Wind Energy — Prelims Questions
Which of the following statements about wind energy in India is/are correct? 1. India is the world's fourth-largest wind power market by installed capacity. 2. Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind power capacity among Indian states. 3. The Betz Limit states that a wind turbine can convert 100% of wind's kinetic energy into electricity. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy 2018: 1. It aims to promote large grid-connected wind-solar hybrid projects. 2. It mandates the use of only direct-drive wind turbines for hybrid projects. 3. It seeks to optimize land and transmission infrastructure utilization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a typical challenge associated with grid integration of wind energy?
Consider the following statements about offshore wind energy: 1. It generally offers stronger and more consistent wind resources compared to onshore. 2. Floating offshore wind technology is primarily used in shallow waters. 3. Its installation and maintenance costs are typically lower than onshore wind projects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following terms is NOT directly related to wind resource assessment?
What is the primary purpose of Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) in the Indian power sector?
Which of the following is a key feature of a direct-drive wind turbine compared to a geared-drive turbine?
The Green Energy Corridors project in India is primarily aimed at:
Which of the following is a potential environmental concern specifically related to offshore wind farms?
What does 'repowering' in the context of wind energy refer to?
Which of the following is a statistical distribution commonly used to model wind speed data for wind resource assessment?
What is the primary function of a SCADA system in a wind farm?
Which of the following Indian states has the highest installed wind power capacity?
The term 'curtailment' in the context of wind energy refers to:
Which of the following is a primary advantage of wind-solar hybrid projects?
The National Offshore Wind Energy Policy of India was launched in which year?
Which of the following is a key challenge for increasing local manufacturing in India's wind energy sector?
What is 'wind shear' in the context of wind energy?
Which of the following is a primary reason for the declining Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for wind power over the past decade?
Which of the following is NOT a typical component found within the nacelle of a horizontal-axis wind turbine?