Feasibility Study of Hybrid Energy System Towards Decarbonisation

To combat global greenhouse gas emissions and
ensure energy security the role of renewable energy is crucial.
Implementation of renewable energy-based hybrid energy
system at diesel-energy based remote places is vital for
decarbonization offering beneficial use of underutilised
resources. In this study a hybrid energy system is examined at
regional Australia including solar, hydrogen and bioenergy
using HOMER Pro software. To address the transportation
sector carbon emission, electric vehicle loads have been
included. Result shows, by including photovoltaic, battery, fuel
cell, and biodiesel generator with carbon-based generators can
reduce the system and the energy cost. Exclusion of carbon
based generators can provide zero carbon emission, however
with the highest cost indicating the need of cost reduction of
renewable components and renewable fuel as biodiesel and
hydrogen energy to avail the decarbonization benefits