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Contentious Citizen Using Solar Energy And Trying To Popularise Solar Energy
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Once again after a long gap I met Jagdish Sharma at his house in
GK 2, Masjid Moth. His house never stops amazing me with the small solar panels
in the balcony and innumerous gadgets running on solar power. The solar mobile
charger, the solar lantern, the solar inverter, the solar powered bulbs in his
house, all continue to intrigue me.
This time was a new addition, the solar
cooker. With its improved design and with non-glass reflectors, the model was
lighter than its predecessors. The cooker can be kept out on the terrace or
balcony he says. The solar cooker is not meant to replace the gas stove as yet
, but it can help to save 75% gas and will add organic value to the food cooked
in it. The containers in which food is cooked are 4 steel containers which can
be adjusted inside the cooker. These containers are coated with black paint to
absorb more heat. He also wants to experiment with terracotta containers for a
fully organic meal. The containers can be filled with food to be cooked and
kept in the sun in the morning and one can get cooked food for lunch. 3-4 hours
is the time required for the food to get cooked and this slow process of
cooking enhances the taste of food too.
India has tremendous scope of generating solar energy. The
geographical location of the country stands to its benefit for generating solar
energy. The reason being India is a tropical country and it receives solar
radiation almost throughout the year, which amounts to 3,000 hours of sunshine.
This solar energy if used contentiously can help us to save tremendous amount
of other energy forms. Although solar energy cannot totally eliminate usage of
other forms of energy, the usage will help in curtailing and saving other
energy forms. Also, Solar Energy is environment
friendly. When in use, it does not release CO2 and other gases which pollute
the air. Hence it is very suitable for India, India being one of the most
polluted countries of the world. You don’t need
a power or gas grid to get solar energy. A solar energy system can be installed
anywhere. Solar panels can be easily placed in houses. Hence, it is quite
inexpensive compared to other sources of energy. We hope that many citizens
will start using solar energy for their everyday needs for energy and help the
environment by doing so.
By Anindita Roy (9818541252)
