यह सुझाव दिया गया है कि अगले दशक में हाइब्रिड विद्युत संयंत्रों की संख्या में तीव्र वृद्धि हो सकती है। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में संक्षिप्त) It has been suggested that the next decade may see a boom in hybrid power plants. Stating the advantages that such power plants offer, discuss the associated challenges. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
As a growing economy, India is expecting a rise in power demand. Hybrid power plants can address this boom.
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Advantages of hybrid plants:
i- Improve the Plant Load Factor of powerplants eg low efficiency of thermal plants
ii- & Optimum mix of fossil fuels & renewable energy eg Thermal - Solar Plants
iii- Address varying demand eg Thermal in summer & Hydro powerplants can store energy for winters heating
Challenges:
i- Poor health of powerplants in India eg low results of UDAM Scheme
ii- Power backdown instructions lead to losses
iii- Lack of a well developed carbon market
iv- Huge cost in a welfare state of other developmental priorities eg 22% poor as per Tendulkar Committee
India's commitments:
Additional advantages: Make the best of both and ensure survival of GENCOMS & DISCOMS
Challenges (continued):
i- Poor health of powerplants in India eg low results of UDAM Scheme
ii- Power backdown instructions lead to losses
iii- Lack of a well developed carbon market
iv- Huge cost in a welfare state of other developmental priorities eg 22% poor as per Tendulkar Committee
India's climate commitments:
Conclusion
This can enable India to become a 'Vishwaguru' in climate movement.
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- Clear identification of advantages with specific examples
- Balanced discussion of challenges
- Reference to India's climate targets and commitments
- Mentions relevant schemes (UDAM)
- Contextualizes discussion within India's economic growth trajectory
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Distribution of Key Natural Resources and industries
Energy sector and renewable energy in India
Hybrid power plants - advantages and challenges
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