The need for energy-efficient and reliable electric power in remote
rural villages is a driving force for research in this area. Increasing
oil prices, high transportation costs for fuels, and new environmental
standards have forced many utilities to explore hybrid energy systems in
an attempt to reduce fuel consumption, cost of electricity (COE), and
emission levels. This work involves the development of a stand-alone
hybrid power system model using MATLAB(R) Simulink(R) for performing the
economic and environmental analysis of remote power systems. The hybrid
model consists of diesel electric generators, a battery bank, a
photovoltaic array, and wind turbine generators. This book is addressed
to professionals in the field of hybrid electric power systems for
remote locations. The material in the book is helpful to researchers,
designers, and students who want to learn about remote hybrid power
systems in rural villages.