Environmental impact on optimization analysis for standalone and hybrid power generating units

An algorithm and optimization analysis results for standalone (wind and solar) and hybrid renewable power sources is presented. A generic iteration approach considering dual criteria, namely power reliability and minimum cost of energy is considered for the analysis. Yearlong environmental data (wind speed and solar insolation) is used to test and validate the model. The complimentary nature of the two energy sources is outlined. The cumulative day based analysis may be a necessary approach for unit size analysis, but it does not warranty for full power reliability. Hourly analysis provides 100 percent reliability, but involves large number of power generating units.