Green and hybrid microgrid for rural electrification

Abstract

Green power generation technologies' interconnection to form hybrid Microgrids are seen as promising option for rural electrification in developing countries like Nepal. The use of distributed energy resources like micro-hydropower plant (MHP), Wind Turbines (WT) and photovoltaic (PV) systems are common for rural communities and there are possibilities of interconnection of these sources to form Green and Hybrid Microgrids. The paper presents the viable options and technical aspects of Green and Hybrid Microgrid. The paper also presents two cases of Green and Hybrid Microgrid installed for rural electrification in Nepal.