Optimal configurations of a photovoltaic-diesel electrical production system with electrochemical and inertial storage for an isolated agricultural site electrification

Abstract

Among the great restrictions for off grid renewable electrical energy production systems to a sure electrification is the weather-data fluctuating nature. Therefore, helping these systems with additional storage systems to maintain a secure supply of consumers appears as a suitable solution, especially in remote isolated sites. The objective of this study is to extract optimal configuration of a hybrid off grid photovoltaic-diesel energy system with storage system based on the combination between inertial storage (flywheel) and electrochemical storage (batteries) for agricultural applications.