Remote farm solar power generation system

How do remote off-grid communities generate electricity?

Traditionally, remote off-grid communities have used diesel oil-based systems to generate electricity. Increased technological options and lower costs have resulted in the adoption of hybrid renewable energy-based systems.

Why are diesel-powered off-grid systems used in remote and rural areas?

Therefore, off-grid solutions are considered an integral part of the standalone off-grid power supply (SOPS) systems in the remote and rural areas by energy planners. Diesel-powered systems are primarily chosen to electrify these areas due to low capital cost and consolidated supply chain in the regions [ 3 ].

Are PV systems a good choice for remote area electricity supply?

PV systems facilitate remote area electricity supply with significantly less environmental impact compared to diesel-based systems. However, procurement and installation of PV systems have a higher capital cost.

How do remote communities generate electricity?

A widely used method for generating electricity for remote communities is distributed generation systems, characterized by the use of electric generators that produce electricity by burning fossil fuels, in particular diesel [ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 ].

How to provide electricity access in remote and rural areas?

Providing electricity access in remote and rural areas across the world has always been economically and technically challenging. Prioritising energy sources to electrify a remote community is the most complicated step. A combination of multiple resources is always preferable as no single alternative is absolute.

How much energy does a solar PV farm produce a year?

In the PV-Wind-PHSS scenario, the wind field output fluctuates between 0 MW and 2.1091 MW, contributing to an annual energy generation of 5.2248 GWh. On the other hand, the solar photovoltaic (PV) farm produces an output varying from 0 to 0.996 MW, resulting in an annual generation of 1.5658 GWh.