Question

what are the principle sources of energy in India?

Answer 1

Answer:

India is well-endowed with both exhaustible and renewable energy resources. Coal, oil, and natural gas are the three primary commercial energy sources. India's energy policy, till the end of the 1980s, was mainly based on availability of indigenous resources.

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Answer 2

The principal sources of energy in India are:

• Coal: Coal is India's primary source of energy, accounting for roughly 67 percent of the country's commercial needs.
• Petroleum: In India, petroleum consumption has been growing at a higher rate than output.
• Natural gas: Natural gas is a versatile fuel that may be used in both residential and industrial settings.
• It's used in the energy, fertilizer, and petrochemical industries.
• Hydro Power: Utilities generated 113.08 billion kWh of hydroelectricity in 2008-09.
• Atomic energy: India is presently one of the few countries that have made significant development in the field of atomic energy.