Research Article

Sizing and Simulation of PV-Wind Hybrid Power System

Table 1

Main characteristics of the Solar-Wind Meteorological Station at the Solar Energy Institute.

Module PartsSpecification/description

Wind speed Accuracy 0.5 m/s
Wind direction Precision 0.8 m/s
SensorPyronometer 4.7 μV/W
Ambient temperature−40 to 56°C, accuracy < 0.5°C
Relative humidity12–100%, accuracy < 3%

Signal input12 channels
Data loggerMemory 2 Mbytes
Computer connectorRS-232

PowerPV module15.1 V, 10 WPeak
TripodStainless steel For right setting the sensors