Enhancing Renewable Energy Reliability: A Study on Hybrid Solar-Wind Systems for Efficient Power Generation

Abstract

Hybrid solar–wind plants offer an effective resolution of the real problem of intermittency, ensuring steady electricity supply and minimizing the need for technology of storage. Although they cost more upfront, they provide savings over time, aid the environment and advance decarbonization targets. HOMER simulation for Basra also showed the predominance of solar power where the total annual capacity was 10.54 kWh/m², while wind provided 1.21 kWh, confirming the efficiency of hybrid system integration for Basra as a typical example. Worldwide experience, including Germany, China and the U.S., have also shown that systems such as hybrids are more reliable and cost effective than single platforms. These results emphasize how important the phasing control will be in the upcoming energy transitions, and the importance of advances in storage technologies, AI-based control, and the role of legislation in making these precedents.