Distributed Generation and µ-Grid to Enhance use of Solar Energy in Oman

Authors

  • Haya Said Matar Al Sakiti College of Applied Sciences
  • Shamsa Abdullah Ali Al Belushi College of Applied Sciences
  • Wafaa Mohammed Hamed Al Shilla College of Applied Sciences
  • Bayan Khalifa Ahmed Al Qassabi College of Applied Sciences
  • Parmal Singh Solanki College of Applied Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.vi.899

Keywords:

Distributed generation, µ-grid, Photovoltaic system, Renewable energy, Cost of energy

Abstract

This paper has presented the concept of distributed generation to endorse microgrid in Oman to enhance utilization of solar energy. The various components of a 3 kW solar photovoltaic based distributed generation system have designed to meet the lighting load of a laboratory. The HOMER Pro software has used to model and simulate the output power of PV system and per unit energy cost. The optimized energy cost determined under sensitivity scenario becomes US$0.17per kWh. During off peak duration, the microgrid can export 740 kWh surplus powers to the grid annually. Paper has also discussed the benefits and challenges of distributed generation and microgrid

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Published

07-14-2020

How to Cite

Al Sakiti, H. S. M., Al Belushi, S. A. A., Al Shilla, W. M. H., Al Qassabi, B. K. A., & Solanki, P. S. (2020). Distributed Generation and µ-Grid to Enhance use of Solar Energy in Oman. Journal of Student Research. https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.vi.899

Issue

2019: Fourth Middle East College Student Research Conference, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Section

Research Articles

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