THE GRID OF THE FUTURE

Decentralised grid systems aim to enhance energy access, reliability and resilience, especially in remote and underserved regions. Complemented by the central grid system, this dual approach ensures seamless power distribution while promoting localised energy generation.

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The Indian power sector is evolving and driven by ambitious energy goals and the integration of advanced digital solutions. Both government and private entities, collaborating independently and together, are working to create world-class infrastructure for uninterrupted power flow across the country. A key focus is the development of decentralised grids, which aim to enhance energy access, reliability, and resilience, especially in remote and underserved regions. This dual approach and the central grid system ensure seamless power distribution while promoting localised energy generation. Rapid economic growth and urbanisation have increased the demand for a sustainable, reliable, and scalable energy system, making this evolution crucial. The transition to decentralised power is further supported by advancements in renewable energy, energy storage, and digital technologies, which enable real-time monitoring and efficient energy management. These innovations also facilitate better integration of solar and wind energy into the grid, helping India build a robust, future-ready energy infrastructure that addresses present challenges and long-term sustainability goals.

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Government initiative

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is actively working to address the challenge of accurately capturing the actual generation data from decentralised renewable energy systems, particularly solar power. According to Jeevan Kumar Jethani, Senior Official at MNRE, efforts are underway to integrate remote monitoring systems (RMS) into solar installations.