Monday 5 May 2008

Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources
* The Government has formulated an Integrated Energy Policy (IEP) covering all sources of energy including renewable energy sources.
* The IEP document gives a roadmap to develop energy supply options and increased exploitation of renewable energy sources.
* The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made a Plan for a capacity addition of about 30,000 MW power during the 12th Plan period (2012-17) from various renewable energy sources mostly through private sector participation in the country.
* MNRE has also launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January, 2010 aiming to 20,000 MW grid power from solar energy by March 31st 2022.
* State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) for renewable energy have been designated by respective State Governments.
* The main objectives of these SNAs include:-

* To promote renewable energy technologies and create an environment conducive to their commercialization through innovative/pilot projects
* Assist Central ">Information, dissemination and public awareness through training programmes, publications, exhibitions, seminars and conferences.
* Administrative charges up to 5 percent of the Central Financial Assistance is provided towards project/programme sanctioned to the SNA

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