Optimal sizing and rule-based management of hybrid microgrids using SSA for rural electrification.

ABSTRACT: Microgrids play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources (RES) into hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES), enabling reliable and sustainable power supply for remote and rural areas. This study investigates the optimal sizing and energy management of an off-grid HRES consisting of photovoltaic (PV) panels, wind turbines (WT), diesel generators (DG), and battery storage systems (BSS), designed to meet the electricity demand of 100 residential homes in a rural area of Skikda, northern Algeria. A rule-based energy management strategy is applied to coordinate power distribution among the microgrid components (PV/WT/DG/BSS), ensuring real-time demand satisfaction. The analysis is based on hourly meteorological data (solar radiation, temperature, and wind speed) over a full year, c

SUBMITTER: Bouchaala AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800237 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature