Harnessing Solar Energy to Supply Power to Far Flung Areas and Challenges

Abstract

Abstract
Increase in land and air pollution during the conversion of energy sources of fossil fuel such as oil, coal and natural gas have their adverse effects on environment and ecology. Depleting quality of these sources raises the question of sustainability in the long run, there by compelled humanity to go in search of the other alternatives. In this context, the solar sources of energy have attracted the global attentions and evoked interest among policy makers as a viable option for sustainable development.
Electricity production accounts for more than 50% global warming emission with the majority generated by coal fired power plants in the world. Natural gas power plants produce more than 10% total emission in the world. In contrast to this, most renewable energy and nonconventional sources produce very little global warming effects.
46% out of 130 crore population of India live in rural and far flung areas and survive on kerosene, wood for fire and cooking or nonconventional sources of energy as their primary sources.
It is hurting to know that India loses nearly $18 billion annually in power sector which is sufficient to provide 490 million, free electricity for a year through micro-grid.
As the world moves to cleaner energy sources and water becomes increasingly valuable commodity in many regions, it will influence the choice of energy options.
Here in this article, effort has been made to project the overall scenario of solar energy sources and their utility in remote areas where conventional energy cannot reach. In this paper, description has been made of the module of solar energy manufactured using solar panel, and inverter to convert the DC energy to AC energy and to store the energy in a special type of battery. The power so stored can be utilized during night to light the bulb and a fan which is the minimum requirement of the people living in the far-flung areas. The article also refers to the research and innovative measures required to be undertaken to supply power to the masses in far-flung areas and high lights the challenges faced during supply of power.
Keywords: Solar energy, far-flung, challenges, geothermal, canal banks

Cite this Article
Darde PN, Arvind Kumar, Jayant Kumar et al. Harnessing Solar Energy to Supply Power to Far Flung Areas and Challenges. Journal of Alternate Energy Sources and Technologies. 2017; 8(3): 50–58p.