articleEnergy Sustainability and SocietyJan 7, 2020GOLD OA

Renewable energy for sustainable development in India: current status, future prospects, challenges, employment, and investment opportunities

Effat University

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Abstract

Abstract The primary objective for deploying renewable energy in India is to advance economic development, improve energy security, improve access to energy, and mitigate climate change. Sustainable development is possible by use of sustainable energy and by ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for citizens. Strong government support and the increasingly opportune economic situation have pushed India to be one of the top leaders in the world’s most attractive renewable energy markets. The government has designed policies, programs, and a liberal environment to attract foreign investments to ramp up the country in the renewable energy market at a rapid rate. It is anticipated…

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  • Renewable energy
  • Business
  • Government (linguistics)
  • Sustainable development
  • Investment (military)
  • Energy security
  • Economic growth
  • Energy subsidies
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