Feasibility Study of a Solar-Biogas System for Off-Grid Applications

Henerica Tazvinga; Oliver Dzobo

doi:10.1109/ICPES47639.2019.9105547

Feasibility Study of a Solar-Biogas System for Off-Grid Applications

Henerica Tazvinga
, Oliver Dzobo

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science

Weather Climate Energy

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

8 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Distributed renewable energy technologies are increasingly becoming important options in the transition of the worlds energy infrastructure. There has been a sharp decrease in the price of photovoltaic (PV) technologies globally in recent years as a result of significant technology improvements and mass manufacturing. The trend is expected to continue in future making this clean technology more attractive economically. This paper presents the potential of a renewable-based energy system to meet the energy demand of a rural based institution. The proposed system consists of a biogas generator, PV and battery storage system. The main objective is to maximize use of the PV system during the day and compensate for its variability and absence at night times by incorporating battery storage and a biogas generator set. The analysis is verified by simulation using HOMER Pro Software and the results indicate the proposed system would be a feasible solution for energy provision at such institutions and in rural communities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781728126586
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPES47639.2019.9105547
Publication status	Published - Dec 2019
Event	9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019 - Perth, Australia Duration: 10 Dec 2019 → 12 Dec 2019

Publication series

Name	2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019

Conference

Conference	9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Perth
Period	10/12/19 → 12/12/19

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

HOMER Pro Software
biogas generator
clean technology
renewable-based
variable

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Fuel Technology
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Control and Optimization

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Tazvinga, H., & Dzobo, O. (2019). Feasibility Study of a Solar-Biogas System for Off-Grid Applications. In 2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019 Article 9105547 (2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPES47639.2019.9105547

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Tazvinga, H & Dzobo, O 2019, Feasibility Study of a Solar-Biogas System for Off-Grid Applications. in 2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019., 9105547, 2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019, Perth, Australia, 10/12/19. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPES47639.2019.9105547

Feasibility Study of a Solar-Biogas System for Off-Grid Applications. / Tazvinga, Henerica; Dzobo, Oliver.
2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019. 9105547 (2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019).

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