Title: A case study of hybrid wind-solar power system for reduction of CO₂ emissions

Authors: Ersin Akyuz; Zuhal Oktay; Ibrahim Dincer

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Balikesir University, 10110 Balikesir, Turkey ' Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Balikesir University, 10110 Balikesir, Turkey ' Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada

Abstract: In this study, the solar radiation and wind data pertaining to Bigadic region are analyzed to assess the performance of a hybrid Photovoltaic-Wind-Diesel-Battery energy system. The average energy consumption of the system is about 20.33 kWh per day and 600 kWh per month, with a peak power demand of 2.4 kW. A 10 kW Wind Turbine and a 1 kWp PV energy system with 48 kW battery are installed. The emissions and energy costs are calculated and compared with the diesel-only and hybrid system. A break-even analysis is conducted for the hybrid system, which turned out to equal 1.44 km.

Keywords: sustainability; PV–wind–diesel batteries; hybrid battery systems; environmental pollution; renewable energy; efficiency; carbon emissions; CO2 emissions; carbon dioxide; sustainable development; solar energy; wind energy; solar power; wind power; photovoltaics; energy consumption; wind turbines.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGW.2012.047284

International Journal of Global Warming, 2012 Vol.4 No.1, pp.52 - 67

Received: 31 Oct 2011
Accepted: 10 Feb 2012
Published online: 13 Dec 2014 *

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