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What is the approximate percentage of renewable energy in India's installed power capacity?
What is the approximate percentage of renewable energy in India's installed power capacity?
- 38.27%
- 26.96%
- 10.7%
- 24.71% (correct)
What is the primary reason for the difference in the share of renewable energy in installed capacity and electricity generation?
What is the primary reason for the difference in the share of renewable energy in installed capacity and electricity generation?
- Variability in sunshine hours or wind extent (correct)
- Higher demand for electricity during peak hours
- Lack of investment in renewable energy infrastructure
- Inefficient transmission of renewable energy
What is the objective of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) projects?
What is the objective of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) projects?
- Reducing electricity transmission losses
- Synchronizing renewable energy with conventional power stations (correct)
- Increasing the share of hydro power in the grid
- Promoting the use of fossil fuels in power generation
How many times has India's solar energy capacity expanded during the last 7.5 years?
How many times has India's solar energy capacity expanded during the last 7.5 years?
What is the approximate total renewable energy installed capacity in India as of October 2021 (excluding hydro power above 25 MW)?
What is the approximate total renewable energy installed capacity in India as of October 2021 (excluding hydro power above 25 MW)?