Optimized Renewable Energy Systems for Self-Sufficient Village

Abstract

As Green renewable energy is becoming more relevant, it imposes a new set of problems in system sizing. This bachelor thesis was done with the fresh branch of EFS GmbH, EFS.Greentech to tackle this problem. A decentralized green energy system can offer a level of self-sufficiency and lower the carbon footprint of a village. In this project, the goal is to develop a modular simulation model that can optimize the energy system of the residence cluster. There are four main components in the model are a wind turbine, a photovoltaic system, a battery, and a load. The model is driven by weather datasets, energy load profiles and optimizable parameters.

The results of the optimization are a guideline for theoretical energy solutions and show that the model works as intended while offering an oversight on possible energy system sizes at different self-sufficiency levels. With further refinement, this model can become a reasonable energy solution sizing tool for reality. The flexibility and simplicity of the model allow for modular configuration of the demand and supply components.