RENEWCONNECT - All about renewables & power sector

After hydrogen, several next-generation energy technologies are emerging that could significantly shape the future of global energy systems. Here's a look at the most promising technologies gaining momentum beyond hydrogen: 🔋 1. Advanced Energy Storage Technologies Solid-State Batteries : Safer, more energy-dense than lithium-ion. Flow Batteries : Ideal for large-scale, long-duration storage. Thermal & Compressed Air Storage : For grid-scale balancing of renewables. These technologies are critical for stabilizing intermittent sources like solar and wind. 🧠 2. Artificial Intelligence in Energy Predictive Maintenance : AI forecasts equipment failures. Smart Grids : Real-time optimization of energy distribution. Energy Trading : AI-driven forecasting for demand and pricing. AI is becoming the brain of modern energy systems. ⚡ 3. Decentralized Energy Systems Microgrids : Localized energy networks powered by renewables. Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading : Enabled ...

If you are considering a solar street lighting systems that were installed in the country with some 25 lakhs at PAN level, the following steps that are to be considered for conducting a Socio-Economic study to know the impact at different beneficiaries at small, mediam and larger scale.  1. Define Scope and Objectives Product : Solar Street Lighting Systems (SSLs) Objective : Assess the socio-economic impact of SSLs installed across various Indian states (25 lakh units), including benefits to communities, economic viability, and policy implications. 2. Understand the Target Population Beneficiaries : Rural and semi-urban populations, local governments, commuters, vendors, students, and law enforcement. Demographics : Focus on areas with poor grid connectivity, low-income groups, and high public space usage. 3. Gather Economic Data Installation Costs : Capital expenditure per unit, maintenance costs. Funding Sources : Government schemes (e.g., MNRE), CSR, internation...

Solar Energy and its utilization in different segments towards Sustainability Solar energy is the energy derived from the sun's radiation and can be converted into electricity or heat. It is a clean, renewable resource that has been harnessed for thousands of years in various ways and is increasingly being used for power generation in modern times. Basic Concepts of Solar Energy Solar Radiation : The energy emitted by the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation. It reaches the Earth and can be captured by solar panels or other technologies to produce electricity or heat. Photovoltaic Effect : The process by which solar energy is converted into electricity using semiconductors that absorb photons from sunlight and release electrons, resulting in an electric current. Solar Thermal Energy : Using solar energy to produce heat, which can then be used directly for heating purposes or to generate electricity. Types of Solar Energy Systems Photovoltaic (PV) Systems : Monocrystalline ...