Simulation and Dynamic Analysis of a Hybrid Renewable Power System for Postville, Labrador

Abstract

Recently, global energy and environmental challenges have been magnified by rising fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Remote areas without grid access face additional difficulties, driving the need for sustainable energy solutions. To address this pressing issue, a growing focus is on switching towards cleaner, renewable energy sources. This research attempts to tackle these challenges by implementing a dynamic model for Postville, an isolated location in Canada. The objective is to reduce costs and provide high-quality power output to meet the community’s energy needs. The proposed hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) includes a 455 kW diesel generator, a 435 kW PV panel, five 100 kW wind turbines, a 306 kW power converter, and 720 batteries. Dynamic modeling and simulation using MATLAB-Simulink software are employed to evaluate the system’s performance and dynamics under variable weather conditions. The simulation results demonstrate the system’s reliability and ability to consistently deliver high-quality power output and meet the load demand.