Design of hybrid power system for an academic institution

This paper investigates the feasibility of a stand-alone hybrid energy system to meet out electric load requirements of JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur. In order to maintain continuity of electricity supply, a single energy source is not a good option. In Jaipur, Rajasthan annual average solar radiation is around 5.65 (kWh/m²/day). According to the various investigation reports wind energy system installation will not provide satisfactory amount of electricity in Jaipur. So, author considered a hybrid system having, rooftop solar PV system and diesel generator with the integration of battery bank. Techno-economic analysis for proposed system model has been performed using HOMER software. Discussion of electrical equipment/components and machines (generator, Xmer) connected with the substation of the University is also done in this paper.