RENEWCONNECT - All about renewables & power sector

The Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) regulations in India for solar and wind power have evolved significantly over the years to address the unique variability and intermittency of renewable energy sources. Here is a timeline of key updates and releases by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs): 2014 : CERC introduced its first DSM regulations specifically aimed at maintaining grid discipline, establishing charges for frequency deviations. Initially, these regulations focused broadly on the energy sector without specific provisions for renewable energy. 2015 : Recognizing the need for renewable-specific regulations, CERC revised the DSM to include differentiated charges and relaxed penalties for deviations in wind and solar generation. These rules allowed a deviation margin of up to 15% without heavy penalties for renewable generators, acknowledging the variability of these sources. 2022 : CERC introduced updated DSM...

Solar Energy and its utilization in different segments towards Sustainability Solar energy is the energy derived from the sun's radiation and can be converted into electricity or heat. It is a clean, renewable resource that has been harnessed for thousands of years in various ways and is increasingly being used for power generation in modern times. Basic Concepts of Solar Energy Solar Radiation : The energy emitted by the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation. It reaches the Earth and can be captured by solar panels or other technologies to produce electricity or heat. Photovoltaic Effect : The process by which solar energy is converted into electricity using semiconductors that absorb photons from sunlight and release electrons, resulting in an electric current. Solar Thermal Energy : Using solar energy to produce heat, which can then be used directly for heating purposes or to generate electricity. Types of Solar Energy Systems Photovoltaic (PV) Systems : Monocrystalline ...