Title :
Hybrid PV-diesel stand-alone system sizing for remote microgrids
Author :
Langella, R. ; Margiotta, G. ; Proto, D. ; Testa, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. degli Studi di Napoli, Seconda Univ. degli Studi di Napoli, Aversa, Italy
Abstract :
This article focuses on the sizing of hybrid PV-Diesel stand alone systems. The sizing is performed taking into account the expected life of batteries and Diesel generators. A suitable model is proposed to determine an optimum configuration which minimizes long-term costs including external costs. The model is validated on a real life case-study.
Keywords :
diesel-electric generators; distributed power generation; photovoltaic power systems; power grids; solar cells; batteries life; diesel generators; hybrid PV-diesel stand-alone system; long-term costs; real life case-study; remote microgrids; Batteries; Discharges (electric); Fuels; Generators; Inverters; Solar radiation; US Department of Defense; Expected Life; Externalities; Hybrid PV-Diesel; Long Term Costs; Stand-Alone Systems;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conference and Exhibition (ENERGYCON), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Florence
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1453-4
DOI :
10.1109/EnergyCon.2012.6348201
