Using a LP model for the design analysis of an integrated renewable energy system

In this paper, the optimal design of an integrated energy system (biomass, solar, wind and water) is approached by the perspective of linear programming (LP) modeling. A model that minimizes the equipment’s costs and its installation/operation expenses is implemented, taking into account the efficiency of each type of energy for certain tasks (cooking/heating, mechanical rotation and AC and DC power). To this end, it is assumed in the context that hypotheses are met by the previously formulated objective function, constraints and parameters, in order to obtain results that best show the generation sources’ distribution in the integrated energy system. This work aims to contribute for the insertion of hybrid and micro distributed generation into the countryside scenery