Can a suitable capacity ratio of wind power to solar PV reduce surplus electricity?

A suitable capacity ratio of wind power to solar PV can reduce surplus electricity. Day-charging of electric vehicles in Hungary can reduce surplus electricity. The paper examines the compatibility of wind and solar energy resources with projections of future electricity demand in Hungary.

Can wind turbines and solar PV meet 50% of electricity consumption?

They suggested that an optimum combination of wind turbines and solar PV can meet up to 50% of total electricity consumption without resulting in curtailment and without requiring storage devices provided that flexible power plants supply the remaining energy [ 21 ].

How much energy can a German power system supply without storage?

Weitemeyer et al. [ 21] suggested that wind and solar resources in the German power system can supply up to 50% of total electricity demand without storage requirements provided that other power plants are sufficiently flexible. Energy storage devices and expansion of transmission line capacity are needed to accommodate surpluses [ 30, 32 ].

How much electricity can be supplied by wind turbines & solar PV?

Simulations for the year 2033 (last scenario year) suggest that 46–47% of the projected electricity consumption can be supplied by wind turbines and solar PV technology with a surplus of less than 5% of yearly consumption. A suitable capacity ratio of wind to solar PV and the management of electric vehicle charging may reduce surplus electricity.

How much solar PV capacity should be compared to wind power capacity?

It is shown by our EnergyPLAN model that the solar PV capacity should be 1.1 times the wind power capacity which is a huge contrast to the current situation where solar PV is almost 10 times the wind power capacity in Hungary. 1. Introduction In the last decade, total electricity consumption in Hungary has been increasing [ 1 ].