We are pleased to announce that our power systems engineers, Ricardo Echeverri Martinez and Andrés Felipe Zúñiga, have successfully published a research paper in the International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy.
The paper presents a novel hydrogen-based model for off-grid energy systems, exploring how renewable energy sources such as solar and wind can be effectively integrated with hydrogen storage to provide sustainable energy solutions for remote regions, such as San Andrés Island in Columbia.
A key innovation of the research lies in the application of a bi-level, multi-objective optimization algorithm – specifically the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique. This approach allowed the team to optimize both system design and operational efficiency, ensuring a cost-effective and high-performance solution.
By incorporating solar and wind power, along with electrolysers and fuel cells, the model significantly reduces dependence on diesel, offering a cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure for off-grid energy systems.
We are excited about the potential impact of this research in advancing sustainable energy solutions for isolated areas and are eager to see how these findings contribute to the future of off-grid energy systems.