Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
In response to the growing demand for sustainable energy and the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, renewable sources like biomass have become crucial, especially in regions rich in agricultural and animal waste. This study focuses on a real-life project in Aras de los Olmos, Spain, where solar,...
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| author | Pooriya Motevakel Carlos Roldán-Blay Carlos Roldán-Porta Guillermo Escrivá-Escrivá Daniel Dasí-Crespo |
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| description | In response to the growing demand for sustainable energy and the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, renewable sources like biomass have become crucial, especially in regions rich in agricultural and animal waste. This study focuses on a real-life project in Aras de los Olmos, Spain, where solar, wind, and biogas from biomass serve as primary energy sources, supplemented by a hydro-based storage system to stabilize supply. Central to the research is optimizing biomass inflow to the biogas reactor—the primary controllable variable—to effectively manage the supply chain, maximize energy output, and minimize logistical costs. The study addresses practical challenges by utilizing real data on demand, truck capacities, and costs and employing robust optimization tools like Gurobi. It demonstrates how optimized biomass flow can secure energy needs during high demand or when other renewables are unavailable. Integrating technical and economic aspects, it offers a comprehensive and practical model for sustainable and economically viable energy production in rural communities. It provides a foundational framework for future renewable energy and optimized energy storage system studies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7e775b40ef834906be47f4b218e754462025-01-24T13:20:14ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-0115264210.3390/app15020642Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy SystemsPooriya Motevakel0Carlos Roldán-Blay1Carlos Roldán-Porta2Guillermo Escrivá-Escrivá3Daniel Dasí-Crespo4Institute for Energy Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 Valencia, SpainInstitute for Energy Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 Valencia, SpainInstitute for Energy Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 Valencia, SpainInstitute for Energy Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 Valencia, SpainInstitute for Energy Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 Valencia, SpainIn response to the growing demand for sustainable energy and the environmental impacts of fossil fuels, renewable sources like biomass have become crucial, especially in regions rich in agricultural and animal waste. This study focuses on a real-life project in Aras de los Olmos, Spain, where solar, wind, and biogas from biomass serve as primary energy sources, supplemented by a hydro-based storage system to stabilize supply. Central to the research is optimizing biomass inflow to the biogas reactor—the primary controllable variable—to effectively manage the supply chain, maximize energy output, and minimize logistical costs. The study addresses practical challenges by utilizing real data on demand, truck capacities, and costs and employing robust optimization tools like Gurobi. It demonstrates how optimized biomass flow can secure energy needs during high demand or when other renewables are unavailable. Integrating technical and economic aspects, it offers a comprehensive and practical model for sustainable and economically viable energy production in rural communities. It provides a foundational framework for future renewable energy and optimized energy storage system studies.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/642hybrid energy systemssustainable rural electrificationbiomass energysupply chain optimization |
| spellingShingle | Pooriya Motevakel Carlos Roldán-Blay Carlos Roldán-Porta Guillermo Escrivá-Escrivá Daniel Dasí-Crespo Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Applied Sciences hybrid energy systems sustainable rural electrification biomass energy supply chain optimization |
| title | Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems |
| title_full | Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems |
| title_fullStr | Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems |
| title_short | Strategic Resource Planning for Sustainable Biogas Integration in Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems |
| title_sort | strategic resource planning for sustainable biogas integration in hybrid renewable energy systems |
| topic | hybrid energy systems sustainable rural electrification biomass energy supply chain optimization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/642 |
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