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COVID-19: Impact analysis and recommendations for power sector operation
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan1, G M Shafiullah2, Kannadasan Raju3
1Electrical and Automotive Parts Manufacturing Unit, AA Industries, Chennai 600123, India.
Applied Energy
|September 9, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted electricity demand, increasing residential loads while decreasing commercial and industrial loads. This study analyzes global power system impacts and proposes recommendations for managing future crises.
Area of Science:
- Energy Systems Engineering
- Public Health Policy
- Socio-economics
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered global lifestyles, leading to widespread lockdowns and remote work.
- This resulted in a notable decrease in commercial and industrial electricity demand, contrasted by a surge in residential energy consumption.
- These shifts presented unprecedented technical and financial challenges for the global power sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on power systems.
- To analyze the socio-economic and technical issues faced by utilities worldwide.
- To examine the Indian power system as a case study, detailing its challenges and utility responses.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of global power system scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- In-depth case study of the Indian power system.
- Examination of utility disaster management plans and operational strategies.
- Review of socio-economic and technical challenges impacting the power sector.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in commercial and industrial electricity demand globally.
- Substantial increase in residential electricity demand due to stay-at-home measures.
- Identification of critical technical and financial challenges for power utilities.
- Exploration of adaptive strategies employed by the Indian power sector.
Conclusions:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated adaptive strategies in power system management.
- The study provides insights into managing load demand shifts during crises.
- Recommendations are offered for enhancing power system resilience against future pandemics.
Keywords:
ACT, ActualCEEW, Council of Energy Environment and WaterCERC, Central Electricity Regulatory CommissionCOVID-19DISCOMs, Distribution CompaniesDSM, Deviation Settlement MechanismER, Eastern RegionERLDC, Eastern Regional Load Dispatch CentreFVI, Frequency Variation IndexFY, Financial YearGlobal power systemsIEGC, Indian Electricity Grid CodeIEX, Indian Energy ExchangeIISD, Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentIR, Indian RupeeIndian power systemLoad demandMCP, Market Clearing PriceMCV, Market Clearing VolumeNER, North Eastern RegionNERLDC, North Eastern Regional Load Dispatch CentreNHPC, National Hydroelectric Power CorporationNLDC, National Load Dispatch CentreNR, Northern RegionNREL, National Renewable Energy LaboratoryNRLDC, Northern Regional Load Dispatch CentreNTPC, National Thermal Power CorporationPGCIL, Power Grid Corporation of India LtdPOSOCO, Power System Operation CorporationPXI, Power Energy ExchangePower systemsRES, Renewable Energy sourcesRLDC, Regional Load Dispatch CentreRecommendations for sustainable power systemsSCH, ScheduleSLDC, State Load Dispatch CentreSR, Southern RegionSRLDC, Southern Regional Load Dispatch CentreSTATCOM, Static Var CompensatorUFLS, Under Frequency based Load SheddingUSAID, United States Agency for International DevelopmentVAR, Volt Ampere ReactiveVDI, Voltage Deviation IndexWR, Western RegionWRLDC, Western Regional Load Dispatch Centre
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