ENSURING STABLE ENERGY SUPPLY BY COMBINING WIND AND HYDROPOWER SOURCES (IN THE CASE OF CHORTOQ MICRO HYDROPOWER PLANT)

Abstract

In recent years, the global energy sector has faced growing challenges
related to power supply reliability, environmental sustainability, and efficient
utilization of renewable energy sources.Unstable electricity supply remains
a critical issue, particularly in remote and mountainous regions. Combining
wind and hydropower in hybrid systems presents an innovative and regionally
adaptable solution. The Chortoq micro hydropower plant, located in a terrain
with suitable wind potential and flowing water resources, serves as a relevant
case study for investigating this integration. The main objective of this research
is to evaluate the effectiveness of hybrid energy systems that combine wind and
hydropower sources in ensuring a stable and continuous electricity supply. The
study focuses on analyzing energy efficiency, system reliability, and optimization
strategies using the Chortoq micro hydropower plant as an example. This work
utilizes modeling and simulation methods to assess the performance of hybrid
systems under varying environmental conditions. Technical parameters of
wind turbines and micro-hydropower installations are integrated into a hybrid
configuration. Energy output calculations, reliability metrics (such as LOLP
and LPSP), and cost-effectiveness analyses were conducted using MATLAB/
Simulink and HOMER Pro tools. The analysis indicates that the hybrid wind-
hydro system significantly improves energy supply stability by compensating for
the intermittency of individual sources. Simulation results show a reduction in
power outages by more than 75%, improved load coverage, and a 30% decrease in
reliance on backup diesel generators. The results confirm that small-scale hybrid
systems are both technically viable and economically efficient in the context of
Chortoq and similar regions.