Hybrid power system operational test results: wind/PV/diesel system documentation

The author presents operational data and performance parameters from laboratory tests and remote sites currently employing hybrid power system technology. He considers the operational characteristics of the systems and describes the power system architecture, control logic, and component performance. The systems include the following power system elements: wind turbines, photovoltaic panels, diesel engine generators, batteries, and system controls. The project includes an extensive laboratory test program, the development of a computer simulation program, and the collection of short-term and long-term field data from existing hybrid sites. Various conclusions are drawn based on the results of comparing the computer simulation model to the long-term field data.<>