Question

Discuss the indian energy scenario and list the cost of electricity production from different sources and their energy conservation efficiency.

Answer 1

Answer:

1.6 Indian Energy Scenario

Coal dominates the energy mix in India, contributing to 55% of the total primary energy pro-

duction. Over the years, there has been a marked increase in the share of natural gas in prima-

ry energy production from 10% in 1994 to 13% in 1999. There has been a decline in the share

of oil in primary energy production from 20% to 17% during the same period.