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Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh

Hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES) are increasingly being utilized to meet global energy demands, particularly in rural areas that rely on diesel generators and are disconnected from the utility grid, due to their environmental and human health benefits. This study investigates the performance o...

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Main Authors:	Hasan S.M.N., Ahmad S., Liaf A.F., Mustayen A.G.M.B., Hasan M.M., Ahmed T., Howlader S., Hassan M., Alam M.R.
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Subjects:	Economic analysis Electric loads Hybrid systems Renewable energy Bangladesh Diesel generators Energy systems HOMER pro Hybrid renewable energies Hybrid renewable energy system Load demand Off-grids Renewable energy source Techno-economics Sensitivity analysis
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spelling	my.uniten.dspace-367432025-03-03T15:44:20Z Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh Hasan S.M.N. Ahmad S. Liaf A.F. Mustayen A.G.M.B. Hasan M.M. Ahmed T. Howlader S. Hassan M. Alam M.R. 58955488900 57192665072 57902063300 56340230300 57213529676 57193693317 57203181597 57667948600 57213805425 Economic analysis Electric loads Hybrid systems Renewable energy Bangladesh Diesel generators Energy systems HOMER pro Hybrid renewable energies Hybrid renewable energy system Load demand Off-grids Renewable energy source Techno-economics Sensitivity analysis Hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES) are increasingly being utilized to meet global energy demands, particularly in rural areas that rely on diesel generators and are disconnected from the utility grid, due to their environmental and human health benefits. This study investigates the performance of an off-grid, hybrid PV/diesel generator/battery system for a decentralized power plant in Kuakata, Bangladesh, meeting a load demand of 3000 kWh/day with a 501.61 kW peak load demand. HOMER Pro (hybrid optimization model for electric renewable) software (version 3.11) was used to simulate and optimize system operations utilizing real-time solar radiation and load profile data from that location. This study also includes a sensitivity analysis of the off-grid HRES system under different electrical load demands, project longevity, and derating variables. The results reveal that CO2 emissions have potentially decreased by more than 30% and over 10 tons per year, respectively, when compared to traditional power plants. The optimized system?s net present cost (NPC) was determined to be around USD 5.19 million, with a cost of energy (COE) of USD 0.367 per kWh per unit with a 100% renewable component. Furthermore, the current study?s findings are compared to previous research that has resulted in an economical hybrid renewable energy system with an affordable COE. The hybrid energy system under consideration might also be applicable to other parts of the world with comparable climate conditions. ? 2024 by the authors. Final 2025-03-03T07:44:20Z 2025-03-03T07:44:20Z 2024 Article 10.3390/en17061476 2-s2.0-85188664290 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85188664290&doi=10.3390%2fen17061476&partnerID=40&md5=0d6d5084cfe6d881e436caf8d1519546 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36743 17 6 1476 All Open Access; Gold Open Access Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) Scopus
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topic	Economic analysis Electric loads Hybrid systems Renewable energy Bangladesh Diesel generators Energy systems HOMER pro Hybrid renewable energies Hybrid renewable energy system Load demand Off-grids Renewable energy source Techno-economics Sensitivity analysis
spellingShingle	Economic analysis Electric loads Hybrid systems Renewable energy Bangladesh Diesel generators Energy systems HOMER pro Hybrid renewable energies Hybrid renewable energy system Load demand Off-grids Renewable energy source Techno-economics Sensitivity analysis Hasan S.M.N. Ahmad S. Liaf A.F. Mustayen A.G.M.B. Hasan M.M. Ahmed T. Howlader S. Hassan M. Alam M.R. Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh
description	Hybrid renewable energy sources (HRES) are increasingly being utilized to meet global energy demands, particularly in rural areas that rely on diesel generators and are disconnected from the utility grid, due to their environmental and human health benefits. This study investigates the performance of an off-grid, hybrid PV/diesel generator/battery system for a decentralized power plant in Kuakata, Bangladesh, meeting a load demand of 3000 kWh/day with a 501.61 kW peak load demand. HOMER Pro (hybrid optimization model for electric renewable) software (version 3.11) was used to simulate and optimize system operations utilizing real-time solar radiation and load profile data from that location. This study also includes a sensitivity analysis of the off-grid HRES system under different electrical load demands, project longevity, and derating variables. The results reveal that CO2 emissions have potentially decreased by more than 30% and over 10 tons per year, respectively, when compared to traditional power plants. The optimized system?s net present cost (NPC) was determined to be around USD 5.19 million, with a cost of energy (COE) of USD 0.367 per kWh per unit with a 100% renewable component. Furthermore, the current study?s findings are compared to previous research that has resulted in an economical hybrid renewable energy system with an affordable COE. The hybrid energy system under consideration might also be applicable to other parts of the world with comparable climate conditions. ? 2024 by the authors.
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title	Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh
title_short	Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh
title_full	Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh
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Techno-Economic Performance and Sensitivity Analysis of an Off-Grid Renewable Energy-Based Hybrid System: A Case Study of Kuakata, Bangladesh

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