Food waste management<\/a><\/strong> is essential as it is generated during production, processing, distribution, and consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe\nabove-listed points are the primary concerns that affect the environment. Clean\ntechnology can help mitigate or reduce these harmful impacts and promote using\ngreen or sustainable technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Table\n1:<\/strong> Sector-wise targets and cumulative achievements\n(as of 31.12.2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Sectors<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Target by 2022 (GW)<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Installed capacity (GW)<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Under<\/strong>\n Implementation (GW)<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Tendered (GW)<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n Total Installed\/ or in the Pipeline (GW)<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr>\n Solar Power\n <\/td> \n 100\n <\/td> \n 49.35\n <\/td> \n 40.86\n <\/td> \n 20.52\n <\/td> \n 110.73\n <\/td><\/tr> \n Wind Power\n <\/td> \n 60\n <\/td> \n 40.08\n <\/td> \n 9.65\n <\/td> \n 1.50\n <\/td> \n 51.23\n <\/td><\/tr> \n Bio energy\n <\/td> \n 10\n <\/td> \n 10.61\n <\/td> \n 0.00\n <\/td> \n 0.00\n <\/td> \n 10.61\n <\/td><\/tr> \n Small Hydro\n <\/td> \n 5\n <\/td> \n 4.84\n <\/td> \n 0.36\n <\/td> \n 0.00\n <\/td> \n 5.20\n <\/td><\/tr> \n Hybrid\/Round the clock (RTC)\/Preaking\n Power\/Thermal+RE Building\n <\/td> \n 0\n <\/td> \n 0\n <\/td> \n 5.44\n <\/td> \n 4.80\n <\/td> \n 10.24\n <\/td><\/tr> \n Total<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n 175<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n 104.88<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n 56.31<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n 26.82<\/strong>\n <\/td>\n 188.01<\/strong>\n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSource: mnre.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Cleantech or Green Technology Based Businesses in India<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEveryone\nbenefits from the implementation of Greentech because by implementing green or\nsustainable technology, we are stepping forward towards sustainable development\nand supporting the environment. Almost every company can participate in green\ntechnology, help conserve natural resources, and maintain its corporate\nsustainability and social responsibility image in the market. The following are\nsome sectors using Cleantech or green technology-based Businesses in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Generation of Application of Renewable Energy in the Cleantech\nSector in India<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEnergy\ngeneration is a great contributor to GHG and, therefore, climate issues, so\nfossil fuel and unrenewable should be replaced and conserved to threaten the\nenvironment less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generation of Application of Solar Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Solar\nenergy uses solar panels installed in the area where the source of sunlight is\nmaximum and helps generate more solar energy. India averages around 300 sunny\ndays, which amounts to about 1600 \u2013 2200 kWh per square meter, translating to\nabout 6 billion GW hours of potential solar energy production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generation of Application of Wind Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Wind\nturbines produce no emissions at the time of operation and hence is considered\none of India’s Clean technology or most sustainable technology. The country\ncurrently has the world’s fourth highest wind installed capacity with a total\ninstalled capacity of 40.08 GW (as of 31st December 2021) of which 1.46 GW was\nadded from January to December 2021. The number of units generated from wind\npower projects from January to December 2021 was 68.08 billion units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generation of Application of Energy from Biomass <\/h3>\n\n\n\n In\nIndia, biomass fuels more than 32% of the primary energy consumption (primarily\nas a cooking and heating fuel and not as a fuel for electricity generation). It\nis available to almost 70% of the Indian population. It accounts for 12.8% of\nthe total renewable energy capacity installed. With an estimated availability\nin India of about 500 million tons of biomass per year, 120 – 150 million tons\nis available for power generation. The policies and incentives are the\nsignificant advantages of entering the biomass sector in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydroponics in Agriculture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Agriculture\nis also a massive contributor to global greenhouse gases. Implementing smart\nagriculture can minimize environmental effects, and it is done using nutritive\nmedia. Utilizes less space than regular farming, less water and no seasonal limitations.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Development of Sustainable Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Transportation\ncontributes a significant greenhouse emission in the atmosphere, ultimately\nleading to global warming due to the release of carbon monoxide, carbon\ndioxide, and nitrogen oxide. Introducing an electric vehicle is a good\nalternative that helps minimize pollution and is an energy-saving alternative\nand one of the best Greentech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Businesses Modelled On Recycling <\/h3>\n\n\n\n Using\nmore recycling materials should be encouraged, as it’s a powerful tool to\nincrease sustainability efforts. Recycling more plastic products and electronics\nproducts can generate less plastic and e-waste in India; recycling can reduce\nthe use of virgin products and works in the circular economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small Hydro Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Small\nHydro Projects (SHP) are advantaged by not facing deforestation and\nresettlement issues like their larger counterparts and have the requirements to\nmeet electricity requirements in remote areas. According to the International\nJournal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (IJEET), there are 5415\npotential sites to set up small hydropower plants in India. The total potential\ncapacity of these sites will yield about 14.3 GW of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Generation of Biofuels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n As\nbiofuels seek to supplement petroleum and diesel, the Indian Government intends\nto increase energy security while keeping a check on energy prices. However,\nthe reality in India is that most biodiesel producers have started using\ninedible oils and oil waste (due to lower prices) instead of Jatropha seeds,\nwhich is an agro-product and therefore offers opportunities for agriculture too.\nSecond-generation biofuels derived from non-food sources such as Karanja oil\n(Pongamia oil derived from seeds of the Millettia tree) and microalgae are\nconsidered the most suitable options for addressing energy security in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n