El Niño to dent India’s wind, hydropower output: study
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Why in news
A CREA study warns that El Niño conditions will cause a 18 TWh generation gap in India's power system due to reduced wind/hydro output and rising cooling demand.
Background
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) predicts a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh over one year. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed El Niño conditions and forecasted below-normal monsoon rainfall.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCREA projected generation gap: 18 TWh over one year due to El Niño.
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern involving the warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- BodyIMD: India's primary agency for meteorological observations and forecasting.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how climate-induced phenomena like El Niño impact India's energy security and the transition toward renewable energy targets.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Grid stability risk: Reduced hydro and wind variability necessitating higher reliance on carbon-intensive coal-fired power.
- Climate-energy nexus: Rising cooling demand during heatwaves creating a feedback loop of increased electricity demand and carbon emissions.
Keywords: Energy Security · Climate Resilience · Renewable Energy Transition · Grid Stability · Carbon Intensity
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