Yes! I am a great fan of Solar Energy. fir the first time, I see my favoruite topic on rediff. It is great to see the kind of response. Many of us are awaer of the Clean and Green Energy, the source of which is tremendous. Nuclear Energy is not the only option for us, as we have tremendous amount of solar Insolation particularly in Asian countries. The advantage of Soalr energy is it is directly available, while for others, we have to get via indirect means. Also there is a misvonception about the cost of energy. While the Solar Energy needs large capital investment,whose payback period goes for 20-25 Years, while the other types of energy needs a little less period. Even Capital investment in the initial stages of a nuclear Power plant also very high, the reliablity of meeting peak load demand makes it convenient. But the safety factors are a major concern . Especially in a country like India, where the access is very for the people on the prowl. Even the World's largest guzzler of Energy, the US of America has only 25% of it's power from nuclear source. Much hype is being created by our politicians and the traders, as they need some thing new. Actually we are not new to the technology. No one bothers why should we sign the safety norms of IAEA or salutign Uncle Sam on this. With the huge amount of Solar insolation upon our country region, the cost of Soalr Energy comes down drastically. But who will listen? Do we listen? How many of us asked about a drop in Petrol/Di
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by nicegem on Aug 04, 2008 11:17 AM Permalink
How many of us asked the Government to roll backto the earlier prices of Petrol /Diesel? remember, we are paying for a $147 a barrel while at present , it is only $127. How many of us realize this? The oil comapnies, the governement is not raising any issue about this. But if it crosses the marka gain, they will ask for a rise in the price. Another important news item i want to refer is the Honda Company introducing Hybrid cars. The government says it will impose the 105% excise duty on such cars, and will not allow the technology for small cars. I do not understant the calculation behind this, but how much amount of Petrol/diesel they are going to save , restricting the technology to a few cars? How many Honda Hybrid cars are there at present? If they allow the technology instead, we could have saved a lot of fuel. ONE CAN CONTEST WHY Iam concerned about the introduction of technology , instead of using public transport! But how many of us will listen to such advice? We want comfirts/luxeries at the cost of our environment, which in turn is affecting us a lot. See how many carcinogenic diseases we have? go to any clinic,you will find number of people complaining about resipiratory problems. Are we bothered? .... To be continued
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by Girish Rao on Aug 04, 2008 11:23 AM Permalink
you should know how the petrol price is determined before asking those questions. Hybrid car is not such a great technology, granted it improves effeciency by around 50% but the main thing is to go completely off oil ie we need cars running on electricity and if electricity is generated using nuclear wind solar gas etc we are totally off petrol.
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by nicegem on Aug 04, 2008 04:00 PM Permalink
Thanks Mr.Girish, my point is not just making all cars hybrid, but the policies being made. By the way, what is your opinion on the First paragraph? You seem to be from refineries, especially from the private sector.I do not deny your right to fight back, but don't you know that the pricing of petroleum products is to satisfyt the refining companies? If you track down who is benefiting from the price hike, I believe it is none other than the refineries. My limited knowledge tells me that we can import petrol at a much cheaper price from refineries abroad, like Malasia, Pakistan, but again, the government is not willing. It will impose a lot of trading restrictions if you try to do so. But see what happened when India purchased Cement from Pakistan. Do you think the Refineries or the Cement factories mucst be safegaurded from such competition?? Any way, thanks for participating in a interesting discussion. Please feel free to write back
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by nicegem on Aug 04, 2008 04:08 PM Permalink
The other aspect of the payment for the technology is that it is one time investment while for oil, we need to pay every time it's price goes up. And my friend, improving 50% efficiency means, reducing at least 30% of Oil that is being used. That means less activity for the refineries, less pollution, lesser reate of inflation, little pain for the common man. You need any proof further?
