Remote hybrid power systems
- Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO (United States)
This paper provides an overview of the emerging technology of remote, stand-alone electrical power systems featuring a renewable source (wind or photovoltaics [PV]) as well as a diesel generator, with or without an energy storage device. Other stand-alone power systems are discussed briefly, mainly to emphasize the domain of hybrid systems. The history of hybrid systems is reviewed, beginning with the first wind/diesel system in the late 1970s. Other topics include issues arising from the characteristics of diesel engine/generator sets; simple vs. complex systems; the various energy storage technologies that have been used or proposed; control strategies; modeling; optimization; and some {open_quotes}nuts & bolts{close_quotes} details. The bibliography includes over 130 references which are cited throughout the topical discussions. It is concluded that the technical feasibility of hybrid systems has been demonstrated through many prototype installations, and that areas for further improvements include higher reliability and more economical energy storage devices. 139 refs., 7 figs., 1 tab.
- OSTI ID:
- 563439
- Journal Information:
- Advances in Solar Energy, Journal Name: Advances in Solar Energy Vol. 11; ISSN 0731-8618; ISSN ASOED9
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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