Effects of Wind Turbine Height Variation on Hybrid Power System Feasibility

In carbon neutrality plans, hybrid power systems (HPS) are critical to the growing popularity of prosumers. For regions with higher wind potential, a sensitive study of wind energy in optimization frameworks with different objective functions will enhance competition against the dominant solar market. In this study, HPSs located at various case areas with higher wind potential are optimally sized for community electricity consumption and minimum cost objectives. The feasibility results of the optimum sizes are evaluated for the effects of increasing wind turbine (WT) hub heights considering flexible and constrained electricity sales. The results show that higher WT heights in Gemlik and �anakkale will optimize performance. It has also been proven that higher WT heights will increase carbon emissions up to 930.1 tons/yr, while restricting electricity sales by 40% will increase the excess electricity by up to 21.4% and reduce the renewable fraction by up to 7.5%.