Lambe Mutalub Adesina
Kwara State University

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Web-based software application design for solar PV system sizing Lambe Mutalub Adesina; Olalekan Ogunbiyi; Mustapha Mubarak
TELKOMNIKA (Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control) Vol 19, No 6: December 2021
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/telkomnika.v19i6.21666

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The solar photovoltaic (PV) energy source systems generally rely on the availability of sunlight, its duration, and the capacity of storage devices if it is not a grid-tie system. The components of the PV sources come in different sizes and capacities, depending on the various applications and available products in the market. Therefore, sizing of PV components becomes important to the functionality and reliability of solar PV sources. This work is aimed at the development of a web-based software application designed for sizing the capacity of solar PV source components that meet required energy demand. A description of photovoltaic system components, available types, and sizing techniques are discussed. Parameter evaluation algorithms with flowcharts were developed for PV components. Consequently, web-based software was developed and simulated for a different case study. The results described the estimated load, average daily load, ratings of PV system components such as inverter, battery, solar panel, and charge controller. The cost estimates of each component, the total estimated cost of the project, and the specification of components’ purchasing store are similarly presented. Thus, the developed application can be applied to size different ranges of microgrid systems meant for several applications.
Optimization and techno-economic analysis of hybrid renewable systems in Nigeria Lambe Mutalub Adesina; Jamiu Lawal; Olalekan Ogunbiyi; Abdulwaheed Musa; Bilkisu Jimada Ojuolape; Monsurat Omolara Balogun; Bashiru Olalekan Ariyo
TELKOMNIKA (Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control) Vol 24, No 1: February 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/telkomnika.v24i1.27499

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Rising electricity demand, fossil fuel depletion, and environmental concerns highlight the need for sustainable rural electrification. The Elenjere community in Kwara State, Nigeria, depends on costly diesel generation and limited grid access, creating an urgent demand for reliable and affordable alternatives. This study designs and optimizes a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) for the community using hybrid optimization model for electric renewables (HOMER) Pro simulation. The proposed system combines photovoltaic (PV), wind turbines (WT), battery storage (BAT), inverter (INV), and a diesel generator (DG) as backup. Field data on load demand, solar radiation, and wind speed were used for realistic modeling. System performance was evaluated using levelized cost of energy (LCOE), net present cost (NPC), and system capital cost (SCC). Results show the PV/WT/BAT/INV/GEN configuration achieved the lowest LCOE of USD 0.455/kWh, an NPC of USD 2.98 million, and 86.2% renewable penetration, significantly reducing diesel use. Sensitivity analysis revealed that reducing battery costs and increasing PV capacity could lower the LCOE to USD 0.227–0.325/kWh. The study demonstrates how modest wind resources (4.19 m/s at 10 m) complement PV in low-wind regions while addressing inflation realism (25.5% discount rate, foreign exchange (FX) volatility). Future work will include dynamic control simulation and lifecycle analysis to enhance scalability and sustainability.