Question 15Discuss the economic and social costsGS3UNKNOWN
Discuss the economic and social costs associated with the transition from coal to green energy in India. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
India has pledged to generate 500 GW and 50% Energy mix from renewable energy by 2030 as part of its NDC (Pondhcmut). Transition from Coal to Solar, Wind & Hydro Green Energy: Can bring great growth & environment sustainability while fail in India.
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Economic Costs:
1Loss of Productivity: due to lower we of large coal sector which provides electricity
2Loss of Livelihood: as coalry of worker part of coal industry during & industrially
Economic Costs:
1Loss of Productivity: due to lower we of large coal sector which provides electricity
2Loss of Livelihood: as coalry of worker part of coal industry during & industrially
3High economic costs: to transition needing trillion $ investment (India need 100 billion USD every year - IRENA)
4Low Efficiency in se green energy compared to coal due to intermittent nature. Eg solar in dry season only when wind blowing
5Lack of Technical know-how: in the transition creating great economic cost.
Social costs:
1Burden on Consumer: due to higher cost of producing green energy passed on to him. Eg Nuclear energy
2Threat of Disaku: due to use of such energy Eg Chernobyl, Three Mile Island nuclear disaster
3Environmental Damage: due to
wind energy that harms birds.
(Eg) Great Saunr Bustard in Thardeep is outically Endorsed.
4Loss of Income: create poverty for many people (16.44% multi dimensionally poor in India - NH Abog)
5Developmental Strided Displacement: due to hydroelectric plant hindering ichpaw. Eg Sardar Saroar Dam
6Water Generation: by solar panels creating toxic e-waste that is not properly processed during & Environmental & social impact assessment
— Aditya Mathur · AIR 98
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Conclusion
=> Ensure just & gradual (Social Repair) Hearing (UNFCCC)
=> Ensure livelihood & jobs are created to promote green energy to ensure sustainable development attain SDG-7 (Clean Energy)
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Topper
Aditya Mathur
AIR 98
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Energy and Environment
Green Energy Transition
Economic and Social Costs of Coal to Green Energy Transition
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