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Rupkatha Banerjee [A91316621002] Nalanda Ray [A91316621044] Anukriti Dutta [A91316621007] Abhik Mukherjee [A91316621001] Chitrita Khan [A91316621059] Farheen Ahmed [A91316621049]
IMPORTANCE OF RESOURCE PLANNING
resources, that are natural and unlimited.
SHORTAGE OF FOSSIL FUEL
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
A renewable energy source means energy that is sustainable - something that can't run out, or is endless, like the sun. It means sources of energy that are alternative to the most commonly used non-sustainable. Renewable energy, often referred to as clean energy, comes from natural sources or processes that are constantly replenished. For example, sunlight or wind keep shining and blowing, even if their availability depends on time and weather.
WHY CHOOSE RENEWABLE ENERGY OVER
NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES?
AVAILABILITY AND UTILITY OF LOCAL RESOURCES IN
RURAL AREAS
Kerosene (for lighting) and biomass (for cooking) is predominant throughout rural India, but is unsustainable. Alternative local sources of liquid fuels include the following (Rajvanshi, 2003):
Locally available sources can provide fuel for safe, clean and convenient cooking and lighting system to rural areas. But they need to be tapped efficiently. This can be done by:
a) Setting up industries in rural areas to produce fuels from biomass by providing easy finance and tax incentives in rural areas. b) Technologies such as nano-technology and biotechnology needs to be developed.
Biogas:
If it is produced efficiently, this fuel can improve cooking facilities in rural areas.
Pyrolysis oil:
It has a medium calorific value and can be produced from any biomass and agricultural residue. It is appropriate for modified lanterns and cook stoves. Ethanol:
It used to be produced from sugarcane to be used for cooking. However, biomass sources like sorghum are being researched for its production, as it matures faster than others, and is climatically resilient.
As world population rises, so does the demand for energy in order to power our homes, businesses, and communities. Innovation and expansion of renewable sources of energy is key to maintaining a sustainable level of energy and protect our planet from climate change.
Renewable energy sources make up 26% of the world’s electricity today, but according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) its share is expected
to reach 30% by 2024. “This is a pivotal time for renewable energy,” said the IEA’s executive director, Fatih Birol.
In 2020, the UK hit a new amazing renewable energy milestone. On Wednesday 10th June, the country celebrated two months of running purely on renewable energy for the first time ever. This is a great step in the right direction for renewables.
FUTURE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES
“To waste, to destroy our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land
instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in
undermining in the days of our children the very prosperity which we
ought by right to hand down to them amplified and developed.”
