We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy which are environmentally benign and abundantly available. The solar, wind, and ocean waves along with human power need to be fully tapped and put to use with people’s control. Appropriate technology, research and development for production of cheaper equipment and tools need to be combined with just distribution for the right priorities. There is no political will for this in the ruling establishment. Estimates show that India can generate far more energy through alternative, environmentally sound sources. The nuclear energy option should be put up for widespread public debate, giving citizens a full opportunity to make an informed choice.
RE:We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy
by Sandeep on Aug 02, 2008 12:41 AM Permalink
Everyone would like Solar power as that is among the cleanest sources of energy. But it is still in infancy stage and is prohibitively expensive at this time, it is 5 times as costly as coal. Though Nuclear energy is much cheaper to generate, it about same cost as oil/gas based plants if you include other charges like costlier installation/future de-commissioning etc. Wind turbines have been and are being setup in India and India is 4th largest wind power producer in World. Also, India is working on Solar capability, and had reserved 35000 sqKm in Rajasthan for solar projects but unfortunately, this technology is nowhere near it's prime time. Lot's of research going on and with nanotech, they hope to increase efficiency by 2-3 times and the costs are coming down too but at this stage, it does not compete with Nuclear. Also note, no nation has been able to harness Solar for any serious production whereas there are number of countries which have big contributions from Nuclear. Even states like Florida are talking about new nuclear plants to reduce dependence on fossil plants and to reduce green house gases.
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by Sandeep on Aug 02, 2008 12:43 AM Permalink
Nuclear energy is the only other suitable energy which can make big difference(20000 MW - 40000MW by 2020, 25% by 2050)) and can not be used due to international restraints. India will never be able to make a consensus on something like this and waste all the time as other nations gallop ahead. Important people have studied it and think it is good for India and people who oppose do not have any strong logic. Already 2 years were wasted, now we should move.
RE:We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy
by Gopal on Aug 02, 2008 12:11 PM Permalink
Let all know that all western countries except France and Japan avoid nuclear power. Then why they push India to build Nuclear Plants? India should read between lines. But we can wake up only a sleeping man. They are doing all these with the full knowledge of all the unbearable problems that India has to face in future. Mr.Sandeep, did you go through the links I gave you? It is surprising to read your posting after reading many news in the British News Paper. Or don't you believe the news?
RE:We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy
by Sandeep on Aug 02, 2008 10:24 PM Permalink
Mr. Gopal, Absolutely incorrect. Where do you get your information from? UK generates 15% of it's power by nuclear and US 19.4%, Germany 26% and a lot other countries also relying on it in significant numbers. Which news are you talking about? I did not see any posting. Remember though that trying to put a link in post automatically reports it for abuse and so maybe it did not show up.
RE:We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy
by Gopal on Aug 08, 2008 11:32 PM Permalink
Mr.Sandeep Please read the news: Google “Group chosen for Sellafield job” Briton and Nevada “Report: Nuclear waste disposal will cost US $96B” Please give me the link which shows the plants under construction in EU except France.
RE:We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy
by Truth on Aug 02, 2008 01:40 AM Permalink
Nice thoughts you have shared...Your words and wisdom on the topic is commendible...
RE:We in India have inherited rich renewable sources of energy
by Suraj Singh on Aug 02, 2008 12:39 AM Permalink
There are no transparent figures for the costs involved in implementing the energy aspect of this deal. With the target being 40,000MW, estimates begin at Rs 300,000 crore. But in the popular obsession with oil, what has remained unreported is that the price of uranium has gone up four times than crude in the same period. There is a cartel of uranium suppliers appearing, and they are in a position to toss out all planning and costing.
The only fuels that have no such prices are renewables. Government figures show that without solar energy, India’s renewable energy potential is above 1,200,000 MW. Solar energy alone is available at 20 MW per sq/km. The future lies in tapping this resource. At today’s technology levels the costing would be less than a fourth of the nuclear deal.
The new economic theory believes that India can be energy secure by having an international agreement that is entirely import-driven. How imports can enhance India’s energy security is a theory that defies reason. So much for Gandhiji’s idea of ‘swadeshi’.
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by Sandeep on Aug 02, 2008 12:45 AM Permalink
- We need nuclear energy as also all renenwable resources we can which includes solar/wind etc. Clearly India has huge shortage of power and this needs to be attacked from all sides urgently. Even Coal which is cheapest at this time is not going to last forever and India is already talking about importing coal for some mega power projects
