UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 67 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Distributed Energy Resources

Consider the following:

1. Battery storage
2. Biomass generators
3. Fuel cells
4. Rooftop solar photovoltaic units

How many of the above are considered 'Distributed Energy Resources'?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four
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Answer: D. All four

Verdict

Correct answer: All four → Option (d).

Analysis

Distributed energy resources (DER) refers to often smaller generation units that are located on the consumer's side of the meter. Examples of distributed energy resources that can be installed include: rooftop solar photovoltaic units, wind generating units, battery storage, biomass generators, fuel cells, gas and diesel power generators, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems.

All four listed items – battery storage, biomass generators, fuel cells, and rooftop solar photovoltaic units – are considered Distributed Energy Resources.

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