A Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Generation System | Electrical Seminar Topic
A Hybrid Solar-Wind Power Generation System
Due to intermittent natural energy resources and energy
resources seasonal un-balance, a PV-wind hybrid electrical power supply system
was developed for many remote locations where a conventional grid connection is
inconvenient or expensive. While the hybrid system is also applicable with grid
connection, owners are allowed to sell excess electricity back to the electric
utility by using net meter.
The set-up consists of a photo-voltaic solar-cell array, a
mast mounted wind generator, lead-acid storage batteries, an inverter unit to
convert DC power to AC power, electrical lighting loads and electrical heating
loads, several fuse and junction boxes and associated wiring, and test
instruments for measuring voltages, currents, power factors, and harmonic
contamination data throughout the system.
This hybrid solar-wind power
generating system is extensively used to illustrate electrical concepts in
hands-on laboratories and demonstrations in the Industrial Technology
curriculum.
This paper describes an analysis of local PV-wind hybrid
systems for supplying electricity to a private house, farmhouse or a small
company with electrical power depending on the need at the site. The major
system components, work principle and specific working condition are presented
in this paper.
