Abstract

Various developing countries have initiated a move towards shift towards dependence on renewable sources of energy not only for various farm based activities but also domestic consumption. Traditional source of energy are animal dung, agricultural waste, coal and kerosene oil. Looking at low thermal efficiency of these sources, biomass energy has emerged as a most suitable alternative. The paper presents an overview of needs of a rural sector. Present status of renewable energy is mentioned. Scope of bio energy to empower rural sector has been discussed. Challenges faced by the sector have been elaborated along with future scope of the same.

Keywords

economy, electricity, insufficient, efficiency, solar energy, domestic, power, consumption, warming, machines, filtration system, population, coal, prospection, rural