Non Conventional Sources of Energy In India


 
 
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Non Conventional Sources of Energy In India

Non-Conventional Sources of Energy:

India is a tropical country that’s why is blessed with an abundance of renewable energy resources. The excessive use of non-renewable resources causes several environmental problems. Hence a shift towards renewable resources is necessary. Some, prominent non-conventional sources of energy are:

Atomic and Molecular Energy

It is generated by transforming the structure of atoms. Due to this alteration heat (energy) generates, which is used to generate electric power. Nuclear power contributes a little over 3% of our total power generation at present . It has a vast potential for future development.

                         Nuclear Power Plant

No. Power House
1. Tarapur (Maharashtra)
2. Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)
3. Narora (Uttar Pradesh)
4. Kakrapar (Gujarat)
5. Kaiga (Karnataka)
6. Rawatbhata (Rajasthan)
7. Tarapur (Maharathra)
8. Kaiga (Karnatak)
9. Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu)
10. Kaldankulam (Tamil Nadu)

 

Solar Energy

Solar energy is a freely available resource. It is used for a variety of purposes like electric power generation (using photovoltaic panels) and for heating purposes. Increase use of solar energy contributes to environmental conservation and adequate manure supply in agriculture as it minimises dependence on fire wood and cow dung cakes. India’s largest solar power plant is located in Madhapur near Bhuj in Rajasthan.

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