Innovative Hybrid Microgrid: Powering Remote Communities Sustainably

A team at NIT Rourkela has created a hybrid microgrid that uses solar, wind, and battery sources to provide continuous power to rural areas. This system reduces fossil fuel dependence and ensures stable energy supply through best energy management practices, as published in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications.

Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have engineered a pioneering intelligent control system. This system autonomously manages electricity flow from renewable sources, specifically solar, wind, and battery power, officials announced.

The developed 'hybrid microgrid' aims to deliver clean, consistent energy to rural areas without access to main power grids. Published in USBend IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, this project serves to decrease fossil fuel reliance and energize remote regions, according to Arnab Ghosh, an assistant professor at NIT Rourkela.

To combat the complexities and stability issues in hybrid microgrids, a new Power Management Scheme (PMS) was devised, enabling seamless coordination among energy producers. This system is poised to offer sustainable development, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and boost energy security in under-electrified communities, experts noted.

(With inputs from agencies.)