Major Sources of Power Generation in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On November 19, 2013
The types of Powers generated in India are : Thermal Power Atomic Power Hydel Power Wind Power Solar Power Bio-gas Power Urban Waste Energy Geo-thermal Power. The major Source of Power Generation in India Coal, Natural Oil (Diesel Oil), Gas are the
Short note on Reasons of Power Crisis in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On October 21, 2013
The causes and reasons responsible for the present power crisis in India are as follows: Demand is more than supply and this is the main cause of present power crisis. During the five year plans stress was given on the development of
Potential of Hydro electric Power in India
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On October 19, 2013
The hydro-electric potential of India’s rivers has been estimated by the Central Electricity Authority at 75 million KW of which barley 20% has been harnessed. The Himalayan Rivers together have 32% of India’s installed capacity. The east-flowing peninsular rivers account for 34%
Difference between Thermal Power and Hydel Power
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 19, 2013
Difference between Thermal Power and Hydel Power The thermal power is produced by burning coal, petroleum or natural gas in thermal generator. But Hydro-electricity or hydel power is derived from the force of running water by means of dynamo driven by hydro-turbine.
Conventional and Non conventional Sources of Energy
Posted in Indian Geography by Anil Bose On September 19, 2013
Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources of Energy. The conventional sources of Energy includes : Coal, petroleum natural gas are the conventional sources for Thermal power in India. Water is the conventional source for Hydel Power, etc. The Non-conventional sources of energy includes :