Sir — This refers to the article, “Solar energy holds a bright future in India” (May 9) by Mudit Garg. Solar is a clean and safe energy. And at this point, it scores over thermal and nuclear variety. India is blessed with abundant solar grace. So, we need to use this renewable energy as far as practical.
All schools, colleges and offices buildings must be encouraged to use their rooftops to tap solar energy to generate power to meet their demands. Switching over to solar energy in a phased manner will go a long way to check power cut, power theft, thermal power plant pollution, nuclear power plant hazards, centralisation of power generation, depletion of fossil fuels, expenditure in electricity and global warming. Indeed, India must make hay while the sun shines, so to speak, to get a place in the sun.