14-06-2014, 11:24 AM
Paper Presented on Renewable Energy Sources – Policies of India
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Abstract
In today’s date, India is a large consumer of fossil fuel such as coal, crude oil etc. The rapid increase in use of Non renewable energies such as fossil fuel, oil, natural gas has created problems of demand & supply. Because of which, the future of Non renewable energies is becoming uncertain. Also India has had a negative Energy Balance for decades, which has resulted in the need to purchase energy from outside the country to fulfill the needs of the entire country. Even though, The Ministry of Power has set an agenda of providing Power to All by 2012. This makes everyone to think, how this will be going to happen? The answer found is presented in this paper called “Renewable Energy Sources – Policies of India” India has a large amount of, supply of renewable energy resources & hence India has decided to organize a program for proper utilization of renewable energy resources. As a result of which, India is the only country in the world to have an exclusive ministry for renewable energy development, The Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES).
The analysis of need of renewable energy sources, the policies of India through MNES, Legal aspect of Government of India about renewable energy sources, sources of renewable energy available in India, Estimates of potential
Current Scenario of Conventional Energy Sources in India
At present India is a large consumer of fossil fuel such as coal, crude oil etc. Over a past few decades, energy is needed for everything. The electricity requirement is increasing at an alarming rate due to increased population & industrial growth. This rapid increase in use of energy has created problems of demand & supply. Because of which, the future of Non renewable energies is becoming uncertain. India ranks sixth in the world in total energy consumption. Coming to power generation in the country, India has increased installed power capacity from 1362MW to over 112,058MWsince independence & electrified more than 50,000 villages. This achievement is impressive but not sufficient .It is matter of concern that 44% of households do not have access to the electricity & as many as 80,000 villages are yet to be electrified. It indicates that India has had a negative Energy Balance for decades.
Policies of India for renewable energy sources.
Today, India has significant potential for generation of power from renewable energy sources. India’s search for renewable energy resources that would ensure sustainable development and energy security began in early 70’s of the last century. Consequently, use of various renewable energy resources and efficient use of energy were identified as the two thrust areas of the sustainable development.
The range of activities of Ministry covers
Promotion of renewable energy technologies
Renewable energy resource assessment
Production of biogas units, solar thermal devices, solar photovoltaic, cooks stoves, wind energy and small hydropower units.
Strengthen India’s energy security
Find A viable solution for rural electrification
Administered pricing mechanism
Optimum utilization of existing assets
Adoption of energy efficient technologies in giant industries
Conclusion
Over the past few decades energy is the backbone of technology & economic development. Rapid increase in use of energy has created problems of demand & supply. According to current situation , 80,000 villages are yet to be electrified. Also India has had a negative Energy Balance for decades. Even though, The Ministry of Power has set an agenda of providing Power to All. Could India meet all energy needs, was the problem statement of this paper. The answer found is Yes, India can meet all energy needs with Renewable Energy Sources.