Title :
Integration of photovoltaic generators into existing diesel mini-grids in Lebanon
Author :
Zein, Adnan ; Bazzoun, Ghassan
Author_Institution :
Photovoltaic Dept., ZeinSolar s.a.r.l., Tyr, Lebanon
Abstract :
This paper examines the cost-effectiveness of photovoltaic (PV) generator integration into existing Diesel powered mini-grids without battery storage. The case study of a 54kWp PV generator introduction at the Lebanese village of Deir-Kanoun is detailed using load and fuel consumption measurements, the design of a photovoltaic system, a thorough assessment of possible fuel savings and its financial attractiveness. It demonstrates that PV-diesel hybrid systems can be introduced with good financial benefits in the specific Lebanese situation.
Keywords :
diesel-electric power stations; distributed power generation; hybrid power systems; photovoltaic power systems; Deir-Kanoun village case study; Lebanon; PV generator; PV-diesel hybrid systems; diesel powered mini-grids; fuel consumption measurements; load consumption measurements; photovoltaic generators; photovoltaic system design; Fuels; Generators; Monitoring; Pollution; Pollution measurement; diesel generator; fuel savings; mini-grid; photovoltaic generator;
Conference_Titel :
Microelectronics (ICM), 2013 25th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Beirut
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-3569-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICM.2013.6734997
