This study explores solar power distribution and sector growth in India. The data collected through primary surveys by interview schedules and field visits covering Chennai and Thiruvallur districts on India. Secondary data, regarding net availability of power, distribution of power supply under state and all-India level has also been collected. The study concludes that the ultimate solution for the secure supply of energy will be the discovery of methods of harnessing non-conventional energy sources. It states that these clean energy sources are available locally which will reduce the losses due to transmission. The paper highlights a short fall of energy and also it is find out the social benefit of the solar energy utilization.

Publication date
Type of publication
Document
Objective
Mitigation
Collection
Eldis
CTCN Keyword Matches
India
Solar
Mitigation in the pulp and paper industry
Small-scale Combined Heat and Power