Wind and Solar Forecasting System by IBM

IBM has announced a power and weather modelling technology that will help utilities increase the reliability of renewable energy resources. The solution combines weather prediction and analytics to accurately forecast the availability of wind power and solar energy. 

HyRef forecast system graphic via IBM

Jibei Electricity Power Company Limited—a subsidiary company of the State Grid Corporation of China is the first client to use this software. It hopes to increase the integration of renewable power generation by 10%. 
 

The solution, named "Hybrid Renewable Energy Forecasting" (HyRef) uses weather modeling capabilities, cloud imaging technology and sky-facing cameras to track cloud movements, while sensors on the turbines monitor wind speed, temperature and direction. When combined with analytics technology, the data-assimilation based solution can produce accurate local weather forecasts within a wind farm as far as one month in advance, or in 15-minute increments. read more..

H.P. and M.P. - Policy to Harness Renewable Energy

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to come out with new power policy to harness solar energy. According to Chief minister Virbhadra Singh, the state government was endeavouring to preserve the depleting conventional resources to meet the increasing demand of power.

He said state government soon would come out with a new Power Policy with a view to harness the solar energy. Besides, possibilities of more hydro power and other non-conventional power resources were also being explored in the state, he added.

Madhya Pradesh govt. is also making efforts for tapping renewable energy on the same way. 800MW wind energy projects will be set up in Madhya Pradesh state by December this year. Similarly, 1800MW capacity wind energy projects will be set up by December 2014.
Madhya Pradesh government has formulated Wind Energy Policy-2012 to ensure prompt implementation of estimated 5500 MW capacity projects through private sector. So far, 324 MW capacity wind energy projects have been set up in the state.

Su-Kam in Solar Energy Business

Su-Kam, a Delhi-based company, is engaged in the business of power inverters, UPS and batteries.

It is on an expansion mode looking at entering new areas like power protection systems. This apart, Su-Kam is also looking at other futuristic areas like Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Wind Energy Systems and Hybrid Systems.

The company has already made a subsidiary unit, Su-Kam Solar Energy Systems Ltd -- and plans to seek approval from its investors Reliance Group and Temasek Holdings for making it operational.
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group and Temasek Holdings, the investment arm of the Singapore government, have a 19.18 per cent stake in the company.

The company has a strong national presence and is now also expanding internationally. The company has a presence in over 70 countries and has bagged solar power projects in African countries such as Nigeria, Malawi and Gabon.

Su-Kam has plans also to acquire firms and expand its solar power business.

The UPS and inverter manufacturer has planned a capital expenditure of Rs 35 crore during the current fiscal year.

Su-Kam recently bagged a contract for installing solar projects at 35 schools in Rwanda, for which it will also provide onsite training on operations and maintenance. More..