Techno-economic and environmental analysis of hybrid energy systems for a university in Australia. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saiprasad, Nithya; Kalam, Akhtar; Zayegh, Aladin
• Is Part Of: Australian journal of electrical & electronics engineering. Volume 15:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 168
• Page End: 174
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Renewable energy -- photovoltaics -- Net Present Cost -- life cycle cost -- techno-economic analysis -- greenhouse gas emissions -- feed in tariffs -- HOMER PRO software; Electrical engineering -- Periodicals; Electronics -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 621.305
• DOI: 10.1080/1448837X.2018.1546792
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1448-837X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Integrating renewable energies into the grid has proven to be a promising solution to address clean environment. In this aspect, there have been several studies conducted on distributed energy resources to deliver power efficiently with more reliance at many places including isolated villages, resorts, etc. In this paper, we address the optimum sizing of renewable energy source like photovoltaics connected to the grid and stand-alone mode of operation for Victoria University in Footscray, Australia, after analysing the electricity load. These models were compared with optimised model of diesel generator as the source of energy. Economic feasibility and environmental impact analyses have been conducted for these optimised models using Hybrid Optimization Model for Multiple Energy Resources software.