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Q185ModerateRenewable Energy Policy

With reference to "Green Energy Open Access" in Gujarat, consider the following:
1. Any consumer with a load of 100 kW or above can opt for Green Energy Open Access.
2. There are no limit restrictions for residential consumers.
3. Cross-subsidy surcharge is completely waived for Green Energy Open Access for all consumer categories.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: C. 1 only
Quick explanation

Green Energy Open Access permits eligible consumers to procure renewable electricity through open access subject to regulations, network feasibility and applicable charges. The 100 kW contracted-demand/sanctioned-load threshold is a key eligibility point in the Green Energy Open Access framework, while blanket claims that every category is exempt from cross-subsidy surcharge are incorrect.

Exam focus: Check threshold, captive exceptions and surcharge provisions separately. Common trap: Green open access does not mean all charges are automatically waived.

Statement-wise Verification

  • Statement 1 - Correct.
    Any consumer with a load of 100 kW or above can opt for Green Energy Open Access.
    The 100 kW contracted-demand/sanctioned-load threshold is a key eligibility point in the Green Energy Open Access framework
  • Statement 2 - Incorrect.
    There are no limit restrictions for residential consumers.
    The correct principle is: Green Energy Open Access permits eligible consumers to procure renewable electricity through open access subject to regulations, network feasibility and applicable charges.
  • Statement 3 - Incorrect.
    Cross-subsidy surcharge is completely waived for Green Energy Open Access for all consumer categories.
    The correct principle is: The 100 kW contracted-demand/sanctioned-load threshold is a key eligibility point in the Green Energy Open Access framework, while blanket claims that every category is exempt from cross-subsidy surcharge are incorrect.

Core Concept

Green Energy Open Access permits eligible consumers to procure renewable electricity through open access subject to regulations, network feasibility and applicable charges. The 100 kW contracted-demand/sanctioned-load threshold is a key eligibility point in the Green Energy Open Access framework, while blanket claims that every category is exempt from cross-subsidy surcharge are incorrect.

Formula / Key Relationship

Eligibility/charges are regulatory and category-specific.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 2. Option B is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 2, 3 and omits correct statement(s) 1. Option D is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 2, 3.

Exam Shortcut / Approach

Check threshold, captive exceptions and surcharge provisions separately.

Common Mistake

Green open access does not mean all charges are automatically waived.

Quick Revision

100 kW Green Open Access Threshold is linked with Eligibility, Green Energy Open Access and Renewable Energy Policy. Check threshold, captive exceptions and surcharge provisions separately.

Exam tipCheck threshold, captive exceptions and surcharge provisions separately.
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