Simulation and Optimization of Integration of Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources and Storages for Remote Communities Electrification

The main objective of this paper is to address access to modern energy and to examine options for reducing fossil fuel independency on electricity generation for the underserved communities, people living in poverty or at a subsistence level or for the remote northern populations, who are excessively affected by the negative impacts of climate change like Red Lake in Ontario, Canada, part of Canadian remote northern communities. Therefore, the implementation of this microgrid promotes better health care and education, ensures environmental sustainability so as to combat global warming conditions in the energy sector in Ontario. In addition, the electrification is expected to help the remote communities and the country to achieve more rapid social and economic objectives. This study is performed using the Micropower optimization modelling simulator called HOMER. Different case studies with various configurations have been analysed. It has been found that the microgrid with the use of multiple renewable energy sources mixture provides the optimal solution.