Abstract
The need to electrify all rural areas in India is quite compelling. However, the focus has now shifted from traditional fuel-based systems to generate electricity to renewable sources for energy generation. Though there are subsidies and policies that encourage the use of solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems, there is a need for an appropriate framework. This framework could not only offer substantial directions but it would also act as grounds to enhance rural electrification in India using solar PVs. From this perspective, the current research attempts to structure an innovative framework for solar PV system that could facilitate rural electrification in India. In particular, the district of Damoh in Madhya Pradesh was chosen as there are many villages without electricity in this district. PVsyst software was utilized to simulate the outcomes that included mathematical models and diverse components based on PV, for simulation. Three designs were developed to facilitate the simulation. These included; PVs linked with microgrid devoid of battery, individual PV systems without microgrid link and solar PVs linked to microgrid with battey. The framework for rural electrification using solar PVs will offer policy makers with insights with regards to implementing PV systems. It will also offer inputs as to the feasibility of implementing a specific system on several parameters. These would comprise of; number of households within a village, detached households etc. Nonetheless, research in future is also warranted to explore the scope for other sources of renewable energy
Highlights
With the use of energy sources that are renewable, it is possible to restrict or at least slowdown the rate of global warming
It has emerged that energy sources that are based on fossil fuels will eventually deplete over the course of time as they are limited
It was found that each of the three designs which were simulated with the help of PV system were fit to be recommended for rural household electrification
Summary
With the use of energy sources that are renewable, it is possible to restrict or at least slowdown the rate of global warming. It has emerged that energy sources that are based on fossil fuels will eventually deplete over the course of time as they are limited. They immensely contribute to climate change at a global level [2]. In order to safeguard the environment and with the intention of increasing access to electricity for people living in remote areas, alternative energy sources like. N. Rishikesh*, Assistant professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Erode
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