UNIT IV (Renewable energy)
LAQ
1. Define renewable energy and explain its importance in sustainable development.
2. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a site for a wind energy project?
3. Discuss the role of government policies in promoting renewable energy projects.
4. How does solar irradiance affect the feasibility of a solar energy project?
5. What is a feasibility study in renewable energy projects and why is it essential?
6. Explain the significance of grid connectivity in renewable energy projects.
7. How do environmental impact assessments influence renewable energy site selection?
8. What is the role of technology in improving the efficiency of renewable energy projects?
9. Compare the energy generation potential of solar and wind energy systems.
10. How does land use impact the selection of a renewable energy project site?
11. What is the primary purpose of conducting a high-level feasibility study in renewable energy
projects?
12. How do project goals and objectives influence the scope of a high-level feasibility study?
SAQ:
1. What is the primary factor in choosing a site for a hydroelectric project?
2. Why is solar irradiance important for solar energy projects?
3. What role does land availability play in renewable energy site selection?
4. Which renewable energy source is most dependent on wind speed?
5. What is a brownfield site in the context of renewable energy projects?
6. What is the first step in conducting a high-level feasibility study?
7. Why is a financial analysis important in a feasibility study?
8. What is the main purpose of identifying project objectives in a feasibility study?
9. Which factor is crucial for determining site feasibility?
10. What type of feasibility assesses the environmental impact of a project?
11. What is the primary component of a solar power system?
12. Which technology is used to store excess energy generated from renewable sources?
UNIT V
LAQ
1. Explain how the intermittency of wind power affects grid stability and discuss the techniques
used to manage the fluctuations in wind energy supply.
2. Describe the role of grid infrastructure upgrades required to support the large-scale integration
of wind energy into the power grid. How do these upgrades help in maintaining grid
reliability?
3. Discuss the concept of grid balancing in the context of integrating large amounts of wind
energy. How do grid operators manage supply-demand mismatches caused by variations in
wind power generation?
4. Explain the challenges of integrating large-scale solar PV into the grid and discuss the grid
management strategies to ensure reliability and stability.
5. Describe the role of inverters in solar PV integration and how they contribute to maintaining
grid stability and power quality.
6. Discuss how fluctuations in solar PV output due to weather conditions impact grid operation,
and explain the methods used to mitigate these effects.
7. Explain the current status of energy storage technologies in power grids. Discuss the
limitations of these technologies in supporting large-scale renewable energy integration.
8. Describe how demand flexibility can help balance energy supply and demand in grids with
high renewable penetration. What are the major challenges associated with implementing
demand response programs?
9. Discuss the role of battery storage systems in improving grid reliability. What are the
technical and economic limitations of current battery technologies in large-scale grid
applications?
10. Explain the key opportunities for energy storage technologies in enhancing grid reliability and
enabling the integration of renewable energy sources. How can these opportunities be
maximized?
11. Discuss the potential of demand flexibility in reducing peak loads and balancing energy
supply in the grid. What sectors offer the most promising opportunities for implementing
demand response programs?
12. Explain how the intermittency of wind power affects grid stability and discuss the techniques
used to manage the fluctuations in wind energy supply.
SAQ
1. What is the main characteristic of wind power that creates challenges for grid integration?
2. Which technology can store excess wind energy for later use to ensure grid reliability?
3. What is the term used for adjusting electricity production in real-time to match supply and
demand?
4. What is the primary challenge caused by solar PV integration into the grid?
5. Which component in solar PV systems is responsible for converting DC to AC power?
6. What time of day is solar PV most effective in generating electricity?
7. What is the primary function of energy storage systems in the grid?
8. Which technology is commonly used for demand flexibility by adjusting electricity use
during peak times?
9. What is the main limitation of current battery storage technologies in grid applications?
10. What is the primary benefit of integrating energy storage into the power grid?
11. Which sector presents significant opportunities for demand flexibility through demand
response programs?
12. What is one key opportunity for expanding energy storage capacity?