Cost-Optimised Design of Hybrid Solar–Wind–Battery Power Systems for Autonomous Communication Towers in Latvia
By: J. Prieditis, S. Gendelis, R. Pols, P. Bethers and J. Sennikovs
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/lpts-2026-0025 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8896 (formerly 0868-8257) | Journal ISSN: 0868-8257
Language: English
Page range: 3 - 16
Published on: Aug 6, 2026
Published by: Institute of Physical Energetics
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