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3331.
The successful deployment of energy storage solutions is essential for achieving:
A Increased greenhouse gas emissions
B Ambitious climate targets and a sustainable energy future
C Greater reliance on non-renewable resources
D Reduced energy efficiency
3332.
What is a key area of focus alongside energy storage technologies for a sustainable energy future?
A Development of fossil fuel infrastructure
B Development of smart grid technologies
C Reducing the use of renewable energy
D Increasing reliance on manual grid management
3333.
Governments and private sectors are investing heavily in R&D to improve which aspects of storage solutions?
A Energy density, lifespan, safety, and cost-effectiveness
B Dependence on fossil fuels
C Complexity of installation
D Environmental impact of manufacturing
3334.
What has been a notable trend in the cost of battery storage?
A A significant increase
B A notable decline, making it more competitive
C No significant change
D Fluctuations without a clear trend
3335.
Which of the following grid services can be provided by energy storage systems?
A Increasing grid load
B Frequency regulation and peak shaving
C Reducing grid resilience
D Causing power outages
3336.
What is a key role of energy storage in managing intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind?
A Increasing their intermittency
B Smoothing out fluctuations in supply
C Reducing their overall energy output
D Making them more unpredictable
3337.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an emerging renewable energy storage technology?
A Solid-state batteries
B Pumped hydro storage
C Traditional lead-acid batteries
D Green hydrogen storage
3338.
Why are advancements in renewable energy storage technologies crucial in early 2026?
A To increase reliance on fossil fuels
B To ensure grid stability and accelerate decarbonization
C To reduce the efficiency of renewable energy sources
D To promote energy wastage
3339.
The focus of the treaty includes reducing the generation of plastic waste and promoting:
A Linear economic models
B Planned obsolescence
C Circular economy principles
D Increased consumption of virgin resources
3340.
Which UN body is involved in the discussions for the international treaty on plastic pollution?
A World Health Organization (WHO)
B UN Environment Assembly
C International Labour Organization (ILO)
D Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)