Design of a hybrid system that uses low energy to power road lighting using PV and wind energy.

Abstract

In this research, the photovoltaic cell and wind turbine acted as the primary power source, while the battery served as the secondary power source. The power flowing to the load was controlled using DC-DC boost converters with maximum power point tracking (MPPT). MATLAB was used to simulate the characteristics of the hybrid system between the photovoltaic cell and the wind turbine. The study concluded that the target maximum power output of the hybrid system was 79.3 W at 6 m/s and 1000 W/m^2. The photovoltaic cell could produce a maximum of 24.2 W at 1000 W/m^2, and the wind turbine could produce 55.08 W at 6 m/s. Furthermore, the study indicated that the highest efficiency of the hybrid system was 18.8% at 6 m/s and 400 W/m^2.