Ibad Ullah
, Faizullah, Abdul Majid Khan
Pakistan faces significant energy challenges, particularly in remote areas of Baluchistan, despite abundant renewable resources. This study evaluates the techno-economic viability of hybrid renewable systems for two locations in Baluchistan: Jiwani and Sibi. Using Homer Pro Software, we model and optimize various hybrid configurations combining solar, wind, and conventional energy sources for both on-grid and off-grid scenarios. The study aims to provide electricity to these sites at lower costs than current rates. Homer Pro simulates multiple load-satisfying solutions, employing two algorithms to compute the lowest feasible cost. The software analyzes system performance over time, providing outputs including Cost of Electricity (COE), Net Present Cost, Operating Cost, annual energy production and consumption, excess electricity, losses, and model lifetime. Results indicate that hybrid systems offer the most reliable and cost-effective solutions for remote areas without access to transmission lines. The most feasible solutions for each site are selected based on these outputs, demonstrating the potential of renewable hybrid systems to address Pakistan energy crisis in remote regions.
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