14. Infrastructure & Energy - VA

Question 1

What is the context behind India’s push for renewable and non-fossil fuel-based energy?

Answer 1

India has committed to reducing emissions intensity by 45% by 2030 and achieving 50% of cumulative electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030 as part of its climate and sustainable development goals.

Refer to India’s climate commitments under the UNFCCC.

Question 2

What is a key consequence of India’s renewable energy transition?

Answer 2

A key consequence is the rapid increase in renewable energy capacity, with over 200 GW installed by October 2024, now accounting for 46.3% of total installed electricity generation capacity.

This reflects India’s commitment to a greener future.

Question 3

Cloze: As of October 2024, India’s total renewable energy capacity has crossed ___ GW, accounting for ___% of the country’s total installed electricity generation capacity.

Answer 3

200; 46.3

Data reflects the growth of renewable energy in India.

Question 4

Cloze: India’s target is to achieve ___ GW from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

Answer 4

500

This target underscores India’s commitment to renewable energy.

Question 5

Cloze: The share of non-fossil energy in installed electricity capacity surged from ___% to ___% in the last 10 years.

Answer 5

32; 45

This indicates significant progress in renewable energy adoption.

Question 6

Cloze: Electricity from fossil fuel increased ___ times, from 860 BU in 2014 to 1324 BU in 2024.

Answer 6

1.5

This highlights the ongoing reliance on fossil fuels despite the shift to renewables.

Question 7

What are the important keywords for renewable and non-fossil fuel-based energy in India?

Answer 7

• Renewable energy
• Non-fossil fuel
• Installed capacity
• Emissions intensity
• Solar, wind, bioenergy, hydro, nuclear
• Green investments
• Energy transition
• Clean energy
• Policy incentives
• Import reliance

These keywords are essential for understanding the sector.

Question 8

What are the main issues in India’s renewable energy sector?

Answer 8

• Import reliance: photovoltaic cells, modules
• Marginal rise: non-fossil share in generation
• Fossil fuel dominance: generation still high
• Infrastructure: transmission, integration

These issues hinder the growth of renewable energy.

Question 9

What are the main solutions for India’s renewable energy challenges?

Answer 9

• Policy support: FDI, incentives
• Indigenous manufacturing: solar, wind
• Grid integration: transmission schemes
• Investment: green finance, REZs

Solutions focus on enhancing domestic capabilities and infrastructure.

Question 10

What is the way forward for renewable energy in India?

Answer 10

• Scale up domestic manufacturing
• Strengthen grid infrastructure
• Enhance policy incentives
• Foster public-private partnerships

These steps are vital for achieving renewable energy targets.

Question 11

What are some value addition points for an exam answer on renewable energy in India?

Answer 11

• Reference to India’s 2030 targets and UNFCCC commitments
• Data on installed capacity and growth trends
• Mention of government initiatives (PLI, REZs, transmission)
• Import-export data for photovoltaic cells
• Highlight green investment projections (Rs 31 lakh crore by 2030)

These points provide comprehensive insights for exam preparation.