Control unit and a method for managing power sources and energy storage in a hybrid power generation system

A method for monitoring and managing power supply sources and energy storage in a hybrid power generation system, wherein the hybrid power generation system is configured to meet a power demand of one or more electrical loads, and comprises:

• a primary power source comprising one or more fuel cells and an inverter, wherein the one or more fuel cells are configured to convert hydrogen to electrical power, and the inverter is configured to convert the DC output of the one or more fuel cells to AC;
• a secondary power source comprising a combustion engine and a generator, wherein the engine is configured to generate rotational power from fuel, and the generator is configured to convert the rotational power into electrical power;
• and an energy storage system configured to support the primary and secondary power sources;
• and
• wherein the method comprises:
• monitoring power demand of the one or more electrical loads,
• detecting a spike in the power demand, and
• connecting, in response to detecting the spike in power demand, the energy storage system to support at least one of the primary and secondary power sources.