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The architecture of an off-grid system refers to how the various energy sources, energy storage, controllers, converters, and load are connected together. This chapter defines and describes off-grid system architectures. Examples of mini-grid architectures using conventional generators, solar power, wind power, hydropower, and hybrid combinations thereof are presented. Definitions of basic off-grid components are given.
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Louie, H. (2018). Off-Grid System Architectures. In: Off-Grid Electrical Systems in Developing Countries. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91890-7_4
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