Integrating Solar Energy into Power Grids: India’s Path to a Sustainable Energy Future
Sweety Supriya
Dr. Sweety Supriya, Department of Electronics, L. S. College, Muzaffarpur (Bihar), India.
Manuscript received on 12 August 2025 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 September 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 September 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 September 2025 | PP: 19-26 | Volume-13 Issue-10, September 2025 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijese.A105005011125 | DOI: 10.35940/ijese.A1050.13100925
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Abstract: India is rapidly advancing towards its ambitious goal of 500 Gigawatt (GW) of non-fossil power capacity by 2030, with solar energy at the forefront of this clean energy transition. Surpassing 100 GW of installed solar capacity by the end of FY 2024-25 demonstrates significant progress in India’s renewable energy journey. However, seamlessly integrating this variable energy source into the existing power grid presents complex technical, economic, and regulatory challenges. This article examines the methods and technical hurdles of integrating solar power into the grid, particularly addressing the critical issue of grid stability, which is inherently challenged by the intermittent nature of solar energy production. The rapid expansion of solar power also brings substantial land and cost requirements. The article argues that promoting widespread adoption of rooftop solar is a key solution to these constraints. However, successfully integrating these systems requires a multi-pronged approach to manage variability. Key strategies include flexible grid operations, deploying smart grids and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) applications, encouraging demand-side participation, and expanding energy storage. By implementing these measures, India can establish a resilient and adaptive grid that effectively manages the inherent variability of solar power, thereby ensuring a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy supply.
Keywords: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Power Grid, Grid Integration, Grid Balancing, Smart Grid.
Scope of the Article: Electrical and Electronics