INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES INTO URBAN POWER GRIDS: CHALLENGES AND CONTROL STRATEGIES

Abstract

The popularity of renewable energy sources (RES) integration into cities power grid is essential nowadays as it brings about sustainability and limited the use of fossil fuels. Nevertheless, this integration bears major technical, economical, and regulatory issues. These issues are related to the intermittency of renewable power production, grid resilience, expensive infrastructure and obsolete regulatory systems that were initially meant to support energy provision via centralized systems that depend on fossil fuels. This paper lays discusses the complexities of RES incorporation in the inner-grid with the focus on suggesting control measures which includes energy storage systems, smart grid technologies and demand-side management to address some of these challenges. A thorough analysis of expert interviews, consumer surveys, and simulation outcomes reveals how the paper demonstrates the relevance of technological innovation, policy, and reform, and acceptance by the consumers to overcome this prospects. According to the study, the integration of renewable energy into the urban grids is a complex and expensive process, but the long-term positive effects such as environmental friendliness, and energy security are worth the effort and the costs since it is one of the steps toward sustainable future.