Feasibility study for power generation using off- grid energy system from micro hydro-PV-diesel generator-battery for rural area of Ethiopia: The case of Melkey Hera village, Western Ethiopia

Tilahun Nigussie, Wondwossen Bogale, Feyisa Bekele, Edessa Dribssa · 2017 · AIMS energy

Summary. This study evaluates a hybrid off-grid power system combining micro hydro, solar PV, battery storage, and diesel generation for a rural village in western Ethiopia. The system design uses HOMER software to optimize configuration and meets local electricity demand cost-effectively at $0.133/kWh. Hydropower provides 79% of energy, PV provides 20%, and diesel provides 1%, with 99% renewable energy fraction. The hybrid system proves more reliable and cost-effective than grid extension for remote rural electrification.

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@article{nigussie-2017-feasibility-study-power-generation-using,
  title   = {Feasibility study for power generation using off- grid energy system from micro hydro-PV-diesel generator-battery for rural area of Ethiopia: The case of Melkey Hera village, Western Ethiopia},
  author  = {Tilahun Nigussie and Wondwossen Bogale and Feyisa Bekele and Edessa Dribssa},
  journal = {AIMS energy},
  year    = {2017},
  doi     = {10.3934/energy.2017.4.667},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3934/energy.2017.4.667}
}

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DOI

10.3934/energy.2017.4.667

Countries

Ethiopia

Regions

Africa

Categories

energy, regional-innovation-systems

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