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Issue
Volume-4,Issue-12  ( Dec, 2016 )
Paper Title
Methods to Unleash Indian Power Sector From Obstructions
Author Name
Shweta Pardeshi, Smita Suryawanshi
Affilition
Senior Engineer - Marine Design, L&T Heavy Engineering, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Junior Engineer Trainee - Marine Design, L&T Heavy Engineering, Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Pages
117-120
Abstract
Power is one of the most critical catalysts for the development of nation. Considering the importance of power sector in increasing nation’s economy, structure of power sector is undergoing large transformation throughout the world. Power sector accounts 4% of India’s GDP. India is known to be 5th largest producer and consumer of electricity. There are many roadblocks in releasing the full potential of India’s power sector. Emerging technologies such as power electronics, energy efficiency, renewable and distributed energy sources will enable India to tackle the obstructions. This paper discusses the present and expected scenario of Indian power sector, Issues and solutions required for sustainable energy policy of India. Keywords - Power sector, Renewable and Distributed energy sources, Transmission and Distribution losses, Energy conservation and Energy Efficiency, Electricity Act-2003, etc.
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