Optimization of solar and battery-based hybrid renewable energy system augmented with bioenergy and hydro

Shebaz A Memon1, Darshit S Upadhyay1, Rajesh N Patel1

  • 1Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

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|January 12, 2023
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