Power, Control, and Data Processing Systems

Power, Control, and Data Processing Systems

Advancing Sustainable Energy through Integrated Solar-Biogas Systems: A Renewable Substitute for Fossil Fuels

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
Amirhosein Mansouri 1
Seyed Ali Alenabi 2
Hamed Karimi 3
Alireza Siadatan 4
1 Department of Electrical Engineering Kermanshah University of Technology
2 Department of Renewable Energy Engineering Shahid Beheshti University Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Electrical Engineering Khatam University Tehran, Iran
4 Department of Electrical Engineering Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Toronto, Canada
10.30511/pcdp.2025.2061511.1026
Abstract
This study investigates the feasibility of integrating biogas derived from municipal solid waste with solar energy in a hybrid power plant located near a municipal landfill site. The hybrid system comprises photovoltaic panels and a gas turbine that currently operates on natural gas. The primary objective of this research is to replace natural gas with biogas in order to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve sustainable waste management. Detailed data on the volume and characteristics of municipal waste were collected, and the biogas production potential from the landfill site was calculated. Simulations were conducted using PVsyst and HOMER software. Integrating biogas as a sustainable and reliable energy source compensates for the intermittency of solar energy and ensures a more consistent electricity generation throughout the year. This system not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also contributes to the sustainable management and control of municipal waste. The results of this research demonstrate the high potential of this hybrid system in reducing operational costs, improving energy efficiency, and mitigating environmental impacts. Furthermore, this project serves as an educational platform for students and researchers, offering opportunities to study renewable energy technologies. The study presents innovative solutions for the optimal utilization of local resources and proposes a model for similar projects in other regions, which could lead to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.
Keywords
Hybrid power plant
biogas
solar energy
renewable energy

Subjects

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Power, Control, and Data Processing Systems
Volume 2, Issue 3
Summer 2025
Pages 18-26

  • Receive Date 23 May 2025
  • Revise Date 04 July 2025
  • Accept Date 08 July 2025
  • First Publish Date 08 July 2025
  • Publish Date 01 September 2025