Renewable Energy Integration in Modern Power Systems: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

The incorporation of renewable energy into contemporary power systems poses considerable obstacles and offers substantial potential as the global community shifts towards sustainable energy solutions. Renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower, are essential for mitigating carbon emissions and addressing climate change. Nonetheless, their fluctuating characteristics present significant hurdles to grid stability, reliability, and efficiency. This article examines the intricacies of integrating renewable energy, encompassing intermittency, infrastructural constraints, and economic and regulatory challenges. Technological innovations, such energy storage devices, smart grids, and demand response tactics, provide answers to address these difficulties. The article emphasizes the economic, environmental, and technological benefits afforded by renewable integration, including the decarbonization of power systems, the promotion of innovation, and the establishment of new industries. This study delineates the trajectory towards a resilient, adaptable, and renewable energy future through an exhaustive examination of case studies and emerging trends.

Keywords

• renewable energy integration
• grid stability
• energy storage systems
• smart grids
• decarbonization