Green Energy

Green Energy meaning

1. Green energy is defined as energy derived from renewable sources. It is also known as clean, sustainable, or renewable energy.

2. Green energy generation emits no dangerous greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, resulting in little or no environmental impact.

3. Solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, low-impact hydroelectricity, and certain qualified biomass sources are all key green energy sources

Types

Share in Energy Sector

Why needed

1. Combating Climate Change and Air Pollution

2. Energy Security and Import Dependence

3. Attracting Investments and Global Leadership

4. Unlocking Opportunities in New Technologies

Steps Taken and Schemes

India updated its NDC according to which the target:

To reduce emissions intensity of its GDP has been enhanced to 45% by 2030 from 2005 level.

The target on cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources has been enhanced to 50% by 2030.

India has set itself a target of achieving 500 gWatt of renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of its commitment under the Paris Accord so how can the upcoming budget act as a catalyst in charting India's green energy.

1. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)-500 GW of installed electricity generation capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.

2. Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-mega Solar Power Projects with a target of setting up 40,000 MW capacity

3. PM-KUSUM Scheme to promote small Grid Connected Solar Energy Power Plants, stand-alone solar powered agricultural pumps and solarisation of existing grid connected agricultural pumps

4. Green Energy Corridors (GEC):  to create intra-state transmission system for renewable energy projects

5. Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II for grid connected solar rooftop power plants

6. National Green Hydrogen Mission

7. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME)

Institutes and Global Initiatives- IREDA,ISA, GBA,NGHM

1. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

2. International Solar Alliance- One Sun One World One Grid’ (OSOWOG).

3. Global Biofuel Alliance:

1. Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA) was recently launched by world leaders to expedite the global uptake of biofuels, under India’s G20 presidency. The alliance brings together major biofuel producers and consumers, such as the US, Brazil, and India.

2. Nineteen countries and 12 international organizations have already agreed to join or support the GBA to strengthen global biofuels trade for a greener sustainable future.

4. National Green Hydrogen Mission

Various Hydrogen Sources Colors