CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which has released Draft National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy 2016
A
Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
B
Union Ministry of Finance
C
Union Ministry of Science and Technology
D
Union Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ministry of New & Renewable Energy issued draft National Wind-solar Hybrid Policy in June 2016. The Policy has been finalized after having detailed consultation with stakeholders.

Detailed explanation-2: -Formation of National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy The Union government has set an ambitious target of achieving 175 GigaWatt (GW) of installed capacity from renewable energy sources by 2022, which includes 100 GW of solar and 60 GW of wind power capacity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gujarat Wind Power Policy 2016 will remain in effect until 30th June 2021. The aim of this policy and similar policies from 2009 and 2013 is to achieve an installed wind power capacity of more than 3 800 MW by the end of 2016.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy aims to provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid system for optimal and efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land, reducing the variability in renewable power generation and achieving better grid stability.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a detailed proposal for developing wind parks and wind-solar hybrid parks.

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