Hybrid Power Systems

Hybrid power systems are designed for the generation of electrical power. They are generally independent of large centralized electric grids and are used in remote areas. Hybrid systems by definition contain a number of power generation devices such as wind turbines, photovoltaic, micro-hydro and/or fossil fuel generators. Hybrid power systems range from small systems designed for one or several homes to very large ones for remote island grids or large communities.

Hybrid power systems are seen as a way to provide power to the many remote communities in the developing world where the costs for large scale expansion of electrical grids is prohibitive and the transportation costs of diesel fuel are also very high.

The use of renewable power generation systems reduces the use of expensive fuels, allows for the cleaner generation of electrical power and also improves the standard of living for many people in remote areas. - Ian Baring-Gould