Do you think the use of solar energy will help us tide over power crisis?With load shedding crisis only getting graver residents from our suburbs feel that the use of solar energy could be the most viable option
* The use the of solar energy will definitely help us tide over power crises.
We receive at least 11 hours of sunlight a day in Mumbai. It should be made compulsory
for shopping malls and both public and private sector offices to use solar energy
for daily consumption of power for at least some time in the day. This would create
a surplus of the power in the state. We can take a cue from IIT Powai.
Neha K Raj, Powai
* Load shedding has made life hell especially for the residents of our suburbs.
It doesn’t look like the MSEDC can come to our rescue. So the only hope remains
the use of solar energy. We must turn to this source of energy at it is the
most sustainable option available to us. Not only will the use of solar energy
help us save power, but it will also help us save the depleting environment.
Amol Desai, Bhandup
* Europe and Japan are showing the world the way when it comes to conserving
energy. The power crisis in our city is not separate from the global issue of
global warming. It is high time that citizens turn over a new leaf and respect
the environment. Instead of hydroelectricity and power from fossil fuels, we
must switch to making energy from non-conventional resources like solar power.
Ruby Desa, Vikhroli
* Solar panels mounted to cover the top of a building will keep our homes cool
and also produce energy and hot water. Solar cooking, cooling and refrigeration
are also available nowadays. Together with waste management, waste water recycling,
rain water harvesting we can make Mumbai environment friendly.
Ramanand Kowta, Mulund
* Yes, I feel if we all start using solar energy for daily production of electricity,
we shall definitely get over the energy crises being faced today. Though the
initial investments are a little expensive, its advantages in the long run are
many. Solar energy is a good source of alternative energy, but people are not
well informed on the subject. I believe that the government should promote the
usage of this source so that more and more people use it. It will not only be
helpful for an individual investor, but shall benefit people on a large scale.
Also housing societies should promote the concept, as more people would find
it easy and economical to use once the project has commeneced.
Nikita Jain, Mulund
* Solar energy is a wonderful solution that could put an end to our load shedding
woes. Yes, the initial cost is expensive, but in the long run it’s economical.
As solar panels would be put up on the terrace of our buildings, sunlight would
be absorbed immediately and stored in at the same time. So, the chances of load
shedding are not possible. We, hopefully, won’t have to deal with government
and private-run power stations. So, yes, I say a huge yes to solar power.
Sachin Patil, Powai
* Citizens should stop depending on the government all the time. It doesn’t
take a lot of effort to contact dealers of solar energy powered devices and
ask for a demonstration. The results are remarkable and it is not a very expensive
move. The payback is guaranteed within a few years and it would reduce the strain
on existing dams in the country that are used to generate power.
Vandana Gupta, Mulund
* Solar energy can definitely be used to solve the load-shedding problem. Authorities
have used this unconventional source of energy effectively in Pune and the same
can be applied to Mumbai as well. In this day and age when we are facing acute
power shortage, looking at slightly unexplored mediums of generating power is
the only way to meet the ever-increasing demand. Though the initial investment
is high, using the power for street lights will definitely be worth it.
Ravi Verma, Nahur
*ote: Views expressed in this column are the reader’s own. Mulund-Powai Plus
does not subscribe to them in any way.
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