Challenges in Power sector

Q.

Why is electricity not stored for use during peak hours?

1. Electrical energy needs to be distributed as it is generated.

2. Storage of electricity is very expensive.

3. Storage of electricity would reduce its energy content.

4. 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.

1. True

2. False

Q.

The various state electricity boards face huge losses every year. Why?

1. Transmission losses

2. High subsidies

3. Stolen electricity

4. Peak-power deficit

Q.

Which of the following are the challenges faced by the power sector in India today?

1. All of these

2. Losses in transmission and distribution

3. Installed capacity gap

4. Peak-power deficit