Research Article

Planning of Hybrid Micro-Hydro and Solar Photovoltaic Systems for Rural Areas of Central Java, Indonesia

Table 7

The optimal power plant systems.

NumberOptimal parametersValue

1Capacity of PV (kW)0
2Capacity of micro-hydro (kW)555
3S4KS25P0
4Capacity of converter (kW)0
5Capacity of grid (kW)1000
6Initial capital (US $)1,132,426
7Operating cost (US $/year)−53,219
8NPC (US $)−1,732,441
9COE (US $/kWh)−0.139
10Grid sales (kWh/year)3,819,127
11Renewable fraction1