Wind, photovoltaic and mini-hydro hybrid generation in Bolivia: A case study at a mountainous village

This paper investigates the most feasible configuration for hybrid generation by indigenous renewable energy sources in Chachacomani village at 4,220 meters elevation in Bolivia. Site monitoring of wind, solar irradiation and the water level of the Jarma River was conducted for a year. The data enabled potential power output from Wind, PV and Micro Hydro generation system to be estimated. Energy balance calculations for different configuration of hybrid generation system were made‥ The results show that the three energy supplies would be complementary for integrated power‥