Research Article

Prospects of Wind-Diesel Generator-Battery Hybrid Power System: A Feasibility Study in Algeria

Table 2

Optimization results.

OptionsGr kWWhisper 200BatteryConverter kWInitial cost ($)Operating cost ($)Total NPC ($)COE $/kWhRenewable fraction (%)Diesel (l/yr)Gr (h/yr)

W-Gr-B1.3161.314,31841019,5611.2059356131
Gr-B1.331.35,277 1,147 19,944 1.22805901,376
W-Gr1.311.313,193 2,309 42,706 2.63 0.531,0535,134
Gr1.31,950 3,597 47,932 2.952 01,8038,759

Gr: diesel generator; B: battery; W: wind.