Conception and Operation of a Unique Large-Scale PV Hybrid System on a Hebridean Island
| Autor: | Thim, F., Tapanlis, S., Wade, S. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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| DOI: | 10.4229/25theupvsec2010-5do.7.3 |
| Popis: | 25th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition / 5th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 6-10 September 2010, Valencia, Spain; 4916-4919 The realization of large hybrid off-grid systems is one of the challenges in the energy supply of remote areas in the coming years. Increasing demands for such systems have become obvious. We present the field experience of an innovative autonomous hybrid energy system for a British Island, the Isle of Eigg. This project can be considered as a reference and standard for future applications. The system integrates multiple renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro and solar with two conventional diesel gensets. The power sources and loads are coupled by a medium voltage grid across the island over several kilometers. We analyze and discuss the technical data, determine the energy balance and discuss the economical energy balance before and after the commissioning of the system. We proof that technical solutions for large scale off-grid applications in the 100 kW range are available and come along with significant cost reductions for customers, even today. In addition, we show that the demands of increasing energy consumption along with new properties on the island can be fulfilled by the modular concept of this unique hybrid energy system. |
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