Modeling and assessment of the techno-economic analysis of biogas and its potential for the generation of electricity from water hyacinth biomass

Autor: Enoch Asante, Nana Yaw Asiedu, Samuel Sarpong, Emmanuel Okoh Agyemang, Ibrahim Ajani, Augustine Ntiamoah, Albert Amatey Adjaottor, Ahmad Addo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol 71, Iss 1, Pp 1-19 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1110-1903
2536-9512
DOI: 10.1186/s44147-024-00431-9
Popis: Abstract The study presents the economic feasibility assessment of converting the produced biogas from water hyacinth biomass into electricity. Approximately, 0.3793 m3CH4/kgVS was generated from the water hyacinth biomass. The research indicated that the available water hyacinth population on the Lower Volta River in the year 2020 could potentially generate a methane yield of 53.676 × 106m3. The volume of methane gas generated had the potential to produce an annual electricity output of 110.792 × 106 kWh, which could be integrated into the national grid. The economic analysis indicated positive results with an initial total investment cost of $67,273,700. The project showed a positive net present value (NPV) of $8,923,769 and a levelized cost of 0.172 $/kWh. The simple payback and equity payback periods were determined to be 5.5 and 11.3 years, respectively. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis conducted showed that the project’s NPV remained positive when variations in input parameters such as initial cost, operations, and maintenance cost were less than 15% sensitive range. However, a 30% reduction in the feed-in tariff cost resulted in a negative NPV. In conclusion, biogas production from water hyacinth biomass in Ghana can make a significant contribution to the country’s energy mix and help alleviate the energy shortfall in rural areas.
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