Energy
Sustainable, equitable energy production and access including decentralized renewables and efficiency
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Sustainable, equitable energy production and access including decentralized renewables and efficiency
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This section highlights initiatives that explore and encourage alternatives to the current centralized, environmentally damaging and unsustainable sources of energy, such as decentralized renewable sources. It also includes attempts at ensuring equitable access to ecologically sustainable energy, optimizing production and distribution, improving efficiency, and regulating demand (e.g. for luxury consumption).
Energy (R)evolution: Sustainable energy outlook for India
The second edition of India Energy [R]evolution in 2012 provides a practical pathway for India to secure its energy particularly electricity supply to achieve its long-term ambitious economic growth
Taking Charge: Decentralised energy in India
Decentralised energy can provide solutions to many of India's energy requirements, especially in rural areas.
This home is free from clutter of power, water lines
Srinivasan Sekar, 50, from Bangalore, has built a two-storey home that is free from dependence on the electricity grid or water supply. He has installed 12 solar panels on his rooftop, at a cost of Rs 4 lakh. On any given day, including rainy days, it can generate 12-15 units which is sufficient for most four-people households.