The solar radiation incident on the surface of the earth can be conveniently utilized for the benefit of human society.

Key Features:

• It is essentially an inexhaustible source of energy.
• It has the potential to meet a significant portion of the nation’s future energy needs because of its quantitative abundance.

Extract energy from the wind stream by converting the kinetic energy of wind to rotational motion required to operate an electric generator.

Key Features:

• Zero variable cost.
• No emissions or disruption of ecosystems.

Energy storage can bring more renewable energy to more people, ensuring smooth variability in supply.

Key Features:

• Enhances the reliability and security of electricity supply.
• Reduces the amount of fossil fuels consumed inefficiently to provide essential grid operating services.

Energy efficiency refers to using less energy to provide the same service.

Key Features:

• The goal is to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services.
• It does not compromise on comfort and quality of products.

Home automation refers to the automatic and electronic control of household features, activities and appliances.

Key Features:

• Sensors, controllers and actuators are the three main elements in a home automation system.
• Hardware, communication and electronic interfaces work to integrate electrical devices with one another.