Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Agustin, Julie Ann E. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Renewable energy solution for sustainability in a selected mine site in the Philippines |
| Date Issued | 08 September 2023 |
| Abstract | There is an increasing interest in the use of renewable energy (RE) to support the mining industry’s sustainability goals and this study has applied Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for the selection process to identify the most appropriate energy mix integrating renewable energy for a specific mine site in Palawan, and the Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources (HOMER) tool for the optimization and design of the electrical system. Solar energy was identified as the best resource for the site based on the established selection criteria. Technical and economic analysis show that diesel generator combined with solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery is the optimum plant configuration with a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of 9.17 PhP/kWh. This is also projected to reduce costs by 42.25% and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 83.92%. The study has practical benefits for off-grid mining sites in the Philippines. This paper also aims to attract attention of mine owners and experts on renewable energy technologies in order to give alternatives in powering the mining industry. It is recommended that the design be installed and actual data be taken. |
| Degree Course | MS Energy Engineering |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | energy system optimization; multi-attribute decision analysis; off-grid electrification; renewable energy; sustainable mining |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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