Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy
This article presents a cost-effective and reliable solution for meeting the energy demands of remote areas through the integration of multiple renewable energy sources. The proposed system aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote sustainable development by utilizing accessible energy r...
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| description | This article presents a cost-effective and reliable solution for meeting the energy demands of remote areas through the integration of multiple renewable energy sources. The proposed system aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote sustainable development by utilizing accessible energy resources in a self-contained microgrid. Using the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER) software, the study examined the optimal combination of energy sources and storage technologies for an integrated hybrid renewable energy system (IHRES) in the Patiala location of Punjab. The total life cycle cost (TLCC) is the main objective of this manuscript. The HOMER result is taken as a reference, and the results are compared with the optimization hybrid algorithm (PSORSA). From this, it is clear that the proposed algorithm has less TLCC as compared to others. Two combinations of energy sources and storage technologies were considered, namely solar photovoltaic (PV)/battery and solar PV/fuel cell (FC). The results showed that the solar PV/FC combination is more cost-effective, reliable, and efficient than the solar PV/battery combination. Additionally, the IHRES strategy was found to be more economically viable than the single energy source system, with lower total life cycle costs and greater reliability and efficiency. Overall, the proposed IHRES model offers a promising solution for meeting energy demands in remote areas while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7810ad1ecd6d46ddb15a6e91b65a47102023-11-18T07:49:25ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-06-011611448210.3390/en16114482Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective EnergyManish Kumar Singla0Jyoti Gupta1Mohammed H. Alsharif2Abu Jahid3Department of Interdisciplinary Courses in Engineering, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chitkara University, Punjab 140401, IndiaDepartment of Computer Science, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurugram 122505, IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Sejong University, 209 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05006, Republic of KoreaSchool of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, 25 Templeton St., Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, CanadaThis article presents a cost-effective and reliable solution for meeting the energy demands of remote areas through the integration of multiple renewable energy sources. The proposed system aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote sustainable development by utilizing accessible energy resources in a self-contained microgrid. Using the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewable (HOMER) software, the study examined the optimal combination of energy sources and storage technologies for an integrated hybrid renewable energy system (IHRES) in the Patiala location of Punjab. The total life cycle cost (TLCC) is the main objective of this manuscript. The HOMER result is taken as a reference, and the results are compared with the optimization hybrid algorithm (PSORSA). From this, it is clear that the proposed algorithm has less TLCC as compared to others. Two combinations of energy sources and storage technologies were considered, namely solar photovoltaic (PV)/battery and solar PV/fuel cell (FC). The results showed that the solar PV/FC combination is more cost-effective, reliable, and efficient than the solar PV/battery combination. Additionally, the IHRES strategy was found to be more economically viable than the single energy source system, with lower total life cycle costs and greater reliability and efficiency. Overall, the proposed IHRES model offers a promising solution for meeting energy demands in remote areas while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting sustainable development.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/11/4482solar photovoltaicPVFCfuel cellsustainable energygreen energy |
| spellingShingle | Manish Kumar Singla Jyoti Gupta Mohammed H. Alsharif Abu Jahid Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy Energies solar photovoltaic PV FC fuel cell sustainable energy green energy |
| title | Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy |
| title_full | Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy |
| title_short | Optimizing Integration of Fuel Cell Technology in Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids for Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy |
| title_sort | optimizing integration of fuel cell technology in renewable energy based microgrids for sustainable and cost effective energy |
| topic | solar photovoltaic PV FC fuel cell sustainable energy green energy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/11/4482 |
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