Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Understanding Energy Challenges in India
Author: Understanding Energy Challenges in India
Author: India’s Energy Security
Author: Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113403301X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Indian Power Sector
Author: R. V. ShahiPublisher: Excel Books India
ISBN: 9788174463692
Category : Electric power
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
Electricity is a concurrent subject. And as all of us know, up to 1975, generation, distribution and transmission, all were handled practically only by the State Electricity Boards. The Central Government has entered this sector only after 1975, and has played an important role by contributing about 32% of the total generation capacity of the country, Out of 1,00,000 ckm of high voltage transmission lines, about 50,000 ckm is contributed by Central Government. It will continue to play an important role in future too.The power sector requires an investment of more than Rs. 8 lakh crore so as to have one of the best and contemporary power infrastructures in the world. Private participation is encouraged. The power sector at present suffers from shortages, high level of Aggregate Technical and Commercial Losses, fuel shortages, low Plant Load Factor in some plants, inadequate rural electrification, as also its slow pace, inefficient use of energy, etc. Union Government and States are seized of these problems.This book Indian Power Sector Challenge and Response highlights these problems and also gives some suggestions to combat these troubles. This book will be of immeasurable use to all the technocrats, professionals and investors in power sector.
India's Emerging Energy Relations
Author: Girijesh PantPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 8132225031
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
This book analyzes the role of energy in Indian foreign policy, particularly in defining bilateral relations. It also focuses on the critical gaps in conceptualizing its formulations and recommends a framework for sustainable energy security. India, the fourth largest consumer of oil, is an energy-deficit economy, importing more than eighty percent of its needs. This makes securing energy integral to its foreign policy goals. Obviously it is important for India to actively participate in the global energy market and establish robust, enduring and nuanced diplomatic relations with energy exporting countries. Equally important is that India diversifies its energy mix and moves towards carbon-free growth. Renewable energy is today high on the global energy agenda. Indian energy policy thus has to address a range of issues, domestically and on foreign turf. It has to move beyond the transactional mode by creating equity in the global energy industry. Today, the global energy regime is undergoing fundamental changes, as is the power dynamics of the global energy order. There are now many new producers and diverse consumers. The trade in energy has increased in volume and its direction has shifted from the West to the East, and the ongoing structural changes in the energy market call for a new security architecture. Given the complex and competitive environment of the new geo-economics and geopolitics of energy, the question could well be, should India frame energy issues in conflict mode or move toward innovative cooperation? In either case the message is that India needs an integrated energy security policy.
Energy Security and Development
Author: B. Sudhakara ReddyPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 813222065X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
This volume provides a systematic framework for energy suppliers, policy makers, academics, students, and all others interested in energy security, and analyzes key issues concerning energy, security and sustainability with the help of a wealth of data. While sustainability is the broadest objective, energy security is an important part of it, at the global, national and societal levels. The development of a sustainable, long-term solution to meeting the world’s energy needs is a defining issue of our time, since central global challenges that the world faces—poverty alleviation, climate change, and environmental degradation—are directly linked to energy security. The contributions cover key issues in sustainable energy and illustrate that the insecurity of a majority of countries owes to internal factors which have more to do with market forces, inefficient technologies, lack of institutions, environmental insecurity, pricing mechanisms, etc., and less to do with the international situation. The links between energy and development are both direct and indirect. Directly, energy provides several services and utilities to maintain human well-being, and also does so indirectly through stakeholders. This volume addresses both the direct and indirect links and provides sustainable alternatives, helping readers to better grasp the resilience of both socio-economic and resource sub-systems in the process. The issues affecting energy supply and demand, including technology portfolios, environmental considerations and consumer attitudes are thoroughly discussed. One of the critical questions that arises is how to facilitate energy investment. The investment climate and the key issues involved are analyzed, including: the capital flows with reasonable and stable investment frameworks, timely decision-making by governments, and open markets. The broad objective of the volume is to foster a deeper understanding of the concept of energy security and to identify the methods of analysis, policy initiatives and future research needed to generate a balanced pattern of energy use and mitigate its impact on humanity and the environment.
Future of Coal in India
Author: Rahul Tongia, Anurag Sehgal, Puneet KambojPublisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1648288464
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
Mark Twain observed, “I'm in favour of progress; it's change I don't like.” Coal dominates Indian energy because it’s available domestically and cheap (especially without a carbon tax). If the global focus is on the energy transition, how does India ensure a just transition? Managing winners and losers will be the single largest challenge for India’s energy policy. Coal is entrenched in a complex ecosystem. In some states, it’s amongst the largest contributors to state budgets. The Indian Railways, India’s largest civilian employer, is afloat because it overcharges coal to offset under-recovery from passengers. Coal India Limited, the public sector miner that produces 85% of domestic coal, is the world’s largest coal miner. But despite enormous reserves, India imports about a quarter of consumption. On the flip side, coal faces inevitable pressure from renewable energy, which is the cheapest option for new builds. However, there is significant coal-based power capacity already in place, some of which is underutilized, or even stranded. Low per-capita energy consumption means India must still grow its energy supply. Before India can phase out coal, it must first achieve a plateau of coal. How this happens cost-effectively and with least resistance isn’t just a technical or economic question, it depends on the political economy of coal and its alternatives. Some stakeholders want to kill coal. A wiser option may be to first clean it up, instead of wishing it away. Across 18 chapters, drawing from leading experts in the field, we examine all aspects of coal’s future in India. We find no easy answers, but attempt to combine the big picture with details, bringing them together to offer a range of policy options.
The Power Paradox
Author: Royal IsebellaPublisher:
ISBN: 9782997695513
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Path to Sustainable Development The sustainable development of a nation hinges primarily on its progress across various facets of trade, commerce, and industry. Energy emerges as the pivotal factor essential for achieving sustainable growth. India's Energy Dilemma The International Energy Agency asserts that India, as a developing nation, currently occupies the fourth position globally in terms of energy consumption. However, India's energy requirements are predominantly met by fossil fuels and conventional sources. The per capita energy consumption in India stands at one-third of the global average. Despite a steady rise in energy consumption, approximately 240 million people still lack access to reliable power sources. The Escalating Demand Over the past few decades, India has experienced a compound annual growth rate of 6% in energy consumption. Projections indicate that energy consumption is set to increase by 128% by 2035. Energy management has transcended being a mere day-to-day activity and is now integrated into various operational sectors, including households, industries, transportation, commerce, and others. Energy management not only focuses on energy conservation but also on efficient resource utilization at an optimal level. This process involves analyzing current energy consumption and forecasting future energy requirements. Seeking Sustainable Solutions However, the heavy reliance on fossil fuels for energy poses a significant threat to sustainable development due to its adverse effects on the environment and climate. Fortunately, there are numerous renewable energy resources such as bioenergy, small hydroenergy, geothermal energy, wind energy, and solar energy that can be harnessed to address the growing energy demands. Global Energy Landscape In the global energy landscape, the leading electricity-producing nations include the USA, China, Japan, Russia, India, Germany, Canada, and France, as reported by the BP statistical energy survey in 2007. India's Energy Future India, as a rapidly developing economy in this technologically advanced era, faces an ever-increasing demand for energy. The country heavily relies on coal, which accounts for 58% of its primary energy consumption. However, predictions suggest that coal reserves may become depleted by 2040-2050. India's trajectory of growth and its ongoing evolution have created a significant disparity between energy demand and supply. This underscores the urgent need to formulate and execute an 'aggressive growth plan' to meet the challenges of escalating energy demand. Failure to do so could place a substantial fiscal burden on the Indian Government's energy conservation efforts.
India's Energy Transition
Author: R. K. MishraPublisher:
ISBN: 9788171889730
Category : Energy development
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discussing India's complex and multidimensional energy problems, this volume also addresses the complex challenges faced by India's energy sector and power sector in particular. It presents the possibilities and prospects for India's energy transition in the context of the policy environment and the ground realities. Students and power sector professionals can equip themselves with the requisite knowledge through this book and play a herculean role in making India an energy- and power-sufficient country.
Defining an integrated energy strategy for India
Author: Publisher: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
ISBN: 8179930084
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
India faces an enormous energy challenge, with a large part of the one-billion-plus population without access to modern fuels, overall low income and consumption levels, and the urgency of accelerating economic growth. In the wake of implementation of major economic reforms and a new global order, TERI feels that the time has come for India to reorient its strategy of energy development. The new approach must integrate priorities for all the relevant stakeholders and beneficiaries in meeting the energy demands sustainably. Indeed, it must transcend all boundaries: between ministries, between sectors, between energy forms, and between the rich and the poor. Such an integrated energy strategy can impart a long-term vision for sustainable economic development in India.
