Feasibility study and potential assessment of hybrid solar-hydro energy generation system for Agaciro building at the university of Rwanda

Abstract

Integration of Renewable Energy Sources such as hydropower and solar power offers sustainable solution to meet increasing energy demands. This assessment presents a hybrid of solar and hydropower generation system, which combines 84KW micro hydroelectric unit. The micro hydroelectric system provides reliable, consistent power generation, taking an advantage of water flow for electricity production while solar generation system harnesses the abundant of solar energy from solar radiation for producing electricity during day.by putting both two sources, hybrid system improves overall energy reliability, reduces carbons emissions and enhances stability of power supply and grid stability. This study had cleared assess solar-micro hydropower for potential implementation at the top of Agaciro building block in University of Rwanda-College of Science and Technology. Specifically, it results that the roof can support 530 Photovoltaic panels with 256.8 KW per day. This thesis designed and simulated with aids of Mat lab and Homer Software The synergistic operation of solar and micro hydropower system ensures the continuous generation of power output, minimizing dependence on fossil fuel and promoting energy security. The system’s energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness and potential for scaling make it viable solution to Rwanda communities and industries aiming transitions toward sustainable energy generation. Current off grid generates 40.5MWh/day This designed project will provide 340.8kWH the potential to address the intermittency issues faced by standalone whole day, it will generate 8179.2kWH/day therefore as IoT and Mechanical Labs need only 235.625kWH /day and it will contribute about 0.02% for current off grid energy.