Design analysis of hybrid solar-wind renewable energy systems using water strider optimization

Abstract

Hybrid energy systems (HES) have the potential to reduce global warming and provide an affordable alternative to provide electricity access to remote regions. This paper proposes an optimal design of HES using water strider optimisation (WSO) with multi-objective parameters. A selection of appropriate components, sizing, radius index, pitch control, and battery bank size for a HES system is optimised with the WSO algorithm. The objective is to provide cost-efficient, dependable, and alternative energy optimisation in various load demand conditions. The designed parameters, including a battery bank of 2.5 kWh to 800 kWh, a solar photovoltaic (PV) array size of 50 kW to 300 kW in terms of load demand, a 2-axis tracking PV system with an area of 12 m2, and a wind turbine (WT) with a swept area of 22 m2 and a hub height of 12.3 m, make up an optimised HES. The single-family energy demand in India is the topic of this study, with a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.