Gangopadhyay, A and Sampath, A and Velury, B and Sen Gupta, DP and Ahuja, Dilip R
(2016)
Wind and solar energy for reducing electricity deficits in Karnataka.
Current Science, 111 (5).
pp. 796-807.
ISSN 0011-3891
| Abstract: |
Karnataka suffers from chronic electricity shortages and daily load-shedding, which are expected
to persist despite planned additions of conventional power. Using four illustrative scenarios based
on different assumptions, we estimate the additional contributions wind and solar power sources
could make to reduce these deficits by FY2022. The method developed estimates expected hourly
deficits in FY2022 from projected unrestricted demands and expected availability from conventional
sources. We estimate that additional 8000–8700 MW (11 BU) of wind and 3300–3500 MW
(5 BU) of solar power would reduce the annual deficit by approximately three-fourths. A recommended
pumped hydro storage facility will reduce the deficits further by 10% and help in meeting
the daily peaks in demand. |
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| Keywords: |
Conventional energy sources, electricity shortage, pumped hydro storage, wind and solar power |
| Subjects: |
School of Natural and Engineering Sciences > Energy
Programmes > Energy and Environment Programme |
| Divisions: |
Schools > Natural Sciences and Engineering |
| Date Deposited: |
23 Sep 2016 09:43 |
| Last Modified: |
23 Sep 2016 09:43 |
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| URI: |
http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/1176 |
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