Performance analysis of hybrid photovoltaic/diesel energy system under Malaysian conditions

• Main Authors: Lau, Kwan Yiew, Yousof, M. F. M., Arshad, S. N. M., Anwari, Makbul, Mohamed Yatim, Abdul Halim
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B.V. 2010
• Subjects: TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/26546/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2010.04.008
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Standalone diesel generating system utilized in remote areas has long been practiced in Malaysia. Due to highly fluctuating diesel price, such a system is seemed to be uneconomical, especially in the long run if the supply of electricity for rural areas solely depends on such diesel generating syste...