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Central Electricity Authority finalised the optimal electricity mix study recently setting the targets for the future. Examine the constraints that expansion of solar energy faces and suggest the pathways to overcome the challenges. 10 marks

Mentor’s comment-
  • https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/what-india-should-do-to-get-its-energy-transition-right/2016648/
  • In the intro, if you could, cite the targets for renewable in the study.
  • In the body, mention the constraints like import dependence for cells, battery, lack of domestic manufacturing and regulatory challenges like- changes in duty structure, renegotiation of PPAs etc. In the suggestions mention increasing storage, developing ingot manufacturing capacity, battery development etc.
  • Conclude by mentioning the advantages of RE for the countries economy, security, and sustainability.

Comments

22 responses to “Central Electricity Authority finalised the optimal electricity mix study recently setting the targets for the future. Examine the constraints that expansion of solar energy faces and suggest the pathways to overcome the challenges. 10 marks”

  1. Taran Avatar
    Taran

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Taran
      Rephrase your introduction, follow a proper timeline.
      Explain briefly the current status of power in India.
      Mention the solar energy target then write the challenges in solar energy.
      Then suggest the strategy.
      Follow a proper structure.
      Lack of content.
      Add these points in challenges – policy flip-flops on open access and net metering.
      It also comprises of the delays by state agencies and regulators,land possession difficulties and transmission roadblocks .
      Suggested strategy is decent.
      Good conclusion.
      Improve your handwriting.
      Keep working hard !

  2. Deepika Saini Avatar
    Deepika Saini

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    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Deepika
      Good introduction.
      Explain briefly the current status of power in India.
      Mention the solar energy target then write the challenges in solar energy.
      Follow a proper structure.
      Need to add more points in the challenges, you can write delays by state agencies and regulators, land possession difficulties and transmission roadblocks (even in solar parks).
      Suggested strategy is decently explained.
      Good conclusion.
      Keep writing.

  3. Chester Avatar
    Chester

    MOJO0204R00N55952566

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Chester
      In the introduction , cite the targets for renewable energy not just of solar energy.
      Give small headings like ‘Challenges in solar energy’.
      In the challenges part, also mention the capacity and storage issues.
      Lack of content in the strategy part, write that India needs to develop batteries suitable for extreme Indian weather conditions, indigenous manufacturing should be flexible enough to absorb shifts in tech space etc.
      Good conclusion.
      Work on sentence formation.
      Keep writing,you will succeed.

  4. Shubham Gupta Avatar
    Shubham Gupta

    UPI Payment ID: 18617240079

    @parth-verma1 Sir, please review.

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Shubham
      Good introduction.
      Write crisp and concise, give proper headings like ‘challenges in solar energy’ to present your answer in a better way.
      Lack of content.
      Need to add more points in the challenges, you can write delays by state agencies and regulators, land possession difficulties and transmission roadblocks.
      In the strategy part, write that India needs to develop batteries suitable for extreme Indian weather conditions, indigenous manufacturing should be flexible enough to absorb shifts in tech space etc.
      Read comprehensively to enrich your content.
      Keep writing, you will improve.

  5. Dakshina Moorthy Avatar
    Dakshina Moorthy

    Order no. #0000233081

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Dakshina
      Good introduction.
      Give proper heading like ‘Challenges in solar energy’.
      You have covered the challenges in a decent manner.
      Suggested strategy is well explained.
      Good conclusion.
      The content is good and well placed.
      Overall a decent attempt.
      Keep writing,you will succeed.

  6. Amandeep Goyal Avatar
    Amandeep Goyal

    please review

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Amandeep
      Good introduction.
      Work on your handwriting, write little small and avoid scribbling.
      Avoid spelling mistakes.
      Some good points in the issues part but need to add more . You can write delays by state agencies and regulators, land possession difficulties and transmission roadblocks.
      In the strategy part, write that India needs to develop batteries suitable for extreme Indian weather conditions, indigenous manufacturing should be flexible enough to absorb shifts in tech space etc.
      Always end your answer with some concluding remarks.
      Work on content and structure to get better marks.
      Keep working hard !

  7. NJ_00 Avatar
    NJ_00

    MOJO0206200D40884686

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi NJ
      Good introduction.
      You have covered the issues part in a good manner.
      Work on space management, see in this answer there was no space left for conclusion, write in accordance .
      Suggested strategy is well explained.
      Good conclusion.
      The content is good and well placed.
      Work on presentation,avoid scribbling.
      Overall a good attempt.
      Keep writing.

  8. Uttam Kumar Avatar
    Uttam Kumar

    #0000236123

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Uttam
      The question is not about central electricity authority, adhere to the demand of the question.
      Cite the targets of renewable energy in the introduction.
      Read the question again, is it asking about any study or its objective ?
      Brainstorm before writing.
      Lack of content is there.
      In the issue part,you can write delays by state agencies and regulators, land possession difficulties and transmission roadblocks.
      In the strategy part, write that India needs to develop batteries suitable for extreme Indian weather conditions, indigenous manufacturing should be flexible enough to absorb shifts in tech space etc.
      Plan the structure before writing.
      Always give some concluding remarks.
      Do not get demotivated by the marks,work hard,you will improve.

  9. Rahul kumar Sharma Avatar
    Rahul kumar Sharma

    Please check sir

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Rahul
      Try to complete your answer in maximum two pages.
      Scan your answer in proper light and resend it.

  10. Unnati Chauhan Avatar
    Unnati Chauhan

    Payment id : #0000237030

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Unnati
      Write short introduction .
      You have covered the issues part in a decent manner.
      Suggested strategy is well explained.
      Good conclusion.
      Content is good and well placed.
      Adhere to word limit.
      Improve your handwriting, write neat and legible.
      Overall a good attempt.
      Keep writing,you will succeed.

  11. vinay bhalekar Avatar
    vinay bhalekar

    Please review
    Payment id: #0000231221

    1. Parth Verma Avatar
      Parth Verma

      Hi Vinay
      Good introduction.
      Rephrase your introduction, follow a proper timeline.
      Explain briefly the current status of power in India.
      Mention the solar energy target then write the challenges in solar energy.
      You have written the issues and measures in a comprehensive manner,keep it up.
      Refrain from monotony, underline keywords,use subheadings to present your answer in a better form.
      Content is good and well placed.
      Overall a good attempt.
      Keep writing,you will succeed.