Energy resources are an essential component of a healthy economy. The ever-growing demand for energy and the threat of depleting available fossil fuels have compelled mankind to look at alternate energy sources. In this context, renewable energy will have a major role to play in complementing the conventional energy sources available. This will contribute to the extension of the life of fossil fuels, ultimately leading to sustainable development.

The shift towards renewable energy will get a major fillip in the coming years since only a fraction of the available renewable energy potential has been tapped.

India has taken a proactive role in adopting the various renewable energy technologies.This will throw up mega business opportunities
		for the manufacturers of renewable energy equipment and financial institutions. The major advantages of power generation through renewable energy technologies are the following No atmospheric pollution - does not add to the atmospheric carbon dioxide Land productivity remains intact. Ocean & fresh waters are not contaminated
Vision To achieve 10% power generation from renewable energy sources by 2010.

In view of these benefits, power generation through renewable sources can aptly be called as " GREEN POWER".