Electricity produced in India

Electricity produced in India

No doubt, the use of energy is the symbol of status of growth. Since independence energy production has been increased tremendously. But in comparison to demand it is less. The conventional source of energy is being exhausted day by day. It has compelled to find the alternative source of energy. 

The installed capacity between 1947 to 2005-

Year   Installed Capacity in

                                   (MW)

1947                            1362

1973                            16664

2005                            124287

The percentage contribution is dominant of coal, oil and natural gas, the contribution of coal, oil and natural gas in year 2005 as follows:

Coal                             68518MW       (55.1%)

Oil                               1202MW         (1.0%)

 Natural gas                 12690MW       (10.2%)

The Contribution Of hydroelectric power to the installed capacity was around 40%for the first 25 years. Small but significant contributions are now being made by nuclear power and by renewable sources.

Percentage wise contributions of sources of energy as follows:

year	Fossil fuel	Hydro	Nuclear	Renewable
1947	62.7	37.3	0	0
1973	54.4	41.8	3.8	0
2005	66.3	25.2	2.7	5.8

In spite of the good growth in capacity for generating electrical power, the per capita consumption of power is low. In 2005, the per capita power consumption as follows:

Country                       unit (KWH)

India                              600

Developed Country    > 6000

Renewable Energy may enhance the value of overall resource base of the country by using the country’s indigenous resource for electricity generation. To strategize efficient use of renewable energy sources, the public and private players must tap the potential market of renewable, of which the reliance on SOLAR POWER only will provide country’s demanding need of energy requirement and help level cost with coal fired plant that will reduce coal consumption capacity. The renewable is also less polluter of the environment than fossil fuels. Though strong in HYDRO and WIND, in gas, renewable and NUCLEAR development, country has to lead.

We have to opt optimum use of energy, keep sharpening in finding new sources and improve distribution methodology for better tomorrow. Today there is the need of quality of technology not quantity.  Let us ensure that there is remaining for next generation.

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