Hybrid Wind-Solar Energy System for Remote Locations in Northern Alberta
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56007/arrivet.v1i1.14Keywords:
Renewable Energy, Solar, WindAbstract
Using renewable energy resources as alternatives to fossil fuel systems is encouraged globally by government and other agencies to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Solar and Wind energies are the two widely common renewable energy resources and have reached a mature technological phase for various applications in rural and urban settings. However, these energy resources are prone to intermittency with temporal and seasonal availability. In a cold climate region like northern Alberta, the winter conditions limit solar energy availability significantly. On the other hand, wind energy in the region has consistent availability most of the time. In this work, to develop a standalone all-season sustainable energy system at remote locations, such as rural areas and agricultural applications, a hybrid wind-solar system configuration is modeled, simulated, and analyzed to achieve 200 watts of uninterrupted power in Alberta weather conditions. The results show that wind energy production compliments solar energy production during the wintertime. The hybrid configuration can meet a consistent load demand that is difficult to implement in northern Alberta conditions.
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