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Decarbonisation of different energy sectors of society is becoming a pressing issue globally withnumerous legislations and objectives being set to decarbonise electrical grids worldwide. Somehave already been met; however, islanded grids still heavily rely on fossil fuels to meet their electrical demand due to the weakness of their grid and limited available space forcing them to use space-efficient technologies such as diesel generators. This is the case of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands (Spain) which produces 80-90% of its electricity from fossil fuels. This study will analyse the feasibility of decarbonising the electrical grid of Fuerteventura using a decentralised grid system with wind, solar, and battery storage to achieve 100% renewable generation. To select the best hybrid energy system for the case study, a 9-step methodology has been presented and followed in which both descriptive (qualitative) and quantitative data have been used to provide the background knowledge of the study and the inputs for the analysis which is done using the microgrids optimisation model HOMER. The analysis aims to understand the grid and renewable resources on the island to later develop the different scenarios to be reviewed. The three different scenarios, wind-battery, solar-battery, and wind-solar-battery were modelled and simulated using the latest HOMER software. Results showed reduced LCOE and capital costs in the wind-solar-battery scenario compared to the wind-battery and solar-battery scenarios due to increased use of wind and lower capacity of installed batteries needed. Space availability was shown to be a problem for the scenarios using wind as the turbines would occupy 5% of the islands surface. Environmental and visual impacts would also be noticeable under the wind-battery and wind-solar-battery scenarios as the entire island is a Biosphere Nature Reserve and is a well-known touristic destination for natural virgin beaches. Additionally, the results showed th

Decarbonisation of different energy sectors of society is becoming a pressing issue globally withnumerous legislations and objectives being set to decarbonise electrical grids worldwide. Somehave already been met; however, islanded grids still heavily rely on fossil fuels to meet their electrical demand due to the weakness of their grid and limited available space forcing them to use space-efficient technologies such as diesel generators. This is the case of Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands (Spain) which produces 80-90% of its electricity from fossil fuels. This study will analyse the feasibility of decarbonising the electrical grid of Fuerteventura using a decentralised grid system with wind, solar, and battery storage to achieve 100% renewable generation. To select the best hybrid energy system for the case study, a 9-step methodology has been presented and followed in which both descriptive (qualitative) and quantitative data have been used to provide the background knowledge of the study and the inputs for the analysis which is done using the microgrids optimisation model HOMER. The analysis aims to understand the grid and renewable resources on the island to later develop the different scenarios to be reviewed. The three different scenarios, wind-battery, solar-battery, and wind-solar-battery were modelled and simulated using the latest HOMER software. Results showed reduced LCOE and capital costs in the wind-solar-battery scenario compared to the wind-battery and solar-battery scenarios due to increased use of wind and lower capacity of installed batteries needed. Space availability was shown to be a problem for the scenarios using wind as the turbines would occupy 5% of the islands surface. Environmental and visual impacts would also be noticeable under the wind-battery and wind-solar-battery scenarios as the entire island is a Biosphere Nature Reserve and is a well-known touristic destination for natural virgin beaches. Additionally, the results showed th

Hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) is an evolving power generation strategy that requires a combination of various energy resources and is common in modern pursuits. Allowing features, such as low CO2 emissions, less environmentally damaging possibilities than traditional power generation techniques, and mostly unlimited power resources give more flexibility. Along with connecting these HRES power plants with the national grid for the addition of more power generation, electrification of remote areas is possible with stand-alone power plants. The proposed research model is a quantitative study on the potentiality of renewable sources in St. Martin's Island, a geographically important location of Bangladesh. This work incorporates solar, wind, and biomass sources in the HRES system, which is a relatively new concept when compared with other HRES strategies with a levelized cost of $0.18. An enhanced HRES model is proposed considering different constraints revealing a new possibility of power generation on that island.

Access to electricity is an important factor for rural development as many needs and services such as education, health care and water supply all have energy requirements. The aim of this study was to develop a sustainable electrification system based on renewable energy for the remote village Keteira on Moala Island, Fiji. Keteira does not currently have any reliable electricity supply, but the Fijian Government has set ambitious goals regarding electricity access and the renewable share in the power generation which led to the conclusion that Keteira in the near future will have access to electricity. The daily electricity demand profile for the village has been estimated based on consumption patterns available from other communities in similar living standards. The renewable energy sources available to Moala island have been identified as solar, wind and biomass energy, and the potentials of those sources were calculated based on global data libraries available online. Six different electrification system alternatives were developed, based on the aforementioned energy resources, either as single energy source-based systems or hybrid energy system solutions.These system alternatives were evaluated analytically and optimised for Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) using the software HOMER Pro. The results showed that the optimal LCOE was 0.516 USD/kWh for the hybrid energy system which consisted of biomass, wind, solar and battery storage designed to supply the maximum power demand and daily energy demand in the village. Capital investment cost (CAPEX) was estimated as 480,500 USD for installation of the optimum system. However, it should be taken into account that no field study could be conducted in Keteira due to covid-19 and that the resulting system therefore might not be the most optimal for Keteira’s real conditions., Tillgång till elektricitet är en viktig faktor för utveckling av landsbygden eftersom många behov och tjänster såsom utbildning, hälsovård och vattenförsörjning har energikrav. Syftet med denna studie var att utveckla ett hållbart elektrifieringssystem baserat på förnybar energi för den avlägset belägna byn Keteira på Moala Island, Fiji. Keteira har för närvarande ingen pålitlig elförsörjning, men den Fijianska regeringen har satt upp ambitiösa mål gällande tillgång till elektricitet och den förnybara andelen i kraftproduktionen vilket ledde till slutsatsen att Keteira kommer att få tillgång till elektricitet inom en snar framtid. Den dagliga elbehovsprofilen för byn har uppskattats baserat på tillgängliga konsumtionsmönster från andra samhällen med liknande levnadsstandard. De förnybara energikällor som finns på ön Moala har identifierats som sol-, vind- och biomassaenergi, där potentialen för dessa källor beräknades baserat på globala databibliotek tillgängliga online. Sex olika elektrifieringssystemsalternativ utvecklades baserat på de tidigare nämnda energiresurserna, antingen som systemlösningar bestående av en energikälla eller som hybrid-energisystemlösningar. Dessa systemalternativ utvärderades analytiskt och optimerades för Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) med hjälp av programvaran HOMER Pro. Resultaten visade att den optimala LCOE var 0,516 USD / kWh för hybridenergisystemet vilket bestod av biomassa, vind, sol och batterilagring utformat för att tillgodose det maximala kraftbehovet och det dagliga energibehovet i byn. Kapitalinvesteringskostnaden (CAPEX) beräknades till 480 500 USD för installation av det optimala systemet. Det bör dock beaktas att ingen fältstudie kunde genomföras i Keteira på grund av covid-19 och att det resulterande systemet därför kanske inte är det mest optimala för Keteiras verkliga förhållanden.

Access to electricity is an important factor for rural development as many needs and services such as education, health care and water supply all have energy requirements. The aim of this study was to develop a sustainable electrification system based on renewable energy for the remote village Keteira on Moala Island, Fiji. Keteira does not currently have any reliable electricity supply, but the Fijian Government has set ambitious goals regarding electricity access and the renewable share in the power generation which led to the conclusion that Keteira in the near future will have access to electricity. The daily electricity demand profile for the village has been estimated based on consumption patterns available from other communities in similar living standards. The renewable energy sources available to Moala island have been identified as solar, wind and biomass energy, and the potentials of those sources were calculated based on global data libraries available online. Six different electrification system alternatives were developed, based on the aforementioned energy resources, either as single energy source-based systems or hybrid energy system solutions.These system alternatives were evaluated analytically and optimised for Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) using the software HOMER Pro. The results showed that the optimal LCOE was 0.516 USD/kWh for the hybrid energy system which consisted of biomass, wind, solar and battery storage designed to supply the maximum power demand and daily energy demand in the village. Capital investment cost (CAPEX) was estimated as 480,500 USD for installation of the optimum system. However, it should be taken into account that no field study could be conducted in Keteira due to covid-19 and that the resulting system therefore might not be the most optimal for Keteira’s real conditions., Tillgång till elektricitet är en viktig faktor för utveckling av landsbygden eftersom många behov och tjänster såsom utbildning, hälsovård och vattenförsörjning har energikrav. Syftet med denna studie var att utveckla ett hållbart elektrifieringssystem baserat på förnybar energi för den avlägset belägna byn Keteira på Moala Island, Fiji. Keteira har för närvarande ingen pålitlig elförsörjning, men den Fijianska regeringen har satt upp ambitiösa mål gällande tillgång till elektricitet och den förnybara andelen i kraftproduktionen vilket ledde till slutsatsen att Keteira kommer att få tillgång till elektricitet inom en snar framtid. Den dagliga elbehovsprofilen för byn har uppskattats baserat på tillgängliga konsumtionsmönster från andra samhällen med liknande levnadsstandard. De förnybara energikällor som finns på ön Moala har identifierats som sol-, vind- och biomassaenergi, där potentialen för dessa källor beräknades baserat på globala databibliotek tillgängliga online. Sex olika elektrifieringssystemsalternativ utvecklades baserat på de tidigare nämnda energiresurserna, antingen som systemlösningar bestående av en energikälla eller som hybrid-energisystemlösningar. Dessa systemalternativ utvärderades analytiskt och optimerades för Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) med hjälp av programvaran HOMER Pro. Resultaten visade att den optimala LCOE var 0,516 USD / kWh för hybridenergisystemet vilket bestod av biomassa, vind, sol och batterilagring utformat för att tillgodose det maximala kraftbehovet och det dagliga energibehovet i byn. Kapitalinvesteringskostnaden (CAPEX) beräknades till 480 500 USD för installation av det optimala systemet. Det bör dock beaktas att ingen fältstudie kunde genomföras i Keteira på grund av covid-19 och att det resulterande systemet därför kanske inte är det mest optimala för Keteiras verkliga förhållanden.

Solar and wind can be considered as sustainable environmentally friendly and omnipresent renewable energy sources for generating a part of required electrical energy for inhabitants of the remote areas in different countries. Accordingly, this study investigates the techno-economic evaluation for two-hybrid renewable energy systems for Bandar Dayyer. The findings of this study shows that using the HOMER software, the total amount of electricity production by these systems are equal to 470,176¿kW, of which 22,409¿kW is provided by PV-generic system and 447,767¿kW is supplied by PV-diesel-generic system. It should be mentioned that this area has an appropriate potential of wind speed and solar radiation; therefore, the area can be suitable for investing on a hybrid renewable energy site., Postprint (author's final draft)

The sustainable power solutions provided to non-interconnected zones should be based on the renewable energy resources available in each area. This presents a challenge for the techno-economic feasibility of alternative solutions through micro grids. The objective of this work is to analyze, using HOMER software, the techno-economic impact of introducing fuel cells on cost reduction during the lifetime of micro grids in non-interconnected zones. Such impact is evaluated in the technical design of the micro grid as Present Value and Levelized Cost of Electricity ($/kWh). The analysis considers the calculation of the demand of a generic village, the size and cost of the technologies that constitute the micro grid to satisfy the demand, and the availability of solar and wind power in two areas located at different latitudes in Colombia. In addition, the effect of introducing fuel cells into the energy mix was examined. Finally, the advantages were highlighted by comparing each case with traditional generation alternatives based on diesel consumption., La necesidad de proveer soluciones energéticas sostenibles para las zonas no interconectadas de Colombia, dependiendo de los recursos renovables disponibles en cada zona, supone un desafío respecto al análisis de viabilidad técnico-económica de las alternativas de solución a través de las microrredes. Este documento tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto técnico-económico de introducir celdas de combustible en la reducción de costos a lo largo del tiempo de vida de una microrred para zonas no interconectadas, empleando el software HOMER. Dicho impacto se evalúa tanto en el diseño técnico de la microrred como en el Valor Presente Neto y en el Costo nivelado de Energía ($/kWh). El análisis se realiza a partir de la cuantificación de la demanda de un poblado prototipo, el dimensionamiento y costo de las tecnologías que conforman la microrred para atender la demanda, y la disponibilidad de los recursos renovables solar y eólico de dos zonas localizadas en diferentes latitudes no interconectadas de Colombia. Adicionalmente, se analiza el efecto de introducir las celdas de combustible en el mix energético, resaltando las ventajas obtenidas al comparar cada caso frente a una generación tradicional basada en consumo de Diésel.

The sustainable power solutions provided to non-interconnected zones should be based on the renewable energy resources available in each area. This presents a challenge for the techno-economic feasibility of alternative solutions through micro grids. The objective of this work is to analyze, using HOMER software, the techno-economic impact of introducing fuel cells on cost reduction during the lifetime of micro grids in non-interconnected zones. Such impact is evaluated in the technical design of the micro grid as Present Value and Levelized Cost of Electricity ($/kWh). The analysis considers the calculation of the demand of a generic village, the size and cost of the technologies that constitute the micro grid to satisfy the demand, and the availability of solar and wind power in two areas located at different latitudes in Colombia. In addition, the effect of introducing fuel cells into the energy mix was examined. Finally, the advantages were highlighted by comparing each case with traditional generation alternatives based on diesel consumption., La necesidad de proveer soluciones energéticas sostenibles para las zonas no interconectadas de Colombia, dependiendo de los recursos renovables disponibles en cada zona, supone un desafío respecto al análisis de viabilidad técnico-económica de las alternativas de solución a través de las microrredes. Este documento tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto técnico-económico de introducir celdas de combustible en la reducción de costos a lo largo del tiempo de vida de una microrred para zonas no interconectadas, empleando el software HOMER. Dicho impacto se evalúa tanto en el diseño técnico de la microrred como en el Valor Presente Neto y en el Costo nivelado de Energía ($/kWh). El análisis se realiza a partir de la cuantificación de la demanda de un poblado prototipo, el dimensionamiento y costo de las tecnologías que conforman la microrred para atender la demanda, y la disponibilidad de los recursos renovables solar y eólico de dos zonas localizadas en diferentes latitudes no interconectadas de Colombia. Adicionalmente, se analiza el efecto de introducir las celdas de combustible en el mix energético, resaltando las ventajas obtenidas al comparar cada caso frente a una generación tradicional basada en consumo de Diésel.

The absence of electricity in remote and rural areas is one of the major challenges faced by many poor and developing countries. Hybrid energy systems (HES) based on photovoltaics (PV) are considered to be an effective option to electrify remote and isolated areas, which are far from conventional grids. This is true for areas that receive high averages of solar radiation annually. This research investigation involves the modelling, simulation and optimization of a PV-Diesel hybrid system for Oluundje village in Namibia. A site survey was conducted in a form of questionnaires and interviews for the purpose of load forecasting and system modelling. HOMER software was used to design and model the proposed hybrid energy system. Costs of different components, hourly solar radiation, and rating parameters are inputs of the simulation program. Sensitivity analysis was carried out using Homer. The optimal PV-Diesel hybrid system and diesel-generator-only system were compared both technically and economically. Based on simulation results, it was found that electrifying a remote village using a PV-diesel hybrid system is more advantageous when compared to the diesel-generator-only system as it has lower operating costs and emissions. This system may be used as a preliminary design to guide in the planning and modelling of similar systems for other remote villages. diesel-generator only system, net present cost

The absence of electricity in remote and rural areas is one of the major challenges faced by many poor and developing countries. Hybrid energy systems (HES) based on photovoltaics (PV) are considered to be an effective option to electrify remote and isolated areas, which are far from conventional grids. This is true for areas that receive high averages of solar radiation annually. This research investigation involves the modelling, simulation and optimization of a PV-Diesel hybrid system for Oluundje village in Namibia. A site survey was conducted in a form of questionnaires and interviews for the purpose of load forecasting and system modelling. HOMER software was used to design and model the proposed hybrid energy system. Costs of different components, hourly solar radiation, and rating parameters are inputs of the simulation program. Sensitivity analysis was carried out using Homer. The optimal PV-Diesel hybrid system and diesel-generator-only system were compared both technically and economically. Based on simulation results, it was found that electrifying a remote village using a PV-diesel hybrid system is more advantageous when compared to the diesel-generator-only system as it has lower operating costs and emissions. This system may be used as a preliminary design to guide in the planning and modelling of similar systems for other remote villages. diesel-generator only system, net present cost

The absence of electricity in remote and rural areas is one of the major challenges faced by many poor and developing countries. Hybrid energy systems (HES) based on photovoltaics (PV) are considered to be an effective option to electrify remote and isolated areas, which are far from conventional grids. This is true for areas that receive high averages of solar radiation annually. This research investigation involves the modelling, simulation and optimization of a PV-Diesel hybrid system for Oluundje village in Namibia. A site survey was conducted in a form of questionnaires and interviews for the purpose of load forecasting and system modelling. HOMER software was used to design and model the proposed hybrid energy system. Costs of different components, hourly solar radiation, and rating parameters are inputs of the simulation program. Sensitivity analysis was carried out using Homer. The optimal PV-Diesel hybrid system and diesel-generator-only system were compared both technically and economically. Based on simulation results, it was found that electrifying a remote village using a PV-diesel hybrid system is more advantageous when compared to the diesel-generator-only system as it has lower operating costs and emissions. This system may be used as a preliminary design to guide in the planning and modelling of similar systems for other remote villages. diesel-generator only system, net present cost

The absence of electricity in remote and rural areas is one of the major challenges faced by many poor and developing countries. Hybrid energy systems (HES) based on photovoltaics (PV) are considered to be an effective option to electrify remote and isolated areas, which are far from conventional grids. This is true for areas that receive high averages of solar radiation annually. This research investigation involves the modelling, simulation and optimization of a PV-Diesel hybrid system for Oluundje village in Namibia. A site survey was conducted in a form of questionnaires and interviews for the purpose of load forecasting and system modelling. HOMER software was used to design and model the proposed hybrid energy system. Costs of different components, hourly solar radiation, and rating parameters are inputs of the simulation program. Sensitivity analysis was carried out using Homer. The optimal PV-Diesel hybrid system and diesel-generator-only system were compared both technically and economically. Based on simulation results, it was found that electrifying a remote village using a PV-diesel hybrid system is more advantageous when compared to the diesel-generator-only system as it has lower operating costs and emissions. This system may be used as a preliminary design to guide in the planning and modelling of similar systems for other remote villages. diesel-generator only system, net present cost

This article extends the conference paper ‘Simulation-based method to evaluate PV/wind hybrid renewable energy system in Terengganu’. Instead of off-grid system considered in the conference version, inspired by feed-in-tariff introduced by The Government of Malaysia, this article includes grid-connected hybrid renewable energy system to examine their feasibility to be used as power supply for a household in Terengganu. In addition, this article compares the performance of grid-only system and hybrid grid-renewable energy systems in terms of cost of electricity and emission of pollutant. The payback period is also examined based on the current sellback rate. Sensitivity analysis is done to find the best sellback rate for a hybrid grid/PV/wind system to compete with a hybrid grid/PV system. In addition, the most optimal configuration is also determined by varying the value of solar radiation, wind speed and sellback rate. Generally, it is concluded that the hybrid grid/PV system is the most practicable choice to be used as power generator to supply electricity for a household in Terengganu.

The paper presents the results of a technical and economic analysis of three stand-alone hybrid power systems based on renewable energy sources which supply a specific group of low-power consumers. This particular case includes measuring sensors and obstacle lights on a meteorological mast for wind measurements requiring an uninterrupted power supply in cold climate conditions. Although these low-power (100 W) measuring sensors and obstacle lights use little energy, their energy consumption is not the same as the available solar energy obtained on a daily or seasonal basis. In the paper, complementarily of renewable energy sources was analysed, as well as one of short-term lead-acid battery based storage and seasonal, hydrogen-based (electrolyses, H-2 tank, and fuel cells) storage. These relatively complex power systems were proposed earlier for high-power consumers only, while this study specifically highlights the role of the hydrogen system for supplying low-power consumers. The analysis employed a numerical simulation method using the HOMER software tool. The results of the analysis suggest that solar and wind-solar systems, which involve meteorological conditions as referred to in this paper, include a relatively large number of lead acid batteries. Additionally, the analysis suggests that the use of hydrogen power systems for supplying low power-consumers is entirely justifiable, as it significantly reduces the number of batteries (two at minimum in this particular case). It was shown that the increase in costs induced by the hydrogen system is acceptable.

The paper presents the results of a technical and economic analysis of three stand-alone hybrid power systems based on renewable energy sources which supply a specific group of low-power consumers. This particular case includes measuring sensors and obstacle lights on a meteorological mast for wind measurements requiring an uninterrupted power supply in cold climate conditions. Although these low-power (100 W) measuring sensors and obstacle lights use little energy, their energy consumption is not the same as the available solar energy obtained on a daily or seasonal basis. In the paper, complementarily of renewable energy sources was analysed, as well as one of short-term lead-acid battery based storage and seasonal, hydrogen-based (electrolyses, H-2 tank, and fuel cells) storage. These relatively complex power systems were proposed earlier for high-power consumers only, while this study specifically highlights the role of the hydrogen system for supplying low-power consumers. The analysis employed a numerical simulation method using the HOMER software tool. The results of the analysis suggest that solar and wind-solar systems, which involve meteorological conditions as referred to in this paper, include a relatively large number of lead acid batteries. Additionally, the analysis suggests that the use of hydrogen power systems for supplying low power-consumers is entirely justifiable, as it significantly reduces the number of batteries (two at minimum in this particular case). It was shown that the increase in costs induced by the hydrogen system is acceptable.

Posterior al estudio de la demanda energética y evaluación de los posibles recursos disponibles en la zona aislada de red eléctrica, de Riosucio Chocó en Colombia, se plantea un análisis de implementación de tres sistemas alternativos de generación: Una microcentral hidroeléctrica en el río Truando, el cual incluye el diseño por simulación con HOMER software además de los costos de construcción e implementación, así como su porcentaje energético de participación; un arreglo de paneles fotovoltaicos, en configuración aislada que incluirá el diseño por simulación con HOMER software de baterías, distribución de los paneles, inversores y conexiones, para un área específica aprovechable teniendo como limitante el recurso solar de la zona, y por último generación con energía eólica, sistema que incluirá la determinación de la turbina más apta para el recurso eólico disponible en la zona, así como el análisis la cantidad óptima de generadores eólicos, basándose en la participación energética y los costos. De cada uno de los sistemas dimensionados se obtiene un análisis financiero, y de pre factibilidad según la inversión, porcentaje de participación energética, y el ahorro de energía eléctrica para cada una de las viviendas., Subsequent to the study of the energy demand and the evaluation of possible available resources in the remote area of Riosucio, Chocó region, Colombia, an analysis is performed on the implementation of three alternative systems of power generation. The first is a micro hydroelectric power station on the Truando River, which includes the design using HOMER software simulation, the costs of building and implementation, and its share in the energy mix. The second system is an array of photovoltaic panels in isolated configuration. This will include the design, via HOMER software simulation, of batteries, panel distribution, inverters, and connections, for a usable specific area restricted by the limited solar resource of the area. Finally, wind power is analyzed, a system that will include the determination of the most suitable turbine for the available wind resource in the area, as well as the analysis of the ideal quantity of wind generators based on its share in the energy mix and associated costs. For each of the assessed systems, a financial analysis and the feasibility are obtained, based on the investment, percentage of energy, and the electricity savings for each of the homes.

Posterior al estudio de la demanda energética y evaluación de los posibles recursos disponibles en la zona aislada de red eléctrica, de Riosucio Chocó en Colombia, se plantea un análisis de implementación de tres sistemas alternativos de generación: Una microcentral hidroeléctrica en el río Truando, el cual incluye el diseño por simulación con HOMER software además de los costos de construcción e implementación, así como su porcentaje energético de participación; un arreglo de paneles fotovoltaicos, en configuración aislada que incluirá el diseño por simulación con HOMER software de baterías, distribución de los paneles, inversores y conexiones, para un área específica aprovechable teniendo como limitante el recurso solar de la zona, y por último generación con energía eólica, sistema que incluirá la determinación de la turbina más apta para el recurso eólico disponible en la zona, así como el análisis la cantidad óptima de generadores eólicos, basándose en la participación energética y los costos. De cada uno de los sistemas dimensionados se obtiene un análisis financiero, y de pre factibilidad según la inversión, porcentaje de participación energética, y el ahorro de energía eléctrica para cada una de las viviendas., Subsequent to the study of the energy demand and the evaluation of possible available resources in the remote area of Riosucio, Chocó region, Colombia, an analysis is performed on the implementation of three alternative systems of power generation. The first is a micro hydroelectric power station on the Truando River, which includes the design using HOMER software simulation, the costs of building and implementation, and its share in the energy mix. The second system is an array of photovoltaic panels in isolated configuration. This will include the design, via HOMER software simulation, of batteries, panel distribution, inverters, and connections, for a usable specific area restricted by the limited solar resource of the area. Finally, wind power is analyzed, a system that will include the determination of the most suitable turbine for the available wind resource in the area, as well as the analysis of the ideal quantity of wind generators based on its share in the energy mix and associated costs. For each of the assessed systems, a financial analysis and the feasibility are obtained, based on the investment, percentage of energy, and the electricity savings for each of the homes.

The Maurice Ile Durable (MID) initiative was launched by the Government of Mauritius in year 2009 to transform the country into a sustainable island. The wind sector is experiencing a sustained growth and many wind farm projects have been announced by the private sector under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and sales of carbon credits namely the 18 MW wind farm project at Plaine des Roches and the 22 MW Wind Farm at Britannia. As land resource in Mauritius and Rodrigues is not unlimited and only a few sites have the necessary characteristics for exploiting wind potential. Therefore, it is essential for policy decision makers to consider the possibility of using other local renewable energy resource as part of the energy mix (including wind energy) for electricity production in Mauritius and not to concentrate solely on wind energy. In that context, this study was initiated to assess the renewable energy configuration system in Mauritius and Rodrigues including wind energy using a simulation optimization model. An economic assessment was carried out for different configuration of renewable energy system including wind energy for Mauritius and the island of Rodrigues using a simulation tool namely HOMER software. Two case studies were proposed for Mauritius and Rodrigues to include renewable energy sources such as the use of bio-fuel, renewable biomass, mini hydro plant and solar energy using PV Grid tied systems., Part of book: ISBN 978-3-642-37752-5QC 20220623