Research Article

Analyzing the Off-Grid Performance of the Hybrid Photovoltaic/Diesel Energy System for a Peripheral Village

Table 4

Optimized cost summary of the solar-diesel-battery system for the secondary scenario.

ComponentCapital cost ($)Replacement cost ($)O&M cost ($)Fuel cost ($)Total cost ($)Carbon dioxide emission (kg/yr)

Autosize genset15600163751532775126119,43819756
Battery171003141273690.0052632
PV system565200.0029230.0059443
Converter352911230.000.004440
System92749489102561875126235,953