Evaluation of Algeria's energy potential: hybrid energy system analysis and sizing with HOMER pro.

Renewable energies play an important role in slowing climate change, decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels, and guaranteeing a sustainable future for the next generations. In this article, Homer Pro was used to obtain the best size for a hybrid energy system, with the aim of reducing the cost of this system while increasing its reliability to meet the load demand in a continuous way. This system combined multiple energy sources include wind turbines, photovoltaic panels and battery backup. This combination enhances the efficiency and reliability of power generation, allowing for the optimal utilization of renewable energies. Six different regions of Algeria were chosen to size this system. Each region differs from the other in meteorological characteristics, allowing us to study the potential of energy from renewable sources in the country for the use of hybrid energy systems. The obtained result show that reliance on one energy source raises the system's cost. As consequently, the hybrid system helps to improve reliability of the system while also lowering costs. Furthermore, meteorological data indicates that Algeria is suitable for the utilization of renewable energies due to the diversity and abundance of its energy sources.