Renewable Energy

The General Network Access (GNA) framework came into effect after the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) notified the GNA Regulations on June 7, 2022. The regime establishes a non-discriminatory and flexible mechanism for both renewable and conventional generators to access the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS). It aims to reform grid access by simplifying procedures and improving transparency in transmission planning.

For renewable energy developers, the framework has been a significant confidence booster. By reducing procedural requirements and enabling long-term visibility of transmission capacity, GNA has made it easier for large renewable projects to inject power into the grid. In essence, the regime offers a more streamlined, predictable pathway for integrating green energy into the national network with fewer bottlenecks.

Hybrid inverters are used mainly in weak grid areas. Unlike conventional grid-connecte solar inverters, hybrid inverters come with the additional burden of energy storage. These energy storage are charged by solar power during the day. These storaed solar power could later be used either during night or at times when there is power supplied from the grid. One unique advantage of this is unlike grid connected onventional solar inverter, a rooftop solar users using hybrid inverter can still use power when the grid fails to supply power to the household.