Energy, Exergy, Environmental and Economic (4E) Investigation of a SOFC Based Hybrid Power Generation System

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the energy, exergy, environmental impacts, and economic viability of a hybrid power generation system utilizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC).
• Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the SOFC hybrid system's performance
• Analyzed energy and exergy efficiencies
• Evaluated environmental impacts using sustainability metrics
• Performed economic analysis of the system
• Demonstrated significant improvements in energy efficiency over traditional systems
• Exergy analysis showed enhanced performance characteristics under varied operating conditions
• The system indicated lower environmental footprints compared to conventional alternatives
• Economic analysis highlighted potential cost savings over the system's lifespan