The Modeling and Sizing of Renewable Energy Generation Facilities - Case Studies
Keywords:
Generation, Modeling, Sizing Methodologies, Simulation Software, Sustainable Energy SystemsAbstract
This paper explores the modeling and sizing of renewable energy generation facilities, focusing on wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. With the increasing adoption of these technologies, the study examines how renewable energy generation impacts demand forecasting and energy trade. The study highlights time series models as fundamental tools for analyzing energy storage needs and optimizing operating policies. The paper provides a historical overview of renewable energy policies and their role in reducing greenhouse gases, alongside case studies in regions like Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. The case studies analyze the balance between energy generation and demand in microgrids and explore load management strategies. Additionally, the paper discusses modeling techniques, simulation software, and methodologies for accurately sizing renewable energy systems.
The findings emphasize the importance of renewable energy in achieving energy independence and mitigating climate change while addressing challenges like data availability and the variability of natural resources. Finally, the study highlights future trends and the need for integrated control structures in renewable energy facilities to enhance decision-making and improve system performance.
References
Zebra, E. I. C., van der Windt, H. J., Nhumaio, G., & Faaij, A. P. (2021). A review of hybrid renewable energy systems in mini-grids for off-grid electrification in developing countries. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 144, 111036. sciencedirect.com
Kalair, A., Abas, N., Saleem, M. S., Kalair, A. R., & Khan, N. (2021). Role of energy storage systems in energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Energy Storage, 3(1), e135. academia.edu
Kourgialas, N. N. (2021). A critical review of water resources in Greece: The key role of agricultural adaptation to climate-water effects. Science of The Total Environment. researchgate.net
Mezartasoglou, D., Stambolis, C., Perellis, A., & Koutroumbousis, A. (2020). The Greek Energy Sector Annual Report 2020. Institute of Energy for SE Europe (IENE): Athens, Greece, 201. iene.eu
Kumar, M. (2020). Social, economic, and environmental impacts of renewable energy resources. Wind solar hybrid renewable energy system. intechopen.com
Söder, L., Tómasson, E., Estanqueiro, A., Flynn, D., Hodge, B. M., Kiviluoma, J., ... & de Vries, L. (2020). Review of wind generation within adequacy calculations and capacity markets for different power systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 119, 109540. sciencedirect.com
Husin, H., & Zaki, M. (2021). A critical review of the integration of renewable energy sources with various technologies. Protection and control of modern power systems, 6(1), 1-18. ieee.org
Stephens, G. L., Hakuba, M. Z., Kato, S., Gettelman, A., Dufresne, J. L., Andrews, T., ... & Mauritsen, T. (2022). The changing nature of Earth's reflected sunlight. Proceedings of the Royal Society A, 478(2263), 20220053. royalsocietypublishing.org
Kalogirou, S. A. (2023). Solar energy engineering: processes and systems. ethernet.edu.et
Da Rosa, A. V. & Ordonez, J. C. (2021). Fundamentals of renewable energy processes. hoasen.edu.vn
Infield, D. & Freris, L. (2020). Renewable energy in power systems. psu.edu
Panda, D. K. & Das, S. (2021). Smart grid architecture model for control, optimization and data analytics of future power networks with more renewable energy. Journal of Cleaner Production. exeter.ac.uk
Gordan, D. & Pástor, M. (2023). Power Semiconductor Losses Simulation Capabilities in Matlab/Simulink. Acta Electrotechnica et Informatica. sciendo.com
Jurasz, J., Canales, F. A., Kies, A., Guezgouz, M., & Beluco, A. (2020). A review on the complementarity of renewable energy sources: Concept, metrics, application and future research directions. Solar Energy. sciencedirect.com
Kealy, T. (2021). The missing parameter in renewable energy power quality analysis, ie, the coefficient of variation: Case study of a 3-MW on-site wind turbine project in Ireland. Journal of Cleaner Production. sciencedirect.com
Yunus Khan, T. M., Soudagar, M. E. M., Kanchan, M., Afzal, A., Banapurmath, N. R., Akram, N., ... & Shahapurkar, K. (2020). Optimum location and influence of tilt angle on performance of solar PV panels. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 141, 511-532. academia.edu
Suresh, V., Muralidhar, M., & Kiranmayi, R. (2020). Modelling and optimization of an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system for electrification in a rural areas. Energy Reports. sciencedirect.com
Babenko, V., Koniaieva, Y., Yevchuk, L., Dikan, O., Tokmakova, I., & Korin, M. (2020). Study of innovative susceptibility of low potentional energy technologies in Ukraine. Studies of Applied Economics, 38(4). ual.es
Breyer, C., Khalili, S., Bogdanov, D., Ram, M., Oyewo, A. S., Aghahosseini, A., ... & Sovacool, B. K. (2022). On the history and future of 100% renewable energy systems research. IEEE Access, 10, 78176-78218. ieee.org
Ang, T. Z., Salem, M., Kamarol, M., Das, H. S., Nazari, M. A., & Prabaharan, N. (2022). A comprehensive study of renewable energy sources: Classifications, challenges and suggestions. Energy Strategy Reviews, 43, 100939. sciencedirect.com
Ahmed, A., Ge, T., Peng, J., Yan, W. C., Tee, B. T., & You, S. (2022). Assessment of the renewable energy generation towards net-zero energy buildings: A review. Energy and Buildings. gla.ac.uk
Tawn, R. & Browell, J. (2022). A review of very short-term wind and solar power forecasting. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. gla.ac.uk
Tahiri, F. E., Chikh, K., & Khafallah, M. (2021). Optimal management energy system and control strategies for isolated hybrid solar-wind-battery-diesel power system. Emerging Science Journal. academia.edu
Borroni, M., Pozzi, C. M., Daniotti, S., Gatto, F., & Re, I. (2021). Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Nutraceuticals Greener Applications: The Cynara cardunculus Case Study. Sustainability. mdpi.com
Kiboi, T. M. (2022). Effectiveness of Vertically Mounted Solar Panels on Buildings-a Case Study of Radisson Blu Hotel. uonbi.ac.ke
Gholami, H. (2024). Technical potential of solar energy in buildings across Norway: capacity and demand. Solar Energy. sciencedirect.com
Ebhota, W. S. & Tabakov, P. Y. (2023). Assessment of solar photovoltaic potential of selected site locations in cities across sub-Saharan Africa. Energy Systems. springer.com
Huang, Q., Hu, W., Zhang, G., Cao, D., Liu, Z., Huang, Q., & Chen, Z. (2021). A novel deep reinforcement learning enabled agent for pumped storage hydro‐wind‐solar systems voltage control. IET Renewable Power Generation, 15(16), 3941-3956. wiley.com
Zárate-Miñano, R., Cañas-Carretón, M., & Carrión, M. (2024). Hybridization of existing solar PV farms considering wind power, batteries and electrolyzers. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 155, 109557. sciencedirect.com
Bessette, D. L. & Mills, S. B. (2021). Farmers vs. lakers: Agriculture, amenity, and community in predicting opposition to United States wind energy development. Energy Research & Social Science. nsf.gov
Jiao, W., Wang, L., Smith, W. K., Chang, Q., Wang, H., & D’Odorico, P. (2021). Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades. Nature Communications, 12(1), 3777. nature.com
Kuriqi, A., Pinheiro, A. N., Sordo-Ward, A., & Garrote, L. (2020). Water-energy-ecosystem nexus: Balancing competing interests at a run-of-river hydropower plant coupling a hydrologic–ecohydraulic approach. Energy Conversion and Management, 223, 113267. researchgate.net
