A Comprehensive Review Of Integrated Solar-wind Hybrid Renewable Energy System For Reliable And Sustainable Rural Power Generation

Abstract

Rural Electrification Remains A Critical Global Challenge, With Approximately 759 Million People Lacking Access To Electricity, Primarily In Rural Regions Of Developing Countries. This Study Presents A Comprehensive Evaluation Of An Integrated Solar–wind Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) As A Sustainable Solution For Rural Power Generation. The Proposed System Is Modeled And Optimized Using MATLAB/Simulink, Incorporating Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays, Wind Turbines, Battery Energy Storage, And Advanced Energy Management Controllers. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Techniques Are Employed To Maximize Energy Extraction From Both Solar And Wind Sources, Utilizing The Perturb And Observe (P&O) Algorithm For PV Systems And The Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) Control Method For Wind Energy Conversion. Simulation Results Demonstrate That The Integrated System Provides Enhanced Reliability Compared To Standalone Renewable Sources Due To The Complementary Nature Of Solar And Wind Energy. Furthermore, The Hybrid Configuration Reduces Energy Storage Requirements By Up To 35%, Thereby Improving Overall System Efficiency And Cost-effectiveness. The Results Confirm The Technical Feasibility And Economic Viability Of Solar–wind Hybrid Systems For Sustainable Rural Electrification And Highlight Their Potential Contribution Toward Achieving The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) For Universal Energy Access.

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