Consider the following statements:

1. The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu is the largest nuclear power station in India by installed capacity.

2. Solar Energy Corporation of India is responsible for the development of solar energy in India, including the implementation of the National Solar Mission.

3. India aimed to achieve 275 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022 as part of its commitments to the Paris Agreement.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct – The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, with a planned capacity of 6000 MW, is the largest nuclear power station in India in terms of installed capacity.
• Statement 2 is correct – The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is indeed the implementing agency for National Solar Mission, and it plays a key role in promoting and developing solar energy.
• Statement 3 is incorrect – India’s target for renewable energy by 2022 under its commitment to the Paris Agreement was 175 GW, not 275 GW. The 275 GW target is a future expanded goal (for 2027 and beyond).

Information Booster:
• Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is developed in collaboration with Russia (Rosatom).
• SECI is a PSU under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• India’s renewable energy target by 2030 is set at 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity.
• National Solar Mission is part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
• SECI also works on solar park development and solar-wind hybrid projects.