Performance Analysis of a Dual-Generation of Energy Using Hybrid Wind-Solar System

Muhammad Azizul  Hakim Sazali; Mohd Anas  Mohd Sabri; Wan Aizon  W. Ghopa; Afnizam  Abdullah; Ahmad Fadzil  Shahrol; Mohd Asri  Mat Teridi; Siddig  A. Omer

doi:10.37934/arefmht.18.1.113

Authors

Muhammad Azizul Hakim Sazali Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Mohd Anas Mohd Sabri Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Wan Aizon W. Ghopa Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Afnizam Abdullah Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Ahmad Fadzil Shahrol Energy Sustainability Focus Group (ESFG), Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Mohd Asri Mat Teridi Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Siddig A. Omer Institute of Sustainable Energy Technology, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Nottingham, in the United Kingdom

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arefmht.18.1.113

Keywords:

Hybrid renewable energy system, wind turbine, photovoltaic panel, power generation

Abstract

The demand for renewable energy technologies has surged due to the global energy transition and the push for decarbonization. This study explores the development of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) combining solar and wind energy, focusing on selecting an optimal location in Malaysia based on available resources and analyzing its power generation and efficiency. A site study using anemometers and pyranometers was conducted from 8 am to 5 pm over five days, and SMath Studio was employed for mathematical modeling to determine average wind speed at varying heights, wind energy density, peak sun hours, and the optimal photovoltaic (PV) panel angle. The HRES, consisting of a Savonius turbine blade and a thin-film PV panel, was installed atop the Fakulti Kejuruteraan Alam Bina academic building. The wind turbine achieved an average power output of 0.2129 W, producing 5.11 Wh/day, while the PV panel generated 6.9083 W, yielding 43.45 Wh/day. Combined, the HRES produced 48.56 Wh/day with an efficiency of 7.02%. The findings demonstrate the suitability of the Savonius turbine for low wind speeds and the effectiveness of solar panels under high irradiance conditions. Although the system's overall efficiency was low, it successfully stabilized power output, determined optimal resource utilization, and provided valuable insights into hybrid energy generation. This study offers practical guidelines for developing dual renewable energy systems and advancing sustainable energy solutions.