Journal Published Online: 21 March 2019
Volume 47, Issue 6

Cost Optimization and Development of Hybrid Energy Systems for Rural Areas in Ethiopia with a Balance of Their Energy Need and Resources Availability (A Case Study—On Tuludimtu)

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

This article presents a feasibility of standalone energy system comprising of wind and solar energy systems have been studied in order to implement in Tuludimtu town. In doing so Tuludimtu has been selected as a case site; consequently the wind speed (at 25 m) and the estimated solar radiation data of this town has been analyzed in such a way that, it would be easy for using HOMER software. The results show that; the wind energy potential is reasonable, with average wind speeds of approximately 5.15 m/s. However; the solar energy potential of the site can be classified as excellent as in the town the daily average solar irradiation is more than 6.24 kWh/m2/day. As a result the cost of energy of the designed energy system is found to be in the range of $0.35/kWh to $0.39/kWh which makes the system competitive in the Ethiopian’s energy system.

Author Information

Samikannu, Ravi
Department of Electrical Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Khurumela Village, Palapye, Botswana
Sampath Kumar, V.
Amity University, SP-1, Kant Kalwar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Diarra, Bakary
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Ravi, Rohini
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India
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Stock #: JTE20180462
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE20180462