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Modeling and Analysis of a Grid-Connected Hybrid Power System integrating Wind Turbine Generators and Solar PV Arrays using ETAP. Includes Load Flow, OPF, and Performance Evaluation for system stability and efficiency.
This project focuses on the modeling, simulation, and analysis of a grid-connected hybrid renewable power system integrating Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) and Solar Photovoltaic Arrays (PVAs) using ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program) 19.0.1C.
The study evaluates voltage regulation, power flow performance, and system efficiency under hybrid renewable operation connected to the main grid.
- Software Used: ETAP 19.0.1C
- System Type: Grid-connected hybrid (Wind + Solar PV)
- Analysis Performed: Load Flow (LF), Optimal Power Flow (OPF), Time-Domain Load Flow
- Method Used: Newton–Raphson Iterative Method
- Voltage Levels: 34.5 kV → 0.22 kV
- Transformers: 1 MVA – 20 MVA range
- Cables: Modeled with standard resistance and reactance parameters
- Voltage maintained within ±2% of nominal across all buses.
- Power Factor (PF): > 0.9, ensuring efficient reactive power management.
- System Losses:
- Real Power ≈ 171.6 kW
- Reactive Power ≈ 376.3 kVAr
- Minor overloading observed on Cable 6 and Transformer T2 (≈158%).
- Voltage-regulated buses (Bus 1, Bus 6) ensured system stability and reactive power control.
To demonstrate the technical feasibility and operational stability of hybrid renewable systems connected to the main power grid, promoting sustainable and reliable energy solutions.
- ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program)
- Power System Modeling
- Load Flow & OPF Analysis
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Electrical Network Simulation
├── Modeling and Analysis of a Grid-Connected Hybrid # Full ETAP report
├── README.md # Documentation
├── Results/ # Simulation outputs
└── Screenshots/ # Circuit & analysis visuals