Multiobjective Optimization of a Hybrid Wind/Solar Battery Energy System in the Arctic

Table 2

Illustrative system configurations for various hybrid renewable energy systems from the component optimal sizing results.

	Config. options	Cost/year (USD)	Unmet energy (%)	WT swept area (m^2)	PV area (m^2)	Bat. capacity (kWh)
System 1	Opt1.1	921	1.8	21.2	11.6	2.9
	Opt1.2	791	6.0	19.7	10.2	2.9
	Opt1.3	632	9.6	17.9	9.8	2.9
System 2	Opt2.1	900	3.2	21.2	10.6	3.0
	Opt2.2	617	2.7	17.9	7.1	3.0
	Opt2.3	469	9.8	13.5	6.5	2.8
System 3	Opt3.1	993	18.2	24.3	11.0	3.5
	Opt3.2	491	33.5	11.7	6.0	2.3
	Opt3.3	399	39.9	8.3	4.5	2.4

These design options provide a useful suggestion when selecting components for hybrid wind/solar energy system. Depending on the design objectives, the most suitable option can be chosen accordingly.