Production and Marketing of Wind Energy in India through Cooperative Basis

Energy is the keystone of human life and prosperity as well as a vital component of environmental rehabilitation. The growth of human population and the development of civilization can be partially attributed to energy and its uses.

Energy is an essential input for agriculture, transportation, communication, and all other economic activities. Ever since, the beginning of civilization, man has been using energy in one form or the other. The most useful forms of energy are heat, light, and sound. In short, modern society is totally energy based. Any shortage or imbalance will lead to adverse economic consequences. The realization is that energy is the ultimate resource and is a key factor for economic growth and development. The awareness of growing problem associated with its supply, has raised its importance in national planning. It is reported that energy has become a major constrain to development especially for those countries like India which are deficient in fossil fuels and the balance of payment situation continues to be difficult.