Wind power and photovoltaic power generation project selection

Can a hybrid solar–wind power plant benefit from battery energy storage?

This study aims to propose a methodology for a hybrid wind–solar power plant with the optimal contribution of renewable energy resources supported by battery energy storage technology. The motivating factor behind the hybrid solar–wind power system design is the fact that both solar and wind power exhibit complementary power profiles.

What is the wind and PV power generation potential of China?

The wind and PV power generation potential of China is about 95.84 PWh, which is approximately 13 times the electricity demand of China in 2020. The rich areas of wind power generation are mainly distributed in the western, northern, and coastal provinces of China.

Can a hybrid power plant containing wind and solar power mix match load demand?

In this paper, a hybrid structure of a renewable power plant containing wind and solar generation mix coupled with an optimal BESS capacity has been proposed. This design is able to optimally match load demand at a particular region with the optimal renewable resource allocation at minimum cost.

Should hybrid wind-solar power plants be integrated into electricity grids?

Advantageous combination of wind and solar with optimal ratio will lead to clear benefits for hybrid wind–solar power plants such as smoothing of intermittent power, higher reliability, and availability. However, the potential challenges for its integration into electricity grids cannot be neglected.

What is the optimal design for renewable power generation systems?

As mentioned earlier, the overall theme of this research work is to propose an optimal design for renewable power generation systems, which is achieved by optimal resource allocation and optimal storage capacity. When solar and wind resources are allocated in appropriate proportions, it ensures that they are not overdimensioned.

Can a stochastic power management strategy enhance large-scale wind energy integration?

Developed a stochastic power management strategy for hybrid energy storage systems to enhance large-scale wind energy integration. The US and China are leading the charge in the implementation of WT and BT energy systems, each having more than doubled their capacities from 2015 to 2022 as showed in Fig. 11 [, , ].