How do you upgrade the grid for renewable energy?

Hire a company that operates in the Free Energy Market. Seek the application of the certificate that proves that the energy available is clean. This is a big step and mostly low investment.

Smart meters are great. The technology is already available, however implementation of such is difficult specially in developing countries. Policies should be put in place to progressively change traditional meters with smart meters. Entities that consumes large amount of electricity should be the first one to transitions. (Industries/companies/malls/etc) Also, it should be embedded that only smart meters will be used starting from a specific point in time.

Key Roles of Smart Meters Real-Time Data Collection: Smart meters offer precise, real-time information, allowing better monitoring and management of the electricity grid. Demand Response: They enable dynamic pricing, encouraging off-peak energy use and automated load management through smart appliances. Decentralized Energy Systems: Smart meters support distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels and wind turbines, facilitating net metering and promoting renewable energy adoption. Grid Stability: They help detect outages quickly, improving grid reliability and balancing supply and demand.

Though it may sounds useful, but biomass and natural gas still produce carbon. Energy storage in the form of batteries is not very sustainable when you consider its life cycle, longevity and cost. Hydroelectric dams on the other hand is very difficult to put up, large investment cost, tons land dispute, season dependent. With the current available technology, modular nuclear power plants might be viable. Hydrogen also an option if possible.

Expansion of Transmission Networks: Expanding high-voltage and extra-high-voltage networks is necessary to transport electricity generated from renewable sources, often located in remote areas, to consumption centers. Strengthening Distribution Networks: Medium and low-voltage distribution networks also need to be expanded and reinforced to handle the decentralized feed-in from solar panels, wind farms, and other renewable sources.

Local Grids: Microgrids and local energy networks, which can operate independently or semi-independently from the main transmission grid, facilitate the integration of renewable energy in rural or remote areas. On-site Renewable Energy Sources: Installing solar, wind, and other renewable energy systems directly at consumers’ locations reduces the load on regional grids and increases supply security.

Support Mechanisms and Incentives: Political measures and financial incentives such as feed-in tariffs, subsidies, and tax benefits promote the expansion of renewable energy and the modernization of grid infrastructure. Grid Fees and Capacity Markets: Adjusting grid fees and introducing capacity markets to reward flexible generation and storage solutions.

Optimization algorithms can be used to design grid control strategies in support of renewable energy integration that balance energy supply and demand in real-time, reducing operational costs and enhancing system reliability. Moreover, system modeling can help forecast energy generation from renewable sources and predict demand patterns, enabling proactive grid management. The question we must then ask is, can the optimized models be implemented in an efficient way? Reliable data communications are quickly becoming essential in distributed energy resource (DER) applications, for several key reasons including effective real-time monitoring and control, fault detection and response, data analytics and forecasting, and of course cybersecurity.

Upgraded Infrastructure Reinforced Transmission Lines: Upgrading and sometimes expanding transmission lines to handle higher loads and to transport electricity over longer distances from renewable generation sites (often located far from consumption centers) to urban load centers. Enhanced Distribution Systems: Improving the distribution system's capacity to handle increased and bidirectional flows of electricity (as consumers with solar panels often feed surplus power back into the grid).

Se actualiza la red de energía renovable con estrategias clave: medidores inteligentes para monitoreo en tiempo real y gestión dinámica de la demanda; generación flexible para equilibrar la red ante fluctuaciones; mejora en transmisión y distribución para reducir pérdidas y aumentar la resiliencia; microrredes que generan y almacenan energía localmente, mejorando la independencia y sostenibilidad; actualización de normativas para integrar renovables y garantizar seguridad; y uso de modelado avanzado para optimizar el rendimiento.