Published Online:October 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJEEE011025
DOI:10.71329/IUPJEEE/2025.18.4.7-50
Author Name:Bashiru Olalekan Ariyo, Lambe Mutalub Adesina, Olalekan Ogunbiyi, Abdulwaheed Musa, Bilkisu Jimada Ojuolape and Monsurat Omolara Balogun
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:7-50
The rising global energy demand and growing dependence on renewable energy systems highlight the urgent need for sustainable solutions. This paper investigates the viability of a photovoltaic (PV)-wind-battery energy storage systems (BESS) microgrid (MG) for rural electrification in Olowo-Oko community, Kwara State, Nigeria. Using data load (19.72-22.95 kWh), NASA weather inputs and MATLAB/ Simulink, the system was modeled for dynamic performance. Triangular and sinusoidal pulse width modulation (TPWM and SPWM) with passive filters ensured stable voltage, frequency and improved power quality. HOMER Pro validation revealed a 96.8% renewable fraction, $ 0.034/kWh levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and a 7-year 10-month payback period. Battery cost and inverter efficiency were the key economic factors. The dual-mode MG model proves technically and economically viable, supporting SDG 7 through clean, affordable and decentralized energy access.
In an era marked by accelerating global population growth and rising industrial demand, access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity remains a critical global challenge