2026
Feasibility Study for the Integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES)
for a fishing facility in Kamchatka
for a fishing facility in Kamchatka
The optimal configuration of the 160 kW solar PV plant and 260 kWh BESS was identified through hourly hybrid energy system modeling, enabling a 55% reduction in diesel fuel consumption.
LOCATION
RUSSIA, Kamchatka Region
Client
STEEL HEAD
project
core features
Project Challenges
The client operated a remote off-grid facility powered entirely by diesel generators.
Facilities of this type are typically located far from centralized electrical infrastructure and depend on continuous diesel generation to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Consequently, fuel purchase and logistics represent a major share of operational expenditures, resulting in electricity costs significantly exceeding standard grid tariffs.
Facilities of this type are typically located far from centralized electrical infrastructure and depend on continuous diesel generation to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Consequently, fuel purchase and logistics represent a major share of operational expenditures, resulting in electricity costs significantly exceeding standard grid tariffs.
The client evaluated the integration of a solar PV plant and BESS solution to decrease diesel fuel consumption and enhance the efficiency and reliability of the facility’s power supply system.
TASK
The primary objective of the project was to assess the economic feasibility of implementing a hybrid energy system and to determine the optimal configuration of the solar power plant and battery energy storage system (BESS) for the facility.
The study evaluated the impact of various system configurations on:
Particular attention was given to identifying the system configuration that delivers maximum economic benefit while maintaining a reasonable level of capital investment.
- diesel fuel consumption
- generator operating режимs
- operating cost savings
- key project investment indicators
Particular attention was given to identifying the system configuration that delivers maximum economic benefit while maintaining a reasonable level of capital investment.
WHAT WAS DONE
For the analysis, our team developed a proprietary hybrid energy system model.
The model enables hourly simulation of the energy center operation over a one-year period and calculates the system energy balance for various equipment configurations, taking into account:
The model enables hourly simulation of the energy center operation over a one-year period and calculates the system energy balance for various equipment configurations, taking into account:
- operating characteristics of four diesel generators
- fuel consumption dependency on generator loading
- weather statistics and solar irradiation data
- other operational parameters
Within the project scope, the following activities were completed:
- development of an energy model of the facility, considering the load profile and diesel generator characteristics
- incorporation of климатических данных and site solar resource assessment
- execution of a series of simulations for various solar PV capacities and BESS sizes (more than 10,000 system configurations)
- comprehensive techno-economic analysis of each scenario
- NPV
- IRR
- Profitability Index (PI)
- payback period
- Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
RESULTS
Based on the simulation results, the optimal hybrid energy system configuration was identified, integrating a solar PV plant and BESS with the existing diesel generation infrastructure.
The analysis demonstrated that implementation of the proposed system would allow the client to:
The analysis demonstrated that implementation of the proposed system would allow the client to:
- reduce diesel fuel consumption by 55%
- significantly decrease generator operating hours
- reduce overall energy operating expenses
For the selected system configuration, the projected payback period was approximately 4 years, confirming the economic viability of the hybrid energy solution.
The results formed the basis of the pre-feasibility study for implementation of the hybrid energy center at the facility.
The results formed the basis of the pre-feasibility study for implementation of the hybrid energy center at the facility.
