(a) whether the Government have identified the sources of non-conventional energy in the State of J&K;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government have undertaken any projects with the State Government in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI M. KANNAPPAN)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Ministry has identified various non conventional energy sources such as solar, wind, biomass and small hydro power in the country, including Jammu & Kashmir that can be harnessed with some fiscal and / or financial incentives. A potential of 1207 MW for small hydro power and 1.29 lakh biogas plants have been estimated for Jammu & Kashmir.
(c) & (d): The details of achievement under various non conventional energy programmes / schemes as on 31.3.2003 in Jammu & Kashmir are given in Annexure.
Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (c) & (d) of Lok Sabha unstarred Question No.3280 for 14-8-2003 regarding Identification of NCES in J&K.
The details of cumulative achievements under various non-conventional energy programmes / schemes as on 31-3-2003 in J&K.
S.No. Programmes / Schemes Cumulative achievements as on 31-3-2003 in J&K
1. Small Hydro Power (MW) 102.24
2. Biomass Gasifier (kW) 120
3. Biogas Plants (Nos.) 2013
4. Community/Institutional/Night-soil- 04 based biogas plants (Nos.)
5. Solar Photovoltaic Pumps (Nos.) 18
6. Solar Photovoltaic i. Street lighting system (Nos.) 389 ii. Home lighting system (Nos.) 15317 iii. Solar lantern (Nos.) 9202 iv. Solar Power plants (kWp) 40
7. Solar Cooker (Nos.) 345
8. Energy Park (Nos.) 07
9. Integrated Rural Energy Programme 28
10. Village Electrification 90 (Nos. of villages electrified)
MW : Megawatt; KW : Kilowatt ; KWp : Kilowatt Peak