Challenges in Power sector
Trending Questions
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Why is electricity not stored for use during peak hours?
Electrical energy needs to be distributed as it is generated.
Storage of electricity is very expensive.
Storage of electricity would reduce its energy content.
We do not have the capacity to generate excess electricity for storage.
Q.
The private sector plays a key role in the power sector in India. State true or false.
True
False
Q.
The various state electricity boards face huge losses every year. Why?
Transmission losses
High subsidies
Stolen electricity
Peak-power deficit
Q.
Which of the following are the challenges faced by the power sector in India today?
All of these
Losses in transmission and distribution
Installed capacity gap
Peak-power deficit