Alternative Energy Sector

Integrated Energy Policy Report of the Planning Commission has projected that with a concerted push, the alternative/renewable energy sources may account for 5 to 6 per cent of India’s energy mix by 2031-32. As such, in the medium term these sources can only supplement the energy needs in the country to a certain extent and cannot in themselves overcome the shortage of power. Grid-connected renewable power has received a major boost and its total installed capacity has increased from 4,742 MW as on 31.3.2004 to 16,817 MW as on 31.03.2010.

This information was given by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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