Survey on Integration of Hybrid Plant with Solar Photovoltaic & Diesel Generator

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Because the power generated by the solar PV array is not available during the night, the solar plant must rely on the support provided by the storage battery in order to operate effectively. However, because of the limited capacity of the storage battery, there are times when neither the power from the solar PV array nor the electricity from the storage battery nor the power from the grid are accessible. This is because storage capacity is restricted. Under these kinds of conditions, it is an absolute requirement to have a backup generator that can provide power for limited amounts of time. This article provides a thorough analysis of the incorporation of hybrid power plants that make use of photovoltaic solar panels and diesel generators. This hybrid system minimizes the diesel generator’s operating time, which in turn minimizes the amount of fuel that is consumed and makes it possible for the diesel generator to satisfy the peak demand. In this section, we will have a quick discussion on a variety of different hybrid system strategies, such as solar PV and diesel generators. The advantages and disadvantages of the many different approaches that are currently being utilized in practice.

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