The main target of this research is to allow modern distributed energy resources (DERs) to contribute
effectively in the economic feasibility of hybrid renewable power generation system. There are several
factors such as the net present cost (NPC), levelized cost of energy (COE), amount of greenhouse gases
(GHG) emissions, and the ability of the hybrid system to meet the load at different meteorological
conditions to consider when evaluating the effectiveness of hybrid generation system within microgrids.
A multi-objective based optimization algorithm to reduce cost, emissions, and a combined solution
between cost and emissions is investigated in this research. This research presents an approach to
optimize a hybrid microgrid (HMG) system with different fuel options. The power management approach
determines the optimal sizing of DERs based on ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm. In order to find
the best configuration, the obtained results are compared with genetic algorithm (GA), particle swarm
optimization (PSO), and HOMER. Three isolated areas in Egypt with different metrological conditions are
selected for optimization of HMG system, namely: Kharga, Saint Katherine, and Qussair. The results show
that the combined optimal configuration of HMG system is better in satisfying load demands without
violating any restraints.