Rajasthan receives national award for performance under Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework
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State-level assessment frameworks and renewable energy capacity: a GS3 Science & Technology and Environment case study.
Why in news
Rajasthan received a national award for its performance under the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework, highlighting its contribution to India's national renewable energy goals.
Background
The Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework was developed by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Rajasthan currently has an installed renewable energy capacity of 51.6 GW.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyRenewable Energy State Assessment Framework was developed by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- FactRajasthan's installed renewable energy capacity is 51.6 GW
- PlaceThe award was presented in New Delhi
Prelims practice question
With reference to Rajasthan's renewable energy status, consider the following statements:
- The Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework was developed by the Ministry of Finance.
- The state received a national award for its performance under the Renewable Energy State Assessment Framework.
- Rajasthan has an installed renewable energy capacity of 51.6 GW.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: It was developed by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the role of state-level assessment frameworks in achieving India's national renewable energy targets and the challenges in scaling up capacity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state competition: Incentivizing states to adopt aggressive renewable energy targets through performance-based recognition
- Grid integration: Technical challenges in managing high-variable renewable energy inputs into the national grid
Keywords: Renewable Energy · Decarbonization · State Assessment · Energy Transition · Capacity Scaling
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