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Auroville Smart Mini-Grid | Phase 2
The second phase of the Auroville Smart Mini Grid is also complete. Driven and conceived by Auroville Consulting it compromises 108 kW of distributed rooftop solar energy systems. The solar PV systems reduces Auroville’s electricity consumption from the TANGEDCO grid by an average of 1,57,680 kWh per year and reduces it’s dependency on TANGEDCO. This is another
Auroville Renewable Energy Sourcing Plan
Auroville has been active in renewable energy generation since the early years, starting with windmills for water pumping and stand-alone solar PV systems with battery banks. In 2012 Auroville pioneered rooftop grid-connected solar energy by proposing to the Tamil Nadu Government that pilot projects may be undertaken in Auroville with grid-connectivity. To transition Auroville towards
Kalpana Thermal Comfort Analysis
In recent times, climate conditions have become more and more harder to predict. Severe temperatures can affect not only the way we design buildings, but also affect thermal comfort of occupants. Extreme temperatures can bring health issues and decrease workers productivity, besides increasing energy consumption. In climate sensitive countries like India, where extreme temperatures happen
Auroville Smart Mini-Grid | Phase 1
The first phase of the Auroville Smart Mini Grid project is now complete. The project was conceived and driven by Auroville Consulting and includes 122 kW of distributed rooftop solar energy systems. The solar PV systems are expected to reduce Auroville’s electricity consumption from the TANGEDCO grid by an average of 1,65,416 kWh per year. In
SPV Grid Penetration Study
Auroville Consulting conducted a study of two transformers in Auroville, to understand the technical implications, if any, of approaching the grid penetration limit.