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Modeling, comparative simulation and practical performance analysis of a stand-alone PV hybrid power system in Turkey

METE ÇUBUKÇU1,* , METIN ÇOLAK1

Affiliation

  1. Ege University Solar Energy Institute, 35100 Bornova İzmir, Turkey

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and compare the performance of a stand-alone PV hybrid system located in Fethiye, Turkey. The system was built in off-grid configuration employing a wind turbine - diesel generator hybrid auxiliary supply. System performance was calculated both by simulation and real life measurements. Simulation results and actual performance has been compared for determining the factors affecting the overall performances of PV and/or hybrid power systems. The impact of the meteorological conditions, load demands, and the characteristics of system components were also analyzed. The results were reported using the international evaluation parameters..

Keywords

Photovoltaics, Wind energy, Renewable hybrid power systems.

Submitted at: Sept. 28, 2012
Accepted at: Dec. 11, 2012

Citation

METE ÇUBUKÇU, METIN ÇOLAK, Modeling, comparative simulation and practical performance analysis of a stand-alone PV hybrid power system in Turkey, Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials Vol. 15, Iss. 3-4, pp. 352-360 (2013)