SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ❱  SD6 (48V) ❱  Solar PV Panels (6kWp) ❱ Charge controller ❱ Battery Bank 1690AMPH 24/7 POWER SUPPLY KEY COMPONENTS WIND TURBINE CONTROLLER SOLAR PV SYSTEM BATTERY BANK 15 THE CHALLENGE Saudi Aramco required an additional energy source to power its RS10 telecom base station in Saudi Arabia. The base station was solely powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) panels; however, an additional energy source was required to provide extra power to supplement an increased load. The base station is in a remote location and is miles from a grid connection. It provides a service to the public and therefore, cannot be shut down for long periods of time. The extreme climate in Saudi Arabia also demands an energy solution that works in all weather conditions. THE SOLUTION To meet all the above requirements, the company opted for a battery charge SD6 wind turbine. The hybrid solution improved the availability, performance and reliability of the power supplied. The extra energy production capabilities will also allow for an increase in load in the future, without the need for any additional energy source. The installation of the wind turbine provided a cost-effective alternative to a diesel generator that would have involved subsequent costly refuelling trips and regular maintenance. As the turbine and solar panels are producing more than required, the base station always has a backup of energy. The SD6 wind turbine was successfully installed in January 2005 as a battery charging configuration and has been 100% operational since. The turbine produces on average 12,000kWh of electricity annually which currently exceeds the base station’s requirements. The SD6 wind turbine was successfully installed in January 2005 as a battery charging configuration and has been 100% operational since. SYSTEM TYPE: Wind & Solar Hybrid