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Simulation of a combined wind and solar power plant
Author(s) -
Samarakou M. T.,
Hennet J. C.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.4440100102
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , wind power , stand alone power system , environmental science , power station , electricity , electric power system , electricity generation , distributed generation , renewable energy , solar energy , energy storage , grid parity , meteorology , automotive engineering , engineering , power (physics) , electrical engineering , photovoltaics , physics , quantum mechanics
The combined generation of electricity by wind and solar energy is a very attractive solution for isolated regions with high levels of yearly wind energy and insolation. A computer model is developed for the simulation of the electricity system of a Mediterranean island, including a wind power plant, a photovoltaic power plant and a storage system. In order to obtain an overall view of the system performance and economic aspects, the model also incorporates a number of diesel generators. Daily simulations for the Greek island Kythnos show that such a combined system of moderate size can provide a large fraction of the electrical energy requirements. Various parameters calculated in the simulation can be used to improve the configuration of the system and to estimate the cost of the electrical energy unit.