Challenges and Opportunities of Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Renewable Energy Sector of Pakistan: Case Study

Abstract

Nowadays, renewable power generation has transformed to an important substitute to conventional power generation and severe the energy crisis of present-days. Apace thriving manufacturing division is swelling day by day and their energy marketability is also advancing. The potential of renewable energy is inclining every year, so the integration pace of renewable power in the system has inclined. However, influenced by meteorological and environmental terms and conditions the efficiency of renewable power generation often switches randomly, which disturbs the balance of power and voltage tenacity of power system. Also power precent is a giant contributor in green house gas emissions. United nation 17 sustainable development goals encourage enhancing the capability of power generation by utilizing industrial revolution 4.0 features. Industrial revolution 4.0 main factors are eco friendly and free gas emissions energy. Due to the renewable energy regulation introduced by the government under Alternative Energy Development Board to generate electricity from natural resources rather than fossil fuel. In this frame work industrial revolution 4.0 facilitate for extensive integration of renewable power into the network which is a massive task for power system operators and also for renewable energy farms to dispatch the power and taking critical actions. Industrial revolution 4.0 provides different pillars to overcome these issues likewise interoperability connects machine, objects and humans through internet of things to make smart grids. Uncertainty is the biggest challenge in renewable energy which can’t be eliminated but it can be manageable by virtualization. Through cyber physical system, computational proficiency and physical assets are interconnected for transformation advancement in the system, smart decision acquire to form a reliable and accurate data.