Understanding Energy Security in India

Energy security refers to the assurance of a stable, reliable supply of energy to meet the needs of a country now and in the future.

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With an ever-increasing population India’s demand for energy is rapidly expanding

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Currently coal accounts for nearly 55% of the total energy production.

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Our power lines and other energy systems are old and not very good. This means we waste a lot of energy

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Climate change significantly impacts India’s energy security because of extreme weather events, damaging energy infrastructure

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Solutions include investing in renewable energy sources and building more resilient energy infrastructure

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Diversification of energy sources and government policies will also play key role.

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