Energy Demand and Resources Assessment for a Solar and Wind Hybrid Energy System in Southern Morocco

In this paper, we examine the possibility of establishing a hybrid energy system in a remote village. The undertaken study's final purpose is to provide a solution for the absence of rural electricity access due to the lack of a grid connection. We propose setting up an independent electricity microgrid that uses a combination of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, known as a hybrid energy system. The methodology involves data collection and analysis. We collected data on the monthly energy demand of the village and gathered seven years of climate data sets for the region. This climate data includes wind speed and solar irradiation measurements. Through the analysis of the collected data, we evaluate the energy potential of wind and solar energy in the region. We found that the area exhibits significant wind speeds and solar radiation, making it suitable for renewable energy sources. The study concludes that establishing a hybrid energy system that meets the village's energy demand is technically a viable solution.