Generator Requirements for Rural Electrification from Renewable Energy

摘要

This paper addresses the issue of rural electrification from renewable energy. A brief introduction on biomass and wind electrical systems is given. The aim of this research is to propose optimal electrification system design for rural areas, taking in consideration conventional drawbacks in these systems due to faulty events in the power lines. This requires suitable generators selection as a starting point. Some generator types likely to be used in rural electrification systems are introduced, followed by a discussion on the selection criteria. Simulation results of a typical electrification system for remote areas are obtained to support the safety aspect related to the individual generator types, in the event of accidental rotor motion. All simulations are done in Matlab-Simulink.