Energy alternatives: the Indian perspective

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Abstract
India's immense geography provides her with a variety of ambient energy resources. This paper examines the non-conventional energy sources and their possible future in India. While the non-conventional energy sources include geothermal energy, waves, tides and ocean thermal energy in addition to direct solar radiation, the emphasis in the paper is on solar, biomass and wind energy applications. Conventional energy sources including coal, oil, gas and nuclear energy are not going to be adequate and the alternative sources discussed are not going to be capable of fully replacing the above sources in any foreseeable future. While these alternative sources are likely to be only a partial substitute and not a total replacement, their contribution can usually be well above 50 per cent of the total energy needs. The energy profile of the country has also been discussed.

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