JOURNAL ARTICLE

A comparison study of HRES for electrification of a rural city in Algeria.

  • Published In: Wind Engineering, 2023, v. 47, n. 3. P. 528 1 of 3

  • Database: Environment Complete 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Yahiaoui, Adel; Tlemçani, Abdelhalim 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the techno-economic optimization of three hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) for Timimoun city in the Algerian desert, using the HOMER software. The systems combine photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines, battery banks, electrolyzers, hydrogen (H₂) tanks, and fuel cells to meet local electricity demand while minimizing total net present cost (TNPC) and cost of energy (COE). Among the three configurations studied—PV/Wind/Battery, PV/Wind/Electrolyzer/H₂ tank/Fuel cell, and PV/Wind/Battery/Electrolyzer/H₂ tank/Fuel cell—the latter was found to be the most cost-effective and reliable, with a TNPC of approximately $12.3 million and a COE of $0.912/kWh. The study highlights the importance of hybridization and energy storage in addressing the intermittency of renewable sources and achieving an optimal balance between economic feasibility and energy supply continuity in isolated regions.

Additional Information

  • Source:Wind Engineering. 2023/06, Vol. 47, Issue 3, p528
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0309-524X
  • DOI:10.1177/0309524X221133810
  • Accession Number:163684086
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