HOMER Software Research Articles

Optimization of wind off-grid system for remote area: Egyptian application

Due unexpected nature of renewable energy systems, the (Wind/Diesel/Battery) (W/D/B) off-grid system has initially been investigated at a South Sinai location in Egypt for home-scale consumption. Eight different systems, each of which consists of a small wind turbine, storage batteries, and diesel generator, are investigated in accordance with the varying needs of the power loads and seasonal weather data. The major goal is to investigate how adding wind power as an energy source will affect the price of electricity generated while taking into account the cost of reducing CO2 emissions as an external benefit of the wind turbine, which emits no pollutants during operation. In order to compare a Taguchi OA design to a two-level full factorial design to evaluate the systems at two separate sites (South Sinai and the Western Desert in Egypt), a design evaluation tool in DOE++ will be used. To pinpoint the crucial variables and analyze the impact of six different factors on eight different sets, Taguchi OA is used. The proportion of power shortfall is a production indicator, while the net present cost (NPC) and cost of energy (COE) are used as economic indicators. The simulation results demonstrate that W/D/B systems are economically viable for the hypothetical community site when using HOMER software, with electricity generated at a cost of about 0.285$/kWh without accounting for external benefits and 0.221$/kWh if CO2 emissions are competitive with diesel-only systems, where COE is 0.432$/kWh. As a new evaluation approach, the Box-Cox transformation calculated the best λ is about −2 at the two locations, indicating similar technique behaviors, and the fitted probability shows, meaning that the significant impact of system components are wind turbines. Regression model of CO2 emission is demonstrated to be successful for estimates at the Western Desert location than the South Sinai region

Towards smart communities using solar photovoltaic technologies: A comparative assessment by novel wins in league theory

In the present work, hybrid energy systems based on various types of solar photovoltaic technologies is investigated for rural electricity supply. Five configurations are considered based on solar tracking systems, including biaxial, uniaxial and non-tracking. Solar photovoltaic size is optimized by HOMER software. Choosing the appropriate configuration is based on considering the simultaneous effect of six criteria, including renewable fraction (RF), solar capacity factor (CF), initial equipment cost, levelized cost of energy (LCOE), CO2 emission and energy security. In this study, for the first time the theory of Wins in League (WIL) is used to select the best system. This theory is a form of classical multicriteria decision-making methods. Technical evaluations showed that the highest amount of RF and CF is related to the vertical uniaxial and biaxial tracking system, respectively. The solar system without tracking has the lowest LCOE, but the horizontal uniaxial tracking system has the highest LCOE. In general, LCOE between different configurations ranges from 0.198 to 0.207 $/kWh, and solar energy is proper for electrification in Iranian rural areas. The results of the WIL theory also show that, the biaxial solar tracking system is best option in rural areas.

Energy Storage Management of a Solar Photovoltaic–Biomass Hybrid Power System

Remote areas that are not within the maximum breakeven grid extension distance limit will not be economical or feasible for grid connections to provide electrical power to the community (remote area). An integrated autonomous sustainable energy system is a feasible option. We worked on a novel multi optimization electrical energy assessment/power management system of a microgrid network that adopted combined dispatch, load-following, and cycle-charging strategies (control system) that acted as a power interface module over the hybrid configuration of energy sources (grid network/downdraft biomass generator/solar photovoltaic), thermal load controller-boiler systems, and hybrid energy-storage technologies (lithium, iron flow, sodium sulfur, and flywheel) to enable the microgrid network to operate in the island (off grid), grid, and island-able (ability to isolate itself when it is connected to the grid network) modes efficiently and effectively. An optimal multitask control algorithm and the storage units of modeled power generation sources were executed with the HOMER software application to improve the energy system’s efficiency, promote effective storage management, minimize energy loss, and improve the lifespan of the microgrid network. The integrated energy system can work for both rural and urban areas.

Analysis of Power Generation and Distribution of Hybrid Energy for Electricity Loads in Batakan Village

The need for electrical energy continues to increase over time. However, in Indonesia power plants are still dominated by fossil fuel power plants, and there are still many areas without access to electricity. The use of renewable energy is needed to replace fossil fuels considering that fossil fuels can run out one day. The coastal area of Batakan Village in Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan Province, was chosen as the focus location for conducting hybrid power plant simulations because this village is located in a coastal area where wind and solar energy sources are abundant. Batakan Village is approximately 40 km from Pelaihari City. Medium-voltage network transmission system (JTM) is supplied from Pelaihari City, and it is almost certain that this village experiences large power losses over long distance. This power loss will be detrimental if an effort is not made to reduce it. The purpose of this research is first to determine the optimal hybrid power plant configuration design to reduce power loss in the electricity system in Batakan Village. Second, it will analyze the power loss of the hybrid power plant system in Batakan Village, and finally, this research is going to analyze the investment feasibility of the hybrid power plant system in Batakan Village. In this study, the design of renewable energy plants, such as solar power plants (PLTS) with a total capacity of 406.1 kW and wind power plants (PLTB) with a total capacity of 125 kW, and the electricity network (grid system) are used together in a hybrid power generation system. The ETAP software was used to analyze the power losses of the hybrid power generation system, while the HOMER software was used to determine the net present value (NPV) and cost of energy (COE) of the hybrid power generation system. The results show that the configuration of the solar, wind, and grid systems is the most optimal. It is obtained from the results of ETAP simulations that have been carried out during average load and peak load conditions that by including the Solar Power Plant and Wind Power Plant power losses in the electricity system in Batakan Village can be reduced from the previous one using the system configuration only connected to the PLN power grid (grid system only). The total power losses incurred was 269.1 kW of active power and 1613.5 kvar of reactive power at average load reduced to 266.9 kW of active power and 1568.9 kvar of reactive power. At peak load the total power losses were 423.4 kW of active power and 2573.0 kvar of reactive power and they deceased to 41.,5 kW of active power and 2510.5 kvar of reactive power. In terms of investment, the COE value decreased by IDR 111, and the NPC decreased by IDR 6,600,000,000 at the average load. At the peak load COE decreased by IDR 88, while NPC by IDR 7,000,000,000. The return of investment (ROI) value is 13.2%, which indicates that the investment is still in the profitable stage.

Feasibility study of integrating the renewable energy system for increased electricity access: A case study of Choba community in Nigeria

There is no way for developing countries to prosper economically or improve their living standards in rural areas if they lack access to energy and power. Access to electricity is frequently a disadvantage in rural areas of developing nations. This work aims to investigate rural electrification in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, using the Choba community as a case study. The investigation was divided into two stages: the first determined the current state of electrification in Choba, and the second study conducted a detailed assessment of integrating the renewable energy system for increased electricity access using the simulation software HOMER pro to estimate the number of photovoltaic modules (PVMs) and wind turbines required to ensure optimal performance. The analysis was examined by selecting the optimum configuration based on levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and net present cost (NPC). The normal energy consumption for the community is estimated to be approximately 39.12–46.80 MW for full 24-hour supply to all residents. In 2021, 6067.64 megawatt hours of electricity were supplied by Port Harcourt electricity distribution company (PHEDC). From the obtained results, this paper proposes an on-grid hybrid PVM/wind turbine system configuration that yields the optimal results in the case study to solve the power outages currently experienced in Choba. The optimal configuration has an NPC of $20.8 Million and LCOE $0.0117/kWh, with an operating cost of $204.52. This system reduce cost of energy by about 87% when compared with the non-MD customers in Band D.

Optimum Design of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Using a Renewable Power Generation System in South Korea

In the context of global warming and fossil fuel depletion, electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular for reducing both carbon emissions and fossil fuel consumption. However, as the demand for EV charging power rises along with the expansion of EVs, conventional power plants require more fuel, and carbon emissions increase. This suggests that the goal of promoting EV adoption to mitigate climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels may face significant challenges. Therefore, there is a need to adopt renewable energy generation for EV charging stations to maximize the effectiveness of EV distribution in an eco-friendly way. This paper aims to propose an optimal renewable energy generation system for an EV charging station, with a specific focus on the use of an actual load profile for the station, the consideration of carbon emissions and economic evaluation, and the study of a specific case location in Korea. As a case study, an EV charging station in Korea was selected, and its renewable energy fractions (REF) of 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% were considered for comparison of carbon emissions and economic evaluation with the help of HOMER software. In addition, the system with 25% REF was analyzed to find the best operating strategy considering the climate characteristics of the case site. The results show that the system configuration of PV/ESS is the most economical among all the REF cases, including PV, WT, and ESS, due to the meteorological characteristics of the site, and that the system with REF below 25% is the most optimal in economic terms and carbon emissions.

Application of System-Based Solar Photovoltaic Microgrid for Residential Real Estate

This research explores the techno-economic potential for a predominantly renewable electricity-based microgrid serving Ethiopian residential real estate buildings, the fastest-growing sector. A stand-alone photovoltaic (PV)-Battery energy storage system (BESS)-Genset (PV-BESS-Genset) connected microgrid model, utilizing measured solar irradiation data, real-time manufacturer data for technology components, case study area daily energy consumption data, and a bottom-up approach to model demand response. The modeled system results in a $ 0.298 cost of energy (COE), reduces the 2000.34 kg/yr amount of CO2 released into the environment, and yields 1,470 kWh/yr of excess energy, which indicates that the system is the most cost-effective, ecologically friendly, and reliable, respectively. Moreover, solar PV production potential is very high onsite and can meet the onsite demand with a renewable fraction of 99.3%. However, BESS and generator production potential is substantial and provides a more balanced supply that can supply electricity when solar PV production is insufficient. These results can help to develop rules for residential real estate villages to generate their own electricity needs, distribute residential real estate's current grid energy share to other underserved areas, and lessen the issue of power outages. In an original test case, HOMER software was used to build a microgrid system based on renewable energy (RE), with the single objective of minimizing the net present cost (NPC), and MATLAB/Simulink for energy management. Thus, the system could be a benchmark for new roof-mounted solar-based technology for residential real estate buildings in Ethiopia.

Eco-friendly microgrid carport charging station for electric vehicles (EVs)

Utilizing renewable energy sources is a crucial and promising way to reduce CO2 emissions and global warming. The use of electric vehicles (EVs) in transportation has signaled a paradigm change from earlier technologies that relied on fossil fuels. This paper provides a techno-economic feasibility study of an optimal energy layout configuration for an EV charging station carport infrastructure. The geographical and meteorological data of the location for the EV charging station carport infrastructure is obtained from NASA through HOMER software. Two different locations are considered as case 1 and case 2. Solar PV/Battery/WT/Converter is the optimum energy arrangement in terms of optimization for case 1, where the net present value of the optimised energy flow is $ 212,096, and the cost of energy (COE) is $ 0.450 per kWh. The best energy configuration in case 2 is solar PV/Battery/Converter, with a COE of $ 0.476 per kWh and a net present value of $ 224,524. The optimal HRES design results in 100% renewable generation, as compared to the study's grid connection scenario, which emits 632 g/kWh of CO2, 2.74 g/kWh of sulfur dioxide, and 1.34 g/kWh of nitrogen oxide into the environment. This study presents the individual degradation cost of the hybrid system components and battery state of charge (SoC), as well as a quick overview of the cyber-security features in EVs. An optimal hybrid microgrid offers both social and environmental benefits to EV owners.

Economic and environmental and energy investigation and reliability evaluation of renewable energy hybrid system

AbstractToday, using systems based on renewable resources is a suitable alternative to fossil fuels. However, due to problems such as the lack of access in all the times needed to supply cargo and high‐investment cost, it has not been well‐received. In this research, in addition to maintaining the technical specifications and increasing the reliability of the system due to the addition of the hydroelectric power plant to other wind and solar systems, it has been tried to use biodiesel fuel (biofuel) as an alternative to fossil fuel in the diesel generator. To identify the most economical combination of the system with the application of social costs and the limit of pollutant and greenhouse gas emission in independent mode with the help of Homer software. the results showed that adding biodiesel to the designed system, the investment costs will increase by $282,038, which has a direct impact on the cost of energy and causes an increase of 0.0115 $/kWh. While the use of biodiesel reduces the emission of carbon dioxide by 28,947 kg/year.

Optimal design and sizing of renewable energies in microgrids based on financial considerations a case study of Biskra, Algeria

Integration of renewable energy sources in microgrids is a challenging process, where a wealth of metrics should be optimized together to achieve an optimal design. This paper presents a comprehensive approach for selecting the best microgrid structure including a versatile renewable energy source (RES), the proposed microgrid systems are considered using investment costs evaluation and total power generation needs. Through the analysis of the economic feasibility and guiding decision-making on microgrid projects, three system configurations have been examined at the Algerian site of Biskra using the HOMER software. In this work, photovoltaics, photovoltaics/wind, and photovoltaics/wind/diesel projects were explored in respect to the specificities of the targeted region. The Net Present Cost (NPC) was found to be 11.7 M$,13.3 M$, and 9.45 M$ respectively, likewise, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) were 0.19 $/kWh, 0.728 $/kWh, and 0.188 $/kWh respectively. Where a comparative analysis was carried out as a sensitivity analysis to find out the effect of different economic and technical conditions on costs and parameters. Cash flows were also forecasted, and financial criteria such as the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) (13%, 15%), Net Present Value (NPV) (1 M$ to 10 M$) for three projects, and Discounted Payback (DPb) (6 to 9 years). In addition, Monte Carlo simulation is used to assess the risks associated with the project's net present value, this is done to maintain the robustness of project decision-making outcomes. The findings emphasise the importance of financial analysis in the design and sizing of RES microgrid.

Modeling and optimization of hybrid microgrid energy system: a case study of University of Abuja, Nigeria

This research work modelled and optimized the hybrid microgrid energy system for electricity generation at the University of Abuja, Nigeria, using PV, wind, diesel, and battery renewable energy resources. The model and optimization of the system are performed through HOMER software. The estimated university average annual power consumption is 2355 kWh/day, and the optimal load demand is 313.40 kWp. The PV/wind/diesel/ converter/battery hybrid system has the lowest cost of energy (COE) of 0.1616 $/kWh, operating cost of $50,592, and net present cost (NPC) of $1,795,026 but diesel/wind/converter/battery hybrid system has highest COE of 0.4242 $/kWh and NPC of $4,710,983. The optimal total electricity generated is 1,272,778 kWh/yr while electricity generated by PV contribute the highest energy of 1,030,485 kWh/yr (81%), whereas diesel generator and wind produced energy of 93,927 kWh/yr (7.38%) and 148,366 kWh/yr (11.7%) respectively. The wind/diesel/converter/battery hybrid system produced carbon dioxide (CO2) of 557,749 kg/yr. The most environmentally friendly is the wind/PV/battery and PV/battery hybrid system without pollutants emissions, but the diesel/wind/battery hybrid system has the highest rate of pollutants emissions. The result shows that PV’s electrical power is extremely high from February to June, which causes a high rate of irradiance within the specified period.

Design and operational management of sustainable Multi- networks green energy system for study area at India

In the modern era, every country work towards the sustainable development with the help of effective utilization of renewable energy system. Sometime single renewable energy source doesn’t fulfill the load demand, so in that case single renewable energy resource is replaced through the multi-network renewable energy system. This paper presents design and operational management of multi-network renewable energy system for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Dharamshala, India with approximate 250 KW load, is proposed in this study. First resource assessment for solar radiation, wind velocity, water velocity and waste material is done through the Rapid Miner based logistic regression analysis. Further aggregate operational planning of multi-network renewable energy system and after that feasible design is done through the HOMER software. According to the assessment, the net present cost of hydro-biomass energy system is minimum compare to the other multi-network renewable energy system.

Optimization and Short-Circuit Analysis of Photovoltaic Penetration in Off-grid System – A Case Study in Newmont Suriname Gold Mine

Mining companies are highly dependent on fossil fuels to meet their electricity needs and mining activities such as the use of heavy equipment. Therefore, the greenhouse gas emissions due to burning of fossil fuels have become a major issue related to the impact on the environment due to mining activities. Renewable energy such as Photovoltaic (PV) can be an alternative solution to overcome this problem. This study aims to examine the optimal penetration of Photovoltaic (PV) at Processing Plant Newmont Suriname gold mine. HOMER software is used to design the most optimal Photovoltaic (PV) penetration. ETAP software is used for technical validation through load flow and short-circuit analysis
 Keywords: Hybrid Power Plant, HOMER, ETAP, NPC, COE, Short-circuit

Techno‐economic analysis of PV–wind–diesel–battery hybrid power systems for industrial towns under different climates in Spain

AbstractThis study aimed to provide a techno‐economic analysis of hybrid energy systems, including wind turbines, photovoltaic systems (PV) panels, diesel generators, and batteries, for selected cities in five different climate zones in Spain to meet the load requirements of industrial towns. Homer software was used to determine the most efficient configuration for supplying the average load of the industrial sector, with a value of 1500 kWh/day and a peak load of 114.58 kW, and the residential sector, with a value of 150 kWh/day and a peak load of 27.85 kW. Optimization is carried out to minimize the evaluation parameters of net present cost (NPC) and cost of energy (COE). According to the software outputs, it appears that the system utilizes a variety of renewable energies. The priority is to use all hybrid system components, and the wind–PV–diesel–battery configuration has performed best in all cities. The cities of A Coruña, Bilbao, Ponferrada, Almería, Barcelona, Salamanca, Seville, Zaragoza, and Madrid, respectively, with NPC values of 1.39, 1.67, 1.76, 1.92, 2.23, 2.29, 2.39, 2.55, 2.61 M$ and COE values of 0.199, 0.24, 0.252, 0.276, 0.32, 0.329, 0.343, 0.366, 0.374 $/kWh have economic efficiency from the highest to the lowest. Reducing pollution production is one of the key reasons for approaching hybrid technologies. In this regard, A Coruña has the lowest carbon emissions among the selected cities, with 25,190, and 95.5% of its energy production is renewable. On the other hand, Madrid, which uses 89% renewable energy, has the highest carbon dioxide production with a value of 59,242. The system analysis in different cities of Spain provides insight into the conditions necessary for establishing such systems in different climate zones, which can serve as a road map for other places in the country.

Grid-connected solar-powered cellular base-stations in Kuwait

Recently, the number of mobile subscribers, wireless services and applications have witnessed tremendous growth in the fourth and fifth generations (4G and 5G) cellular networks. In turn, the number of base-stations (BSs) has increased rapidly for wider ubiquitous networking; however, powering BSs has become a major issue for wireless service providers. Most BSs are either grid-connected, which are powered via fossil fuels-dependent power plants, or are off-grid, and operated via diesel generators. Hence, BSs are responsible for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Intuitively, utilizing photovoltaic (PV) solar energy has posed itself as an alternative “green” renewable energy source. This paper studies utilizing PV solar power to energize on-grid (G) cellular BSs in Kuwait, and selling excess PV energy back to the grid to minimize the total cost over the BS operational lifetime. To this end, an on-grid electrical system is designed to power a 4G/5G cellular BS at an urban cell-site. Various electric system configurations are modeled, simulated, and optimized via the HOMER software, while incorporating PV panels, a diesel generator (DG), and/or a battery bank (BB). Comparisons are conducted in terms of net present cost (NPC), CO2 emissions, energy sold, and required system area. The simulation results revealed that the on-grid system configurations yield significantly lower NPC than their off-grid counterpart systems and the PV-G system configuration is the most economical. However, it cannot guarantee system autonomy in power outage scenarios, as it does not contain energy storage devices. Alternatively, the PV-BB-G system configuration is shown to be more reliable than the PV-G configuration, but at the expense of marginally higher NPC. Also, utilizing a dual-axis tracker has been shown to further reduce the NPC and CO2 emissions. In general, increasing the sell-back price effectively reduces the NPC and CO2 emissions, and increases energy sold, however, entails greater system area.

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WITH EQUIPMENT GREEN ENERGY POWER PLANT BY HOMER METHOD

Technology has been able to make a power generation system by utilizing solar radiation into electrical energy in the form of PLTS (Solar Power Plant). This article aims to design an off grid PLTS Building and Equipment’s with a capacity of 88 kWp to meet the electricity needs of the people of Kogholifano Village, Pasir Putih District, Muna Regency. Analysis of the performance of 88 kWp off grid solar power plant in kogholifano village was simulated using Software HOMER. The design of the PLTS begins by analyzing the existing 40 kWp PLTS of Kogholifano village. The technical and financial performance of the 88 kWp off-grid solar system was simulated via HOMER. The results of the analysis show that this system will provide electrical energy supply with an operating time of 24 hours / day

Economic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems supplying electrical and thermal loads of a tourist building in different climates

Due to the high potential of tourism in Iran and the high utilization of tourist buildings in Iran, as well as the high energy consumption in the buildings sector, this study aims to provide a feasible model for designing a renewable energy supply system for a tourist building in different climates of Iran. According to the country’s climate, 5 cities of Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Rasht, Mashhad, and Yazd were selected as the cities under study. The hybrid system also consists of photovoltaic panels, wind turbine, battery, and converter for power supply and boilers with natural gas fuel and geothermal heat pump to provide building thermal load. The heat pump is used to supply the load needed to preheat the building’s hot water. The system is connected to the electricity grid, so by selling excess electricity, the net project costs (NPC) will be reduced and the system can provide part of its need from the grid. The scenarios which were studied are of two categories. In the first category, all the thermal load is supplied by the boiler. After selecting the best economic scenario by Homer software in this category, the heat pump is added to the system by calculating the thermal load required to preheat the hot water. The scenarios used two types of wind turbines with a capacity of 10 and 50 kW and two types of 25-W panels with different efficiencies of 15.3% and 18%. Finally, a top-down scenario was chosen for each city. The best city to run the project on economic criteria is Mashhad with an NPC of $ 195,745 and a renewable fraction of $ 50.5. Using a heat pump to preheat the hot water, would also save 7% on fuel consumption and reduce CO2 production by 639,000 kg per year.

Levelized Cost of Energy-Based Economic Analysis of Microgrid Equipped with Multi Energy Storage System

Energy storage system (ESS) plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability of microgrids. ESS selection for microgrids depends on energy density, specific power, specific energy, and economics. This paper analyses the economic benefits of various combinations of short-, medium-, and long-term ESS, i.e., multi-energy storage systems (MESS) in a microgrid. The economic feasibility of the system is analyzed using Homer software. The net present cost (NPC), the Levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and pollutant gas emission are chosen as parameters for analyzing the economic feasibility of the microgrids. The results show that amongst all the scenarios, the system with Hydrogen Storage System (HSS) with Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) and electrolyzer is the most feasible solution with the lowest LCOE and pollutant emission.

A techno economic and environmental assessment of a hybrid waste tires‐renewable system for sustainable energy supply

AbstractThe rapid rise in industrial and human energy consumption has caused a significant increase in global energy demand. In order to meet simultaneously the increasing energy demand and protect the environment, researchers have put more effort into the development of new more sustainable energy sources.One of the promising alternatives for energy production in Pneumatic industrial sector is the integration of a hybrid power system, and making value to their produced waste and collected (tire waste) to use as an alternative energy sources. Considering the above‐mentioned facts, this study shows a techno‐economic and environmental assessment of a novel hybrid waste‐solar system configuration composed of an external depolymerization plant fueled by tires waste producing fuel for a co‐generator and a photovoltaic solar power plant ensuring the complement of the electrical need of our industrial.The novelty of this work is the development of the research methodology and innovative Solar/Waste hybrid power system from the existing system. The simulation is carried out in the HOMER software, the integrated system results in a Cost of Energy evaluated as 0.062 $/kWh, and 25.89% of avoided Greenhouse gasses emissions with an annual carbon credit of 32,422 $.

Optimal Design and Performance Analysis of a Digitally Controlled Biogas Power Generation System Suitable for DC Microgrid

Renewable energy sources are gradually becoming an alternative to fossil fuel-based power sources. It helps in overcoming the energy crisis and minimizing the emission of toxic gases as well as ensuring a step towards achieving a carbon–neutral environment. For the uninterrupted supply of power in the area of the weak distribution of electricity, clean energy sources are proven to be a feasible solution for electrification. This work aims to design a unique concept of a biogas-fuelled power-generating system and analysis performance that can enhance renewable-based power generation. The optimization of the bio-power generation system has been carried out through the HOMER software. The power plant’s performance with a digital control system has been investigated in MATLAB at fully loaded conditions. The efficacy of the system has been validated experimentally on a hardware setup resulting in an increase in power generation efficiency of about 14%. A comparative experimental study has been presented to exhibit the benefit of the designed system over the conventional bio-power generation system like the minimization of power losses and reduced no of associated equipment as required in the conventional system. Besides that, the estimated cost of the design of the power plant and its payback period has also been investigated for a limited period of years. It has been revealed that the proposed design of the Biogas power plant and its performance is substantially efficient and can be recommended for utilization in a microgrid or any small-scale power generating system.