Feasibility Study on an Off-Grid Solar-Hydro Hybrid System for Rural Electrification in Ranau Sabah Malaysia using HOMER

Megat Muhammad, Mohamad Zul Hilmey Makmud, Aedah Abd Rahman, Hafizal Mohamad, Tuan A. Z. Rahman · 2024

Summary. This study evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of an off-grid solar-hydro hybrid microgrid system for rural electrification in Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia. Using HOMER Pro software, researchers assessed site conditions, load requirements, and system design incorporating solar panels, hydropower, batteries, and inverters. The analysis demonstrates that a self-sustaining hybrid system can reliably meet community energy needs in remote areas with limited grid access.

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Muhammad, M., Makmud, M. Z. H., Rahman, A. A., Mohamad, H., & Rahman, T. A. Z.. (2024). Feasibility Study on an Off-Grid Solar-Hydro Hybrid System for Rural Electrification in Ranau Sabah Malaysia using HOMER. https://doi.org/10.1109/i2cacis61270.2024.10649848

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DOI: 10.1109/i2cacis61270.2024.10649848
Countries: Malaysia
Regions: Asia
Categories: energy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-29