Solar energy use can help combat global warming

The challenges of climate change and global warming continue to threaten the world community. Taking note of this growing problem at the local, national and global levels, the government of Gujarat has taken initiatives to bring about a plausible solution to the menace.

Lack of demand for solar energy appliance dominated as the core issue during a solar training workshop held by the Gujarat Ecology Commission recently.

"People's participation is essential if this programme is to be successful. Create a demand for solar appliances, and we will supply it to you," said SK Nanda, principal secretary of the department of forests and environment.

Forest minister Mangu Patel said that unless the loss is personal, people fail to react to the imminent problems. Manish Dhru of GSPC, who participated in the workshop said, "I was very keen on understanding the various uses of solar power."

Solar energy can also be used to meet our electricity requirements. Through Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) cells, solar radiation gets directly converted into DC electricity. This electricity can either be used as it is or can be stored in a battery.