Micro and Mini Grids Could be the Answer to Grid Stability and Reliable Power in India
With government-run programs accelerating electricity demand in India, mini grids and microgrids could be a game-changer
January 28, 2019
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The demand for electricity in India is expected to continue its rise along with economic growth. Government-run electrification programs like the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) to electrify all willing households in the country (24*7 Power to All), Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), and Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA), could further fuel an increase in electricity demand with an increasing number of households getting connected to the grid. But India’s grid infrastructure is not keeping pace with power generation additions, making microgrid and mini grids an important piece of the energy puzzle, especially in rural areas and regions where the grid has not reached the population.