Unlimited learning Unlimited learning

Solar charging of EV’s is far more efficient use of land than ethanol crops

CalendarApril 13, 2022
Solar charging of EV’s is far more efficient use of land than ethanol crops

The world is pushing the automobile industry towards the EV way, and it looks like the renewable energy transformation is in full swing. India is gearing up to reduce its carbon emissions and the impact on the atmosphere due to greenhouse gases. We introduce the land use for ethanol crops here. As you know, the emissions are curbed down when there is a blending of petrol. In its recent administrative measures for the future, India has included the doubling of ethanol blending in petrol by 20%. And this target is already set for 2030.

But the question is, how do we eliminate non-renewable fuel? On one side, there are measures to increase the production of electric vehicles in the country. Also, the battery swapping mechanism is promoted for better management once the surge in the sales of electric vehicles takes place. However, as a nation composed of billions of people, it is not easy to completely disregard one source of fuel instantly. That is why multiple options are considered.

However, when it comes to Electric vehicles and conventional vehicles, the fuel issue with the former can be tackled using Solar charging. This has been the report of several scientists and analysts who consider it a better option than ethanol crops.

Why is Solar charging more efficient?

There is a misconception that the renewable energy needed to power the EVs requires huge solar energy volumes. Consequently, the focus is more on ethanol blending. However, we must note that solar charging doesn’t need the energy of that stature. Shall we compare? It is believed that solar charging for a certain distance by Electric Vehicles requires only one hectare, while ethanol taken from more than 200 hectares of sugar cane is needed for the same length. Moreover, more and more ethanol will only pile up the pressure on agricultural lands. Now, you know why solar charging is efficient and feasible.