Utilizing Homer Power Optimization Software for A Techno-Economic Feasibility, Study of a Sustainable Grid-Connected Design for Urban Electricity in, Khartoum

Authors

  • Zeinab A. Elhassan Department of Interior Design College of Architecture and Design, Prince sultan University -Riyadh, KSA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56801/MME988

Keywords:

Utilizing; HOMER; techno-economic; sustainable; urban.

Abstract

HOMER (Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Electric Renewable) streamlines the design of distributed generation (DG) systems for a variety of grid-connected and off-grid applications. In Sudan, it is difficult to acquire an effective photovoltaic array for residential use due to a lack of energy consumption in power generation and access to technological, social, and environmental constraints. A model of a low-energy, solar-powered house that is suitable for Sudanese social and economic norms requires a high-quality architectural design. Method Using the HOMER software, the charge advantage analysis of a hybrid system was studied and assessed using the value for each kilowatt of grid-connected systems or utility grid. The simulation results have been presented as the most efficient and cost-effective method for achieving various home counts. At the current price, the hybrid system has a refund term of about fifty-four years. If turbine prices in Khartoum decline, the overall cost of energy will be reduced.

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2023-03-31

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Zeinab A. Elhassan. 2023. “Utilizing Homer Power Optimization Software for A Techno-Economic Feasibility, Study of a Sustainable Grid-Connected Design for Urban Electricity In, Khartoum”. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 29 (1):97-114. https://doi.org/10.56801/MME988.

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