Simulation of hybrid photovoltaic/fuel cell energy system

Abstract

Basically, Malaysia energy production has been always generated from crude oil and natural gas. Currently, Malaysia has 13GW of electrical generation capacity. According to Malaysia Suruhanjaya Tenaga, as of July 2007, a total of 19,023 MW power generation capacity connected to the Malaysian National Grid, with a maximum demand(MD) of 13,340 MW. Total electricity generation for 2007 is 108,539 GW·h with a total consumption of 97,113 GW·h or 3,570 kW·h per capita. In 2007 also, the Malaysia consumes about 514 thousand barrels (23.6 million tonnes) of oil daily against a production of 755 thousand barrels (34.2 million tonnes) per day. Research shows that Malaysia only has 33 years of natural gas reserves, and 19 years of oil reserves. As Malaysia are moving towards further growth and development, the demand for energy is increasing every day and then. With that kind of scenario, Malaysian government is looking for other alternative measures as to mitigate the matter and hereby this renewable energy sources surface out and comes into the big picture. For the time being, 16% of Malaysian electricity generation is hydroelectric, the remaining 84% being thermal. The solar generating system is soon to follow and catch up with the latest technology in hands.