India's Renewable Energy Growth

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>18 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate total renewable energy installed capacity in India as of October 2021 (excluding hydro power above 25 MW)?

<p>103.05 GW (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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