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The document outlines the Indian energy scenario across various sectors, highlighting the dominance of coal and electricity in industrial use, and the shift towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind. It discusses the current status of conventional and renewable energy, including challenges such as environmental issues and reliance on imports. Additionally, it compares global energy consumption patterns, noting India's rising per capita energy consumption due to industrialization.

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The document outlines the Indian energy scenario across various sectors, highlighting the dominance of coal and electricity in industrial use, and the shift towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind. It discusses the current status of conventional and renewable energy, including challenges such as environmental issues and reliance on imports. Additionally, it compares global energy consumption patterns, noting India's rising per capita energy consumption due to industrialization.

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HANDWRITTEN-STYLE NOTES (SIMPLIFIED)

UNIT – I : ENERGY SCENARIO

1. Indian Energy Scenario in Various Sectors

- Domestic: electricity, LPG, biomass; rising appliance usage.

- Industrial: largest energy consumer; coal & electricity dominant.

- Commercial: HVAC, lighting, IT loads.

- Agriculture: diesel/electric pumps, tractors; solar pump adoption.

- Transport: petrol & diesel dependent; EV shift.

- Other sectors: railways, telecom, mining.

2. Present Conventional Energy Status

- Coal: major source; high ash; environmental issues.

- Oil: 80% imported; mainly for transport.

- Natural Gas: limited domestic supply; used in fertilizer & industry.

- Hydro: clean but limited expansion.

- Nuclear: small share; reliable baseload.

3. Present Renewable Energy Status

- Solar: fastest growing; parks & rooftops.

- Wind: strong in TN, Gujarat, Karnataka.

- Biomass: biogas, cogeneration, gasifiers.

- Small Hydro: <25 MW plants.

- Waste-to-Energy: urban solid waste conversion.

4. Renewable Energy Potential

- Solar: 4–7 kWh/m²/day radiation.

- Wind: coastal & plain regions.


- Biomass: abundant agricultural residues.

- Small Hydro: Himalayan regions.

- Emerging: tidal, wave, geothermal.

5. Global Energy Status

- Fossils still dominate globally.

- Renewables rapidly increasing.

- Issues: climate change, energy security.

- Trends: EVs, hydrogen, battery storage, smart grids.

6. Per Capita Energy Consumption

- High: USA, Canada, Middle East.

- Moderate: China, Brazil.

- Low: India, African nations.

- India rising due to industrialization & electrification.

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