A Linear Programming Approach to the Design of Integrated Renewable Energy Systems for Developing Countries

Integrated renewable energy systems (IRES) which utilize different manifestations of solar energy to satisfy various energy needs are well suited for the remote rural areas of developing countries. By employing a linear programming approach, this paper develops a methodology for the design of IRES....

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Published in:IEEE transactions on energy conversion 1986-12, Vol.EC-1 (4), p.18-24
Main Authors: Ramakumar, R., Shetty, P. Sudhakara, Ashenayi, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
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Cost function
Electric power plants
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Environmental economics
Exact sciences and technology
Fossil fuels
Fuel economy
Linear programming
Non classical power plants
Photovoltaic systems
Power generation
Power generation economics
Renewable energy resources
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Summary:Integrated renewable energy systems (IRES) which utilize different manifestations of solar energy to satisfy various energy needs are well suited for the remote rural areas of developing countries. By employing a linear programming approach, this paper develops a methodology for the design of IRES. The method is quite general and it minimizes an objective function of total annual cost, subject to a set of energy and power constraints. A numerical example is included to illustrate the design procedure.
ISSN:0885-8969
1558-0059
DOI:10.1109/TEC.1986.4765768