As the penetration of grid-connected solar energy increases, is it technically possible to replace most of the conventional power generations including coal, gas and natural gas in modern power grid? Is there any critical technical challenges we need to overcome? There are various researches ongoing such as virtual inertial (VI)-based inverter, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) and hybrid energy storage system (ESS) to address voltage/frequency instability, IV & PV non-lineality and solar energy non-availability during night time respectively.
Plus, there are many technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), smart grid, blockchain and other advanced terminologies available for solar energy. From these perspectives, will the solar energy eventually replaces conventional power generation or it will be limited as a supplementary energy source for existing power system which is ideal for remote and vast area?
Welcome to exchange your valuable perspectives on the future of solar energy.
Dear Kah Yung Yap ,
Please see my road map for the transformation from conventional to PV generation in the paper at the link:Article A road map for transformation from conventional to photovolt...
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Dear Kah Yung Yap
I consider that Solar thermal and electricity is the most opportune alternative to generate electricity on a large scale. Solar Thermal Energy Storage increases the technological and energy competitiveness of energy generation from solar energy. Solar thermal energy probably has the greatest potential of any other source of renewable energy in the tropics, but its development has been delayed due to the resistance of the energy market to large plants and the poor political and financial support of programs of incentives. However, at this time there is rapid development in both basic technology and market strategy, and the prospects for rapid growth now seem to be very clear in the global energy context. Attached to this email is some of my scientific contributions, regarding the subject.
I hope this information is useful to you.
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