Rajasthan Wins Award for Renewable Energy Performance

Rajasthan received a national award for its performance under the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework (RE-SAF), developed by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with Power Finance Corporation. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan presented the award at a function in New Delhi over the weekend. Rajasthan Minister of State for Energy Heeralal Nagar received it.

Assessment and Rajasthan’s capacity

RE-SAF assesses States on renewable energy development, policy and regulatory frameworks, grid readiness, power distribution company performance and an investment-friendly environment. Nagar said Rajasthan had installed renewable energy capacity of 51.6 GW, including 45 GW of solar power capacity. He also said the State was contributing to India’s target of 500 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030.

Important Facts for Exams

• Variable and controllable sources: Renewable sources are variable when output fluctuates, as with wind and solar; dammed hydroelectricity, bioenergy and geothermal are controllable.
• Solar conversion routes: Solar photovoltaic systems convert sunlight directly into electricity, whereas concentrated solar power uses heat to produce steam that drives a turbine.
• Grid storage: Grid storage can hold electricity when production exceeds consumption and return it when generation falls below demand.