Optimized Design of a Grid-

Connected Hybrid PV-Wind-Hydro

System in Almaty using HOMER
Pro

Francis Mokogwu
Presentation Outline

 Introduction  Design analysis and

simulation
 Objectives
 Optimization/result evaluation
 Methodology
 Conclusion
 Optimal location selection and
resource analysis  References
 Load profile

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 Introduction

A hybrid power generation system is an interconnection of different

energy sources (renewable or fossil fuels) to produce a specific amount
of energy for the use of man. In this project, an integration of renewable
energy sources (solar photovoltaic, wind and hydro) is connected to the
central grid of the chosen location.

The HOMER pro is a software used for the computation of economic

viability of an electric power system.

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 Objectives

 To analyze the load capacity of the chosen location.

 To examine and analyze the sustainable energy potential for the three
selected renewable energy sources.
 To design a PV-Wind-Hydro hybrid system in a suitable location in
Almaty
 To present the economic and environmental effect analyses of the
proposed hybrid power system.

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 Methodology

 Identify the location in Almaty region where it is feasible to install

the proposed hybrid power station.
 Collate river flowrate, PV and wind energy data required for the
specific location.
 Design and simulate the hybrid system for the selected location with
the resource inputs. Determine the optimal component configuration
and evaluate the proposed model.

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 Optimal Location for Hybrid Power Plant

 The chosen location for the

hybrid power plant should have
sufficient solar irradiance,
adequate wind exposure and a
commensurate river flowrate.
 The chosen location is the
“Moinak Hydropower Plant” in
Almaty region.

6 Fig. 1. Preferred location for the HPP

 Solar Resource Analysis

Clearness index is a measure of the

clearness of the atmosphere.
Solar radiation is the energy
received from the sun via uv rays.
The global horizontal index (GHI)
for the year ranges from
1.44kWh/m2/day to
6.390kWh/m2/day.

7 Fig. 2. Monthly Average Solar GHI

 Wind Resource Analysis
The monthly average wind speed range is between 3.340m/s and 3.670m/s.
The annual average is 3.46m/s
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8 Fig. 3. Monthly Average Wind Speed

 Hydro Resource Analysis
The river flowrate data was obtained from Leven River, Foxton Bridge, UK.
This is because the flowrate data Sharyn River at the chosen location is
unavailable online.
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9 Fig. 4. Monthly Average River Flowrate

 Load Profile
Community Load Commercial Load
 11.26kWh/d average consumption  2424.2kWh/d average consumption
 2.09kW peak load  101.01kW peak load
 Load factor is 0.22  Load factor is 0.29

Fig. 5. Daily Load Profile of Community Fig. 6. Daily Load Profile of Commercial
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Load Load
Schematic Design
The Hybrid System is made up of:

 Hydro power source

 Photovoltaic array
 Local grid
 Wind turbine
 Loads

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Fig. 7. Schematic of the Hybrid System
 Photovoltaic Array Specification (1)
A PV panel that generates an AC output is chosen to eliminate the need for
a an inverter. The table below presents the PV panel specifications.

Properties Quantity
Panel Type Flat plate
Rated Capacity(kW) 499.95
Temperature Coefficient (oC) -0.4100
Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (oC) 45
Efficiency (%) 17.30
Manufacturer SolarMax
Ground Reflection (%) 20
De-rating Factor (%) 96
Panel Slope (degrees) 43.22o

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Table. 1. Properties of PV Array
 Photovoltaic Array Specification (2)
The capital cost increases linearly with the increase in capacity (kW). The
gradient of replacement cost decreases with the increase in capacity.

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Fig. 8. PV Panel Cost Curve
 Wind Turbine Specification (1)
The generated output of the chosen wind turbines is AC and is transmitted directly
to the common AC bus bar in the system. This is an “island” system i.e. no storage
(battery) facility.
Properties Quantity
Name Eocycle EOX M-21 [100kW]
Rated Capacity(kW) 100
Hub height (m) 32
Lifetime (years) 30
Rotor diameter (m) 21
Cut-in speed (m/s) 2.75
Cut-out speed (m/s) 20

Table. 2. Properties of Wind Turbine

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 Wind Energy Specification (2)
The power output of the wind turbine increases at the same rate as the wind
speed.

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15 Fig. 9. Wind Turbine Power Curve

 Hydropower Specification
The hydropower plant is a dam across a river. The potential energy of the water
falling from a height turns a turbine to generate electric energy. The station
specification is presented in Table 3.
Properties Quantity
Nominal Rated Capacity(kW) 88.290
Available head (m) 25
Design flowrate (L/s) 400
Minimum flow ratio (%) 50
Maximum flow ratio (%) 150
Efficiency (%) 90
Pipe head loss (%) 15

Table. 3. Properties of Hydro power plant

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 Optimized Result Analysis (1)
The optimization table shows all the feasible combinations of the components
and grid characteristics that can satisfy the load demand of the system.

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Fig. 10. Optimization Simulation Result
 Optimized Result Analysis (2)
Optimized Model Characteristics:
500kW PV capacity
2 pieces of 100kW wind turbine
88.3kW hydropower plant
20,000kW local grid

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Fig. 11. Optimized Design for the Hybrid System
 Optimized Result Analysis (3)
Optimized Model Characteristics: Energy Source kWh/yr %
SolarMax PV 806,983 42.8
500kW PV capacity M-21 Wind 129,558 6.87
turbine
2 pieces of 100kW wind turbine
Hydro 922,570 48.9
88.3kW hydropower plant Local grid 28,090 1.49
20,000kW local grid Total 1,887,202 100

Table 4. Individual electricity generation

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Fig. 12. Monthly Average Electric Production
 Optimized Result Analysis (4)
Economic Evaluation
 The system total cost for 25 years lifetime is $153,529.94.

Component Capital ($) Replacement O&M ($) Fuel ($) Salvage ($) Total ($)
($)

M-21 Wind 20,000 0 64,637.58 0 -319.41 84,318.17

turbine

Hydro 459,845 0 178,335.09 0 -8,820.64 629,359.45

Grid 0 0 -608,925.36 0 0 -608,925.36

SolarMax PV 9,999 0 38,778.67 0 0 48,777.67

System Total 489,844 0 -327,174.01 0 -9,140.05 153,529.94

Table. 4. Cost Summary of Each

Component
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 Conclusion

 The hybrid system capacity is designed to be at least twice the load

demand. This helps to improve redundancy.
 This system is purely based on renewable energy sources, thus,
limiting carbon emissions and greenhouse effect.

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 References
[1] “HOMER2_2.8_HelpManual”, Accessed: Apr. 15, 2022. [Online]. Available:
https://www.homerenergy.com/pdf/HOMER2_2.8_HelpManual.pdf

[2] “Hydrology Data Explorer,” Department for Environment Food & Rural
Affairs. http://environment.data.gov.uk/hydrology/station/a3e609ce-8ecf-43e1-
a1f3-c6c5cc2786b3 (accessed Apr. 15, 2022).

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