International Journal of Power and Energy Research
Techno-Economic Assessment of Hybrid Energy Off-Grid System - A Case Study for Masirah Island in Oman
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Author(s)
- Hilal Mohamed Al Ghaithi
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, City, University of London, London EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom - George P. Fotis
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Educators, A.S.PE.T.E. - School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Ν. Ηeraklion, 141 21 Athens, Greece - Vasiliki Vita*
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, City, University of London, United Kingdom; A.S.PE.T.E.- School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Greece
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