Development and analysis of solar energy based multigeneration systems

Abstract

In this thesis three novel multigeneration energy systems are introduced based on renewable resources such as solar and wind energy. The results of the analyses show that, System 1 has a maximum energy efficiency of 43% and a maximum exergy efficiency of 65%, based on the produced maximum power of 48 kW which results in a CO2 reduction of 1613 tons per year which a minimum cost of $236,024 using renewable energy as a source. System 2 has a maximum energy efficiency of 36% and a maximum exergy efficiency of 44% while producing a maximum power of 116 kW and reducing 4873 tons of CO2 per year at a minimum cost of $160,596. System 3 has a maximum energy efficiency of 4 7%, a maximum exergy efficiency of 88%, a 164 kW maximum power production and a CO2 reduction of 2897 tons per year at a cost of $133,021.