The primary source of electricity generation in Manipur is hydropower. In 2019, hydropower accounted for 98.4% of the state’s electricity generation. The remaining 1.6% was generated from thermal power.
Hydropower is a form of renewable energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity. It is a clean and efficient source of energy that does not produce greenhouse gases.
Thermal power is a form of non-renewable energy that uses the heat from burning fossil fuels to generate electricity. It is a dirty and inefficient source of energy that produces greenhouse gases.
Solar power is a form of renewable energy that uses the sun’s energy to generate electricity. It is a clean and efficient source of energy that does not produce greenhouse gases.
Wind power is a form of renewable energy that uses the wind’s energy to generate electricity. It is a clean and efficient source of energy that does not produce greenhouse gases.
The following are the reasons why hydropower is the primary source of electricity generation in Manipur:
- Manipur has a large number of rivers that are suitable for hydropower development.
- Hydropower is a clean and efficient source of energy that does not produce greenhouse gases.
- The government of Manipur has been promoting the development of hydropower in the state.
The following are the challenges to the development of hydropower in Manipur:
- The construction of hydropower dams can have a negative impact on the environment.
- Hydropower dams can also have a negative impact on the livelihoods of people who live in the areas where the dams are built.
- The cost of developing hydropower projects can be high.