By Ajinkya Waradpande
Have you ever considered the intricate infrastructure behind the simple act of turning your lights or fans on and off? What seems like a simple act, in reality, relies heavily on a complex grid infrastructure that is historically centered around fossil fuels, with coal, oil, and gas dominating the energy landscape. This dependence on fossil fuels has had alarming consequences, contributing to global warming and the emission of greenhouse gases. In 2019 alone, CO2 emissions from coal power plants reached a staggering 10.5 Gigatons worldwide, with India responsible for emitting 2.5 Gigatons of CO2 due to its reliance on coal for electricity generation. While renewable sources like solar and wind energy offer emission-free solutions, their intermittent nature poses challenges to achieving a consistent and reliable energy supply, especially for a complete transition from fossil fuels. Consequently, integrating…
