India is working on becoming self sufficient in food and grains. The production of these materialswill generate biomass waste. These are all good feedstock for producing renewable energy.

Dr Shyam Lakshmanan thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Yes, renewable energy can power the earth. Renewable energy sources are abundant, sustainable, and clean, making them a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Solar and wind power are the two most promising renewable energy sources, and they have the potential to meet a significant portion of global energy demand.

India has a great potential for renewable energy. The country has abundant solar and wind resources, as well as biomass and hydropower potential. In 2022, India's renewable energy capacity was 145 GW, accounting for about 11% of the country's total installed power capacity. The government of India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

The scope and future of renewable energy resources in India is very promising. With the right policies and investments, India can become a global leader in renewable energy. Here are some of the key factors that could help India achieve its renewable energy goals:

• Strong government support: The government of India has already taken several steps to promote renewable energy, such as setting ambitious targets, providing financial incentives, and simplifying the regulatory framework.
• Abundant resources: India has abundant solar and wind resources, as well as biomass and hydropower potential.
• Cost-competitive technologies: The cost of renewable energy technologies has been declining rapidly in recent years, making them more competitive with fossil fuels.
• Growing demand for clean energy: The Indian government has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and renewable energy is a key part of this strategy.

With these factors in place, India is well-positioned to achieve its renewable energy goals and become a global leader in this sector.

Here are some of the challenges that India faces in the development of renewable energy:

• Intermittency: Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are intermittent, meaning that they do not produce electricity all the time. This can be a challenge for grid operators, who need to ensure a reliable supply of electricity.
• Storage: Renewable energy can be stored in batteries or other forms of energy storage, but this can be expensive.
• Transmission: Renewable energy projects are often located in remote areas, which can make it difficult to transmit the electricity to where it is needed.
• Lack of awareness: There is still a lack of awareness about renewable energy among the general public and policymakers in India. This can make it difficult to get the support needed to develop renewable energy projects.

Despite these challenges, India is making progress in the development of renewable energy. With the right policies and investments, India can overcome these challenges and achieve its renewable energy goals.

Dr Murtadha Shukur thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Yes, we have enough materials to power the world with renewable energy. We won't run out of key ingredients for climate action, but mining comes with social and environmental ramifications. Powering the world with renewable energy will take a lot of raw materials. About 30 percent of the world's electricity comes from renewable, including hydropower, solar and wind among others. The use of renewable energy affects the Earth system in a variety of ways, including: Reducing the use of fossil fuels, which in turn decreases the amount of greenhouse gases we generate, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O), that increase the Earth's average air temperatures. A full transition from fossil fuels to renewable, clean energy will not happen overnight, but the need is growing more urgent. Cheap electricity from renewable sources could provide 65 percent of the world's total electricity supply by 2030. It could decarbonize 90 percent of the power sector by 2050, massively cutting carbon emissions and helping to mitigate climate change.Using more renewable energy can lower the prices of and demand for natural gas and coal by increasing competition and diversifying our energy supplies. And an increased reliance on renewable energy can help protect consumers when fossil fuel prices spike. India has set a target to reduce the carbon intensity of the nation's economy by less than 45% by the end of the decade, achieve 50 percent cumulative electric power installed by 2030 from renewable, and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. India aims for 500 GW of renewable energy installed capacity by 2030.Renewable energy in the future is predicted that by 2024, solar capacity in the world will grow by 600 gigawatts (GW), almost double the installed total electricity capacity of Japan. Overall, renewable electricity is predicted to grow by 1 200 GW by 2024, the equivalent of the total electricity capacity of the US. India is also embracing the power of renewable energy. It has already announced its aim to reach net zero emissions by 2070. Furthermore, according to the Ministry of Power, the country is likely to meet 62% of its electricity requirements with 500 GW of non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.