An insight into the world of renewable energy

Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Power, New and Renewable Energy, R. K. Singh released a book titled 'Renewable Energy Technology' on June 22.

The book is co-authored by I S Jha, CMD (Powergrid); Subir Sen, COO (CTU Planning and Smart Grid) Powergrid; Manish Kumar Tiwari, Asssitant GM (Smart Grid) Powergrid; and Professor D P Kothari.

The event took place in the august presence of CMD, Powergrid, senior officials of Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, CERC, CEA and Powergrid.

Besides covering in-depth information about the renewable energy generation resources, it also gives an insight into the technologies related to renewable energy systems such as; solar, wind, hydro etc.

Wherever needed, the authors have also provided a detailed mathematical derivation about grid integration and balancing technologies, energy storage systems, electric vehicles, smart grid and enabling a framework for renewable energy for a better understanding of the readers.

Combined with professional and academic experience of authors and balanced with theoretical as well as practical aspects, this book intends to meet the needs of a diverse range of groups like academicians, student community, researchers, utilities, developers, power sector experts and analysts, industry.