Power Engineer Journal
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue: 2

Sustainable micro grid: Decentralize digitalize decarbonize

  • Author:
  • Arundhati Mukherjee
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 11 to 14

DCE(C&I), Damodar Valley Corporation, Kolkata

Online published on 27 September, 2023.

Abstract

The world is changing, climate is changing and so how we generate and consume energy is changing dramatically. We have entered the era of the ENERGY TRANSITION. There are 3 dimensions, the “3 D’s,” that will be the pillar for the growth of the clean energy economy in the world: DECENTRALIZE DIGITALIZE DECARBONIZE. A sustainable approach to energy that goes beyond the use of renewable sources is need of the hour. Microgrids serve as a decentralized energy system, where you are independent of the public network and, at the same time, can generate additional revenue by feeding any excess energy back to it. By balancing load demands through intelligent management, and with integrated back-up systems you have peace of mind with failsafe operation and you are in control. The internet of things is becoming reality for energy companies, too. The combination of these two factors makes up an explosive and transformative mixture for the energy world which is based on concept of the Grid Edge where the traditional grid not only needs to integrate new, smart customers but also has to closely collaborate with-them. Here comes the role of Digitalization. With Decentralization and Digitalization we can effectively Decarbonize our Energy Sector. Sustainable microgrids are finally becoming truly affordable, and in the-process are beginning to change the way we think about energy consumption and resilience.