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Feasibility and Techno-Economic Evaluation of Hybrid Photovoltaic System: A Rural Healthcare Center in Bangladesh

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  • Polash Ahmed

    (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh)

  • Md. Ferdous Rahman

    (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh)

  • A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque

    (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh)

  • Mustafa K. A. Mohammed

    (Radiological Techniques Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hillah 51001, Iraq)

  • G. F. Ishraque Toki

    (College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China)

  • Md. Hasan Ali

    (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur 5400, Bangladesh)

  • Abdul Kuddus

    (Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto 603-8577, Japan)

  • M. H. K. Rubel

    (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi 6205, Bangladesh)

  • M. Khalid Hossain

    (Institute of Electronics, AERE, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Dhaka 1349, Bangladesh
    Department of Advanced Energy Engineering Science, IGSES, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 816-8580, Japan)

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate a techno-economic evaluation of the photovoltaic system, along with a diesel generator as a backup supply, to ensure a continuous twenty-four hours power supply per day, no matter the status of the weather. Healthcare centers in Bangladesh play a vital role in the health issues of the residents of rural areas. In this regard, a healthcare center in Baliadangi—Lahiri Hat Rd, Baliadangi, Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, was selected to be electrically empowered. The simulation software Hybrid Optimisation Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER) and the HOMER Powering Health tool were used to analyze and optimize the renewable energy required by the healthcare center. It was found that the healthcare center required a 24.3 kW solar PV system with a net current cost of $28,705.2; the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) was $0.02728 per kW-hours, where renewable energy would provide 98% of the system’s total power requirements. The generator would provide 1% and the grid would supply the remaining 1%. The load analysis revealed that the hybrid PV system might be superior to other power sources for providing electricity for both the normal function and the emergencies that arise in healthcare’s day-to-day life. The outcome of the study is expected to be beneficial for both government and other stakeholders in decision-making.

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  • Polash Ahmed & Md. Ferdous Rahman & A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque & Mustafa K. A. Mohammed & G. F. Ishraque Toki & Md. Hasan Ali & Abdul Kuddus & M. H. K. Rubel & M. Khalid Hossain, 2023. "Feasibility and Techno-Economic Evaluation of Hybrid Photovoltaic System: A Rural Healthcare Center in Bangladesh," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-14, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:2:p:1362-:d:1031849
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