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Enhancing Energy Autonomy in an e-Houseboat: Integration of Renewable Energy Sources with Hybrid Energy Storage Systems

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  • Jakub Grela

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Krakow, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland)

  • Aleksander Skała

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Krakow, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland)

  • Dominik Latoń

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Krakow, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland)

  • Katarzyna Bańczyk

    (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering, AGH University of Krakow, al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland)

Abstract

This paper explores the development and optimization of a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) integrated with a hybrid battery energy storage system (HBESS) to achieve energy autonomy for an e-Houseboat. The e-Houseboat is a floating residential unit equipped with advanced sustainable technologies, including photovoltaic panels, wind turbines, and a hybrid battery storage system consisting of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lead-acid batteries. The primary goal of this study was to design an energy-autonomous e-Houseboat capable of sustaining energy demands for at least one month without external power sources, regardless of the season. This study included a comprehensive analysis of energy generation potential from renewable sources across different European locations, detailed simulations of the energy storage system, and the development of energy management function for a houseboat automation system. The results demonstrate the feasibility of achieving the desired energy autonomy by leveraging the synergistic benefits of multiple energy storage technologies and optimizing energy management strategies. The experiment demonstrated that the implemented solutions enabled the facility to achieve energy autonomy for a period of 7 months.

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  • Jakub Grela & Aleksander Skała & Dominik Latoń & Katarzyna Bańczyk, 2025. "Enhancing Energy Autonomy in an e-Houseboat: Integration of Renewable Energy Sources with Hybrid Energy Storage Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-31, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:5:p:1080-:d:1597779
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