A REVIEW ON DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN INDIA

Energy generation and environmental conservation are the twin issues arising from exploitative interaction of humans with natural resources. Excessive utilization of coal and oil for energy generation lead to the multiple environmental problems. In the current scenario the global energy needs can only fulfill by adopting non conventional sources of energy.The present review deals with efforts and achievements of India to develop sustainable, efficient and cleaner energy resources not only in urban but also in rural areas .India has always shown its willingness in leadership to fight climate change. Presently, India is worlds third renewable energy producer with 40% of energy capacity in installed in the year 2022 (160 GW of 400 GW) coming from renewable sources.Ernst & Youngs (EY)2021 Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness index(RECAI) ranked India third behind USA and China. In November 2021. India had a renewable energy capacity of 150 GW consisting of solar (48.55 GW), wind (43.03 GW) hydro power (51.34 GW) and Biomass (10.62 GE). India has committed for a girl of 500 GB renewable energy capacity by 2030. The countrys vision is to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2070.