Renewable energy is generated from resources that are continuously replenished. Name two such sources.

Solar energy and wind energy.

True or False: Biomass energy contributes to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

False. Biomass energy releases carbon dioxide that is largely balanced by the carbon dioxide captured during its growth.

The installed solar capacity in India as of 2017 was over ___ MW.

10,000 MW.

What is the primary goal of the International Solar Alliance?

To address the special energy needs of solar resource-rich member countries.

Fill in the blank: Wind energy is primarily harnessed using ___ to convert kinetic energy into mechanical power.

Wind turbines.

What is the significance of Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) in solar energy applications?

LSCs reduce the cost of solar panel modules, collect both direct and scattered light, and do not require sun tracking systems.

List the types of hydropower stations.

Impoundment, Diversion, and Pumped Storage.

True or False: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) utilizes the temperature difference between the ocean surface and deep waters to generate electricity.

True.

What is the projected potential of wind energy in India at 100 meters above ground level?

Over 302 GW.

Fill in the blank: The potential for geothermal energy production in India is estimated to be around ___ MW.

10,600 MW.

Explain the process of converting waste to energy.

Waste-to-energy involves technologies like pyrolysis and gasification to convert waste materials into electricity while reducing harmful emissions.

What is cogeneration?

Cogeneration is the simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat from the same fuel source.