Table 2 Parameters of the HRES microgrid components
From: Economic and environmental analysis of a grid-connected hybrid power system for a University Campus
System component | Description | Capital cost (R) | Replacement cost (R) | O & M cost R/year | Operating lifetime (Year) | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | Fronius Symo 20.0-3-M | 35,000 | 35,000 | 700 | 25 | Efficiency:7.3% Operating Temp: 45 °C Capacity: 5 kW |
Wind turbine | Norvento nED 24 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 20,000 | 20 | Capacity:100 kW Hub height:36 m |
Diesel generator | Generac 100 kW | 250,000 | 250,000 | 250 | 15,000 h | Minimum load: 30% |
Battery | Lead Acid (ASM) | 16,000 | 16,000 | 160 | 5 | Initial SOC:90% Min SOC: 40% Max charge current: 167 A Max discharge current: 500 A Nominal Capacity (kWh):1.03 Maximum Capacity (AH):513 |
Power converter | System Converter | 30,000 | 30,000 | 300 | 15 | Efficiency: 95% Relative capacity: 100 |