Energy management techniques to meet power shortage problems in India

Electrical energy is the most important and critical of all resources for economic growth and human comforts. India continues to suffer from shortages of energy in spite of substantial investment in the power sector. Due to serious constraints on adequate availability of conventional energy sources in India, non-conventional energy sources must be developed to the fullest extent. The demand and energy conservation techniques for lift irrigation pumpsets can easily be attained by adopting the simple solutions indicated. Energy audits can bring down both demand and energy consumption in industry. By modifying the electricity tariff, the State Electricity Boards can become financially stable. Transmission losses can be brought down systematically by improving the transmission and distribution systems. It is quite possible to avoid power shortage problems even in the worst monsoon years.