Comparison of renewable electricity generation options with household electrical load patterns

This paper analyzes output time-series of different small scale power generation systems such as wind and photovoltaic (PV) systems and their combinations, according to the wind and global irradiance data measured in the Tallinn-Harku Aerological Station (Estonia) and household load patterns. Renewable energy resources and energy production are reviewed and household loads and their need for stored energy reserves to cover periods without power generation are analyzed.