GATE XE · 2026 · XE-I
Question 182: Energy Storage, Economics, Environment, and Efficiency
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Question 182
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An energy conservation project requires an initial investment of ₹ 50,000 with an expected annual operation and maintenance cost of ₹ 5,000. This project is expected to reduce the monthly energy cost by ₹ 1,250. The simple payback period (in years) is__________________. (Answer in integer)
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2026XE-I
GATE XE 2026 · Paper 1
Engineering Sciences · Original paper archive
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