Pobreza Energética en Chorrera Mirador: Implementación y Monitoreo de un Sistema Híbrido Solar-Eólico

Abstract

This work studies energy poverty in the community of Chorrera Mirador, located in Chimborazo, Ecuador. Energy poverty, defined as the inability to cover basic energy needs such as heating, cooking, and refrigeration, affects rural areas of Latin America. In Ecuador, this problem is exacerbated in rural areas, where more than half of the population suffers from it. The article proposes a methodology to measure energy poverty using the multidimensional energy poverty index (MEPI), which evaluates multiple conditions associated with this problem in households. The results reveal moderate energy poverty in the community, which justifies the implementation of a hybrid solar and wind renewable energy system (SHER) to mitigate it. The SHER was sized based on the daily energy demand and the solar and wind resources available in the area. A data collection system is included to monitor the voltage stability and power production of the system. The results demonstrate the functionality of the system and its ability to satisfy the energy demand of the community. The study concludes that the implementation of the SHER, together with the use of low-consumption lighting elements, contributes to mitigating energy poverty in the Chorrera Mirador community, improving the quality of life of its inhabitants. In addition, the data collection system allows for long-term analysis, which makes it easier to identify possible improvements and strategies to optimize its operation