Perspective of solar energy in India

Abstract

The renewable energy resources have high impending to offer the way out to the long-standing energy shortage difficulties being confronted through the emerging countries like India. The solar energy obtained from the sun can be an imperative part of India’s plan not only to add new capability but also to upsurge energy security, address ecological concerns, and lead to the huge market for renewable energy. The electricity generated by solar thermal which is also known as concentrating solar power is emerging renewable energy technologies and can be developed as a future potential option for electricity generation in India. In this chapter, authors have been summarizing the accessibility, present status, promotion policies, strategies, viewpoints, major achievements barriers and future perspective of solar energy opportunities in India.