Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has witnessed electricity demand increase at CAGR more than 10 percent during the last decade.
2.Average CO2 emission rate from coal-based stations has increased in the last decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation: Recently, the Central Electricity Authority has notified the National Electricity Plan for 2022-32. Key highlights of NEP are:

  • Rising energy demand: India has witnessed electricity demand increase at CAGR of around 4.1 % during the last decade.
  • Installed capacity: Likely installed capacity for the year 2026-27 will be around 610 GW with around 57.4% non-fossil-based capacity (from around 40% as of March 2022).
  • Carbon emission: Average CO2 emission rate from coal-based stations has been on a declining trend.
  • Contribution of Renewable Energy (RE) sources: Installed capacity of RE sources is expected to contribute around 35% to the total energy mix by 2026-27.

Source: FORUMIAS

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