CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued Guidelines for transparent bidding process for setting up of what MW Wind Power Project connected to inter-state transmission system (ISTS).
A
2000
B
3000
C
5000
D
1000
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(a) The Guidelines are applicable for procurement of power from hybrid power projects having individual size of 50 MW and above at one site with minimum bid capacity of 50 MW through tariff based competitive bidding to be conducted by procurers which includes distribution licensees or intermediary procurers.

Detailed explanation-2: -As part of its climate pledge, India set a target to install 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. This includes 100 GW of solar energy, 60 GW of wind energy, 10 GW of biomass power, and 5 GW of small hydro power.

Detailed explanation-3: -With an installed capacity of 40358 MW (March 2022) of Wind Energy, Renewable Energy Sources (excluding large Hydro) currently accounts for 27.78% (109885 MW) of India’s overall installed power capacity of 395608 MW (28.02. 2022).

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