Designing A Renewable Power Integration System for Jigjiga yar village In Somalia

Abstract

This project addresses the critical energy challenges faced by the Somali region by developing a hybrid renewable energy system. The existing energy infrastructure heavily depends on diesel generators, leading to prohibitively high costs, significant environmental pollution, and limited access to reliable electricity. Our proposed solution integrates solar photovoltaics (PV), wind turbines, and battery storage with the existing diesel generator infrastructure to create a more sustainable and economically viable energy system. We collected and analyzed data on electrical consumption from 268 homes, solar irradiation, ambient temperature, and wind speed. The hybrid system was designed and simulated using HOMER software, which demonstrated a substantial reduction in the tariff rate by 22%, a decrease in pollutants by 29.34%, and the generation of 28.4% excess energy for future use or potential sale into the grid. The economic analysis revealed a significant reduction in the Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) to $0.480 per kWh, compared to $0.7 per kWh for the current system and $1.35 per kWh for the base system. This project showcases a viable approach to achieving sustainable energy in the Village, with considerable economic and environmental benefits that can be replicated in other regions facing similar energy challenges.