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However, renewable energy genera- Government of India is now which can be done in wastelands not in
tion such as solar, wind and hydro, are focusing on green hydrogen, which confl ict with cultivation of food crops.
seasonal and depend on weather condi- is produced from water by electrolysis.
tions, Further, capacity utilisation of the This green hydrogen can serve as So far, however, steps taken to
renewable power industry is only around an eco-friendly source for power produce algae biofuel in India have
20% or less, as against 60% for thermal generation. not been adequate.
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