Design and Performance Analysis of a Solar-Hydro Hybrid Power SystemThe dependence on the national grid, unreliable power outages in Nigeria, and technological advancement in the world have led researchers to look at other renewable energy sources, such

Abstract

The dependence on the national grid, unreliable power outages in Nigeria, and technological advancement in the world have led researchers to look at other renewable energy sources, such as solar power and hydropower. In this research, the design and construction of a solar-hydro hybrid power system were carried out using the following materials: 50 Watts solar photovoltaic (solar panel), 12V battery, 12V charge controller, water pump, inverter, acrylic plastic step-up gear that is 3D printed and alternator. The power generated by the two systems has been tested, yielding a power output of 1.57 Watts for the solar system and 0.114 Watts for the hydro system. This research work presents a novel operation of the two systems. The photovoltaic energy was used to charge the battery during the day, and the stored energy in the battery was used to power the water turbine, which generates electricity at night. Comparing the power output generated by both systems, it was shown that the solar system is more dependable