Independent solar photovoltaic with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for rural electrification in Myanmar

Kim, Hae-In; Jung, Tae Yong

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.037

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“…Energy is a condition for realizing a country's economic development [24]. Literature analysis defines that ESS is a technical solution able to encourage the energy independence in residential sector [25].…”

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Solar Photovoltaic Panels Combined with Energy Storage in a Residential Building: An Economic Analysis

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Renewable energy is a wide topic in environmental engineering and management science. Photovoltaic (PV) power has had great interest and growth in recent years. The energy produced by the PV system is intermittent and it depends on the weather conditions, presenting lower levels of production than other renewable resources (RESs). The economic feasibility of PV systems is linked typically to the share of self-consumption in a developed market and consequently, energy storage system (ESS) can be a solution to increase this share. This paper proposes an economic feasibility of residential lead-acid ESS combined with PV panels and the assumptions at which these systems become economically viable. The profitability analysis is conducted on the base of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method and the index used is Net Present Value (NPV). The analysis evaluates several scenarios concerning a 3-kW plant located in a residential building in a PV developed market (Italy). It is determined by combinations of the following critical variables: levels of insolation, electricity purchase prices, electricity sales prices, investment costs of PV systems, specific tax deduction of PV systems, size of batteries, investment costs of ESS, lifetime of a battery, increases of self-consumption following the adoption of an ESS, and subsidies of ESS. Results show that the increase of the share of self-consumption is the main critical variable and consequently, the break-even point (BEP) analysis defines the case-studies in which the profitability is verified.

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Solar Photovoltaic Panels Combined with Energy Storage in a Residential Building: An Economic Analysis

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“…In addition, it allows the user to conduct sensitivity analyses for further assessment. Due to the various functions of HOMER with customized options, many studies have used it as a tool for conducting techno-economic feasibility analyses of off-grid energy systems [3,[6][7][8]11,[23][24][25]. Due to the various functions within HOMER with customized options, this study also uses HOMER to derive the NPC and LCOE of the most effective off-grid energy system for the selected location.…”

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“…The capital cost of transmission varies based on geographical features of the location and local labor costs. As this study focuses on a rural electrification project, it references costs from studies on rural electrification projects in South Africa, South Korea, and Myanmar with the range of costs between 18,232 to 43,500 USD/km [8,37,38]. Taking these costs into account, we have measured the distance between the power plants and the village to estimate the distance of transmission lines that need to be extended.…”

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“…In Figure 11, Systems 1 through 4 represent an on-grid system using coal generation, an on-grid system using hydro generation, an off-grid system using a lithium-ion ESS, and an off-grid system with a lead-acid battery, respectively. Cases 1, 2, and 3 represent the transmission costs from three different References [8,37,38]. Regardless of the power generation sources and types of transmission cost references, grid extension is more expensive than two off-grid energy systems.…”

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Renewable Energy Options for a Rural Village in North Korea

Kang

Jung

2020

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The national electrification rate of North Korea is extremely low and the situation in rural areas is even worse. Thus, this study designs a virtual electrification project for a rural village in North Pyongan and compares an off-grid energy system and on-grid system in terms of net present cost (NPC) and levelized cost of energy (LCOE) to define the most cost-effective energy system. Using Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER), this study designs two off-grid systems that apply different types of batteries—lead–acid and lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS)—and determines the NPC and LCOE of the most cost-effective system. Then, it calculates the NPC and LCOE of grid extension by adding necessary costs required for generation, transmission, and distribution. The result shows that the hybrid energy system (HES) of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind turbines, lead–acid batteries, and diesel generators is the most cost-effective option for the selected location. The range of breakeven grid-extension distance is from 9.69 km to 20.57 km. The sensitivity analysis based on different discount rates shows that a higher discount rate means a shorter breakeven distance. This analysis suggests that deploying an HES is one way to improve the electrification rate for remote and rural areas in North Korea.

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“…Indeed, improving access to electricity in SSA rural areas is crucial, access to electricity occurs generally good result such positive health, education and income consequences and social welfare [5]. Energy sufficiency is a prerequisite for achieving the economic development of a country [4] [5] [13]. Moreover, access to sustainable energy services allows the expansion of commercial and educational activities at night and will improve the standard of living of the local population [13].…”

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PV-Hybrid Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Systems for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rabetanetiarimanana¹,

Radanielina²,

Rakotondramiarana³

2018

SGRE

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Rural electrification remains a great challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as access to electricity is a prerequisite to accelerate its development. The present paper reviews the measures adopted to promote access to electricity in rural and remote areas of SSA. The main barriers to rural electrification in these developing countries are presented before showing technologies used for the aforementioned purpose. Then, adopted methods for enhancing the use of renewable energy in SSA are shown. Moreover, the policy adopted by decision makers and project planners are also highlighted. In addition, the optimal solutions proposed by researchers are given such as the cost-effective off-grid system type that might be a viable alternative to diesel power generation.

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Independent solar photovoltaic with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for rural electrification in Myanmar

Cited by 67 publications

References 9 publications

Solar Photovoltaic Panels Combined with Energy Storage in a Residential Building: An Economic Analysis

Solar Photovoltaic Panels Combined with Energy Storage in a Residential Building: An Economic Analysis

Renewable Energy Options for a Rural Village in North Korea

PV-Hybrid Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Systems for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa

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