OUR WORK
Projects
Ongoing and completed initiatives with research-led impact.
Ongoing Projects
Sustainable Rural Microgrid (CPRI)
Design and development of intelligent control strategies for rural microgrid systems with integrated renewable energy sources.
Key Highlights:
- Planning-based controller for load prioritization
- Co-optimization of distributed energy resources
- Real-time load scheduling and shedding
- Price-based operational strategy
- Market-oriented microgrid design
PM-KUSUM Integration Study (CEEW)
Assessment of cost-effective integration of PM-KUSUM solar plants into distribution networks.
Key Highlights:
- Feeder-level analysis using DISCOM data
- Hosting capacity assessment
- Seasonal load variation modeling
- Solar penetration optimization
- Grid constraint evaluation
Solar Inverter Pilot Project (GIZ)
Implementation of inverter-based voltage regulation for improving distribution network performance.
Key Highlights:
- 2 MW solar plant deployment (Ujjain)
- PPC-based real-time control
- Voltage support validation
- Reactive power control using inverters
- Field-tested implementation
Completed Projects
Scaling up KUSUM-A & C Projects (RUMSL)
Technical analysis for optimal deployment of solar projects under KUSUM schemes.
Key Highlights:
- Optimal injection point identification
- Reduction in substation upgrade requirements
- SOP for feeder capacity planning
- Voltage and loss analysis
- CUF-based performance improvement
Reactive Power Management in Renewable Grid
Utilization of solar inverters for reactive power support and grid stability enhancement.
Key Highlights:
- Demonstrated on MANIT 230 kW solar plant
- Inverter-based reactive power injection
- Reduced dependence on capacitor banks
- Improved voltage profile
- Regulatory relevance
Technical Loss Estimation (MPMKVVCL)
Evaluation of technical losses in distribution systems to improve efficiency.
Key Highlights:
- Loss analysis for 33 kV and 11 kV feeders
- Identification of high-loss zones
- Simplified calculation methodology
- Network optimization strategies
- Practical utility recommendations
Transmission Adequacy & Storage Optimization (WRI)
Assessment of transmission network readiness and optimal energy storage deployment.
Key Highlights:
- N-1 contingency analysis
- Thermal loading and voltage stability study
- Grid reinforcement identification
- Storage placement optimization
- System reliability enhancement
IoT-Based Demand Side Management
Development of IoT-based system for real-time monitoring and optimization of energy consumption.
Key Highlights:
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Smart load control
- Identification of inefficient loads
- Data-driven optimization
- Energy savings improvement