Hybrid Solar / Wind Energy Trainer – DL SUNWIND-24V3
Hybrid Renewable Energy Technology
The DL SUNWIND-24V3 combines:
- Solar photovoltaic power generation
- Wind turbine energy conversion
- Battery charging systems
- DC and AC electrical installations
- Parallel inverter operation
- Hybrid power management
This integrated approach allows users to study the operation of modern renewable energy systems under real laboratory conditions.
Advanced Solar Energy Training System
The trainer includes two photovoltaic solar panels rated at 85W, 12V, mounted on a mobile support structure with wheels for easy movement and positioning. The panels feature:
- Adjustable inclination angle
- Graduated scale for tilt adjustment
- Solar irradiance measurement
- Temperature sensing cell
Students can perform comprehensive experiments related to solar energy generation and photovoltaic performance analysis.
Solar Training Experiments
- Measurement of solar irradiance and irradiation
- Open circuit voltage analysis
- Short circuit current analysis
- I-V characteristic curve plotting
- Overload condition testing
- Series and parallel PV configurations
- Battery charging regulation
- DC solar plant studies
- AC solar installation investigation
Wind Energy Simulation System
The trainer is equipped with a complete wind energy simulation module consisting of:
- Brushless motor
- 24V AC three-phase generator
- Motor controller module
- Anemometer for wind speed detection
- Wind turbine electronic regulator
This subsystem enables detailed analysis of wind turbine operation and power generation under different simulated wind conditions.
Wind Energy Training Capabilities
- Wind turbine braking action
- Battery charging control
- DC wind installation
- AC installation analysis
- Standby function investigation
- Wind speed measurement
- Shaft speed monitoring
- Wind direction analysis
Parallel Inverter Technology
One of the most advanced features of this trainer is its parallel inverter operation architecture.
The system incorporates:
- Two 2400W DC/AC converter modules
- Pure sinusoidal output
- Master-slave synchronization
- Frequency synchronization technology
- Expandable inverter connection capability
One inverter acts as the master, synchronizing the second inverter operating as the slave. This configuration creates a single output line with doubled available power capacity. The system architecture can be expanded up to 9 interconnected inverters, allowing advanced studies in distributed energy systems and smart grid technologies.
Integrated MPPT Charge Controller
The trainer includes:
- Integrated MPPT solar charge controller
- Two 12V batteries
- Public grid connection capability
- Backup energy operation
The MPPT controller maximizes solar energy harvesting efficiency while ensuring proper battery charging and system protection.
Real Load Simulation Modules
The trainer provides multiple electrical load modules for practical experimentation:
DC Load Modules
- Two 20W halogen lamps
- Two 3W LED lamps
- Individual On/Off switches
AC Load Modules
- 35W halogen lamp
- 3W LED lamp
- Independent switching system
These modules enable realistic load testing and energy consumption analysis in both DC and AC systems.
Advanced Measurement & Instrumentation
The system includes dedicated instrumentation modules for accurate monitoring and data analysis.
Solar Parameter Measurements
- Voltage
- Current
- Power
- Solar irradiance
- Solar panel temperature
Wind Parameter Measurements
- Voltage
- Current
- Power
- Wind speed
- Shaft speed
- Wind direction
Sun Simulator System
Two integrated sun simulators are included for indoor photovoltaic experiments. Features include:
- Adjustable light intensity
- Local potentiometer control
- Remote DC 0-10V signal control
- ModBus communication control
This allows accurate solar simulation under laboratory conditions independent of weather conditions.
Educational Advantages
The DL SUNWIND-24V3 trainer provides hands-on practical training in:
- Renewable energy systems
- Smart energy management
- Solar power technology
- Wind power systems
- Hybrid power generation
- Battery storage systems
- Grid-connected inverter systems
- Power electronics
- Electrical measurements
- Sustainable energy engineering
The average training duration supported by the system is approximately 12 hours, making it highly suitable for structured laboratory courses and professional technical workshops.
Technical Components Included
The trainer package includes:
- Two photovoltaic solar panels
- Wind turbine simulation system
- Wind regulator
- Two 2400W inverter modules
- MPPT controller
- Two 12V batteries
- DC and AC load modules
- Variable rheostat module
- Solar instrumentation module
- Wind instrumentation module
- Two sun simulators
- Frame structure for modules
- Connecting cables
- Experiment manual
- Data acquisition and processing software
Hybrid Solar / Wind Energy Trainer – DL SUNWIND-24V3
is a comprehensive renewable energy training system designed to provide practical and theoretical knowledge of hybrid power generation technologies. This advanced educational trainer combines solar photovoltaic energy and wind energy conversion systems into a single integrated platform, enabling students, researchers, engineers, and technical institutions to study real-world renewable energy applications.
The system demonstrates how multiple renewable energy sources can work together to deliver reliable and uninterrupted electrical power. By integrating solar and wind technologies, the trainer allows users to understand energy generation, battery charging, power conversion, grid interaction, inverter synchronization, and hybrid energy management in both DC and AC systems.
