Solar Energy in India: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on solar energy in india.

Question 1 of 5 What is India's 2030 target for non-fossil electricity capacity?

5000 GW 500 GW 5 GW 50 GW

Announced at COP26.

Question 2 of 5 How do reverse auctions work?

Plants are given free Officials set prices Developers bid the lowest tariff to win a contract Buyers bid the highest price

Prices fell below ₹3 per unit.

Question 3 of 5 Which scheme targets one crore rooftop solar homes?

PM-KUSUM MGNREGA PM Surya Ghar Startup India

Launched in 2024.

Question 4 of 5 Where is Bhadla Solar Park?

Kerala Assam Rajasthan Goa

It is among the world's largest.

Question 5 of 5 Why is storage important for solar?

Solar only works at night Solar produces mostly in daytime while demand peaks in the evening Batteries make panels Storage is illegal

The duck curve shows the mismatch.

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