Research Article
Analyzing the Off-Grid Performance of the Hybrid Photovoltaic/Diesel Energy System for a Peripheral Village
Table 3
Optimized architecture and system cost of primary scenario (net system).
| System | Size (kW) | NPC ($) | COE ($) | Operating cost ($/yr) | Initial capital ($) | Total fuel (L/yr) | Carbon dioxide emission (kg/yr) |
| Diesel generator | 25 | 135,337 | 0.449 | 9309 | 15000 | 8606 | 27377 | Operating hours | Production (kWh) | Gen($) O&M cost | Fuel cost ($) | Per day fuel (L) | Excess electricity (kWh/yr) | Replacement cost ($) | 2190 | 23501 | 1369 | 6627 | 23.6 | 211 | 18025 |
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