Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India is the fifth largest country in the world in renewable energy storage installations.
2.Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) work on the principle that it directly transmits electricity over long distances.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. According to the International Energy Agency, India ranks fifth in the world in terms of installed renewable energy storage capacity.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The primary advantage of BESS is their ability to store excess electricity generated from renewable sources like solar and wind. By providing storage solutions, BESS can help to stabilize the grid, improve the reliability of renewable energy, and support the integration of more renewable energy into the grid.
Source: Forum IAS
