Minerals and Energy Resources — Question 2

Solar energy has a bright future in India because:

1. India is a tropical country. Most parts of the country have 300 clear sunny days in a year. This provides enormous possibilities of tapping Solar energy.
2. Solar energy can enhance India's energy security by reducing its dependence on fossil fuel imports to meet its growing energy needs.
3. Solar energy is clean and renewable source of energy.
4. The cost of solar panels and associated technologies has been steadily declining, making solar energy increasingly affordable.
5. Solar energy is gaining popularity in rural and remote areas.
6. Solar energy will replace firewood and dung cakes in rural areas, conserving the environment and ensuring adequate supply of dung cake based manure for agriculture.