This document discusses various alternative sources of energy, including solar energy which can be used for agriculture, transport, lighting, heating water, cooking, water treatment, and electricity production. It also describes wind energy and how windmills work to convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy, with India being the 5th largest producer. Additionally, it covers nuclear energy from fission reactions and the risks of radiation. Bio-energy from biomass, biogas, and methane is discussed. Other alternative sources mentioned include geo-thermal, tidal, and hydel energies.