Integrated Energy Planning for Energy Management for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas: A Case Study of Jharkhand Village

Abstract

Abstract: The goal of an energy audit is to balance overall energy inputs with total energy outputs, as well as to locate all energy streams in a site. Recent years have seen a rise in concern about environmental degradation and energy security, which has increased the importance of new and renewable energy sources. The problem will be exacerbated by the rapid depletion of fossil fuel reserves, the poor quality of fuels, the high cost of basic materials plus transportation costs, and, above all, the harm to the environment caused through the use of conventional sources of energy. Clean and green energy, which are non-conventional and renewable energy sources that are environmentally friendly and pollution-free, have arisen as major alternatives to traditional energy sources in such circumstances. Alternative energy sources such as wind, solar energy (thermal and photovoltaic), biomass, and hybrid sources all will contribute significantly to increase power capacity. Private investments, which are encouraged by policies created by the Central and State governments, make up the majority of investment. The Integrated Rural Energy Planning (IREP) Program's goals are to provide rural residents' minimal household energy demands for lighting, heating, and cooking. This paper presents a case study of IREP Programme implemented in the village of Ranchi and Hazaribag districts of Jharkhand state and future energy planning with available resources.