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).

SystemSize (kW)NPC ($)COE ($)Operating cost ($/yr)Initial capital ($)Total fuel (L/yr)Carbon dioxide emission (kg/yr)

Diesel generator25135,3370.449930915000860627377
Operating hoursProduction (kWh)Gen($) O&M costFuel cost ($)Per day fuel (L)Excess electricity (kWh/yr)Replacement cost ($)
2190235011369662723.621118025