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Title
Performance Analysis of a Solar and Wind Hybrid Electro Generator System for Sustainable Energy Harvesting
Abstract
The general objective of this study is to reduce reliance on conventional fuels through the development of a solar and wind energy harvesting system A comprehensive testing procedure was employed to evaluate the system's functionality and efficiency, involving quantification of voltage generation from the solar panel and wind turbine and documenting voltage power levels in various environmental conditions. Despite commendable performance from the solar panel, the VAWT yielded disappointing results with minimal voltage output. The combined solar and wind hybrid generator exhibited sufficient energy output to power a small station, albeit with solar power dominating. Further financial investment and optimization efforts are needed to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the hybrid generator. Examining the average variance in voltage across the separate compartments of the generator, as determined by utilizing an independent t-test. The combined testing of the solar-wind turbine generator showed a reliance on solar energy, with wind contributing minimally due to the limitations of a small-scale turbine. Direct sunlight significantly outperformed dim light conditions in voltage output for the solar component, while higher fan levels notably increased voltage output for the wind turbine component, as indicated by strong statistical differences favoring the null hypothesis in both cases.
Keywords: Hybrid renewable energy, Wind energy, Solar energy, VAWT
Author(s)
Francis Monday Z. Rivera | Laurence R. Pangilinan | Jaz Kiervy D. Angeles | Juiliana Gaille Z. Manalang | Jan Gareth D. Yao | Lee James M. Ayson
Track/Strand
STEM
Location
IMC-EXT
Date
December 4, 2023
Identifier
SRS R616 2023