From Wind to Hybrid: A Contribution to the Optimal Design of Utility-Scale Hybrid Power Plants

When a substantial number of wind parks are approaching the end their lifespan, and developers renewables facing decisions about what to do with assets, concepts such as hybrid power plants emerging promising solution enable renewable integration in cost-effective robust manner. This work proposes decision-aid algorithm perform comprehensive analysis plants, focusing on energetic contribution economic feasibility converting existing into (i.e., installing photovoltaic panels storage system). The was performed by comparing option pure repowering exercise or overplanting using technology only. obtained results unequivocally demonstrate added value they promote: (i) higher installed capacity yearly factor (up 50%); (ii) an increased efficiency electric infrastructures; (iii) positive sustainable energy system ability generate value.