Hybrid power microgrid optimization and assessment for an off-grid location in Nigeria

Amuta, Elizabeth and Orovwode, H. E. and Wara, S.T. and Agbetuyi, Ayoade F. and Matthew, Simeon and Esisio, Emuesiri (2023) Hybrid power microgrid optimization and assessment for an off-grid location in Nigeria. In: Materials today: Proceedings, 12 August 2023, Online.

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Abstract

This study examined an existing isolated solar/battery microgrid, and the potential of optimum hybridization of energy resources to meet the rise in the load demand of the proposed solar/wind/diesel/battery microgrid of the remote community in Nigeria, chosen as a case study. The study deployed the Annualized System Cost to analyze the existing system's Cost of Energy (COE). Also, this study considered a lifespan of 25 years. Hypothetical mathematical models for modeling and simulation using MATLAB-based Particle Swarm Optimization were deployed to find the optimum configuration that satisfies the single-objective cost function (i.e., Annual System Cost). The study revealed that the proposed microgrid model could effectively assist engineers, investors, researchers, and policy and decision-makers in designing and accessing a microgrid’s reliability from an economic point of view for a particular location. Also, it is practically possible to develop a reliable and cost-effective microgrid for any community in any part of the world, considering the renewable energy potential, hence the proposed microgrid configuration is recommended.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Q Science > QC Physics T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science
Depositing User:	Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2024 16:13
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2024 16:13
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18638

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