"Power-to-X", often seen in the news, refers to:
(a) Converting nuclear energy into thermal energy
(b) Storing renewable electrical energy into other forms
(c) Transmitting power through high-voltage direct current
(d) Using fossil fuels to generate electricity in extreme weather conditions

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"Power-to-X", often seen in the news, refers to:
(a) Converting nuclear energy into thermal energy
(b) Storing renewable electrical energy into other forms
(c) Transmitting power through high-voltage direct current
(d) Using fossil fuels to generate electricity in extreme weather conditions

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

According to the World Economic Forum Power-to-X could be a key component in the global energy transition.
Power-to-X (P2X) refers to technologies that use extra renewable electricity from sources like solar, wind, or hydro to make other useful forms of energy or products. Here, &ldquo;X&rdquo; means the final product, which can be hydrogen, methane, ammonia, heat, fuels, or chemicals.

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"Power-to-X", often seen in the news, refers to: (a) Converting nuclear energy into thermal energy (b) Storing renewable electrical energy into other forms (c) Transmitting power through high-voltage direct current (d) Using fossil fuels to generate electricity in extreme weather conditions

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