(a) the major schemes in different States for supplementary power requirements and their capacities;
(b) the new schemes/plans to encourage use of non-conventional energy sources in different States; their capacities and the rates at which power/electricity is made available; and
(c) the steps taken to make optimum use of solar energy?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI M. KANNAPPAN)
(a)&(b): Various schemes/programmes such as wind power, solar power, biomass and bagasse based cogeneration, biomass gasifiers, small hydro power and energy-from-wastes are being implemented for generation of power from non-conventional energy sources in different States. A total of 3636 MW cumulative power generation capacity has been installed as on 30th September, 2002. A capacity addition of 400 MW is envisaged during the current financial year 2002-03. The details of the average cost of electricity generation through non-conventional energy sources is given in the Annexure.
(c): The Ministry is implementing various programmes for utilization of solar energy such as solar photovoltaic lighting and water pumping systems; solar cookers; solar thermal water heating systems and solar power generation, throughout the country. Fiscal, financial and promotional incentives which include Central Financial Assistance; 80% accelerated depreciation; relief in customs duty, excise duty, sales tax; soft term loans; and, State policies for wheeling, banking, buy-back, third party sale of power, are being provided to encourage use of non-conventional energy sources, including solar energy.
Annexure
Annexure-I referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.3541 for 12-12-2002 regarding Use of NCES.
The details of average cost of electricity generation through non-conventional energy sources
S.No. Name of Scheme/Programme Average Cost of electricity generation per unit (in rupees)
1. Wind Power 2.25 - 2.75
2. Biomass Power 2.00 - 3.00
3. Solar Power 9.00 - 20.00
4. Biomass Gasifier 2.25 - 2.75
5. Small Hydro Power 2.00 - 3.50 6. Energy from Wastes 1.75 - 3.50