Comparative study of the opportunity to use Renewable Energy Sources to supply Residential Consumers

Authors

  • F. D. Surianu Department of Power Engineering ”Politehnica” University of Timisoara Author
  • I. Borlea Department of Power Engineering ”Politehnica” University of Timisoara Author
  • D. Jigoria-Oprea Department of Power Engineering ”Politehnica” University of Timisoara Author
  • B. Lustrea Department of Power Engineering ”Politehnica” University of Timisoara Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj10.230

Keywords:

renewable energy, wind turbine, photovoltaic cell, biomass, fuel cell

Abstract

Taking into account the directions of the European Union, concerning the increasing role of renewable power sources for supplying loads and reduction of CO2 emission, this paper presents details of the technical and economic characteristics of the main types of renewable power sources. It also analyzes the feasible technologies to ensure the supply of power to the residential areas using different renewable power sources. Using HOMER, the program meant for the optimal choice of power sources that supply electric loads, the paper has made a comparative technical and economic analysis of the supplying possibilities of a micro power system, using renewable power sources: wind, biogas, PEM fuel-cells and photovoltaic panels.

Downloads

Published

2024-01-15

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2012)

Section

Articles