Topic:Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5. Examine the various obstacles in the renewable energy sector of India. How can the government ensure energy security while honouring its net zero commitments? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question:
India’s push towards decarbonisation has to be backed with adequate storage facilities, without which it clearly cannot go forward beyond a point.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various obstacles to energy security in India and ways to ensure energy security.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding the energy security in the country.
Body:
First, write about the various impediments to India’s renewable energy sector – High capital costs, Lack of transmission infrastructure, Land acquisition, Storage, Financing challenges etc.
Next, write about ways to balance between clean energy commitments while balancing energy security.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
