GREENERGY: Smart Energy-independent Greenhouse Powered by Hybrid Solar–Wind Energy

Rama Pujangga; Mukhammad Zaidan Aprilyansyah; Zainal Arifin; Aditya Rio Prabowo; Singgih Dwi Prasetyo

doi:10.37934/progee.32.4.2439

Authors

Rama Pujangga Department of Engineering Technology, Power Plant Engineering Technology, Faculty of Vocational, State University of Malang, 65145 Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Mukhammad Zaidan Aprilyansyah Department of Engineering Technology, Power Plant Engineering Technology, Faculty of Vocational, State University of Malang, 65145 Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Zainal Arifin Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 57126, Surakarta, Indonesia
Aditya Rio Prabowo Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, 57126, Surakarta, Indonesia
Singgih Dwi Prasetyo Department of Engineering Technology, Power Plant Engineering Technology, Faculty of Vocational, State University of Malang, 65145 Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5391-5819

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/progee.32.4.2439

Keywords:

Renewable Energy, Greenhouse, Photovoltaic System, Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine, HOMER Pro

Abstract

Limited access to reliable electricity constrains agricultural activities requiring energy for irrigation, ventilation, misting, lighting, and other equipment. This study develops GREENERGY, a compact greenhouse integrating a hybrid solar–wind energy system to support agricultural operation in areas with limited electricity infrastructure. The 6 × 8 m greenhouse was designed in SketchUp with a 2.42 kWp photovoltaic system, a 1.00 kW vertical-axis wind turbine, battery storage, and a system converter. HOMER Pro was used to evaluate its technical and economic performance under an electrical demand of 8.00 kWh/day. The system generated 5,655.09 kWh/year of renewable electricity (4,448.20 kWh/year photovoltaic; 1,206.89 kWh/year wind), meeting the 2,920 kWh annual demand with a 100% renewable fraction, no unmet load, and 2,605.44 kWh/year of excess electricity. The initial capital cost was $2,981.21, the net present cost $4,263.68, and the cost of energy $0.113/kWh. GREENERGY offers a viable renewable-powered greenhouse for areas lacking conventional electricity access.