India's Clean Energy Opportunities

The video discusses India's critical reliance on coal and the resulting pollution, particularly in Korba. It highlights the need for a transition to renewable energy to support economic growth without sacrificing air quality. The speaker outlines three goals: expanding solar and wind power, electrifying transport and industry, and improving energy efficiency. Challenges such as mismanaged utilities and the need for new technologies are addressed, with a call to action for international support and local reforms.

What is the main cause of pollution in Korba, India?

• Deforestation

• Industrial waste

• Coal power plants

• Automobile emissions

During the COVID-19 lockdown, what temporary change was observed in India?

• Increase in coal production

• Improvement in air quality

• Rise in automobile sales

• Expansion of coal mines

What opportunity does India have in terms of energy transition?

• To reduce its population growth

• To increase fossil fuel dependency

• To industrialize using clean energy

• To become the largest coal exporter

What is one of the three ambitious goals for India's energy transition?

• Expand nuclear power

• Build solar and wind power

• Increase coal mining

• Reduce electricity consumption

Why is it critical for India to invest in solar and wind power this decade?

• To decrease population density

• To reduce global oil prices

• To avoid new coal power plants

• To increase coal exports

What sector is NOT traditionally powered by electricity but is targeted for renewable energy use?

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Healthcare

What is a potential solution for powering heavy industrial processes?

• Biofuels

• Natural gas

• Clean hydrogen

• Nuclear energy

What is a major challenge for India's energy transition?

• Mismanaged utilities

• Overpopulation

• Excessive rainfall

• Lack of sunlight

What economic opportunity does India have in the clean energy sector?

• Building more coal plants

• Increasing oil imports

• Manufacturing electric vehicles

• Exporting coal

What is a significant barrier to reducing coal dependency in India?

• Insufficient solar technology

• Economic interests in coal

• Lack of wind resources

• High population density