INTEGRATED PV-BIOGAS SYSTEMS FOR POULTRY FARMING: OPTIMIZING ELECTRICITY AND HEAT PRODUCTION
| dc.contributor.author | Yacoub, Tasneem | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-29T09:56:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-29T09:56:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-04-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | In response to the growing demand for sustainable and decentralized energy systems in agricultural regions, this study investigates the feasibility of a hybrid renewable energy system combining biogas, photovoltaics (PV), and battery storage to supply the energy needs of a farm in the Jordan Valley, Palestine. Four system configurations were evaluated in terms of technical performance, economic viability, and environmental impact. Among the evaluated options, Scenario 4 demonstrated the most balanced performance, with the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE) at $0.161/kWh, a net present cost (NPC) of $286,212, annual energy savings of $84,708, and a payback period of just 2.3 years. It also achieved CO2 mitigation of 59.28 tCO2/year and integrated biogas use effectively, supporting both waste management and clean energy production. In contrast, Scenarios 1, 2, and 3 exhibited varying trade-offs. Scenario 1 had the highest CO2 mitigation (101.1 tCO2/year) due to its reliance on PV and battery storage, but also the highest LCOE ($0.32/kWh) and capital cost ($347,603), making it the least economical. Scenario 2 and Scenario 3 utilized biogas more effectively and offered better waste management benefits. However, despite higher CO2 emissions, their economic indicators were less favorable than Scenario 4, with Scenario 2 showing an LCOE of $0.348/kWh and Scenario 3 at $0.117/kWh, along with payback periods of 4.2 and 2.4 years, respectively. Based on a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), which included factors like capital investment, energy cost, environmental impact, reliability, and waste conversion, Scenario 4 scored the highest overall, confirming its superiority in delivering sustainable and cost-effective energy for remote farms. This study emphasizes that integrated renewable energy systems, particularly those combining PV and biogas, offer a practical and scalable solution for off-grid energy needs. It supports energy independence, reduces fossil fuel dependence, and enhances environmental sustainability in rural agricultural contexts. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11888/20147 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | An-Najah National University | |
| dc.supervisor | Omar, Moen | |
| dc.title | INTEGRATED PV-BIOGAS SYSTEMS FOR POULTRY FARMING: OPTIMIZING ELECTRICITY AND HEAT PRODUCTION | |
| dc.title.alternative | أنظمة الطاقة الكهروضوئية والغاز الØيوي المتكاملة لتربية الدواجن: تØسين إنتاج الكهرباء والØرارة |