Abstract
The
ever-increasing demand for energy and the deteriorating sources of
non-renewable energy have led mankind to look for alternative sources of
sustainable energy. This study discusses the feasibility of the implementation
of solar photovoltaic technology in India, on the domestic scale, power
generation scale/electricity grid supply/contributor scale and towards the
replacement of diesel generators. High initial investment compared to power
cost from conventional sources makes solar photovoltaic less attractive.
However, the lower operating and maintenance costs, longer operating life,
increasing conventional fuel prices, growing awareness of the need to adopt
environment friendly energy sources etc are posing for healthy growth of photovoltaic
application. Especially non-grid application areas like telecommunication
towers and remote villages greatly benefit from solar photovoltaic technology.
Technological developments in solar photovoltaic are also bringing down the
prices of solar panels which in turn would make solar power cost effective. With
the existing climatic conditions, energy demand and help of government
subsidies, solar power plants in India can be attractive investment
opportunity.
Authors:
1. Hemant Nagda (DJSCOE CHEM – 2004)
2. Gauri Bhagwat (DJSCOE CHEM – 2007)
1. Hemant Nagda (DJSCOE CHEM – 2004)
2. Gauri Bhagwat (DJSCOE CHEM – 2007)
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