A tiny fraction of the sun's energy that shines upon the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East could meet all of Europe 's electricity demands. The technology to harness the energy already exists.
Likewise, entire Karnataka's energy needs can be met by a similar plant at Gulbarga or Raichur, or one in Rajasthan through a consortium involving other states.
With the oil price being what it is, isn't time yet to look at this clean option? Check
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Solar Power
Renewables are the power of the future.
If any govt wishes to give free power to farmers , let it be by solar power instead of by connection to the grid. Free power is supposed to be for only small pumpsets only, so each farmer can be given a small pumpset with a small solar panel. It need work only during the day, and during rains when solar panels do not work irrigation is not needed either.
It will also put an end to misuse of agricultural power for other purposes. Also, during the summer when dams are running dry and power cuts are frequent, solar power isabundantly available.
This is a supplement, in addition to what is proposed above. Many Indian and foriegn companies, including BEL, make such pumpsets.If there is great demand, more private players will also get involved and reduce prices further.
In addition, wind energy can be produced along the Western Ghats.
western ghats
wind to power New York
http://www.hindu.com/2008...
Does Bangalore have similar options?
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harvest the sun
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