Techno-economic feasibility of a PV/battery/fuel cell/electrolyzer/biogas hybrid system for energy and hydrogen production in the far north region of cameroon by using HOMER pro

Kapen, Pascalin Tiam; Nouadje, Brigitte Astrid Medjo; Chégnimonhan, Victorin; Tchuen, Ghislain; Tchinda, René

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2022.100988

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“…Having received the monthly average irradiance data and geographic location, HOMER uses the following equations to calculate PV electricity production and air cleanliness factor [35][36][37]: In terms of performance, HOMER ranks various confgurations according to the total net present cost (NPC) parameter in ascending order [38,39]. Owing to their uncertainty, this software is also capable of sensitivity analysis for parameters such as irradiance striking PV cells and losses due to dust, wiring, and shades.…”

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Energy-Economic-Environmental Analysis of On-Grid Solar System for Electricity and Hydrogen Production at Homemade Scale: Effect of Different Shades

Raeisi

Sadeghzadeh

2023

International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems

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As an energy source, solar cells can be central to peak load control in different power companies. Hydrogen production can be cost-effective if the generated electricity is unusable. Shades reduce solar cell current and fundamentally alter panel function, making it necessary to restore panels to optimum power generation. Owing to the issues outlined in this paper, the energy-economic-environmental effect of a shade detection algorithm was examined for different shade scenarios, and domestic-scale solar hydrogen production was evaluated. As the effect of the partial shade detection algorithm on the amount of solar hydrogen production has not been investigated quantitatively so far, this issue was discussed in this study. The algorithm and laboratory equipment developed by the authors were used to detect the partial shadow. Thanks to the respected reviewer, the following sentence was added to the abstract. The analyses in HOMER V2.81 software used 20-year average data for a residential building in the city of Tehran obtained from the NASA website. The results recommended that the designed algorithm increases hydrogen production in different scenarios between 5.8% and 32.9%. The results also revealed that the designed algorithm significantly lessen the pollutants between 100 kg/year and 240 kg/year.

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confidence: 99%

Energy-Economic-Environmental Analysis of On-Grid Solar System for Electricity and Hydrogen Production at Homemade Scale: Effect of Different Shades

Raeisi

Sadeghzadeh

2023

International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems

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“…The life cycle cost of the BPP system LCC bg is the sum of the capital cost C cbg and the operating and maintenance cost C ombg [24,29] LCC bg = C cbg + C ombg (12) where…”

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Optimal design and sizing of a hybrid energy system for water pumping applications

Amusan,

Nwulu,

Gbadamosi

2024

IET Renewable Power Gen

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One of the ways to increase the participation and penetration of renewable energy resources is to bring down the cost of these abundant resources for easy implementation and affordability. In this paper, a generalized reduced gradient (GRG) non‐linear optimization algorithm is implemented to solve a tri‐objective optimal design and sizing of a low‐cost hybrid mix consisting of a photovoltaic (PV) power plant, biomass power plant (BPP), and battery energy system for water pumping load applications in the University of Johannesburg, South Africa considering four different hybrids of biomass‐battery, PV‐battery, PV‐biomass, and PV‐biomass‐battery. The optimization model considers available energy and battery state of charge while minimizing least cost of energy (LCOE), carbon dioxide emission (tCO2eq), and loss of power supply probability (LPSP) including carbon tax incentive and penalty. The results when compared against particle swarm optimization (PSO) show the superiority of GRG over PSO with an optimal combination of PV‐biomass‐battery mix with optimal size of the PV power plant as 360.50 kW, the BPP 181.08 kW, and the battery size of 6,553.60 kWh giving a minimal optimal LCOE, CO2 emission and LPSP of 0.018 $/kWhr (with carbon tax), and 0.016 $/kWhr (without carbon tax), 28,067.73tCO2eq tCO2eq, and 1.7%, respectively. These values give a competitive advantage compared to the unit cost and values of CO2 emission and LPSP currently in the literature.

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“…Energy storage solutions are gaining more attention as intermittent generation from renewable energy sources increases 7‐12 . Numerous investigations have assessed the requirement for short‐ vs extended‐duration energy storage across various degrees of variable renewable energy (VRE) integration, 13 underscoring the significance of extended‐duration energy storage as VRE penetration on the grid escalates 14‐16 . Furthermore, these analyses reveal the necessity for continued advancements and widespread adoption to facilitate the incorporation of extended‐duration energy storage solutions, which may not be adequately acknowledged within the prevailing market and policy frameworks 17 .…”

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“…[7][8][9][10][11][12] Numerous investigations have assessed the requirement for short-vs extended-duration energy storage across various degrees of variable renewable energy (VRE) integration, 13 underscoring the significance of extended-duration energy storage as VRE penetration on the grid escalates. [14][15][16] Furthermore, these analyses reveal the necessity for continued advancements and widespread adoption to facilitate the incorporation of extended-duration energy storage solutions, which may not be adequately acknowledged within the prevailing market and policy frameworks. 17 In the subsequent sections, we examine several conceivable technologies for long-duration energy storage and illustrate the imperative demand for inventive designs to address the present technological limitations.…”

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Electric truck gravity energy storage: An alternative to seasonal energy storage

Hunt,

Jurasz,

Zakeri

et al. 2024

Energy Storage

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The global shift toward a sustainable and eco‐friendly energy landscape necessitates the adoption of long‐term, high‐capacity energy storage solutions. This research introduces an inventive energy storage concept involving the movement of granular materials from a lower elevation to a higher point within natural terrains such as mountains or excavated mining sites. Electrical energy is employed to charge electric batteries that elevate the granular material, thereby storing potential energy. Subsequently, this material is transported down during the electricity generation phase, and the regenerative braking mechanism converts the gravitational energy to replenish the vehicle's battery. The stored energy within these vehicles is then dispatched during peak demand periods or utilized by the vehicles for other freight transportation purposes. Our findings demonstrate a power cost of 1200 USD/kW, an energy storage expense spanning from 1 to 10 USD/kWh, a levelized cost of storage ranging from 35 to 200 USD/MWh, and a global annual potential of approximately 5.4 PWh. Electric vehicle gravity energy storage showcases its capability to bolster sustainable development by offering seasonal and multi‐year energy storage services.

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Techno-economic feasibility of a PV/battery/fuel cell/electrolyzer/biogas hybrid system for energy and hydrogen production in the far north region of cameroon by using HOMER pro

Cited by 34 publications

References 58 publications

Energy-Economic-Environmental Analysis of On-Grid Solar System for Electricity and Hydrogen Production at Homemade Scale: Effect of Different Shades

Energy-Economic-Environmental Analysis of On-Grid Solar System for Electricity and Hydrogen Production at Homemade Scale: Effect of Different Shades

Optimal design and sizing of a hybrid energy system for water pumping applications

Electric truck gravity energy storage: An alternative to seasonal energy storage

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