Performance analysis and multi-mode control of grid connected micro Wind–solar hybrid generator in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The objective of this paper was to study and analyze the performance of a micro Wind – Solar Hybrid Generator (WSHG) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The WSHG consists of a micro wind solar system connected to a secondary distribution grid. The system was tested in two locations in the KSA namely DAMMAM and HA`IL and used the wind speed and solar radiation of two periods of the year. Two operating modes were discussed for the system: the Normal Operating Mode (NOM) and the Default Operating Mode (DOM). The simulation results showed the best performance of the system during the two periods of the year, in the two locations of the KSA, and in the two operating modes. The experimental measurements of the WSHG have been carried out and showed the similarity between the measured and simulated values of the output inverter voltage and of the DC-link voltage.

KEYWORDS:

• Micro wind–solar hybrid generator
• active reactive powers control
• normal operating mode
• normal operating mode
• DC-link control
• KSA

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

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Funding

This research has been funded by Scientific Research Deanship at University of Ha'il–Saudi Arabia through project number RG-20 176.