Which among the following is NOT one of the current major components of India’s energy mix?
Correct Answer: Tidal
Subject: geography
- Thermal (Coal, Gas, Diesel)
- Renewables (Solar, Wind, Biomass)
- Hydroelectric
- Tidal
Explanation: • Tidal energy is still at an experimental/nascent stage (e.g., Gulf of Khambhat).
• Thermal makes up ~55% of the mix.
• Renewables make up ~32%, and Hydro makes up ~11%.
• Nuclear makes up ~1.7%. Tidal does not have a major percentage share yet.
• Trick: 'Tides are big in the ocean, but tiny in the power grid'.
• India’s first tidal power project was established at Kandla.