Optimizing off-grid energy solutions: a hybrid approach leveraging solar, wind, and biomass for sustainable development[J]. Global Energy Interconnection, 2025, (5).
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Optimizing off-grid energy solutions: a hybrid approach leveraging solar, wind, and biomass for sustainable development[J]. Global Energy Interconnection, 2025, (5). DOI: 10.1016/j.gloei.2025.05.008.
Optimizing off-grid energy solutions: a hybrid approach leveraging solar, wind, and biomass for sustainable development
we analyzed the untapped energy potential of remote mountainous regions in eastern Morocco
thereby addressing the research gap on sustainable electrification in such areas.We proposed a hybrid energy system corresponding to the local conditions and integrated the solar
wind
and biomass energy using batteries and green hydrogen as storage systems
considering the grid as a backup.Simulations conducted using HOMER Pro indicate an annual energy output of 5.6 GWh from solar
6.9 GWh from wind
and 1 GWh from biomass
thereby ensuring 100%renewable self-sufficiency.The system is highly cost-effective and achieves a levelized cost of energy of 0.024$/kWh while significantly reducing the greenhouse gas emissions by over 99%for CO2 and 100%for SO2.This study presents a sustainable
reliable
and economically viable solution for rural electrification