RENEWCONNECT - All about renewables & power sector

Integrated Renewable Energy Power (IREP) refers to the strategic combination of various renewable energy sources—such as solar, wind, biomass, hydro, and energy storage—into a single system to create a more stable and reliable energy supply. The integration of these sources allows the system to overcome the intermittency challenges associated with individual renewable energy types (e.g., solar and wind). This approach can also ensure more efficient use of resources and infrastructure, leading to higher energy output and reduced environmental impacts. Types of IREP Models Solar-Wind Hybrid Systems : Combines solar PV (photovoltaic) and wind power, often sharing transmission lines and inverters. Balances power generation, as solar is generally available during the day and wind can blow at night or in different seasons. Renewable Energy with Storage Systems : Includes batteries or other storage technologies (like pumped hydro or thermal energy storage) that store excess power generated f...

Scope of Implementation in India: Grid Integration with Renewables : India’s power sector is rapidly moving toward renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are essential to manage intermittency and stabilize the grid. DISCOMs (Distribution Companies) are crucial for integrating ESS to ensure consistent power supply, especially during peak and off-peak hours. Demand Management : With increasing electricity demand, DISCOMs in India face challenges in ensuring reliable supply. ESS can be deployed for demand response programs, load shifting, and peak shaving to reduce stress on the grid during high demand periods. Frequency Regulation : ESS plays a significant role in maintaining grid frequency within permissible limits. In India, where frequency fluctuations are common, deploying storage systems can help maintain grid stability and avoid penalties for DISCOMs. Decentralized Power Generation : India is focusing on decentralized generation and micr...

Energy Storage is the key aspect in the renewable ecosystem, making the 24/7 availability of RE power which will help in converting the regular grid into a renewable energy grid in the coming future. Some of the different types of energy storage systems are: India has come up with a framework and policy on Energy Storage in the year 2023, for the integration into the grid with the VGF scheme similar to the kind of support given for wind WTGs from 2014 to 2017. Tata - TPDDL and installed 10 MW/ 10 MWh at the distribution segment with external funding.  There are different possibilities for the integration of energy storage from the generation, transmission, and distribution segments across the globe. In the current market, there are different chemical and non-chemical energy storage systems present with advantages and limitations. Consumers need to come up with a strategy in considering the technical, financial, and environmental specifications of the battery technology to choose a ...