Short-term PV power forecasting in India: recent developments and policy analysis
Indradip Mitra, Detlev Heinemann, Aravindakshan Ramanan, Mandeep Kaur, Sunil Kumar Sharma, Sujit Tripathy, Arindam Roy
Abstract
Abstract With ambitious renewable energy capacity addition targets, there is an ongoing transformation in the Indian power system. This paper discusses the various applications of variable generation forecast, state-of-the-art solar PV generation forecasting methods, latest developments in generation forecasting regulations and infrastructure, and the new challenges introduced by VRE generation. Day-ahead NWP-based GHI forecasting are validated against ground measurements from single and multiple sites in India. Recommendations for improving overall the forecasting infrastructure in India are presented.
Topics & Concepts
Renewable energyElectricity generationTerm (time)Variable renewable energySolar powerElectric power systemEnvironmental economicsComputer scienceEngineeringOperations researchMeteorologyEnvironmental sciencePower (physics)EconomicsGeographyElectrical engineeringPhysicsQuantum mechanicsSolar Radiation and PhotovoltaicsEnergy Load and Power ForecastingPhotovoltaic System Optimization Techniques