Title :
Options for rural electrification in Mexico
Author :
Vera, Jorge Gutierrez
Author_Institution :
Compania de Luz y Fuerza del Centro, Mexico City, Mexico
fDate :
9/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The author summarizes a study which examined 19 commercially available options for electrifying remote communities in Mexico. Characteristics of a typical community were defined and, using seven of the technologies, power systems were designed capable of supporting this community. The performance of these systems was evaluated, with respect to their ability to satisfy 11 technical design objectives, five socioeconomic objectives, and their impact on the environment. A photovoltaic-diesel generator hybrid system with a wind generator option was recommended for the typical community
Keywords :
diesel-electric generators; photovoltaic power systems; wind turbines; Mexico; environmental impact; photovoltaic-diesel generator hybrid system; remote communities; rural electrification; socioeconomic objectives; wind generator; Costs; Geothermal power generation; Hybrid power systems; Hydroelectric power generation; Hydroelectric-thermal power generation; Mesh generation; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Solar power generation; Wind energy generation;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
