Integration of stand-alone and hybrid wind energy systems into buildings

Abstract: Stand-alone wind hybrid systems have turned into one of the most promising ways to handle the electrification requirements of numerous isolated consumers worldwide, including country houses, remote farms, shelters, telecommunication stations, small islands, light houses, etc. Given that in most countries the merit of the building sector in the national energy consumption reaches up to 40%, significantly contributing to the atmospheric pollution, wind hybrid energy systems are becoming a viable and reliable solution. According to experience and the international literature, a wind hybrid system, when sized properly, has the ability to cover the corresponding load demand even in cases of zero energy rejection requirements.

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