University of South Wales Master of Sciences Thesis

University of South Wales
 
 
 
Master of Sciences Thesis 
 
STANDALONE HYBRID GENERATION SYSTEM 
FOR THE REMOTE AREA OF THAR, PAKISTAN
Submitted By: Syed Hassan Raza (08011605)
 
Supervisor: Senior Lecturer Dr Ben Mehenni 
 
Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences in partial fulfillment of 
the requirements for the degree of 
Master of Science in Sustainable Power 
Technology. 
 
October 2014 
 
 
 
 
 
ABSTRACT
 
This thesis proposes a standalone hybrid generation system in Thar area of Pakistan 
combining solar and wind energy with provision of a storage bank and controlled using a 
bidirectional boost DC-DC converter (BDC) to maintain constant dc-link voltage. A three-
phase complex vector control scheme voltage source inverter (VSI) is used to control the load 
side voltage in terms of the frequency and voltage amplitude. The simulation results obtained 
from Matlab/Simulink show that the overall hybrid framework is capable of working under 
the variable weather and load conditions.
 

 
Standalone hybrid generation system for the remote area of Thar, Pakistan
 
 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
 
 
First of all, I would like to express my deep sense of respect and gratitude towards my Supervisor Dr 
Ben Mehenni, Dr Clive Morgan, and Mr. Kang Li who has been the guiding force behind this work. 
The thesis would not have been accomplished without their readiness to help; their willingness for 
series of intensive discussions that brought about more valuable suggestions; and their supports are 
highly appreciated in this regard. 
Finally, I would like to thank almighty and my parents for giving me strength and supporting me 
throughout my life.