Imperative for Renewable Energy Sources -An Insight into the Regulatory and Policy Framework

摘要

The positive attributes of generating electricity from renewable energy sources are widely accepted, although some of these technologies may not be currently competitive commercially with conventional fuels. Renewable energy technologies can help solve energy issues related to electricity generation, namely, environmental concern, energy security, rural electrification and applications in niche markets where conventional electricity supply is not feasible which have focused relevance in India with emphasis on electricity shortage. The different renewable energy sources include, solar energy, wind energy, bio-fuels from various sources ranging from unicellular blue-green algae to the angiosperms and animal fat. Renewable energy sources can supplement the present power generation and at the same time address the environmental and energy security issues. Renewable energy technologies have a good potential in India and considerable progress has been achieved. The scope of the paper is limited and extends to the kinds of renewable and non-conventional energy sources, some of the technologies and the study of the renewable energy policy framework in India and the role of the government & ministries in promoting the use of renewable energy.