23 Questions
What is the main responsibility of the Ministry of Power in the Indian Power Sector?
Planning, policy formulation, and project implementation
Which authority advises on matters related to National Electricity policy?
CEA & CERC
What is one of the factors affecting the performance of the existing grid as mentioned in the text?
Supply shortfalls of electricity
What contributes to making the grid 'smart' according to the text?
Digital technology allowing two-way communication
Which authority is responsible for regulating tariffs in the Indian Power Sector?
CERC
What is a key focus area mentioned in relation to overcoming difficulties in the power sector?
Peak demand management
What does an electric grid consist of?
Synchronized power providers and consumers connected by transmission and distribution lines
What are the two types of transmission discussed in the text?
HVAC and HVDC
When was India demarcated into 5 regions for grid management?
Early Sixties
What is a benefit of a smarter grid mentioned in the text?
Providing a clear and timely picture of electricity usage
What event took place in March 2003 regarding grid interconnection?
WR and ER-NER were interconnected
How can smart meters help customers save money?
By showing electricity usage, timing, and cost
What does the term 'ONE NATION'- 'ONE GRID'-'ONE FREQUENCY' signify?
Synchronous connection of all regional grids at one frequency
What does the smart grid help customers do in terms of electricity management?
Choose the best times to purchase electricity
What is the significance of the commissioning of the 765kV Raichur-Solapur Transmission line?
Connection of Southern Region to Central Grid in Synchronous mode
In what way does real-time pricing benefit customers?
Allows for saving money by using less power during expensive periods
How can customers save even more money with the smart grid system?
By generating their own power
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
Which type of communication is associated with the existing grid?
One-way communication
What is a characteristic of the smart grid's smart infrastructure system?
Power Generation
In a smart grid, what do sensors throughout the system enable?
Quicker restoration of electricity after power disturbances
Which aspect is a goal of the smart grid according to the text?
Reduce operations and management costs for utilities
What do Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) belong to in the smart grid components?
Smart metering
Test your knowledge about the visions of Department of Energy (DOE) Grid 2030 and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Smart Grid for the future of power delivery networks and electricity management.
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