Wind and solar complementarity for solar container communication stations in Portugal

Can wind power plants be hybridized with solar PV power in Portugal?

The hybridization of existing wind power plants using solar PV power in Portugal is examined. An assessment of the wind and solar PV generation local complementarity using correlation and energy-based metrics. Benchmarking of overplanting configurations with wind and solar PV power are compared.

Should Portugal explore wind and solar PV complementarity?

Recently (Couto and Estanqueiro, 2020), proposed an approach for Portugal to explore the wind and solar PV complementarity taking into consideration the nation's electricity consumption. 1.1. Renewable hybrid power plants

Are wind and solar PV generation local complementarity important?

An assessment of the wind and solar PV generation local complementarity using correlation and energy-based metrics. Benchmarking of overplanting configurations with wind and solar PV power are compared. Important complementarity amid wind and solar PV especially in central and northern regions of the country was found.

How can wind and solar power improve energy supply in Brazil?

The combination of Wind and solar power can effectively meet the energy demand of the Brazilian Northeast region, reducing the dependency on hydroelectricity and thermoelectric plants. Using energy storage systems can further optimize the supply, reducing the need for transmission capacity and mitigating the effects of resource intermittency.