Development of A Power Generation Unit Using Dual Renewable Energy Source

Abstract

The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources has driven research into renewable energy technologies. Among these, solar and wind energy are the most widely used and rapidly advancing. This paper discusses the development of a power generation unit that combines both solar and wind energy to create a dual renewable energy system. This system aims to optimize energy production by taking advantage of the complementary nature of these energy sources. The proposed system consists of photovoltaic (PV) panels and a small wind turbine integrated into a single power generation unit. The PV panels capture energy from sunlight, while the wind turbine harnesses wind energy. By integrating these two systems, the power generation unit can produce energy in varying weather conditions and at different times of the day. This leads to improved energy reliability and efficiency compared to single-source systems. The SWCM (Solar and wind combined mechanism) immensely reduces the requirement of fossil fuels to generate electricity which results in greatly reduced CO2 and CO-related emissions.