Research Article

Optimal Hybrid Renewable Energy System: A Comparative Study of Wind/Hydrogen/Fuel-Cell and Wind/Battery Storage

Table 1

Wind turbine specifications.

Rated power10 kW
Maximum output power13 kW
GeneratorAC
Blade quantity3 glass fiber blades
Rotor blade diameter8 m (26.2 ft)
Start-up wind speed2.5 m/s (5.6 mph)
Rated wind speed15 m/s (22.3 mph)
Survival wind speed24 m/s (133.1 mph)
ControllerPLC with touch screen
Safety systemYaw control, electrical brake, and hydraulic brake
Turbine weight420 kg (925.9 lbs)
Noise45 db(A) at 5 m/s
Temperature range−20°C to +50°C
Design lifetime25 years
WarrantyStandard 5 years

Refer [28].