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ArticleScientific reports2025

Wind energy assessment and hybrid micro-grid optimization for selected regions of Saudi Arabia.

Abdullahi Abubakar Mas'ud, Ibrahim Seidu, Sani Salisu, Umar Musa, Hassan Z AlGarni, Mohit Bajaj, Ievgen Zaitsev

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Abdullahi Abubakar Mas'udDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Jubail Industrial College, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. masud_a@rcjy.edu.sa.
Ibrahim SeiduDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Sani SalisuDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Umar MusaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Hassan Z AlGarniDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Jubail Industrial College, Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Mohit BajajDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, 248002, India. mohitbajaj.ee@geu.ac.in.
Ievgen ZaitsevDepartment of Theoretical Electrical Engineering and Diagnostics of Electrical Equipment, Institute of Electrodynamics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Beresteyskiy, 56, Kyiv-57, Kyiv, 03680, Ukraine. zaitsev@i.ua.

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Abstract

This study investigates the optimization of wind energy integration in hybrid micro grids (MGs) to address the rising demand for renewable energy, particularly in regions with limited wind potential. A comprehensive assessment of wind energy potential was conducted, and optimal sizing of standalone MGs incorporating photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind turbines (WT), and battery storage (BS) systems was performed for six regions in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Wind resource analysis utilizing the Weibull distribution function shows that all regions exhibited Class 1 wind energy characteristics, with average annual wind power densities ranging from 36.74 W/m² to 149.56 W/m², thereby rendering them suitable for small-scale hybrid applications. A multi-strategy serial cuckoo search algorithm was employed to evaluate three distinct configurations, and the results indicated that the integration of PV, WT, and BS yielded the most cost-effective solution for the majority of regions, achieving a levelized cost of energy of 0.148$/kWh and a loss of power supply probability below 0.05%. Notably, alternative configurations demonstrated superior reliability in locations such as Al-Baha, Taif, and Tabuk. The rseults of this study provide valuable insights into the design of scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient hybrid MGs tailored to regions with low wind potential, thereby contributing to enhanced energy access and economic development in remote locations.

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Battery storageHybrid microgridOptimizationPhotovoltaic systemsRenewable energySaudi ArabiaWeibull distributionWind energy

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