Solar Hybrid System

RAJ KUMAR GOEL INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY
SEMINAR
ON
SOLAR HYBRID SYSTEM
PRESENTED TO: PRESENTED BY:

MONIKA SHARMA MAM PRASHANT SINGH
1703321030
Abstract
Now a day’s electricity is very important facility for
the human being. All the conventional energy
resources are changing day by day. So we have to
move from conventional to non-conventional
energy resources. So we move toward solar
energy. This process converts the sustainable
energy resources without damaging the nature.
Solar energy converted into electricity by using
solar panels. This electrical power can utilize for
various application. Generation of electricity will
be takes place at low cost. Without damaging the
nature balance.
Introduction
Solar energy systems come in various
configurations, and the choice is yours
whether you go off the grid or stay on the
grid. This paper discusses the advantages of
a Solar hybrid system, grid tied solar system
and standalone solar systems (or Off-Grid
solar systems). Grid-tied, on-grid, utility-
interactive, grid intertie and grid back
feeding are all terms used to describe the
same concept – a solar system that is
connected to the utility power grid.
A.Grid-Tied Solar System
Grid-tied, on-grid, utility-interactive, grid intertie and grid
back feeding are all terms used to describe the same
concept – a solar system that is connected to the utility
power grid.
Advantages:
As it does not require battery banks and
other standalone components, it is
relatively cheaper than Off-Grid or hybrid
systems.
 It facilitates you to take advantage of net
metering. Any extra electricity that you

produce can be sold back to the utility. This
means that by the end of the month, you
only pay for the net kWH electricity used.
Disadvantages:
 Since you do not have a battery bank, you
can’t store electricity. If during the night,
your grid is down, you will not have any
electricity.
 Utility companies charge monthly fees that

you’ll need to pay.
B. Off-Grid Solar Systems
 To ensure access to electricity at all times, off-grid solar
systems require battery storage and a backup generator (if
you live off-the-grid). On top of this, a battery bank typically
needs to be replaced after 10 years. Batteries are
complicated, expensive and decrease overall system
efficiency.
Advantages
 Only option if you live in a remote area with
no grid access
Feeling of being self-sufficient for your

energy demands is great.
 Grid failures and downtime won’t affect
your power supply

Disadvantages:
 The additional costs of installing a battery bank, and in
some cases an alternative source of power like a diesel
generator, makes these systems more expensive than a
grid tied system.
 Standalone systems have more components and therefore

need more maintenance. Especially the batteries need
regular care.
 Replacement of battery banks is another problem. Battery

banks are designed to last for 7-10 years after which they
need to be replaced. This is a cost that you need to take
into account.
C.Hybrid Solar
Hybrid solar systems combines the best from grid-tied and
off-grid solar systems. These systems can either be
described as off-grid solar with utility backup power, or
grid-tied solar with extra battery storage.
Advantages:
 You can switch between power from the grid or power from
your battery bank at you own will.
 Less expensive than a complete stand alone system, as

there is no need for a backup generator. The possibility to
connect to the grid serves as the backup power.
 Availability of the grid means that you can likely downsize

your battery bank capacity.
 Less maintenance and higher reliability IF the grid is

reliable.
Disadvantages:
 Cannot be used in remote areas where there is no grid
power
 With different types of energy sources in use, the systems

require some knowledge. The operation of different energy
sources, their interaction and co-ordination must be
controlled and it can become complicated.
 Although the maintenance cost is low, the initial investment

for the installation of a hybrid solar energy systems is high
as compared to a solar systems.
EXISTING HYBRID SOLAR SYSTEMS
A. PV-diesel-hybrid-power plants
PV-diesel-hybrid-power plants without storage have rather low
capital requirements. In the picture there is an option to connect
the plant to the grid, which is applied in regions with an unstable
grid. In the typical off-grid solution, the electricity from the solar
power plant is used with priority, the diesel gensets generate the
missing gap between the solar output and the load from the mine
 The hybrid off-grid power plant without storage requires rather

low investment costs. As neither solar nor wind energy are a
stable source of energy and diesel gensets need a certain time for
start-up, this solution normally requires the gensets to run
constantly at least at a minimum load
B. Solar-Wind hybrid Power
system
 Solar-Wind hybrid Power system is the combined power generating
system by wind mill and solar energy panel. It also includes a battery
which is used to store the energy generated from both the sources.
Using this system power generation by windmill when wind source is
available and generation from PV module when light radiation is
available can be achieved. Both units can be generated power when
both sources are available. By providing the battery uninterrupted
power supply is possible when both sources are idl e
CURRENT PV / DIESEL HYBRID INSTALLATIONS
 Uganda Presently, hybrid systems in the 5 kWp range have been implemented at
rural district headquarters and at a few industries. The deployment of this
technology is still at the infant stage. The Rural Electrification Strategy and Plan
established in 2011 aims to connect over 500,000 new electricity customers to the
main grid, independent grids, and to solar PV systems, with the support of local
institutions (Rural Electrification Fund, Rural Electrification Board and Rural
Electrification Agency). These institutions are willing to promote PV / diesel hybrid
technology. REA has budgeted for feasibility studies in 2011-2012 for hybrid solutions
in Koome and Buvuma Islands (hybrid systems with wind, solar and diesel sources).
Kenya In 2011, a PV / diesel hybrid power plant was implemented (10 kWp PV, 80
kVA diesel).
 It was the first of its kind in the country, with the implementation managed by KPLC.
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s Fund for the Development of Electrification has initiated
a project in 2012 to add a solar PV component to existing diesel power plants in the
Sahel region. A previously installed PV array at the diesel plant in a remote locality in
Sahel will soon be connected to the main grid. Madagascar In 2010, two hybrid
systems based on PV were implemented: One funded by the government (7 kWp PV,
12 kW diesel) and one by the African Development Bank (8 kWp PV, 100 kW diesel).
TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS TO INDIA
 Among the three options that are available, the grid tied captive systems are the most prevalent in
India. These are available up to a capacity of 100 kW, and typically do not use batteries. At the same
time, stand alone/captive based power plants in India are evolving fast. Globally, most people do not
run their entire load solely off their PV system. The majority of systems use a hybrid approach by
integrating another power source. The most common form of hybrid system incorporates a gas or
diesel powered engine generator, which can greatly reduce the initial cost. Meeting the full load with
a PV system means the array and batteries need to support the load under worst-case weather
conditions. This also means the battery bank must be large enough to power large loads. These
requirements will make the system unviable owing to the high costs of battery storage.
 Hence, a diesel-solar PV generator provides the optimal power supply source for India as well, as the
generator provides the extra energy needed during cloudy weather and during periods of heavier
than normal electricity use, and can also be charging the batteries at the same time. A hybrid
system provides increased reliability because there are two independent charging systems at work.
Another hybrid approach is a PV system integrated with a wind turbine. Adding wind turbine makes
sense in the locations where the wind blows when the sun does not shine. In this case, consecutive
days of cloudy weather are not a problem, so long as the wind turbine is spinning. While in theory
this combination appears good, in practice this combination has not delivered the benefits expected
out of it, primarily owing to the less-than-optimal efficiencies of micro wind turbines. For even
greater reliability and flexibility while using wind and solar, there are experimentations where a third
source – diesel generator – has been included in a PV/Wind system. A generator system will act as a
third charging source for the batteries. This three-source hybrid is in its nascent stages in India.
Conclusion
 The hybrid system will bring enormous benefit to the rural and
remote areas of India where there is severe crisis of reliable
supply of electricity. The study clearly shows that the optimized
wind-PV-diesel hybrid system is more cost effective in terms of
Cost. The system will reduce the CO2 emission by several
percentage thus bringing a local as well as a global carbon
benefit. The potential of the system will promote socio-
economic development to the local people by getting longer
hours of electricity supply after sunset which will help the
students to study more as well as local businessman to earn
more. Technology transfer and capacity building have also been
developed in implementing combined renewable-fossil fuel
power plants. However, the effectiveness of the hybrid system
is promising enough that further analysis can be made to
collect the additional data to perform a more detailed analysis.
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RAJ KUMAR GOEL INSTITUTE OF

SOLAR HYBRID SYSTEM

PRESENTED TO: PRESENTED BY:

metering. Any extra electricity that you

 Utility companies charge monthly fees that

Feeling of being self-sufficient for your

your power supply

 Standalone systems have more components and therefore

 Replacement of battery banks is another problem. Battery

 Less expensive than a complete stand alone system, as

 Availability of the grid means that you can likely downsize

 Less maintenance and higher reliability IF the grid is

 With different types of energy sources in use, the systems

 Although the maintenance cost is low, the initial investment

 The hybrid off-grid power plant without storage requires rather

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