Stand-Alone and hybrid wind energy systems

Edited by J.K. Kaldellis

Wind power is fast becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources worldwide, not only from large-scale wind farms but also from the increasing penetration of stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems. These systems are primarily of benefit in small-scale applications, especially where there is no connection to acentral electricity network, and where there are limited conventional fuel resources but available renewable energy resources. By applying appropriate planning, systems selection and sizing, including the integration of energy storage devices to mitigate variable energy generation patterns, these systems can supply secure, reliable and economical power to remote locations and distributed micro-grids.

Stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems is a synthesis of the most recent knowledge and experience on wind-based hybrid renewable energy systems, comprehensively covering the scientific, technical and socio-economic issues involved in the application of these systems.

Part I presents overviews of the fundamental science and engineering of stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems and energy storage technology, including design and performance optimisation methods and feasibility assessment for these systems. Part II initially reviews the design, development, operation and optimisation of stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems -including wind/diesel, wind/photovoltaic, wind/hydrogen and wind/hydropower energy systems - before moving on to review applicable energy storage technology, including electro-chemical, flywheel (kinetic) and compressed air energy storage technologies. Finally, Part III reviews the integration of stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems and energy storage technology into remote micro-grids and buildings, and their application for desalination systems.

With its distinguished international team of contributors, Stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems will be a standard reference work for all renewable energy.

ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 527 9