Design and simulation of a hybrid wind-PV energy system :

Abstract

This study presents the analysis of the feasibility of using a hybrid renewable energy system to supply the energy demand of a farm in Seget village, Moroto district. In this study, a simulation and optimization are performed to obtain the system design for application on a farm in the above-mentioned district. A field study was carried out to evaluate the energy load. Different system parameter inputs like solar and wind resource data were also investigated. System simulation and optimization in regard to energy efficiency economic viability and environmental impact is carried out by applying the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electrical Renewables (HOMER) simulation and optimization tool. The broad set of result scenarios therefore provides a valuable reference to stakeholders and effectively communicates the potential for integration of renewable energies, the resulting system configurations and reduced costs. Considering the fact that a hybrid energy system consisting of two or more renewable energy systems has the advantage of stability, the information about the local wind and solar indicates that a feasible system can be planned, modelled and designed for energy purposes. Key words: Design, feasible, renewable, intergration.