Wind Solar Hybrid Vs Solar Farm Vs Wind Farm solutions in India

Wind Solar Hybrid Vs Solar Farm Vs Wind Farm solutions in India

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Definition

Bundling of Wind & Solar power generating units for maximum power output

System utilizing only solar electric energy as main source of energy

System utilizing only wind electric energy as main source of energy

* Power Generation time

Round the clock power generation and throughout the year as wind and solar are complementary in nature.

Power generation only during daytime, maximum generation between 11 am to 4 pm on sunny days

Maximum generation during late night hours and early morning hours. Major generation during windy seasons of May to September

* Variability

Mitigates daily and seasonal fluctuations of standalone wind and solar systems by leveraging their complementary nature

Lower power generation in shorter days and cloudy weather (especially during rainy season)

High power generation during rainy season when even electricity demand is low

* % Requirement met

Fulfils 75%-80% of energy requirements even with TOD based adjustment restrictions

With TOD restrictions on wheeling and banking adjustment, only 50-55% of energy can be mitigated

Depending on wind patterns and banking period restrictions, can only fulfil about 50%-55% of energy requirements

* Energy Settlement

Fulfils up to 60% of energy requirements even with 15 mins energy settlement restrictions

Cannot fulfil more than 20%-30% of energy requirements with 15 min energy settlement restrictions

Cannot fulfil more than 20%-30% of energy requirements with 15 min energy settlement restrictions

* Generation Curve

It can be designed for 24x7 round the clock generation and at just the right amount that matches Prosumers base load generation curve throughout the year

Generation curve closely depends or resembles on time of day and time of the year concept.

Generation curve closely depends or resembles on time of day and time of the year concept.

* Yearly units generated

5 MW WSH ~ 22 million units

5 MW Solar ~ 7. 8 million units

5 MW Wind ~ 16.2 million units

* Capacity Utilization factor

45% to 50%

~16% to 18%

~30% to 35%

* Savings potential

Highest

Medium, highly dependent on state regulations regarding wheeling and banking

Medium, highly dependent on state regulations regarding wheeling and banking

* Operation & Maintenance (O&M)

More economical and easier to maintain due to common equipment’s and systems used of Solar & Wind at the same location.

Independent solar plant equipment’s and systems located at remote location

Independent wind farm equipment’s and systems located at remote location

* Utilization of Common Resources

Savings in project cost comes due to common usage of resources and infrastructure. Like optimisation of land, power evacuation, infra operation, components, and manpower during O&M activities.

Resources and Infrastructure used for only solar power plant

System and Infrastructure used for only wind farm

Wind Solar Hybrid (WSH) vs only Solar vs only wind

Wind Solar Hybrid

Bundling of Wind & Solar power generating units for maximum power output

Standalone Solar

System utilizing only solar electric energy as main source of energy

Standalone Wind

System utilizing only wind electric energy as main source of energy

Wind Solar Hybrid

Round the clock power generation and throughout the year as wind and solar are complementary in nature.

Standalone Solar

Power generation only during daytime, maximum generation between 11 am to 4 pm on sunny days

Standalone Wind

Maximum generation during late night hours and early morning hours. Major generation during windy seasons of May to September

Wind Solar Hybrid

Mitigates daily and seasonal fluctuations of standalone wind and solar systems by leveraging their complementary nature

Standalone Solar

Lower power generation in shorter days and cloudy weather (especially during rainy season)

Standalone Wind

High power generation during rainy season when even electricity demand is low

Wind Solar Hybrid

Fulfils 75%-80% of energy requirements even with TOD based adjustment restrictions

Standalone Solar

With TOD restrictions on wheeling and banking adjustment, only 50-55% of energy can be mitigated

Standalone Wind

Depending on wind patterns and banking period restrictions, can only fulfil about 50%-55% of energy requirements

Wind Solar Hybrid

Fulfils up to 60% of energy requirements even with 15 mins energy settlement restrictions

Standalone Solar

Cannot fulfil more than 20%-30% of energy requirements with 15 min energy settlement restrictions

Standalone Wind

Cannot fulfil more than 20%-30% of energy requirements with 15 min energy settlement restrictions

Wind Solar Hybrid

It can be designed for 24x7 round the clock generation and at just the right amount that matches Prosumers base load generation curve throughout the year

Standalone Solar

Generation curve closely depends or resembles on time of day and time of the year concept.

Standalone Wind

Generation curve closely depends or resembles on time of day and time of the year concept.

Wind Solar Hybrid

5 MW WSH ~ 22 million units

Standalone Solar

5 MW Solar ~ 7. 8 million units

Standalone Wind

5 MW Wind ~ 16.2 million units

Wind Solar Hybrid

45% to 50%

Standalone Solar

~16% to 18%

Standalone Wind

~30% to 35%

Wind Solar Hybrid

Highest

Standalone Solar

Medium, highly dependent on state regulations regarding wheeling and banking

Standalone Wind

Medium, highly dependent on state regulations regarding wheeling and banking

Wind Solar Hybrid

More economical and easier to maintain due to common equipment’s and systems used of Solar & Wind at the same location.

Standalone Solar

Independent solar plant equipment’s and systems located at remote location

Standalone Wind

Independent wind farm equipment’s and systems located at remote location

Wind Solar Hybrid

Savings in project cost comes due to common usage of resources and infrastructure. Like optimisation of land, power evacuation, infra operation, components, and manpower during O&M activities.

Standalone Solar

Resources and Infrastructure used for only solar power plant

Standalone Wind

System and Infrastructure used for only wind farm

* Comparison of the generation Curve for a typical Time of Day concept

Wind Solar Hybrid Vs Solar Farm Vs Wind Farm solutions in India Hourly Generation Pattern

*Disclaimer: The information presented above is for educational purposes only. All the data provided in the article above are approximate values derived from third party sources, research articles or on ground experience and SSK Green Max would take no responsibility or have any obligation over the correctness of data.