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Trade-Offs in Action - India's solar-powered future clashes with local life

14th October 2022

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The global rise of solar power seems unstoppable, and in the Indian desert, a new solar power farm at Bhadla Park has the capacity to generate significant electricity.

However, there are - as ever - trade-offs. Solar power needs land, so might poorer farmers be marginalised; additionally, there are few jobs created for the local community and the power generated is high voltage and cannot be directly supplied to local villages.

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Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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