Techno-Economic Assessment of a Solar PV–Battery–Diesel Hybrid Microgrid for Enhancing Energy Management in The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands face significant energy-management challenges due to geographical isolation, limited grid connectivity, high fuel transportation costs, and continued dependence on diesel-based electricity generation. This study assesses the technical reliability and economic viability of a solar PV–batt...