Utilization of Solar Energy with Pumped Hydro Storage Based on Standalone Photovolatic Power Generation

Abstract

Simulation model for photovoltaic system (PV System) is described in this paper. It also describes feasible study of standalone hybrid solar system with pumped storage for Remote Island. Energy storage is the most important part for continuous reliable power supply. The pumped hydro storage system proposed which has capacity to store energy effectively with minimum loss. The system reliability and feasibility has been examined. The sizing methods and economic models are developed and finally applied in real projects. The pumped hydro storage (PHS) becomes most cost effective like increasing storage capacity and days of autonomy. Therefore solar energy system (SES) with pumped hydro storage is technically feasible and has practically potential to supply continuous power in Remote Island.