Performance analysis of Arduino processor based hybrid power generation system (HPGS)

• Published in: Materials today : proceedings 2023, Vol.72, p.3023-3028
• Main Authors: Debnath, Debika, Baidya, Bibek, Ghosh, Shubhrajit
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Arduino; Battery; Hybrid power generation system; Solar; Wind
• ISSN: 2214-7853; 2214-7853
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2022.08.375

Due to speedy industrialization and urbanization, the demand for electrical energy is rising very hastily. Non-conventional power sources being accessible plentifully in the environment can be measured as a superior alternative to conventional power resources. Solar and wind power are offered in bulky quantities and can be considered as dependable sources of power production. Hybrid solar and wind power systems can be utilised for rustic electrification and rejuvenation of remote locations. However, a significant challenge in remote areas is the intermittent power supply due to high transmission costs and a lack of smooth road connectivity. The uninterrupted power supply can be mitigated by using the hybrid power generation system (HPGS). The energy management of the proposed HPGS was developed based on the Arduino processor. The study also evaluates the techno-economical performance of a similar PV-WT-BAT hybrid system using the HOMER simulation tool. The cost of electricity from the simulation model is found to be $0.617/kWh, while the renewable share of the total electricity share is obtained to be 100%. The proposed HPGS generates electricity by using a combination of two power resources (i.e., solar and wind) in addition to a battery bank, which leads to the production of electricity without harming the natural equilibrium.