How can solar energy solve the energy problem to some extent in India

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How can solar energy solve the energy problem to some extent in India? Give your opinion.

Answer

Solar energy solves the energy problem in India to some extent because:

  1. India is a tropical country; it has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy.
  2. Solar energy is an important alternate source.
  3. Government should educate the people for maximum use of solar Energy.
  4. Government should give incentives and promote solar energy production in India.
  5. The use of solar energy will be able to minimize the dependence of rural households on firewood and dung cakes.
  6. It will contribute to environmental conservation.
  7. Use of Solar Energy will reduce the pressure on conventional sources of energy.
Exam Year: 2015