International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE)
Vol 15, No 3: September 2026

Cost-effective hardware solutions for experimental validation in renewable energy emulation and storage systems

Yassine El Asri (Ibn Tofail University)
Abdellah Lassioui (Ibn Tofail University)
Hassan El Fadil (Ibn Tofail University)
Anwar Hasni (Ibn Tofail University)
Marouane El Ancary (Ibn Tofail University)
Hafsa Abbade (Ibn Tofail University)
Mohammed Chiheb (Ibn Tofail University)
Mohamed Koundi (Ibn Tofail University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2026

Abstract

Experimental validation is essential in renewable energy emulators and energy storage systems to ensure reliability, accuracy, and practical implementation. However, the high cost of AC/DC converters, measurement circuits, and microcontroller-based control platforms limits access to experimental validation, particularly in developing regions. This paper proposes cost-effective hardware and software solutions for validating renewable energy systems and storage management. The proposed approach is based on affordable power converters, low-cost voltage and current measurement circuits, data acquisition tools, and open-source control platforms. The methodology includes the design, implementation, and experimental testing of these low-cost solutions under different operating conditions. The obtained results demonstrate satisfactory measurement accuracy, stable behavior, and acceptable error margins, confirming the feasibility of the proposed setup for experimental validation. These solutions provide a scalable and accessible alternative to expensive laboratory platforms, enabling researchers and institutions with limited resources to perform reliable experimental studies and contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAPE

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (IJAPE) focuses on the applied works in the areas of power generation, transmission and distribution, sustainable energy, applications of power control in large power systems, etc. The main objective of IJAPE is to bring out the latest practices in ...