Review and comparison study of hybrid diesel/solar/hydro/fuel cell energy schemes for a rural ICT Telecenter

被引:64
作者
Abdullah, M. O. [1 ]
Yung, V. C. [1 ]
Anyi, M. [1 ]
Othman, A. K. [1 ]
Hamid, K. B. Ab. [1 ]
Tarawe, J. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan 94300, Sarawak, Malaysia
[2] E Bario ICT Telectr, Bario, Sarawak, Malaysia
关键词
Hybrid energy schemes; Rural ICT electrification; Energy performance curve; FUEL-CELL; ELECTRIFICATION; SYSTEMS; AREAS;
D O I
10.1016/j.energy.2009.10.035
中图分类号
O414.1 [热力学];
学科分类号
摘要
In this paper, the rural electrification study of an ICT Telecenter in particular reference to the Kelabit Highland of Sarawak is presented. The use of diesel generator and its associated environmental implications is first discussed. The cost-effectiveness of the present solar PV system and the solar/hydro schemes for rural electrification of the rural ICT are evaluated employing the HOMER simulation software, considering sustainability, factors such as system efficiency, weather, fuel costs, operating and maintaining costs. Subsequently, simple novel Hybrid Energy Performance Equations and the associated Energy Performance Curves are derived and introduced, respectively, which provide a visualization model, simplifying hybrid system analysis. Results obtained in this study have shown that combined power schemes is more sustainable in terms of supplying electricity to the Telecenter compared to a stand-alone PV system due to prolong cloudy and dense haze periods. The hybrid systems can have efficiency range of similar to 15%-75% compared to PV stand-alone of only similar to 10%, indicating hybrid systems are more reliable and sustainable - in minimizing both energy losses and excess energy. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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