Optimization of a Hybrid Off-Grid Solar PV—Hydro Power Systems for Rural Electrification in Cameroon

Chu Donatus Iweh, Guy Clarence Sèmassou, Roger Houêchéné Ahouansou · 2024 · Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Summary. This paper designs and optimizes a hybrid solar-hydropower system for rural electrification in Cameroon. Using HOMER Pro and genetic algorithms, researchers sized a 3 kW solar array, 32.2 kW microhydro generator, and battery storage to serve a village consuming 431 kWh daily. The genetic algorithm approach achieved lower costs ($86,991 net present cost, $0.0344/kWh) than HOMER Pro, with minimal power supply failures. Results show that increasing hydropower capacity significantly reduces overall system costs.

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  title   = {Optimization of a Hybrid Off-Grid Solar PV—Hydro Power Systems for Rural Electrification in Cameroon},
  author  = {Chu Donatus Iweh and Guy Clarence Sèmassou and Roger Houêchéné Ahouansou},
  journal = {Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.1155/2024/4199455},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4199455}
}

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DOI

10.1155/2024/4199455

Countries

Cameroon

Categories

energy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28