The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
Land availability is a challenge to the development of renewable energy in Kerala because the state has a high population density and a limited amount of land available for development. Grid integration is also a challenge because the state’s electricity grid is not well-equipped to handle the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. High initial costs are also a challenge because renewable energy technologies are often more expensive than traditional fossil fuel-based technologies.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Land availability: Kerala has a high population density and a limited amount of land available for development. This makes it difficult to find suitable sites for renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind farms.
- Grid integration: The state’s electricity grid is not well-equipped to handle the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. This means that renewable energy projects may not be able to connect to the grid or may have to be curtailed when there is too much or too little renewable energy being generated.
- High initial costs: Renewable energy technologies are often more expensive than traditional fossil fuel-based technologies. This makes it difficult to finance renewable energy projects and can make them less competitive with traditional energy sources.
These challenges are not insurmountable, but they do need to be addressed in order to increase the development of renewable energy in Kerala.