environment hard MCQ

Which of the following is a challenge associated with the integration of large-scale wind energy into the power grid?

  1. High fuel costs
  2. Intermittency and variability of wind
  3. High greenhouse gas emissions
  4. Water consumption

Answer: Intermittency and variability of wind

Wind speed fluctuations cause variable power output, requiring grid management strategies like storage, forecasting, and backup generation.

Topic Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
Exam Relevance UPSC