India`s renewable energy policy

India needs to work out a comprehensive renewable energy policy that could add 20 percent of its current power capacity through non-conventional energy sources over the next two decades, Indian energy analysts say.

Wind could be the one India`s largest renewable energy sources, with the fastest growth prospects, provided the government and non-governmental organizations and private players in the power sector come forward and show a similar interest to that shown to fossil fuels.
Indian energy experts say that the generation target of 20,000 MW by 2012 may be difficult to achieve unless a comprehensive non-conventional energy policy is put in place to invite domestic and global investment.

‘India cannot survive forever with more than 80 percent dependence on foreign energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. India`s future growth depends on availability of cheap alternative fuels,’ Udai Lal Pai, a noted energy analyst, said.

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