Technical, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Abstract

The world is witnessing a shift from the traditional fossil fuel-based generation system to a future with a larger share of clean renewable generation. Hybrid energy systems are connected with wind power, photovoltaic energy, fuel cells, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and tidal energy to generate electricity to meet energy demand at various scales and connect it to the main grid or microgrids, thereby reducing dependence on fossil fuels, which in turn reduces air emissions and mitigates environmental damage. The hybrid system is considered a better option for building modern electrical grids due to its economic, environmental, and social benefits. An overview of various distributed generation technologies has been presented. This research provides a comprehensive review of the energy, economic, environmental, and technical analysis of these sources, as well as the possibility of integrating different renewable energy sources to form a hybrid system.