A HYBRID ENERGY SOLUTION FOR THE SUSTAINABLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN A RURAL AREA OF ZONA BANANERA, COLOMBIA

A hybrid energy system allows the integration of various technologies to meet demands competitively. These systems are widely used in rural areas with connection problems conventional electrical grid due their economic and environmental advantages. Thus, this paper presents design simulation a that evaluates suitability using generation sources such as photovoltaic energy, biomass, diesel grid, order establish scenarios competitive supply an irrigation Palmar de la Sierra experimental field, located municipality Zona Bananera, Magdalena, Colombia. The sizing was performed Homer Pro software, which technical, aspects studied were evaluated. data solar irradiance characteristics oil palm fruit peel, for provided by Cenipalma company. results obtained show (photovoltaic, diesel) can satisfy demand 2200 kWh/day under study, electricity purchase sale energy. Keywords: Hybrid Energy System, Photovoltaic Energy, Biomass Gasification, Financial Analysis JEL Classifications: Q42, G32, G00, O13 DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.11014