Solar_Wind_Tidal_India_Comparison and differences ppt

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1. Solar, Wind & Tidal Energy: Cost, Efficiency & Feasibility in India 10-slide summary with charts and diagrams — prepared for quick use

2. Agenda 1. Quick snapshot (cost & efficiency) 2. Solar: cost, efficiency, feasibility in India 3. Wind: cost, efficiency, feasibility in India 4. Tidal: potential, cost, feasibility in India 5. Comparative charts (LCOE & Capacity factor) 6. Feasibility summary & recommendations 7. References

3. Quick Snapshot (India) Solar: Lowest LCOE among renewables in India (~USD 0.038/kWh in 2024). Wind: Competitive LCOE but slightly higher than solar (~USD 0.048/kWh). Tidal: Emerging, high upfront cost today; strong long-term potential (~pilot LCOE higher, uncertain).

4. Solar (India) — Cost & Efficiency LCOE (India, 2024) ~ USD 0.038 / kWh (utility-scale). Panel efficiency (commercial) typically 15–22%; module-level capacity factors ~15–25% depending on location. Rapid deployment (record additions in 2024) and strong manufacturing push (local cell mandates).

5. Solar: Suitability Diagram Rooftop and large utility-scale sites are highly suitable across many states.

6. Wind (India) — Cost & Efficiency LCOE (onshore, India) ~ USD 0.048 / kWh (varies by site and turbine). Typical capacity factor for onshore wind: ~25–35% (better at high-resource coastal and hill sites). Feasible in coastal states (Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra) and selected high-wind sites inland.

7. Wind: Resource Suitability (illustrative) Coastal and selected inland high-wind corridors are most favorable.

8. Tidal (India) — Potential & Challenges Theoretical tidal potential in India ~12.5 GW (highest pockets: Gulf of Khambhat, Gulf of Kutch, Sundarbans). Predictable resource and high capacity factors (can be ~30–45%), but few commercial projects exist. High upfront capital, environmental & permitting challenges; LCOE currently higher and uncertain but expected to fall with scale.

9. Comparative Charts: LCOE & Capacity Factor

10. Feasibility Summary & Recommendations Short term (0–5 years): Prioritise solar + wind — lowest costs and fastest deployment (also add storage for firm power). Medium term (5–15 years): Scale offshore wind and test tidal pilot farms in high-potential gulfs with strong site studies. Long term (15+ years): Tidal could provide predictable baseload in coastal regions if costs fall and environmental issues are mitigated. Policy actions: continue domestic manufacturing support, targeted R&D & pilot funding for tidal, grid upgrades, and hybrid projects.

11. References (selected) IRENA & PV reports — utility-scale solar LCOE & cost trends (2024–25). GWEC / Indian Wind Power datasets and NREL Cost of Wind (2024). CSTEP / IREDA reports on India's tidal potential (~12.5 GW). Research papers and reviews on tidal LCOE and capacity factors (2023–2025). Reuters reporting on India local solar cell mandate (Dec 2024).