Hello all, I want to simulate a hybrid solar pv system integrated with steam powered system generated from biomass. The system is offgrid for a small village, as such battery will be used to store the excess generation. I designed the dispatch in such a way that the steam plant will work for 15 hours, while the battery will provide the needed electricity when both solar pv and the steam plant are not meeting the load demand, and when the biomass is off. The battery bank will reach its minimum state of discharge when the hybrid system will start generating electricity early in the morning. Please I need help on the recommended software or tool to be used. Attached here is scenario of the dispatch I want to simulate.
Thank you
You may try the well known "RETScreen" for solar and energy systems !!!
there are 7 PV simulation software that are commonly used to design solar PV systems worldwide. The programs listed are as follows
1. Homer Pro- Homer Energy, USA
2. PV F-Chart-F-Chart software, USA
3. pvPlanner- SolarGis, Slovakia
4. PV syst - Pvsyst SA, Switzerland
5. RETscreen- Natural Resources Canada, Canada
6. System Advisor Model (SAM) - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NRWL), USA
7. Solar Pro - Laplace Systems, Japan
Comparisons of these programs have been made to ascertain how good each are in design and simulation of solar PV power systems. The analysis has been done with focus on SPV power only and hence programs that simulate other sources of renewable energy like wind, biomass, etc. may not necessarily get more preference. Based on the author's individual attempt at using these programs under constant project parameters ratings have been provide at the end of the article. The following criteria have been considered:
- Functions and USP
- User Interface
- Historical Weather Data
- Module and Inverter Information
- Pricing
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