad Ludin ◽  
Lim Chin Haw ◽  
Abdelnaser Elbreki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
System Optimization ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Diesel Generators ◽  
Telecommunication Towers

This study investigates the technical and cost-effective performance of options renewable energy sources to develop a green off-grid telecommunication tower to replace diesel generators in Malaysia. For this purpose, the solar, wind, pico-hydro energy, along with diesel generators, were examined to compare. In addition, the modeling of hybrid powering systems was conducted using hybrid optimization model for energy (HOMER) simulation based on techno-economic analysis to determine the optimal economically feasible system. The optimization findings showed that the hybrid high-efficiency fixed photovoltaic (PV) system with battery followed by 2 kW pico-hydropower and battery are the optimal configurations for powering off-grid telecommunication towers in Malaysia with the lowest net present cost (NPC) and cost of energy (COE). These costs of NPC and COE are more down than diesel generator costs with battery by 17.45%, 16.45%, 15.9%, and 15.5%, respectively. Furthermore, the economic evaluation of the high-efficiency solar fixed PV panels system annual cash flow compared to the diesel generator with the battery system indicated a ten-year payback period.

scholarly journals Sizing and Optimization for Hybrid Central in South Algeria Based on Three Different Generators

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Chouaib Ammari
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
High Consumption ◽  
Green Power ◽  
Renewable Energy Development ◽  
Hybrid Optimization Model ◽  
And Storage

In this paper, we will size an optimum hybrid central content three different generators, two on renewable energy (solar photovoltaic and wind power) and two nonrenewable (diesel generator and storage system) because the new central generator has started to consider the green power technology in order for best future to the world, this central will use all the green power resource available and distributes energy to a small isolated village in southwest of Algeria named “Timiaouine”. The consumption of this village estimated with detailed in two season; season low consumption (winter) and high consumption (summer), the hybrid central will be optimized by program Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER PRO), this program will simulate in two configuration, the first with storage system, the second without storage system and in the end the program HOMER PRO will choose the best configuration which is the mixture of both economic and ecologic configurations, this central warrants the energetic continuity of village.Article History: Received May 18th 2017; Received in revised form July 17th 2017; Accepted Sept 3rd 2017; Available onlineHow to Cite This Article: Ammari, C., Hamouda,M., and Makhloufi,S. (2017) Sizing and Optimization for Hybrid Central in South Algeria Based on Three Different Generators. International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 6(3), 263-272.http://doi.org/10.14710/ijred.6.3.263-272

Techno-Economic Performance Evaluation and Enhancement for a PV – Diesel Hybrid System

2016 ◽  
Vol 839 ◽  
pp. 130-135
Author(s):  
Ivan Tendo ◽  
Chatchai Sirisamphanwong
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Storage System ◽  
System Size ◽  
Performance Ratio ◽  
Optimal Size ◽  
Battery Storage ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Energy Fraction

In this research paper, an illustration for system size optimization for a stand-alone PV – diesel hybrid system is obtained. The requirement is to obtain an optimal size that can meet energy demand at an optimized cost for a given lifetime period of the project, this will be achieved using HOMER software to further improve the system parameters like performance ratio, renewable energy fraction, MATLAB will be used. This research study will be done basing on a system currently installed at the School of Renewable Energy, Naresuan University (SERT), this system has a capacity of 120 kW, and it is a hybrid system with PV array, Diesel generator and battery storage system. The cost parameters that will be addressed are; - Net present cost (NPC), Cost of Energy (COE), Capital cost (CC). The initial size of the hybrid system is PV-120kW, Diesel generator -100kW and battery storage of 200kWh after modelling and simulation with HOMER software using special models to show the predicted performance of the final outcome, the optimal size created has a PV size of 100kW, diesel generator with a size of 100kW and battery storage of 100kWh and compared to the initial system COE od 1.01$/kWh, the optimal size has a COE of 0.934$/kWh.

Comparison of Different Energy Storage Systems for a Small Airport Facility

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahin Shafiee ◽  
Mary Helen McCay
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Utilization ◽  
Storage Unit ◽  
Power Requirement ◽  
Technical Requirements

Airports, one of the important transportation components in this modern age, are under continuous improvement especially in regard to energy sustainability. While most work is concentrated on large airports, smaller airports which are mostly scattered around rural areas seem to be better opportunities for renewable energy utilization. However, while renewable energy has come into use at airports over the past decade, it has been at a slow pace and has not included storage. A reliable storage system can significantly increase the power reliability of a small airport and make a renewable energy system viable. Acquiring the technical requirements of a facility based on its characteristics enables the designer to evaluate the power source options and develop an efficient storage system. The current paper analytically develops a framework to design and integrate an energy storage method for a renewable system into a small airport facility. The framework details include methods for energy storage which are environmentally acceptable in combination with renewable energy sources to produce electrical power for the on-site facilities. The technical analysis which leads to the sizing of the storage unit initiates with categorizing different methods for energy storage and their applicability to an airport facility for off-grid and on-grid modes. Based on the results and conclusions from the first step, the search is narrowed down to mediums for electricity storage for a wind farm or solar power plant. In such a case, the main applications of the storage unit could be either to supply power to the facility during the transition time from the renewable source to the main grid or to regulate the power frequency of the generation unit. Capacitors and batteries were selected as the two options for the given power requirement of the facility. Considering the wide variety of available technologies and lower costs, the appropriate storage system is proposed for both long term and short term applications. A table is presented to compare available battery technologies and their respective storage capacities.

Coordinated Control of Energy Storage System and Diesel Generator in Isolated Power System

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomonori Goya ◽  
Kosuke Uchida ◽  
Yoshihisa Kinjyo ◽  
Tomonobu Senjyu ◽  
Atsushi Yona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Control System ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Coordinated Control ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Diesel Generator ◽  
Battery System ◽  
Renewable Energy System

Nowadays, renewable energy systems such as wind turbine generators and photovoltaic systems are introduced to power systems. However, the renewable energy system is influenced by weather conditions, and the generated power of the renewable energy system is deviated. For the provision of deviated power, the battery energy storage system is introduced to suppress the deviation of the frequency and voltage in power system. However, it needs the large capacity of a battery system, which increases the capital cost. In this paper, we propose a coordinated control strategy between the diesel generator and the battery system to reduce the capital cost of battery, inverter capacity and storage capacity. The proposed control system incorporates the H-infinity control theory, which enables intuitive controller design in frequency domain. Effectiveness of the proposed control system is validated by simulation results.

Optimal Battery Bank Dimensioning Algorithm for Renewable Systems Electrification of Isolated Sites

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Malek Belouda
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Battery Bank ◽  
Battery Energy

The penetration of renewable energy systems in remote areas contributes to reply to its accrued demand of electricity. Renewable energy systems as photovoltaic generation systems and wind generation systems are characterized by their unpredictable and intermittent character presenting the main drawback of these systems. Although this advantage, the problems caused by the intermittency of these systems can be resolved by employing a battery energy storage system. To this end this paper proposes and analyses an efficient and optimal methodology dedicated to applications fed by renewable energy systems. Since an optimal energy storage bank sizing is needed in order to assure the continuity and reliability of electricity supply of remote areas from these kinds of energy sources. The first part of this article describes the renewable hybrid system structure and different factors influencing the storage system dimensioning. Different scenarios of renewable sources power generations in order to develop an optimal battery bank sizing algorithm are investigated the second part of this article. The formulation of the algorithm is finally presented and discussed.

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