ENERGY ALTERNATIVES: RENEWABLE
ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
TECHNOLOGIES
INTRODUCTION
Energy plays a vital role, affecting all the activities that
take place in the society. Its role in economic development
of a region needs no emphasis; because of its qualitative
effects,it exercises greater influence. It is the key element
in the production process, and the lack or shortage of it has
a serious impact on the economy. It is a central concept in
most branches of natural science , social science and
engineering, since it is essential to make things happen. It
plays a crucial role in diverse processes like chemical
reactions, cloud formation, functioning of cells, production
of goods, transportation, etc. Fossil fuels, such as, coal,
oil and natural gas lay the foundation for an industrial
society, but they are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Present fossil fuel potential is unable to meet the growing
demands of the society. There is a need to look for viable
alternatives to meet this scarcity. In this regard, rational
decision making is necessary to eliminate wasteful use of
resources.
Energy Use versus Time
Technical Aspects of Energy
Classification of Energy Sources
Components of Energy System
REVIEW OF RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY