Microgrid from an Indian perspective

This is a review paper discussing the concept of microgrids based on renewable energy & its relevance from Indian perspective. It presents the needs & application areas of microgrids, which if properly implemented and exploited can usher an era of energy revolution for the world's second most populated country & meet the energy requirement of our country's millions of people, who still live in darkness along with a decades old aging power infrastructure insufficient to meet an ever increasing stress. The paper also presents the various benefits, challenges & management issues that would be faced in building any Microgrid plan. A brief discussion is also given on India's movement towards smart Microgrids, related developmental initiatives & programs which are in pipeline. At last, the author proposes a step by step procedural way for establishing a Microgrid in India or any part of world.