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What is the main responsibility of the Ministry of Power in the Indian Power Sector?
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?
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?
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?
What contributes to making the grid 'smart' according to the text?
Which authority is responsible for regulating tariffs in the Indian Power Sector?
Which authority is responsible for regulating tariffs in the Indian Power Sector?
What is a key focus area mentioned in relation to overcoming difficulties in the power sector?
What is a key focus area mentioned in relation to overcoming difficulties in the power sector?
What does an electric grid consist of?
What does an electric grid consist of?
What are the two types of transmission discussed in the text?
What are the two types of transmission discussed in the text?
When was India demarcated into 5 regions for grid management?
When was India demarcated into 5 regions for grid management?
What is a benefit of a smarter grid mentioned in the text?
What is a benefit of a smarter grid mentioned in the text?
What event took place in March 2003 regarding grid interconnection?
What event took place in March 2003 regarding grid interconnection?
How can smart meters help customers save money?
How can smart meters help customers save money?
What does the term 'ONE NATION'- 'ONE GRID'-'ONE FREQUENCY' signify?
What does the term 'ONE NATION'- 'ONE GRID'-'ONE FREQUENCY' signify?
What does the smart grid help customers do in terms of electricity management?
What does the smart grid help customers do in terms of electricity management?
What is the significance of the commissioning of the 765kV Raichur-Solapur Transmission line?
What is the significance of the commissioning of the 765kV Raichur-Solapur Transmission line?
In what way does real-time pricing benefit customers?
In what way does real-time pricing benefit customers?
How can customers save even more money with the smart grid system?
How can customers save even more money with the smart grid system?
What is one of the duties of the smart grid as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the duties of the smart grid as mentioned in the text?
Which type of communication is associated with the existing grid?
Which type of communication is associated with the existing grid?
What is a characteristic of the smart grid's smart infrastructure system?
What is a characteristic of the smart grid's smart infrastructure system?
In a smart grid, what do sensors throughout the system enable?
In a smart grid, what do sensors throughout the system enable?
Which aspect is a goal of the smart grid according to the text?
Which aspect is a goal of the smart grid according to the text?
What do Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) belong to in the smart grid components?
What do Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) belong to in the smart grid components?
