{"id":333043,"date":"2025-04-16T16:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=333043"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T04:47:20","slug":"stellar-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/stellar-model\/","title":{"rendered":"STELLAR Model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>News:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The State-of-the-art, Totally indigenously developed Resource Adequacy model (STELLAR) has recently been launched by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on 11 April 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-333177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/STELLAR-Model.png?resize=499%2C331&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"STELLAR Model\" width=\"499\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/STELLAR-Model.png?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/STELLAR-Model.png?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/STELLAR-Model.png?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/STELLAR-Model.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>About STELLAR Model<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a next-gen software tool for <strong>integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is developed in line with Resource Adequacy Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Power in June 2023.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Launched by:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Central Electricity Authority<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Collaborating Partners: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lantau Group (TLG) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its Technical Assistance Programme<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software will be provided <\/span><b>free of cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to all <\/span><b>State Distribution Companies (Discoms)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Load Despatch Centres (LDCs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Features of STELLAR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chronological Power System Modelling<\/strong>&#8211; Simulates real-time grid operations, considering load flow, ramp rates, and unit-level constraints.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrated Resource Planning<\/strong>&#8211; Simultaneously models generation, transmission, storage, and demand-side expansion up to FY 2034\u201335.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endogenous Demand Response<\/strong>&#8211; Includes consumer flexibility in electricity usage to optimize load and system cost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ancillary Services Optimization<\/strong>&#8211; Plans for essential grid services like frequency control and reserves to maintain stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ensures optimal resource adequacy<\/strong> \u2013 Avoiding both power shortages and overcapacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supports zero load shedding<\/strong> and removes the need for stressed capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotes least-cost planning<\/strong> for efficient and affordable operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifies optimal storage size and location<\/strong>, crucial for renewable energy integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: The State-of-the-art, Totally indigenously developed Resource Adequacy model (STELLAR) has recently been launched by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on 11 April 2025. 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