Negative impact of Renewal Energy in Frequency

Negative impact of renewal energy in frequency ------
    India's total electricity generation capacity :- 452.69 GW, 
It includes 
Renewable energy sources : 201.45 GW (46.3%) as of October 2024. 
Renewable Energy Generation:-
Total Installed Capacity:-
    As of October 2024, India's renewable energy capacity is 201.45 GW, making up 46.3% of the total installed power capacity. 
Key Sources :-
    Solar power, wind power, and hydropower (including large and small hydro) are the main contributors to India's renewable energy generation. 
Growth:-
    India has seen significant growth in renewable energy generation, with a 265.89% surge since 2014-15 in solar, wind, bio, and small hydro power generation. 
 Non-Renewable Energy:
Coal:-
    Coal remains a significant source of electricity generation in India, although the government is actively promoting the transition to renewable energy. 
Nuclear:-
  Nuclear power also contributes to India's electricity generation, although it is a smaller portion of the overall mix. 
Other Sources:-
       Other sources, such as natural gas and oil, also contribute to India's electricity generation, but their share is smaller than coal and renewables. 
India's Renewable Energy Goals:-
500 GW by 2030:-
     India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, which is a major step towards a low-carbon energy future. 
Specific Renewable Sources:-

Solar Power:-
   India's solar power capacity has seen significant growth, and it is a major contributor to renewable energy generation. 
Wind Power:
   Wind energy is another important renewable source in India, and the country has made significant investments in wind power projects. 
Hydropower:.-
    Hydropower, including both large and small hydro projects, plays a crucial role in India's renewable energy mix. 
   In these scineriio states with widespread rooftop solar adoption, a phenomenon called "negative demand" is emerging. 
     This occurs when solar panels generate more electricity than the grid needs, leading to a surplus of power. ElectraNet is one of the companies experiencing this, according to RenewEconomy observing a fundamental shift in the demand profile of the grid. 
Here's a breakdown of why this is happening:-
Increased Rooftop Solar Adoption:-
     The widespread use of rooftop solar panels means more homes and businesses are generating their own electricity, reducing their reliance on the traditional grid. 
Distributed Generation:-
  Rooftop solar systems are a form of distributed generation, meaning power is produced closer to where it's used, which can lead to more local power imbalances. 
Net Metering:-
  Net metering policies allow customers to send excess energy back to the grid, which can contribute to the negative demand. 
Weather Conditions:-
  On sunny days, rooftop solar panels can generate significantly more electricity than normal, leading to periods of surplus. 
Consequences of Negative Demand:-

Voltage Fluctuations:-
    The grid can experience voltage fluctuations due to the surge in power from rooftop solar. 
Need for New Grid Management:-
   Grid operators need to adapt to the new reality of negative demand, requiring them to manage the grid more dynamically and integrate more renewable energy sources. 
Potential for Loss of Power:-
    In some cases, the grid may not be able to handle the excess power, potentially leading to outages or blackouts. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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