Application of HOMER Software in Wind and Solar Resources Integration

Author(s):

B.Sajitha , SNS College of Engineering; T.Tharankumar, Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology

Keywords:

grid; HOMER; Integrated Resource; PV; Renewable; Simulation; Solar, Wind

Abstract:

Renewable energy sources are seasonal and they generate power quality problems in the grid connected system. The fluctuation of power at each wind turbine is affected by the turbine type, control algorithm, difference in wind speed, and the tower shadow effect. PV (Photo Voltaic) scheme rely on various factors that comprise solar intensity, cell temperature, cloud/partial shading, and selection of power semiconductor devices. Thus, power density of these renewable resources that changes over the period potentially direct to impulsive power quality disturbances like voltage sag/swell along with power flow. These issues are to be reduced and the grid is to be operated at rated frequency. A 15kW integrated wind and solar system is proposed which then connects to the grid. A battery backup is used to improve the system performance by storing the excess energy and using when it is needed. Simulation of the proposed system is done by using HOMER software. The optimal solution of integrated wind and solar system which is linked to the grid is obtained through simulation. The obtained data will be very useful for real time implementation of the system.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV2I10208
Published in	:	Volume : 2, Issue : 10
Publication Date	:	01/05/2016
Page(s)	:	1196-1205

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