Optimal sizing of a hybrid grid-connected photovoltaic–wind–biomass power system

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González Juncà, Arnau;
Riba Ruiz, Jordi-Roger;
Rius Carrasco, Antoni;
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(2015)
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Optimal sizing of a hybrid grid-connected photovoltaic–wind–biomass power system.
Sustainability, 2015, vol. 7, núm. 9, p. 12787-12806.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su70912787.
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Hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) are a trendy alternative to enhance
the renewable energy deployment worldwide. They effectively take advantage of
scalability and flexibility of these energy sources, since combining two or more allows
counteracting the weaknesses of a stochastic renewable energy source with the strengths of
another or with the predictability of a non-renewable energy source. This work presents an
optimization methodology for minimum life cycle cost of a HRES based on solar
photovoltaic, wind and biomass power. Biomass power seeks to take advantage of locally
available forest wood biomass in the form of wood chips to provide energy in periods
when the PV and wind power generated are not enough to match the existing demand. The
results show that a HRES combining the selected three sources of renewable energy could
be installed in a rural township of about 1300 dwellings with an up-front investment of US
$7.4 million, with a total life cycle cost of slightly more than US $30 million. Such a
system would have benefits in terms of energy autonomy and environment quality
improvement, as well as in term of job opportunity creation.
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