Techno-economic Analysis of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Considering Demand Side Management

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1 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, South Valley University, Egypt

2 Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61411, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

 This paper presents a study on the design of
rural energy systems and provides an analysis of the
technical and economic feasibility of proposed Hybrid
Energy Systems (HES) for rural electrification in a village
in Egypt. The Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems are
designed using the standard software tool HOMER Pro,
addressing the optimization challenge of designing a
hybrid renewable energy system based on demand-side
management during peak and off-peak hours. In this study,
realistic electricity consumption data for a single-family
residence is evaluated in Qena City and Red Sea City in
the Arab Republic of Egypt. To evaluate the effectiveness
of the recommended design plan, this study considers
three different cases. Simulation results reveal that the
suggested design scheme is more suitable for remote
locations than the previously proposed systems, as
represented in these cases. Within each city, three
scenarios are examined, and the optimal combination with
the lowest cost is selected. Furthermore, in unregulated
energy systems in remote areas, demand-side management
(DSM) proves effective in addressing uncertainties in
renewable energy generation and loading.

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SVU-International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Applications
Volume 5, Issue 2
December 2024
Pages 62-85

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