Palestine has a large number of remote small communities with no electricity services and the probability of connecting them with the local grid in the near future is very poor, because of political and financial issues. This paper will illustrate the techno-economic impact of electrification small communities using micro-grid photovoltaic systems, and also the CO2 emission that will be reduced in comparison to using diesel generators which pollute the environment. The implementation of two micro-grid PV systems for electrification of two communities in Palestine will cover the electricity needs of households and street lighting and can replace candles, kerosene, and traditional unsustainable biomass and diesel generators. Besides economic and social benefits, micro-grid PV systems also have positive impacts on people’s health and on the environment due to the reduction of smoke and toxic waste.

Title

Majlesi Journal of Electrical Engineering

Publisher

Islamic Azad University

Publisher Country

Iran

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

None

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

15

Year

2021

Pages

9-14