Distributed Energy Resources
Question
Consider the following How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources"?
- 1.
Battery storage
- 2.
Biomass generators
- 3.
Fuel cells
- 4.
Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
Options
Only one
Only two
Only three
All four
Explanation
All four are Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). DERs refer to small-scale, decentralized energy generation or storage systems located close to where the electricity is used (e.g., at a home or business), as opposed to centralized power plants. This includes rooftop solar, local battery storage, fuel cells, and micro-biomass generators.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q27
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Energy & Nuclear
Type
How-many counting
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Current-affairs-linked
Source hint
National Electricity Policy / Distributed Energy Resources Integration 2023
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