National Climate Imperatives
India is the fifth largest consumer of energy in the world, and it is projected to surpass Japan and Russia to become the world’s third biggest energy consumer by 2030. At the same time, the country is facing an acute energy scarcity which is hampering its industrial growth and economic progress. India has a severe electricity shortage. It needs massive additions in capacity to meet the demand of its rapidly growing economy. The country’s overall power deficit—11 percent in 2009—has risen steadily, from 8.4 percent in 2006. The "Unleashing the Potential of Renewable Energy in India" report by World Bank in 2010 estimated about 17 percent villages(100000) remain unelectrified, and almost 400 million Indians are without electricity coverage. India’s per capita consumption (639 kwH - estimated in 2010 ) is one of the lowest in the world. About 42 percent of rural households in India use kerosene-based lighting, paying 20–30 times more than they would for electricity-based lighting. Supply is not sufficient even in urban areas, where about 6 percent of households use kerosene for lighting. (2010)
Indian Climate and Energy Imperative
Installed and potential capacity of renewable energy in India and associated investments
India - Wind Energy State of the Market
Wind Power Farms in India have grown at a rapid pace and newer wind farm developers like Caparo have set aggressive plans for expanding capacity in India.The power situation in India remains deficient and provides a great opportunity for all energy players.Renewable Energy is being promoted in India through government subsidies like generation based incentives,renewable energy certificates etc.Offshore Wind Power also looks to be the next big area of growth with Gujarat looking to set up India’s first offshore wind farm.
Perspectives on fossil fuel usage trends in India
India’s imports of oil are increasing. We currently import more than 70% of our oil consumption, which is likely to keep growing. High prices in the international markets, in an administered price mechanism, has led to continued under-recoveries on the sale of petrol, diesel, LPG & kerosene. Given our increasing dependence on imports, domestic prices of petroleum products have to reflect the international prices. A level playing field between public and private sector firms as well as among public sector firms is desirable to promote competition, but despite several attempts to fully deregularize the market, different forms of regulation continues.
Opportunities for India in a Greening toy market
If kids start thinking about sustainability from a very early stage, it’s more likely to be an innate behavior when the grow into adulthood. In that perspective, greeneing of the toys is great news for our beloved earth. While green toys account for less than 1 percent of the market, the number of products is growing. As reported in Businessweek, Researcher NPD Group, based in Port Washington, New York, estimated the toy industry’s 2009 retail sales at $21.5 billion. This report suggests the market for “green” toys may hit $1 billion over the next five years, or roughly 5 percent of all toy sales.
E-waste Management in India - Emerging policy environment
India is one of the earliest developing countries to come up with a draft e-waste management regulation. There are three key policies those are outlined in the framework:
- In line with the principle of ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ (EPR), the producer of electrical or electronic equipments shall be responsible for the e-waste generated from the ‘end of life’ of their products and ensure that such e-wastes are handled without any adverse effects to human health and the environment. It requires manufacturers to take back the products after their life is exhausted and devise discount schemes for consumers who return the products.
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