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Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding

Given the significant impact of the UN 2015 agenda on sustainable development, the search for eco-friendly and efficient energy solutions has intensified. The renewable based hybrid systems have emerged as feasible solution in this context. This paper explores the potential of utilizing a hybrid ene...

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Main Authors: BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND, HAJI MOHD, MOHD NORZALI, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, NUZHAT KHAN, NUZHAT KHAN
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spelling my.uthm.eprints.109242024-05-13T11:48:53Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/10924/ Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND HAJI MOHD, MOHD NORZALI USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH NUZHAT KHAN, NUZHAT KHAN T Technology (General) Given the significant impact of the UN 2015 agenda on sustainable development, the search for eco-friendly and efficient energy solutions has intensified. The renewable based hybrid systems have emerged as feasible solution in this context. This paper explores the potential of utilizing a hybrid energy system (HES) from a distinctive perspective — addressing the challenges of load shedding at the distribution level. The HES configuration in this investigation includes photovoltaic (PV) array, wind turbines (WT), battery storage unit (BSU) and diesel generator system. The research involves simulations, optimization, and sensitivity analysis for a residential community in the southwestern part of Pakistan, which frequently experiences load shedding. Grasshopper optimization algorithm (GOA) is applied to simultaneously minimize the levelized electricity cost (LEC), payback period (PBP), and loss of power supply probability (LPSP). Simulations compare different HES configurations based on the estimation of local renewable energy potential and the load shedding schedule of the utility company. The optimal solution, with NPV =110, NWT =2, and NBSU =16, was selected, resulting in a minimum LEC of 6.64 cents/kWh and a PBP of 7.4 years. These results are validated using the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO). The performance of HES is benchmarked against conventional solutions, such as standalone diesel generators, battery-based uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and combinations of generators and UPS. The findings demonstrate the significant superiority of HES over conventional solutions in terms of reduced LEC, shorter PBP and reduced carbon emissions. Finally, the sensitivity analysis examines the impact of varying component prices, feed-in tariff rates, meteorological conditions, and load demand variations on the LEC and PBP of the HES. Ieee Acces 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/10924/1/J17388_f621a5569da015ea7fdc44617ec650a2.pdf BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND and HAJI MOHD, MOHD NORZALI and USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH and NUZHAT KHAN, NUZHAT KHAN (2024) Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding. Digital Object Identifier, 12. pp. 5792-5812. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3349594
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BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND
HAJI MOHD, MOHD NORZALI
USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH
NUZHAT KHAN, NUZHAT KHAN
Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding
description Given the significant impact of the UN 2015 agenda on sustainable development, the search for eco-friendly and efficient energy solutions has intensified. The renewable based hybrid systems have emerged as feasible solution in this context. This paper explores the potential of utilizing a hybrid energy system (HES) from a distinctive perspective — addressing the challenges of load shedding at the distribution level. The HES configuration in this investigation includes photovoltaic (PV) array, wind turbines (WT), battery storage unit (BSU) and diesel generator system. The research involves simulations, optimization, and sensitivity analysis for a residential community in the southwestern part of Pakistan, which frequently experiences load shedding. Grasshopper optimization algorithm (GOA) is applied to simultaneously minimize the levelized electricity cost (LEC), payback period (PBP), and loss of power supply probability (LPSP). Simulations compare different HES configurations based on the estimation of local renewable energy potential and the load shedding schedule of the utility company. The optimal solution, with NPV =110, NWT =2, and NBSU =16, was selected, resulting in a minimum LEC of 6.64 cents/kWh and a PBP of 7.4 years. These results are validated using the particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO). The performance of HES is benchmarked against conventional solutions, such as standalone diesel generators, battery-based uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and combinations of generators and UPS. The findings demonstrate the significant superiority of HES over conventional solutions in terms of reduced LEC, shorter PBP and reduced carbon emissions. Finally, the sensitivity analysis examines the impact of varying component prices, feed-in tariff rates, meteorological conditions, and load demand variations on the LEC and PBP of the HES.
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author BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND
HAJI MOHD, MOHD NORZALI
USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH
NUZHAT KHAN, NUZHAT KHAN
author_facet BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND
HAJI MOHD, MOHD NORZALI
USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH, USMAN ULLAH SHAIKH
NUZHAT KHAN, NUZHAT KHAN
author_sort BAKHT, MUHAMMAD PAEND
title Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding
title_short Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding
title_full Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding
title_fullStr Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding
title_full_unstemmed Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Ensuring Uninterrupted Power Supply During Load Shedding
title_sort optimal design and performance analysis of hybrid renewable energy system for ensuring uninterrupted power supply during load shedding
publisher Ieee Acces
publishDate 2024
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