A study for optimizing a stand-alone hybrid photovoltaic-diesel system to feed summer loads

Abstract

An exhaustive study has been carried out at the experimental centre ENEA of Monte Aquilone (Italy). This paper arises from the need to feed the users who live in a remote place (e.g. in developing countries where the electrical system network isn’t very large). In particular, hybrid photovoltaic systems are considered since, as is well-known, they are very useful for feeding isolated loads thanks to the technological level reached and, above all, to the encouraging market forecast. Two solutions have been examined and compared.