ABSTRACT
Rapid developmental activities and crazy consumerism demand increased energy inputs because of the increase in consumption of goods and services. This increases the energy supply-demand in the industrial sector, thereby causing more dependence on fossil fuels, which are the prime culprits for the rise in concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the resulting climate change. To tackle climate change resulting from the energy sector, various organizations have collaborated on the international front to shift towards renewable energy sources to meet the target of less than 2°C increase and at the same time sustain economic growth and development. Renewable energy sources are the alternatives for a low-carbon future. These energy sources have immense potential to replace fossil fuels. However, these renewable energy sources are also affected by the changing climate in terms of generation, as these resources are directly related to meteorological conditions. There is a need for improvement in renewable energy technologies. Therefore, the present chapter takes into account the various effects of climate change on renewable energy resources (wind, solar, biomass) in terms of their generations and improvements in renewable energy technologies. The technological challenges and prospects of renewable energy to achieve sustainability of the environment are also discussed.
