Analysis demonstrates reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs in rural electrification, suggesting hybrid systems can improve livelihoods.
Key Points
Implementing a hybrid solar-wind diesel system can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions by 97.1%.
The optimal configuration involves 20kW of solar panels, 10 wind turbines of 2.5kW each, and a 50kW diesel generator.
Using HOMER software, a comprehensive feasibility analysis was conducted for a community of 700 people.
While initial costs of the hybrid system are high, the overall lifetime costs, including NPC and LCOE, are lower than diesel-only systems.