Power ministry mulls advisory amid El Niño uncertainty
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Why in news
The Power Ministry is drafting an advisory to mitigate the impact of El Niño on India's power generation and water availability following PMO directives.
Background
The Power Ministry is preparing an advisory to ensure fuel and water availability for power generation. The initiative aims to prevent outages, safeguard critical assets, and manage agricultural demand by shifting it to solar hours during El Niño-induced monsoon fluctuations.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TEl Niño: A climate pattern characterized by the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- FactPower Ministry: Responsible for the planning and development of the power sector in India.
- S&TSolar hours: Periods during the day when solar radiation is sufficient for photovoltaic power generation.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the impact of climate phenomena like El Niño on India's energy security and suggest measures to ensure grid stability during monsoon fluctuations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource competition: Balancing water requirements for hydroelectric power generation versus agricultural irrigation during drought.
- Grid stability: Managing sudden shifts in demand and supply due to erratic rainfall and fuel supply disruptions.
- Decentralized resilience: Leveraging solar-powered irrigation to reduce peak demand on the national grid.
Keywords: Energy Security · Climate Resilience · Grid Stability · Resource Management · Mitigation Strategy
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