ANALYSIS OF A HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH THERMAL COLLECTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SUPPLY IN AUTONOMOUS AREAS
Abstract
This study addresses the need for reliable and sustainable energy supply in remote areas through the design and analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic (PV) system integrated with a solar thermal collector and heat storage. The proposed configuration combines the complementary advantages of PV and solar thermal technologies, supported by battery storage, to ensure continuous electrical and thermal energy delivery while enhancing energy autonomy and environmental sustainability. The system is modeled and applied to the Bejaia region in Algeria, a location characterized by high solar irradiance, to evaluate its suitability for real-world implementation. Measurement data collected over several days were used to accurately identify system parameters, ensuring a robust and data-driven design and optimization process. MATLAB/Simulink simulations were conducted to assess the system’s thermal and electrical performance, including temperature evolution under variable solar irradiance profiles. The simulation results demonstrate strong agreement with xperimental observations, confirming the validity of the proposed model. Additionally, the performance analysis based on heat exchanger effectiveness and daily system efficiency under two distinct solar conditions highlights the hybrid system’s capability to improve overall energy utilization. The study concludes that integrating PV, thermal collection, and energy storage provides a feasible and effective solution for achieving energy self-sufficiency and resilience in isolated areas with abundant solar potential.
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