Experimental Investigation of a Small-scale Hybrid Wind-Solar Renewable Energy Systems

The study aims to identify the right combination of wind and solar conditions for a hybrid wind-solar energy generation system within a selected zone on campus. It analyzes the power generation performance of a small-scale off- grid wind-solar hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) prototype to meet localized energy demands. The HRES consists of a Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine and a solar panel connected to a charge controller that distributes power to a 12V DC battery. The study tests the feasibility of wind and solar power generation at selected locations, with the football field being the best site. The assembled HRES could generate up to 50W of rated power in optimal conditions and a minimum of 5.08W, sufficient to charge multiple mobile devices simultaneously, while overcoming the drawbacks of standalone renewable energy systems.