Feasibility analysis of off-grid hybrid energy system for rural electrification in Northern Ghana

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dc.contributor.authorAlbert, K. Awopone
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-07T16:08:04Z
dc.date.available2024-02-07T16:08:04Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the feasibility of a stand-alone photovoltaic, diesel generator and battery storage hybrid power system for the electrification of off-grid rural areas in northern Ghana. The HOMER software package was used for simula tion analysis. Five optimization scenarios considered feasible by HOMER were eval uated. The evaluation criteria include net present cost (NPC), cost of energy (COE) and emissions. The results indicate that PV/diesel/battery storage hybrid system is the most feasible, optimized, cost-effective and environmentally friendly system among the systems considered. This system has a Cost of Energy (COE) of 0.399 $/kWh and an NPC of $296,552. Although this COE is approximately three times the current energy cost in Ghana, sensitivity analysis shows that changing certain parameters such as fuel costs, and capital subsidies can reduce COE. This shows that if policymakers create the necessary investment environment, such projects can be a viable alternative to rural electrification.
dc.identifier.citationAwopone, A. K. (2021). Feasibility analysis of off-grid hybrid energy system for rural electrification in Northern Ghana. Cogent Engineering, 8(1), 1981523.
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.aamusted.edu.gh/handle/123456789/1225
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCogent Engineering
dc.titleFeasibility analysis of off-grid hybrid energy system for rural electrification in Northern Ghana
dc.typeArticle
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