DOE Grid 2030 vs IEC Smart Grid Quiz

What is the main responsibility of the Ministry of Power in the Indian Power Sector?

Managing renewable energy subsidies
Planning, policy formulation, and project implementation (correct)
Formulating legislation for power generation
Advising on global electricity policies

Which authority advises on matters related to National Electricity policy?

CEA & SERC
CTU & STU
CERC & SERC
CEA & CERC (correct)

What is one of the factors affecting the performance of the existing grid as mentioned in the text?

Low integration of renewable energy generation systems
Increased efficiency of conventional power generation systems
Decreasing demand for electricity
Supply shortfalls of electricity (correct)

What contributes to making the grid 'smart' according to the text?

Digital technology allowing two-way communication (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which authority is responsible for regulating tariffs in the Indian Power Sector?

CERC (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus area mentioned in relation to overcoming difficulties in the power sector?

Peak demand management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does an electric grid consist of?

Synchronized power providers and consumers connected by transmission and distribution lines (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of transmission discussed in the text?

HVAC and HVDC (B) Signup and view all the answers

When was India demarcated into 5 regions for grid management?

Early Sixties (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of a smarter grid mentioned in the text?

Providing a clear and timely picture of electricity usage (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event took place in March 2003 regarding grid interconnection?

WR and ER-NER were interconnected (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can smart meters help customers save money?

By showing electricity usage, timing, and cost (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ONE NATION'- 'ONE GRID'-'ONE FREQUENCY' signify?

Synchronous connection of all regional grids at one frequency (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the smart grid help customers do in terms of electricity management?

Choose the best times to purchase electricity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the commissioning of the 765kV Raichur-Solapur Transmission line?

Connection of Southern Region to Central Grid in Synchronous mode (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does real-time pricing benefit customers?

Allows for saving money by using less power during expensive periods (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can customers save even more money with the smart grid system?

By generating their own power (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the smart grid as mentioned in the text?

Maintain or even improve the existing high levels of system reliability (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication is associated with the existing grid?

One-way communication (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the smart grid's smart infrastructure system?

Power Generation (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a smart grid, what do sensors throughout the system enable?

Quicker restoration of electricity after power disturbances (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is a goal of the smart grid according to the text?

Reduce operations and management costs for utilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) belong to in the smart grid components?

Smart metering (C) Signup and view all the answers