Abstract:
The increasing demand for electricity in Nigeria has prompted a strong focus
on clean and sustainable energy sources, leading to a significant interest in the
integration of solar and wind-based hybrid energy systems.
Furthermore, this study explores the very important considerations in the
system design for solar and wind-based hybrid energy systems in Nigeria. It
discusses various system configurations, with a focus on grid-connected systems. It
emphasizes the significance of efficient energy conversion technologies, such as
photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, to maximize power generation and overall
system efficiency.
Various Simulations were carried out using MATLAB like evaluating the
accuracy and responsiveness of the P&O MPPT method in tracking solar irradiation,
the simulation used a step time of 0.1 and assumed irradiance levels ranging from
200 to 1000 W/m2. the voltage profile of the connected and unconnected Hybrid Grid Network was analysed and compared for the 33Kv, 132kv and the 330kv, the
observed line losses for the Grid network were also analysed for both the connected
and un-connected Hybrid system and studying the impact of a percentage load
increase of 20%, 60%, and 100% on the hybrid-grid operating at 33kV.
I also used the Mat lab Simulink application to test the system control loop
for the wind energy and we have shown the results in this Study.
In conclusion, this study deals with the challenges and solutions connected to
the grid integration of solar and wind-based hybrid energy systems into the existing
Nigerian power grid
