Performance Evaluation and Cost–Benefit Analysis of Solar and Combustion-Based Power Generation Using Energy Audit Techniques: A Case Study of Jalgaon City

Abstract

The increasing need for energy and environmental issues have exacerbated the need for effective and ecologically friendly methods for power generation. The need for power generation has initiated a trend of increased use of both combustion and solar methods to meet the growing demand for power. The energy audit methodology is a systematic approach for analyzing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of power generation. The current study aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of power generation using the solar and combustion methods of power generation. The study will be focused on the Jalgaon City area. The study will investigate the efficiency and associated costs of using environmental resources for power generation. The study will employ computational analysis to determine the input and output ratio for both power generation methods. The study will show that solar power generation is more viable and eco-friendly when compared to the combustion method of power generation.