SOLAR AND WIND BASED HYBRID ENERGY SYSTEM IN NIGERIA

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