The Growth of Renewable Energy Sources and Review of Microgrids in Indian Perspective

Abstract

As a consequence of the excessive release of harmful gases (chlorofluorocarbons) by industries, thermal power plants, and vehicles, global warming has become a pressing issue. To mitigate the impact of global warming on our planet, there is a global shift towards green energy. Green energy refers to the energy generated from sources such as solar, wind, small hydro, biomass, etc. However, these sources are intermittent and unpredictable, making it challenging for the existing systems to provide a continuous power supply. To address this issue, extensive research has been conducted on renewable energy resources, leading to the development of hybrid microgrid system configurations. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of microgrids in India, highlighting their functional benefits, current renewable energy statistics globally and in India, climatic challenges, as well as the targets set by the world and India for harnessing renewable energy potential.