MITS

GWALIOR
2015

SOLAR THERMAL PLANTS COUPLING WITH RIVER INTERLINKING PROJECT:

Dr. Ajay Tripathi;
ENERGY
SOLUTION
FOR INDIA
Department
of Automobile Engineering
&
Dr. Chaityana Sharma
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Rustam Ji Institute of Technology

B.S.F. Academy Tekanpur Gwalior 475005

ABSTRACT

Electric Energy scenario in India: 2014

Source

India is facing an acute energy scarcity which is hampering its industrial growth and
economic progress. To face this challenges new ideas and innovations are being
implemented in the energy sector.
Our energy systems are becoming increasingly complex, underpinning the need for
efficient and flexible technologies and networks.
The realities of climate change mean that sustainable solutions must be implemented in the
near term to avoid longterm environmental consequences.
In order to meet these challenges and maximize the impact of our efforts, we must consider
the sustainability of the energy system as a whole.
Solar Electric generation and water interlinking project can support an integrated energy
system by providing a flexible link between electricity and hydro energy/water management
while delivering enhanced energy efficiency.
These technologies are ready for implementation today, yet global progress in deployment
has been slow.
Recently Spain has initiated his canal interlinking project with deployment of solar systems
on canal pathways.
This report builds on a compendium of case studies of successful solar electric generation
and Indias river interlinking project to analyze the impact of existing barriers and
opportunities to the deployment of energy generation and efficient water management
system.
By building upon past successes, we can use lessons learned to help create a better integrated
energy and water management system in the future.

MW

Coal

22,971

Diesel

1,200

Nuclear
Small hydro
Biomass

TOTAL
Installed

60.22

Gas

9.00

Diesel

0.47

Nuclear

3,804

Small
hydro

1.49

Wind

8.30

Biomass

1.57

Waste

0.04

21,136
4,014
107
2,632

72,491

255,013
capacity = 255.013
GW

69.69

1.90

40,799

Solar
1.03
30.31
% growth on yearly basis:
10.34%
TOTAL
100.00

Executive summary of power sector (Nov. 2014)

sun

Steam
line
TurboGenerator

Power
supply

SUMMARY

16.00

PROPOSED SET UP
Heat
exchanger

Hydro

Waste
Solar

177,742

4,780

Hydel

Source
Coal

153,571

Gas

Wind

MW

Year

Per capita
(kWh/y)

1947

16.3

1950

18.2

1956

30.9

1961

45.9

1966

73.9

1974

126.2

1979

171.2

1985

228.7

1990

329.2

1997

464.6

2002

671.9

2007

559.2

2012

883.6

2013

917.2

INTRODUCTION
Objective of the proposed work:
Accelerating the harnessing and penetration of solar energy in the state through
distributed means.
Empower each household/consumer of electricity to be an environmentally conscious
contributor to energy security and sustainable development of the India.
Promoting efficient and cost-effective solar installations by providing fiscal and non-fiscal
incentives.
Broad-basing the solar energy development in the state by harnessing the participation of
large set of stakeholders, tapping local capabilities and entrepreneurial abilities and
allowing for innovation and competitiveness.
Creation of environmental consciousness among citizens.

Advantages of proposed system:

Demand

Available

Year

Demand

1048.672
TWh

999.157
TWh

2016-17

1392
TWh

2021-22

1915
TWh

17th electric power survey of India

Carbon Emission Reduction Reduction in water consumption .

Insulating benefits Increases House value Encourages further energy efficiency.
Durable and Reliable Minimal maintenance.
Increases energy security through distributed generation.
Minimal line loss Reducing the need for peak load stations.
Create jobs Optimizes land usages.
Encourages wider adoption

PROPOSED OUTCOME AND

There areDISCUSSION
two procedures of solar thermal plants. One is beam down approach where large
number of heliostats are placed around large down side parabolic dish.
The heat received at heliostats will be directed to central dish which will further focus to
heat exchanger. From heat exchanger heat will be supplied to TG for generating power.
RED, BARC is working on this principle along with molten salt coolant to store energy and
use for producing power in the night also.
Another approach is beam up approach as shown in the right side figures.
We understand the project on interlinking rivers is on and to better utilize space and solar
energy and supply power at all the locations of the country the concept explained can be
worked out and implemented at the earliest.
As mentioned, total length of canals
Total length of canals expected is 12,500
expected is 12,500 km and width
km and width range is 50m to 100 m.
range is 50m to 100 m.
As built in Gujarat solar panels
Considering approach of 50% length
(photovoltaic) on the top of canal to
(ie
6250km)
and
50m
width
produce electricity, parabolic dishes can
(minimum), we can collect total
be laid along the length of the canal,
thermal heat of 300,000 MWth and
collect the heat on the heat exchanger
considering steam cycle of 30%
and produce the steam. The steam can
efficiency 90,000 MWe, ie 15 MWe
be used for running the turbo
per kilometer can be generated. At
generator. Pumps and condensers may
each kilometer mini plants can be laid
be eliminated due to the sufficient head
and produce power.
and water available.

AND

CONCLUSIONS
Reduces Evaporation- Saves up to millions and millions litres of drinking water per year.
If even 25 per cent of the proposed river interlinking project is finished and only 10 percent of those rivers are covered with solar rooftop, it has the
potential to produce 2,000 TWh of solar power !!!
Land does not need to be acquired separately to construct a solar park.
The solar panels produced 15 per cent extra power as compared to land installations as the water flowing under the panels kept them relatively cool.
The water pollution associated with those rivers can be solved up to certain extent.

FUTURE WORK
Integration of wind energy along with this
project.
Promote tourism in this combined project.