GoI to waive transmission charges for electricity generated from renewable sources
Q. GoI has taken what decision to push clean energy projects?- Published on 09 Oct 15a. Waive transmission charges for electricity generated from renewable sources
b. Provide subsidies for renewable energy electricity
c. Make renewable energy generated electricity compulsory in homes and offices
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Waive transmission charges for electricity generated from renewable sources
For providing clean energy projects in the nation, government has taken the decision to waive transmission charges for energy from renewable sources according to Union Minister Shri Piyush Goel. A legal framework will be brought out where all inter state transmission of renewable energy will be at no cost. Therefore, renewable energy will not be charged for transmission across the nation. Government has also sanctioned contracts worth INR 38,000 crore via competitive bidding for green corridors.
