GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector
What are lead-acid batteries? How could these batteries help India in achieving the SDGs?
A lead acid battery is a type of rechargeable battery that runs on lead and sulfuric acid. To facilitate a managed chemical reaction, the lead is immersed in the sulfuric acid. The battery generates power as a result of this ..
Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector • GS-III: Achievements of Indians in Science Technology
In view of the recent geopolitical tensions, how can India ensure its energy security? What are the challenges presented by these geo-political tensions? Suggest a way forward.
India is dependent on imports for majority of its fuel supply. The ongoing geopolitical tensions around the world, including Russia-Ukraine war, tensions among gulf nations, have severely impacted India’s energy security. Geopolitical dynamics: Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, major ..
Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector
Discuss the current status of cross-border electricity trade in India. What are its advantages and significance?
Cross-border electricity exchange has been taking place on the Indian Energy Exchange, which has aided India’s aspirations to build a regional power system (IEX). Cross Border Trade of Electricity: The CBET (Cross-Border Electricity Trade) Regulations were published by the Central ..
Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector
What are the highlights of the Uttar Pradesh Bioenergy Policy 2022? What are challenges in its successful implementation?
The government of Uttar Pradesh has recently launched its Bioenergy policy 2022 with twin objectives of boosting the bio economy and reducing the dependence on fossil fuels, thereby moving towards the national target of net zero by 2070. Highlights of ..
Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation
What are the advantages of offshore wind energy projects over onshore projects? What are the associated challenges?
Despite having a 7500 km long coastline and government’s push for renewable energy, offshore wind energy is still a relatively underdeveloped sector in India. Offshore wind energy is generated by harvesting the power of wind at the sea rather than ..
Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector
What is Market-Based Economic Dispatch? How can the system change the Indian power sector?
The union Ministry of power is currently planning for a market-based economic dispatch mechanism. The scheme proposes a centralized scheduling of power dispatches, both interstate and intrastate. Market-Based Economic Dispatch: Under this mechanism, the cheapest power from across the country ..