RENEWCONNECT - All about renewables & power sector

Electricity is one of the largest commodity in the world, which is given high priority that are inter linked with other commodities or dependent directly or indirectly. Electricity sector mind map, elaborating on each key area to provide greater insight: Main Hub: Electricity Sector Generation Renewable Energy Sources : Solar : Photovoltaic (PV) : Rooftop solar, utility-scale solar farms. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) : Parabolic troughs, solar power towers. Floating Solar : Solar PV systems installed on water bodies. Wind : Onshore Wind : Land-based wind turbines. Offshore Wind : Wind farms located in oceans or large water bodies. Hybrid Systems : Wind-solar combinations. Hydropower : Large Hydro : Dam-based, conventional hydropower plants. Small and Micro Hydro : Suitable for localized, small-scale generation. Pumped Hydro : Energy storage using water reservoirs. Biomass and Waste-to-Energy : Biogas : Organic waste converted to methane. Solid Biomass : Wood, agricultural residues. M...

Credit ratings for Indian distribution companies (DISCOMs) are based on multiple factors assessing financial health, operational efficiency, and overall management of power distribution. Here’s an overview of how these ratings are typically assigned: Financial Performance : Agencies like ICRA, CRISIL, and CARE assess financial metrics such as profitability, debt levels, cash flow, and cost structure. Specific indicators include revenue collection efficiency, cost coverage ratio (ability to cover operational costs through revenue), and levels of state government subsidies received. The ability to manage debt and avoid defaults heavily influences the rating. Operational Efficiency : This encompasses metrics such as Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses, which measure energy lost in distribution and unbilled consumption. High AT&C losses often reflect operational inefficiencies and theft, impacting a DISCOM’s profitability and reliability. Agencies also review supply qu...

Features : Electricity and Power Unit Converter Electricity and Power Unit Converter Enter Value: From: Megawatt-hour (MW*h) Kilowatt-hour (kW*h) Watts (W) Kilowatts (kW) Joules (J) To: Megawatt-hour (MW*h) Kilowatt-hour (kW*h) Watts (W) Kilowatts (kW) Joules (J) Convert Result: Categories for Units : Energy : Megawatt-hour (MW h), Kilowatt-hour (kW h), Joules (J), Watt-seconds (Ws), Calories (cal), and British Thermal Units (BTU). Power : Watts (W), Kilowatts (kW), Megawatts (MW), Horsepower (hp). Current : Amperes (A), Milliamperes (mA). Voltage : Volts (V), Millivolts (mV), Kilovolts (kV). Resistance : Ohms (Ω), Milliohms (mΩ), Kiloohms (kΩ). Two Dropdowns : From Unit : Choose the unit you want to convert from. To Unit : Choose the unit you want to convert to. Input Field : Enter...

Bitcoin is closely linked with electricity and power due to the energy-intensive process involved in mining new bitcoins. Here's how the relationship between Bitcoin and energy works: 1. Bitcoin Mining and Energy Consumption Bitcoin mining is the process through which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified on the blockchain. This process relies on Proof of Work (PoW) , a consensus mechanism that requires miners to solve complex mathematical puzzles using specialized computers, called ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits). These computers consume a significant amount of electricity due to the computational power needed to solve these puzzles. The energy consumption is driven by the following factors: Computational Power : Mining hardware performs trillions of calculations per second, requiring immense electrical power. Competition : As more miners join the network, the difficulty of solving these puzzles increases, requiring more energy to maintain prof...

  To provide a comprehensive technical comparison of electric scooters available in the Indian EV market, we’ll focus on a range of popular models across different brands. This comparison includes specifications like range, battery capacity, top speed, and features. The electric scooters covered include: Ather 450X Ola S1 Pro TVS iQube Bajaj Chetak Hero Electric Optima Simple One Revolt RV400 1. Specifications Comparison Feature/Model Ather 450X Ola S1 Pro TVS iQube Bajaj Chetak Hero Electric Optima CX Simple One Revolt RV400 Range (Eco Mode) 146 km 181 km 100 km 95 km 82 km 212 km 150 km Top Speed 80 km/h 116 km/h 78 km/h 70 km/h 45 km/h 105 km/h 85 km/h Battery Capacity 3.7 kWh 4 kWh 3.04 kWh 3 kWh 2.9 kWh (Dual Battery) 4.8 kWh 3.24 kWh Motor Power 6 kW 8.5 kW 4.4 kW 4 kW 1.2 kW 8.5 kW 3 kW Acceleration (0-40) 3.3 sec 2.9 sec 4.2 sec 5 sec 5-6 sec 2.95 sec 3.3 sec Charging Time 5.45 hrs (80%) 6.5 hrs (100%) 5 hrs (80%) 5 hrs 4-5 hrs 2.75 hrs 4.5 hrs Smart Features 7" Touchscree...

Electric cars  have lately been dominating the international market, in the automobile industry across all positions. Still, consumers show some degree of stigma – saying that the cars are not well-rounded for daily use. However, things are changing very fast with an increase in infrastructure by the government, OEMs, and private sector installing in different strategic locations within cities and national highways. Comparison of petrol vs electric vehicles Year-wise carbon emission in the transportation sector considering Four wheelers - globally Therefore, if you anticipate buying a new car, first consider your commitment to saving the planet. Owning an electric car is one of the best ways to help the environment because by having it, you’ll actually reduce carbon emissions by up to three tones annually. Besides joining the fight against global warming: 1. They are cheaper in the long run.  The maintenance costs of electric vehicles are much cheaper given that ther...

Indian Electricity sector has having state-wise electricity regulatory commission which will define the rules and regulations in the power sector in their respective states in India. All the state regulatory commissions are under the control of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). please find the list of regulatory commissions as below: Sno. State Short Form State Regulatory Commissions - Links 1 Arunachal Pradesh APERC Arunachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission 2 Assam AERC Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission 3 Andhra Pradesh APERC Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission 4 Bihar BERC Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission 5 Chhattisgarh CSERC Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission ...