Renewable Sources Of Energy And Its Status In India

Discuss the renewable sources of energy?Renewable sources of energy are the sustainable energy sources because these are not depleted with usage as they can be replenished either naturally or manually within the short time scale and hence can be used again and again.Advantages/Benefits of Renewable sources of energyEnsure energy SecurityReduction in greenhouse gas emissions,Help to combat the changes in climatic conditions Types of Renewable sources of energy1. Solar EnergySolar energy is one of the most abundant and widely used renewable sources of energy which can be used as follows:Either directly as heat for solar heater for boiling water/preparing food etc.Or converted to electricity using Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels which is then used as energy source for diverse purposes.Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels: These are the panels prepared using semiconductor materials (e.g., silicon) for direct conversion of sunlight into electricity. These Solar panels are available in various capacities and can be installed on rooftops, buildings, and farms for generating electricity depending upon the requirement.Position of India in Harnessing Solar Energy 7th position in photovoltaics<span