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Energy Management and Optimization of a Standalone Renewable Energy System in Rural Areas of the Najran Province

Ahmad Alzahrani · 2023 · Sustainability

Summary. This paper designs and analyzes a standalone renewable energy microgrid for a rural community in Saudi Arabia using solar and wind power. The optimized system reduces electricity costs to 0.18 SAR/kWh compared to 0.38 SAR/kWh from conventional generation. Advanced control mechanisms ensure the system reliably handles fluctuating renewable supply and varying demand, demonstrating technical and economic viability for decentralized rural electrification.

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Alzahrani, A.. (2023). Energy Management and Optimization of a Standalone Renewable Energy System in Rural Areas of the Najran Province. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15108020

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DOI
10.3390/su15108020
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28