Depleting fossil fuel reserves need to be replaced by alternate economic and environment friendly power generation sources. These sources have gained attention since the oil crisis faced in early 1970. IntroductionÄevelopment of innovative power solution, capable of minimizing environmental concerns, has been key point of interest for power system researchers. This paper includes the study of progressive development of standalone renewable generation units based on wind and PV microgrids. It can serve to overcome global warming problem arising due to emissions in fossil fuel based thermal generation units. Wind and PV energy are readily available, omnipresent, and expected to contribute major future energy market. Associated components like converters, storage unit, controllers, and optimization techniques affect overall generation. This paper presents technical review of hybrid wind and photovoltaic (PV) generation in standalone mode.
This problem has been overcome to certain extent by installing appropriate integrated energy storage unit (ESU). RES based power generation involves uncertain availability of power source round the clock. It has encouraged exploration and exploitation of decentralized power generation using renewable energy sources (RES). Power extension of grid to isolated regions is associated with technical and economical issues.