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Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy in Malaysia Remote Rural Area Using HOMER Software

Siti Sufiah Abd Wahid, Yanuar Z. Arief, Naemah Mubarakah · 2019

Summary. Researchers evaluated hybrid renewable energy systems for three remote rural areas in Malaysia using HOMER software. Biomass energy proved most cost-effective at $0.342/kWh and feasible across all locations due to abundant empty fruit bunch resources. Solar systems showed promise, with Kerteh requiring the smallest panel size (350 kW) while meeting demand at $0.442/kWh. Wind energy was not viable due to Malaysia's low wind speeds. Biomass emerged as the optimal solution for rural electrification.

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Wahid, S. S. A., Arief, Y. Z., & Mubarakah, N.. (2019). Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy in Malaysia Remote Rural Area Using HOMER Software. https://doi.org/10.1109/elticom47379.2019.8943925

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DOI
10.1109/elticom47379.2019.8943925
Countries
Malaysia
Regions
Asia
Categories
energy, rural-data-and-definitions
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2026-04-28