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Investigation of the Techno-Economic Viability of A Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) in Rural Malaysian Islands

Ainon Shakila Shamsuddin, Chimuka Henry Chibbamulilo, S. Paramasivam, Zainon Sharmila Shamsuddin, Ibrahim Burhan, Lau Kim Boon · 2025 · Jurnal Kejuruteraan

Summary. This study evaluates hybrid renewable energy systems for rural Malaysian islands, using multi-criteria decision-making to identify the best configuration. Wind and solar energy ranked highest among options. The optimal system combined solar panels, wind turbines, diesel backup, and battery storage, achieving 99.99% renewable energy use while minimizing costs. This configuration delivers substantial savings for remote communities compared to existing energy solutions.

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Shamsuddin, A. S., Chibbamulilo, C. H., Paramasivam, S., Shamsuddin, Z. S., Burhan, I., & Boon, L. K.. (2025). Investigation of the Techno-Economic Viability of A Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) in Rural Malaysian Islands. Jurnal Kejuruteraan. https://doi.org/10.17576/jkukm-2025-37(4)-15

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DOI
10.17576/jkukm-2025-37(4)-15
Countries
Malaysia
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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2026-08-01