HYBRID POWER GENERATION FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSE (SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY)

Abstract

Household electricity demand continues to rise, pushing users toward more reliable renewable-energy alternatives. Individually, solar PV panels and Small-scale wind turbines encounter various operational challenges from unpredictable output due to changing environmental conditions. This study presents a compact hybrid solar–wind power system designed to maintain stable domestic power delivery by combining the complementary behaviour of both sources. The system integrates solar modules, a small wind generator, a charge-regulation unit, an energy-storage stage, together with the inverter unit interface for AC loads. Experimental evaluation demonstrates steady charging behaviour, smooth transition between power sources, and improved availability across varying weather conditions. The results highlight the effectiveness of small-scale hybrid systems in enhancing reliability, reducing grid dependence, and supporting sustainable home-energy management. Hybrid hybrid energy production utilizing both photovoltaic and wind turbine systems. has emerged as a practical and sustainable solution for meeting domestic electricity needs, especially in regions facing frequent power shortages or high grid dependency. This system combines two naturally available and complementary energy sources—sunlight and wind—to deliver continuous and continuous and dependable power availability over a 24-hour period. Since solar energy is abundant during daytime in addition to wind energy is often available during evenings, nights, or cloudy conditions, integrating both sources ensures improved energy stability and reduces the limitations associated with using a single renewable source. The hybrid setup typically consists of solar photovoltaic panels, a small wind turbine, a charge controller, batteries for energy storage, an inverter, and essential safety and monitoring components. while it generates power when sufficient wind speed is available. The combined energy is regulated by a charge controller to protect the battery bank from overcharging or deep discharging. The inverter then converts the stored DC energy into AC supply suitable for domestic loads. By coordinating both energy sources, the system ensures that household appliances receive uninterrupted power even during fluctuating weather conditions.