Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to "Indian States' Energy Transition" 2023. prepared by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) along with EMBER and published in February 20237
Statement 1: Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are the Indian states making the most progress in overall preparedness and commitment in the transition to clean electricity.
Statement 2: The report analyses 16 Indian states, which together account for 90% of the country's annual power requirement.
Statement 3: The report has measured the performance of 16 states in terms of four dimensions, i.e., decarbonisation, performance of the power system, readiness of the power ecosystem, and policies and political commitments.
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Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Only 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1:
"Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are the Indian states making the most progress in overall preparedness and commitment in the transition to clean electricity."
Incorrect – According to the 2023 report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember, Karnataka and Gujarat were identified as the top-performing states in terms of overall preparedness and commitment to clean electricity transition, not Tamil Nadu. ​

Statement 2:
"The report analyses 16 Indian states, which together account for 90% of the country's annual power requirement."
Correct – The report analyzed 16 Indian states that collectively account for 90% of the country's annual power demand. ​

Statement 3:
"The report has measured the performance of 16 states in terms of four dimensions, i.e., decarbonisation, performance of the power system, readiness of the power ecosystem, and policies and political commitments."
Correct – The report assessed the states across four key dimensions: decarbonisation, performance of the power system, readiness of the power ecosystem, and policies and political commitments. ​

Information Booster:

Information Booster:

• Top Performers: In the 2023 report, Karnataka and Gujarat were recognized as leading states in advancing clean electricity transition.
• Assessment Dimensions: The four dimensions used to evaluate the states were:

1. Decarbonisation: Transition away from fossil fuels.

2.  Performance of the Power System: Efficiency and reliability of the power infrastructure.

3.  Readiness of the Power Ecosystem: Infrastructure and market readiness for clean energy adoption.

4.  Policies and Political Commitments: Government policies and commitments towards clean energy. ​