Simulation Based Hybrid Solar and Wind Energy System for Standalone Application

Growing concerns about environmental sustainability and energy security have led to a substantial global acceleration in the use of renewable energy sources in recent years. The unpredictable nature of renewable energy sources makes it difficult to produce total electric demand from an individual source. It is fortunate to be able to meet load demand with Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES). This system is reliable, cost effective, efficient and environmentally acceptable energy supply. The integration of solar and wind energy sources with battery storage results in optimal energy production and reliable power supply. Sizing Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES) as efficiently as possible while considering local solar and wind energy sources into account is the goal of the present study. The proposed system is considered for the partial electric load of Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan Karnataka. The optimal size, Total Net Present Cost (TNPC), and Cost of Energy (COE) of the proposed model is estimated using HOMER Pro software. Further, the mathematical models of solar & wind energy systems are compared using MATLAB Simulink.