Sizing of a stand-alone PV–wind–battery–diesel hybrid energy system and optimal combination using a particle swarm optimization algorithm

Abstract In this paper, the main objective is simulation of electric supply for homes in remote areas located Morocco (Oujda and Ouarzazate), Spain (Granada), Algeria (Bechar). This study divided into two ideas, first one to optimize hybrid system under a varied number houses second part fix it chosen values. work relied on particle swarm optimization (PSO) method analyze proposed stand-alone photovoltaic/wind/diesel/battery system. MATLAB software used run simulations carry out optimal solutions optimized using developed PSO algorithm. The approach contains five principal operator axes, which are problem definition, initial parameters, initialization, loop, then Optimizing component sizes reaching minimum cost energy (COE) were function objectives study. Moreover, calculation hydrogen production from generated by PV wind systems performed.