A framework for optimization of energy efficiency and integration of hybridized-solar energy in agro-industrial plants: Bioethanol production from cassava in Ghana

This study presents a methodological framework for auditing, optimization as well the integration of hybridized solar energy in Ghana’s agro-industrial sector. The Functional Analysis System Technique was introduced systematically translating plant-wide requirements into detailed functional and performance design criteria efficiency, optimization, integration. results case indicated that insulating fermenter distiller using energy-efficient rasper, pumps cables reduced consumption by 41.8%. cost integrating thermal 31.8% higher than photovoltaic power due to lack subsidies A 250 kW model designed with ratio 75% hot water system fraction 91% electricity process respectively. framework, therefore, an invaluable tool optimizing efficiency sources