Grid Integration of Renewable Energy: A Case Study

Abstract: India is considering renewable energy resources (RES) like solar and wind as alternative for future energy needs. As on March 31, 2012 the grid interactive power generation from RES is 24914 MW i.e. around 12.1 % of the total installed energy capacity. Further Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India is targeting to achieve 20000 MW grid interactive powers through solar and 38500 MW from wind by 2022. However there are various issues related to grid integration of RES keeping in the view of aforesaid trends it becomes necessary to investigate the possible solutions for these issues. This paper presents the some issues and challenges encountered during grid integration of different renewable and how to overcome them. Keywords: Grid Integration,Renewable Energy,RES.