Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems
The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the techno-economic performance of grid-connected Hybrid Energy Systems (HES) consisting of Photovoltaic (PV) and Reformer Fuel-Cell (RF-FC) using different types of solar PV tracking techniques to supply electricity to a small location in the City...
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| description | The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the techno-economic performance of grid-connected Hybrid Energy Systems (HES) consisting of Photovoltaic (PV) and Reformer Fuel-Cell (RF-FC) using different types of solar PV tracking techniques to supply electricity to a small location in the City of Chlef, Algeria. The PV tracking systems considered in this study include fixed facing south at four different angles (32°, 34°, 36°, 38°), horizontal-axis with continuous adjustment, vertical-axis with continuous adjustment and a two-axis tracking system. The software tool HOMER Pro (Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources) is used to simulate and analyze the technical feasibility and life-cycle cost of these different configurations. The meteorological data, consisting of global solar radiation and air temperature, used in this study was collected from the geographical area of the City of Chlef during the year 2020. This study has shown that the optimal design of a grid-connected hybrid PV/RF-FC energy system with Vertical Single Axis Tracker (VSAT) leads to the best economic performance with low values of Net Present Cost (NPC), Cost of Energy (COE) with a Positive Return on Investment (ROI) and the shortest Simple Payback (SP) period. In addition, from the simulation results obtained, it can be concluded that the Horizontal and Vertical Single-Axis Trackers (HSAT and VSAT) as well as the Dual-Axis Tracker (DAT) are not always cost effective compared to the Fixed Tilt System (FTS). Therefore, it is necessary to carefully analyze the use of each tracker to assess whether the energy gain achieved outweighs the overall shortcomings of the tracker. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-db8dee6aa1684cb8971933bede245f922023-04-21T06:46:08ZengElsevierEnergy Conversion and Management: X2590-17452023-04-0118100360Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systemsMohamed Dekkiche0Toufik Tahri1Mouloud Denai2Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University, Po Box 151, Chlef, Algeria; Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy LGEER, Chlef, AlgeriaFaculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University, Po Box 151, Chlef, Algeria; Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy LGEER, Chlef, Algeria; Corresponding author at: Faculty of Technology, Hassiba Benbouali University, Po Box 151, Chlef, Algeria.University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United KingdomThe purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the techno-economic performance of grid-connected Hybrid Energy Systems (HES) consisting of Photovoltaic (PV) and Reformer Fuel-Cell (RF-FC) using different types of solar PV tracking techniques to supply electricity to a small location in the City of Chlef, Algeria. The PV tracking systems considered in this study include fixed facing south at four different angles (32°, 34°, 36°, 38°), horizontal-axis with continuous adjustment, vertical-axis with continuous adjustment and a two-axis tracking system. The software tool HOMER Pro (Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources) is used to simulate and analyze the technical feasibility and life-cycle cost of these different configurations. The meteorological data, consisting of global solar radiation and air temperature, used in this study was collected from the geographical area of the City of Chlef during the year 2020. This study has shown that the optimal design of a grid-connected hybrid PV/RF-FC energy system with Vertical Single Axis Tracker (VSAT) leads to the best economic performance with low values of Net Present Cost (NPC), Cost of Energy (COE) with a Positive Return on Investment (ROI) and the shortest Simple Payback (SP) period. In addition, from the simulation results obtained, it can be concluded that the Horizontal and Vertical Single-Axis Trackers (HSAT and VSAT) as well as the Dual-Axis Tracker (DAT) are not always cost effective compared to the Fixed Tilt System (FTS). Therefore, it is necessary to carefully analyze the use of each tracker to assess whether the energy gain achieved outweighs the overall shortcomings of the tracker.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174523000168Grid-connected systemPhotovoltaic panelsReformer fuel cellSolar trackerHOMER |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed Dekkiche Toufik Tahri Mouloud Denai Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems Energy Conversion and Management: X Grid-connected system Photovoltaic panels Reformer fuel cell Solar tracker HOMER |
| title | Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems |
| title_full | Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems |
| title_fullStr | Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems |
| title_short | Techno-economic comparative study of grid-connected PV/reformer/FC hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems |
| title_sort | techno economic comparative study of grid connected pv reformer fc hybrid systems with distinct solar tracking systems |
| topic | Grid-connected system Photovoltaic panels Reformer fuel cell Solar tracker HOMER |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174523000168 |
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