Illumine-i Listed Among Top 200 Companies with Global Business Potential at Forbes India DGEMS 2023

Illumine Industries Private Limited (Illumine-i),a leading sustainable design and engineering firm catering to the power and construction sectors, has been recognized as one of the 'Select 200 Companies with Global Business Potential' at the inaugural Forbes India D Globalist Entrepreneur Mobility Summit 2023 (DGEMS).

The Entrepreneur Mobility Summit marks a pivotal moment for cross-border collaboration and international business expansion. At the heart of this initiative is the concept of 'Extrepreneurs', referring to visionary leaders who redefine possibilities with cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking products. Illumine-i's recognition as one of the top 200 companies underscores its standing as a trailblazer in the global business landscape.

"We are honored to be recognized among the Select 200 at Forbes India D Globalist Entrepreneur Mobility Summit 2023. This acknowledgment validates our commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering international collaboration.”, said Nithish Sairam, Founder and CEO of Illumine-i. “We are dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that transcend borders, and this recognition further fuels our passion for global impact."

Sudarsan Krishnan, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer added, "Being identified among the top companies with global business potential is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. Illumine-i is at the forefront of innovation, and this recognition inspires us to continue creating value and driving positive change on a global scale."

The Entrepreneur Mobility Summit provides a unique platform for Extrepreneurs to explore cross-border opportunities, engage with industry leaders, government officials, and endorsing bodies, fostering meaningful connections that catalyze international collaboration and growth. Illumine-i embraces the 'Extrepreneur' ethos, propelling innovation and contributing to a sustainable, interconnected global future.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is solar curtailment in Australia?

Solar curtailment occurs when generators are required to reduce output due to grid constraints, despite available solar resource. In the National Electricity Market, this is typically driven by congestion, voltage limits, and system security requirements set by Australian Energy Market Operator.

2. Why is solar curtailment increasing in the NEM?

Renewable capacity is growing faster than transmission infrastructure. Many regional networks were designed to serve demand, not export generation, creating bottlenecks as new solar connects.

3. Can battery storage reduce solar curtailment?

Yes, but only when properly designed. Co-located BESS can reduce curtailment by absorbing excess generation and reshaping exports, provided it is engineered around local network constraints rather than generic assumptions.

4. What is Hybrid Energy Yield Assessment (Hybrid EYA)?

Hybrid EYA models solar, battery storage, load, and grid constraints as a single integrated system. It captures real-time interactions that conventional, sequential energy modelling misses.

5. Which regions in Australia experience the highest curtailment?

Curtailment is most severe in constrained regional zones, particularly western New South Wales, north-west Victoria, and parts of South Australia, where congestion and voltage limits are already binding.

6. How can battery charging contribute to curtailment?

During peak solar periods, high battery charging can increase local voltage, reducing allowable export capacity. If the battery fills too early, it may be unavailable when curtailment risk is highest.

7. What is the difference between structural and recoverable curtailment?

Structural curtailment is driven by persistent transmission limits and requires network upgrades. Recoverable curtailment arises from operational constraints and can often be mitigated through storage design and control strategy.

8. How accurate is Hybrid EYA compared to traditional modelling?

Hybrid EYA provides materially higher accuracy in constrained networks by explicitly modelling voltage limits, export constraints, and battery state-of-charge dynamics that standard yield assessments ignore.

9. When should Hybrid EYA be used?

Hybrid EYA is essential when export limits are below peak generation, networks are voltage-constrained, or battery sizing and control materially affect curtailment and revenue.

10. Will transmission upgrades eliminate curtailment in Australia?

Transmission upgrades will help in the medium term, but they won’t arrive fast enough for projects being developed today. Curtailment risk must be managed through intelligent system design in the interim.