Authors : Sanyogita Deshmukh
Page Nos : 530- 535
Description :
India is endowed with a wealth of rich natural resources, Especially non conventional energy sources has a great potential for tapping for household use. A survey was carried out to know the utility perception of non conventional energy sources for household use. A purposive sample of 80 solar energy users was selected by systematic random sampling technique and data were collectedfrom five localities of Amravati city. 51 per cent respondents were above 4a6 yrs. Most of respondents, 56 per cent were graduates and 62 per cent were business man. The average monthly income was Rs. 50,000 per month, 56.25 per cent respondent were living with 5-7 family members and 80 per cent had own house. All of the respondents were aware about solar energy while 40 per cent of them also know about wind and bio energy,and only few were aware about geo thermal and wave power. 43.75 per cent had medium level of knowledge, while 31.25 per cent were highly aware pertaining to utilization of non conventional energy sourses. 47.5 per cent of the respondents stated that higher rates of electricity andnon-availability of LPG are the main reasons for installation of solar devices. Only 27.5 per cent were aware about environmental issues. Purpose of use of solar water heater was observed that, maximum were using for bathing along with cleaning utensils and clothes. More than fifty per cent of respondent installed units of the capacity of 150 lit. Maximum (92%) respondent had satisfaction while using these devices while 7.5 per cent had problems like congestion of air,blockage and cleaning problems hence it can concluded that the non conventional devices can be successfully utilized for household use and will help in fighting energy crises. Therefore there is urgent need to aware maximum number of people pertaining to use of non conventional energy sources for households.
