What next for Transmission Infrastructure in Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy is all set to wear the red cape in
order to sustain our future generation. As per the Economic Survey 2019,
participation of renewables in total electricity generation was around 10% in
2018-19.
As the need for energy efficiency is at its peak, innovation of
technological energy storage in near future can help replace thermal energy as
the main source of energy for India. To better optimize natural resource
endowments of the country, enhanced energy efficiency programmes in different
sectors of the economy as well as technological solutions will paint a brighter
picture for future.
TRENDS DOMINATING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
With the recently released global energy
investment report showing clear signs of a decline in investments in coal
power, the world is on the path of making a sustainable energy system.
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With renewables responsible for
the generation of nearly 53% electricity in the United States in 2018, coal as
a source of power is now taking a backseat.
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AI Fine tunes which are
specialized in weather forecasting are helping in optimization of the use of
renewable resources.
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Perovskite can capture greater
light spectrum which is helpful in solar industries and with the help of 3D
printing, 3D wind blades are being printed which is saving time and cost and
leads to efficient performance. Manufactures are extensively investing in these
technologies as they’re anticipating demand for solar and wind industry.
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Community energy providers are
sharing ownership and access of solar and wind energy sources in areas with
developed electric grids.
HVDC Transmission: The Future of Renewable Energy
Renewable
energy has the resources and the power to change the face of energy sector for
future, but it comes with few barriers. These barriers can be removed by
interconnecting existing power plants, developing new solar power stations,
integrating offshore wind energy project and strong transmission
infrastructure. HVDC power lines- the electricity superhighways, the future of
renewable power generation can be a solution to all the issues of renewable
energy.
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High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) is
a high capacity, long distance systems with low losses. They are expensive to
build than HVAC power lines but are cost effective in the long run.
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The three components of HVDC
technology are the power semiconductors, high-voltage cables and converters. It
can be used for distances of 400 miles or more on land and just 30 miles in
underwater.
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These can deliver power to areas in
need, from offshore wind farms to mainland cities and decrease the environmental
impact of transmission network with smaller footprints.
With the help of the expected investments,
enhanced energy efficient programmes and policies and technological innovations
in energy sector, delivering affordable and reliable basic need of electricity
to all.
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