A Mathematical Model for the Optimization of Renewable Energy Systems

Mariam Gómez Sánchez, Yunesky Masip Macia, Alejandro Fernández Gil, Carlos Castro, Suleivys M. Nuñez González and Jacqueline Pedrera Yanes
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Mariam Gómez Sánchez: Departamento de Ingeniería Informática, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Av. España 1680, Valparaíso 2390123, Chile
Yunesky Masip Macia: Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2340025, Chile
Alejandro Fernández Gil: Departamento de Ingeniería Informática, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Av. España 1680, Valparaíso 2390123, Chile
Carlos Castro: Departamento de Ingeniería Informática, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Av. España 1680, Valparaíso 2390123, Chile
Suleivys M. Nuñez González: Programa de Doctorado en Biotecnología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso 2340025, Chile
Jacqueline Pedrera Yanes: Thermal Sciences and Fluids Department, Federal University of São João del-Rei, São João del-Rei-Minas Gerais 36307-352, Brazil

Mathematics, 2020, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-16

Abstract: The generation of energy from renewable sources is a fundamental aspect for the sustainable development of society, and several energy sources such as solar, biomass, biogas, and wind must be used to the maximum to meet existing needs. In Chile, there are villages that are off-grid. A real case study is presented in this research. To meet the needs of this village we have proposed a mathematical optimization model using a CPLEX optimizer to generate the necessary energy power while minimizing the cost of energy ( COE ). In this study, different scenarios have been evaluated with respect to the existing energy availabilities, for example, in different periods of the year, demonstrated in terms of economic costs, the viability of resources such as biomass and biogas, and the viability of the energy production of wind power given the associated high costs. Finally, the effect of the use of renewable energy in consideration of CO 2 emissions is studied in our research.

Keywords: mathematical programming; optimization model; energy system; renewable energy; cost of energy; greenhouse emissions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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