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This chapter develops a mathematical programming model to optimize the operation of a hybrid energy system consisting of a hydrokinetic, photovoltaic, wind system, a battery bank, and diesel generator. The optimization approach is aimed at minimizing the cost function subject to the availability of renewable resources, total load energy requirements, as well as the diesel generator and the battery operational constraints. Furthermore, the mathematical models of all other components of hybrid, the proposed system, and the optimization control algorithm is also developed. The main purpose of the control algorithm proposed here is to minimize the use of the diesel generator in the electricity generation process, while maximizing the use of the hydrokinetic system and other available renewable energy sources. For simulation purpose, hourly water velocity, solar irradiation, wind data, and load demand data have been collected and used as an input data. The economic analysis has resulted in the calculation of optimized daily operation cost of the proposed hybrid system in summer and winter conditions. The obtained results represent also a helpful tool for energy planners and justify the consideration of hydrokinetic-based hybrid energy systems more seriously.
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Kusakana, K., Vermaak, H., Numbi, B. (2015). Optimal Operation Control of Hydrokineticbased Hybrid Systems. In: Sayigh, A. (eds) Renewable Energy in the Service of Mankind Vol I. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17777-9_27
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