On the Optimum Utilization and Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources in India

Renewable energy has had a steady and continuous growth in electric sector worldwide. The need of the hour is to sensitize the general public about the importance of judicious use of energy being generated by conventional sources energy sources and simultaneously shift our dependence on renewable but sustainable energy sources. To mitigate environmental degradation and reduce carbon emission worldwide we have to switch to clean energies. This paper assesses different renewable energy sources, promotion policies adopted by government, and various sectors which influence the energy usage pattern in India. The paper highlights the need of restructuring of the power system, strengthening of the existing transmission system and the importance of improving and incorporating mechanisms to reduce dependence on fossil fuels either by energy saving or by maximization of renewable resources developments.