Cost Optimization of an Off-Grid Hybrid Renewable Energy System with Battery Storage for Rural Electrification in Pakistan

Rizwan Kamal, Mohammad Younas, Muhammad Shoaib Khalid, Affaq Qamar · 2018

Summary. This paper designs an off-grid hybrid renewable energy system combining solar, micro-hydro, biomass, and battery storage for rural electrification in Pakistan. The system prioritizes battery discharge to meet demand, bringing biomass online only during peak hours. By reducing biomass operation through strategic battery use, the system cuts fuel consumption, lowers net present cost and electricity costs, making rural electrification economically viable and reliable.

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  title   = {Cost Optimization of an Off-Grid Hybrid Renewable Energy System with Battery Storage for Rural Electrification in Pakistan},
  author  = {Rizwan Kamal and Mohammad Younas and Muhammad Shoaib Khalid and Affaq Qamar},
  year    = {2018},
  doi     = {10.1109/psc.2018.8664046},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1109/psc.2018.8664046}
}

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DOI

10.1109/psc.2018.8664046

Countries

Pakistan

Regions

Asia

Categories

energy, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28