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Integration of Small Modular Reactors with Renewable Energy for Carbon Neutrality: A Case Study of Phuket, Thailand

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  • Dhammawit Paisiripas

    (Department of Energy Policy and Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS), 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-Myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, Republic of Korea)

  • Kang-wook Cho

    (Department of Energy Policy and Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS), 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-Myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, Republic of Korea)

  • Soo-jin Park

    (Department of Energy Policy and Engineering, KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS), 658-91 Haemaji-ro, Seosaeng-Myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 45014, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

To achieve carbon neutrality in 2050, Thailand has focused on reducing CO 2 emissions in the energy sector. Small modular reactors (SMRs) and renewable energy such as wind and solar represent an interesting alternative for the decarbonization of the energy sector. This study aims to investigate the possibility of establishing a grid-connected hybrid energy system (Grid/Solar PV/Wind Turbine/BESS/SMRs) to fulfill the energy demand of Phuket Island in Thailand and to minimize net present cost (NPC), levelized cost of energy (LCOE), and greenhouse gas (CO 2 ) emissions. A grid-connected hybrid renewable generation system was simulated using HOMER. Four combinations of grid-connected and renewable energy sources were developed based on the electricity demand and renewable resources available at the site. The simulation results indicate that the most optimal scenario is the Grid/PV/WT/SMR system, which offers a 28% reduction in NPC and LCOE compared to the grid-only system and reduces CO 2 emissions by over 58% compared to the total emissions from the utility grid. The simulation results demonstrate that the grid-connected and hybrid energy system is the most viable option to meet electricity demand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on Phuket Island.

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  • Dhammawit Paisiripas & Kang-wook Cho & Soo-jin Park, 2024. "Integration of Small Modular Reactors with Renewable Energy for Carbon Neutrality: A Case Study of Phuket, Thailand," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(22), pages 1-18, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:22:p:5565-:d:1515903
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    1. Md. Rasel Ahmed & Md. Rokib Hasan & Suharto Al Hasan & Muhammad Aziz & Md. Emdadul Hoque, 2023. "Feasibility Study of the Grid-Connected Hybrid Energy System for Supplying Electricity to Support the Health and Education Sector in the Metropolitan Area," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-23, February.
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