Research Article
Design of a Reliable Hybrid (PV/Diesel) Power System with Energy Storage in Batteries for Remote Residential Home
Table 5
Comparative costs of hybrid power and stand-alone generator supply systems.
| | Configuration | PV capacity (kW) | Generator capacity (kW) | Number of batteries (6 V/225 Ah) | Converter capacity (kW) | Initial capital (US) | Annual generator usage (hours) | Annual quantity of diesel (L) | Total net present cost (US) for 20 years | Cost of energy (US/kWh) | Renewable fraction |
| | PV + generator + battery | 15 | 5.4 | 16 | 5.5 | 41,048 | 5,011 | 5,716 | 192,231 | 0.745 | 0.59 | | Generator + battery | — | 5.4 | 30 | 5.5 | 14,450 | 5,298 | 9,183 | 210,146 | 0.815 | 0.00 |
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