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SOLAR ENERGY
IN INDIA
Challenges with Policies for Off-Grid
Installations
Easy and affordable availability of energy is the benchmark of development.
Conventional sources of energy are fast depleting, and their use has adverse
environmental effects. The challenge before the Government is to ensure supply
of affordable energy for sustainable economic and human development while
preserving the environment. In this regard, harnessing energy from sun affordably is
essential. The Government of India has announced an ambitious solar target and is
one of the leading nations in International Solar Alliance. Meenal Jain,
Dr Meenakshi Mital, and Prof. Matt Syal discuss the need for solar in India
and the steps taken towards achieving clean energy from sun.
january–march 2017 12 energy future
IN INDIA
Challenges with Policies for Off-Grid
Installations
Easy and affordable availability of energy is the benchmark of development.
Conventional sources of energy are fast depleting, and their use has adverse
environmental effects. The challenge before the Government is to ensure supply
of affordable energy for sustainable economic and human development while
preserving the environment. In this regard, harnessing energy from sun affordably is
essential. The Government of India has announced an ambitious solar target and is
one of the leading nations in International Solar Alliance. Meenal Jain,
Dr Meenakshi Mital, and Prof. Matt Syal discuss the need for solar in India
and the steps taken towards achieving clean energy from sun.
january–march 2017 12 energy future
