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‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

(a)

production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers

(b)

use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households

(c)

installation of CNG kits in motor-cars

(d)

installation of water meters in urban households

Answer:

(a)

CA

Explanation

It is the mechanism of selling the surplus solar power where meters measure the solar power exported to the grid; the consumer is given credit for the exported power, lightening the bill. Tikdam: Net means addition as well as subtraction. Soalr power when excess you can supply to grid, when deficient you can take from grid