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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
One may be getting dangerously close to the tipping point as a result of continued use of energy threatening our very survival. Sustaining meaningful existence and leading a productive life that contributes value, under the circumstances, has become a challenge for the majority of the world population that still suffers deprivation. The book by the eminent author and modern-day Solar reformist, Dr Chetan Singh Solanki, “Energy Swaraj - My Experiments with SOLAR truth” makes a compelling case for localised energy generation & consumption by communities and individuals for sustainability is based on his real-life experiments with Solar and the surrounding truth.
- Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, India
CHETAN SINGH SOLANKI
Written by Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki, author of Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technology and Applications referred by academics worldwide, Energy Swaraj is a gem produced from the common man’s perspective. Popularly known as “Solar Man” of India, the author has done pioneering work in the field of “Solar Energy.” Widely travelled and well-read, Dr. Solanki is known for his live wire interactions with real people all over the world who are passionate about the issues close to his heart.
A Professor at the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay, Dr. Solanki is also an educator, innovator, researcher, entrepreneur, author and philosopher, known for his remarkable work in the solar sector. He is also the Principal Investigator in the Solar Urja through Localization for Sustainability (SoULS) project at IIT Bombay.
One of his books titled, ‘Renewable Energy Technologies—A Practical Guide for Beginners’ (Hindi) got the first prize from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt. of India in 2011. As an “Art of Living” instructor, he believes in spreading happiness all over.
Facebook: @ProfChetanSinghSolanki
Twitter: @DrChetanSolanki
Email: chetan@soulsiitb.in
