Reactive Power Support for Renewables Key to Prevent Blackouts, But Who Pays?
CEA mandates projects to have a reactive power capability of 33% of the installed generation capacity
August 29, 2023
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The drive towards energy security and cleaner power sources has led to robust renewable energy capacity additions in India. Among renewables, solar and wind energy – both intermittent sources have been added at a larger scale and must ensure reactive power (grid inertia) compensation and voltage stability for grid safety.