Impact of Wind Speed on Total Harmonic Distortion in a Hybrid Renewable Energy System

Abstract

Electrical power generation through Photovoltaic Modules and Wind turbines is an inexhaustible alternative to power generation. Renewable Energy Sources are considered clean energy sources, causing less carbon footprint. They are environmentally friendly but still need much research to develop technologies that guarantee uniformity in produced power. Since the wind turbine uses wind power to produce electrical power, the produced power is dependent on wind speed, density, and other important variables. The changes in these variables can inject power quality disturbances into the grid. The increased reliance on renewable energy sources is adding to power quality problems. The power industry has started to utilize two or more renewable energy sources to enhance the power entering an electrical grid. This type of power system is known as a Hybrid Renewable Energy system. The research paper will look at how Total Harmonic is impacted by changes in the power produced by wind turbines. The variance in power produced can be caused by the change in wind speed at a specific location. The research will use MATLAB to simulate a Hybrid Renewable Energy System using a solar system and wind turbine. The simulation results will be analyzed, and the results will be presented.