Why is there a pressing need for using renewable energy sources in India ? Explain.
The reasons for using renewable energy sources or non-conventional energy such as solar, wind, water are as mentioned below : Use of fossil fuels has caused serious environmental problems. Rising prices of oil and gas and their potential shortages have raised uncertainties about energy resources in the future. India has abundance of sunlight, water, wind and biomass. Rising prices of oil etc. has serious repercussions on the growth of the national economy as we have to make payment for import of oil in foreign exchange.
