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Published October 26, 2022 | Version v1
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An exploration of the contribution of renewable energy to sustainability and the betterment of socioeconomic conditions in India

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Faced with rising climate change and environmental deterioration, the world is turning to renewable energy to minimize carbon emissions and practice sustainability. Energy production requires a lot of water. Air pollution kills 4.2 million people annually. Fossil fuels produce 80% of all energy and 60% of all power, and the entire process—from extraction to finished product - generates substantial air pollution. The development of electronic vehicles and the use of green energy to power houses are examples of how non-renewable energy is being replaced with green energy to reduce carbon footprint. Vancouver is one of many cities building zero-emission, low-energy passive homes. Green hydrogen is replacing blue and grey hydrogen in areas with large carbon footprints. Recycling waste reduces air pollution by creating new products. In India, solar panels have delivered electricity to communities with poor connectivity. Renewable energy promotes rural development, reduces urban-rural migration, creates jobs, and improves health care and education. It has problems. To reduce electrical subsidies, build renewable energy hubs for wind and solar. Biomass fuel is widely available, effective, clean-burning, and environmentally friendly. Building biomass centres may improve waste management, employment, cost-efficiency, and energy use. Wind energy is free, but wind uncertainty and turbine noise can threaten public safety and biodiversity. To boost energy output and environmental sustainability, tiny, lightweight wind turbines for urban and rural regions are needed. For a cost-effective, clean environment, each person should use one or two renewable energy sources daily. Without biofuel, scientific equipment can improve human lifestyle. Geo thermal energy is expensive to build and operate, requires a lot of water and difficult underground circuits, yet it produces jobs, economic benefits, almost zero carbon emissions, and a minimal environmental footprint for maximum sustainable growth. Solar energy storage requires a lot of area and is weather-dependent. We need low-cost technology to improve storage and long-term resistance.

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