Techno-economic analysis of microgrid projects for rural electrification: A systematic approach to the redesign of Koh Jik off-grid case study

Veilleux, Gabriel; Potisat, Tanai; Pezim, Daniel; Ribback, Christian; Ling, Jarmo; Krysztofiński, Adam; Ahmed, Afaq; Papenheim, Jessica; Pineda, Astrid Mon; Sembian, Siva; Chucherd, Sasinipha

doi:10.1016/j.esd.2019.09.007

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“…The ability of microgrids to account for hyper-localized energy and development needs may render them particularly relevant in the context of island electrification. Veilleux et al, for example, analyzed and cited the potential for microgrids to electrify island communities in places such as Thailand, the Pacific, and Indonesia (where "more than 50% of the unelectrified are believed to live on islands") [93]. Bertheau, considering the electrification of island communities in the Philippines, concluded that "100% [renewable energy] systems are a suitable option for electrification and could allow a high energy autonomy and little operational costs" [94].…”

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The Emerging Potential of Microgrids in the Transition to 100% Renewable Energy Systems

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International, national, and subnational laws and policies call for rapidly decarbonizing energy systems around the globe. This effort relies heavily on renewable electricity and calls for a transition that is: (i) flexible enough to accommodate existing and new electricity end uses and users; (ii) resilient in response to climate change and other threats to electricity infrastructure; (iii) cost-effective in comparison to alternatives; and (iv) just in the face of energy systems that are often the result of—or the cause of—procedural, distributive, and historical injustices. Acknowledging the intertwined roles of technology and policy, this work provides a cross-disciplinary review of how microgrids may contribute to renewable electricity systems that are flexible, resilient, cost-effective, and just (including illustrative examples from Korea, California, New York, the European Union, and elsewhere). Following this review of generalized microgrid characteristics, we more closely examine the role and potential of microgrids in two United States jurisdictions that have adopted 100% renewable electricity standards (Hawai‘i and Puerto Rico), and which are actively developing regulatory regimes putatively designed to enable renewable microgrids. Collectively, this review shows that although microgrids have the potential to support the transition to 100% renewable electricity in a variety of ways, the emerging policy structures require substantial further development to operationalize that potential. We conclude that unresolved fundamental policy tensions arise from justice considerations, such as how to distribute the benefits and burdens of microgrid infrastructure, rather than from technical questions about microgrid topologies and operating characteristics. Nonetheless, technical and quantitative future research will be necessary to assist regulators as they develop microgrid policies. In particular, there is a need to develop socio–techno–economic analyses of cost-effectiveness, which consider a broad range of potential benefits and costs.

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“…The techno-economic analysis of this microgrid case appeared in the Koh Jik project. The lowest cost of electricity combined with the highest renewable fraction can be as low as 0.220 €/kWh with the project payback of 6.3 years (IRR 15.28%) (Veilleux et al, 2020).…”

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Microgrid Policies: A Review of Technologies and Key Drivers of Thailand

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2021

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Microgrids have been emerging and playing valuable roles in several parts of society, from academia of scholars to the energy supply industry of professional practitioners. A microgrid policy appeared in the Thailand 2015 energy development plan. There are many microgrids in Thailand. The first smart microgrid in Thailand is in active operation. Some microgrids are no longer functioning. Other microgrids continue to serve their customers. The remaining microgrid projects are in the process of development. Most present microgrids in Thailand are driven by public policy and legal flexibility. The objective of this research is to investigate the compatible microgrid technology in Thailand and explore the key drivers of microgrid policies in Thailand. The research methodology applied in this research includes data collection (i.e., a document study, interview, group discussion, and microgrid project participation and observation), as well as data analysis and conclusion. The findings of the research show that: in Thailand, the desired microgrid technologies are compatible with 1) inputs of potential local renewable energy resources of solar, wind, biomass, and mini-hydro, and 2) small gaps of human resource capabilities to deal with the technology utilization. The key drivers of the Thailand microgrid policy are 1) electricity access, 2) wealth creation and distribution, 3) environmental protection, and 4) technology development.

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“…Uygulanan projelerde, fotovoltaik (PV) paneller ile elektrik üretilmiş ve 2 çeşit akü bu elektrikle şarj edilmiştir. Sonuçlara göre, en düşük elektrik maliyeti Li-ion aküler kullanıldığında 0.220 €/kWs olarak elde edilmiş, en düşük proje geri ödeme süresi de kurşun asit aküler kullanıldığında 0.307 €/kWs ve 6,3 yıl olarak oluşmuştur [5]. Maldivler'de bir başka mikrogrid projesi hayata geçirilmiştir.…”

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Sürdürülebilir Ulaşım İçin Güneş Enerjili Teknelerin Kullanılması ve Çevresel Etkileri

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2021

Fırat Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi

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Öz: Sürdürülebilir ulaşım, taşımacılığın çevresel olumsuz etkilerinin azaltılması ve yenilenebilir enerjilerin kullanılması için yenilikçi bir sektördür. Güneş enerjisi ise sadece elektrik üretimi için değil aynı zamanda ulaşım sektörü için de alternatif bir enerji kaynağıdır. Bu çalışmada, baraj gölleri, içme suyu kaynakları ve hassas ekosistemler gibi doğal güzellikleri bulunan alanlarda oluşan turistik bölgelerde, sürdürülebilir ulaşım türü olan güneş enerjili teknelerin kullanılması ve çevresel etkileri araştırılmıştır. Araştırmada, Türkiye'de ilk kez uygulaması yapılan ve iç hizmetleri için gerekli elektrik ihtiyacını güneş enerjisinden sağlayan bir tur teknesinin çevresel etkileri 2 şekilde incelenmiştir. İlk değerlendirme güneş enerjisi sisteminin simülasyon sonuçlarına göre yapılmıştır. Daha sonra tekne 1 yıllık işletme süresi sonuçlarına göre tekrar değerlendirilmiş ve %16 yakıt tasarrufu gerçekleştiği hesaplanmıştır. Gerçekleşen sonuçlara göre 1 tekne için yıllık yaklaşık 4 ton CO2 emisyon azaltımı sağlanmıştır. Sonuçlar, sürdürülebilir ulaşım konusundaki çalışmalara örnek oluşturacak ve hassas ekosistemlerdeki ulaşımın çevresel etkilerini azaltarak bu bölgelerin sürdürülebilirliğini artıracaktır.

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Techno-economic analysis of microgrid projects for rural electrification: A systematic approach to the redesign of Koh Jik off-grid case study

Cited by 103 publications

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The Emerging Potential of Microgrids in the Transition to 100% Renewable Energy Systems

The Emerging Potential of Microgrids in the Transition to 100% Renewable Energy Systems

Microgrid Policies: A Review of Technologies and Key Drivers of Thailand

Sürdürülebilir Ulaşım İçin Güneş Enerjili Teknelerin Kullanılması ve Çevresel Etkileri

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