(a) whether non-conventional energy sources schemes in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is not being implemented;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor, and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether non-conventional energy sources schemes in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is not being implemented;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor, and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR)
(a) & (b) : No, Sir. The Ministry is implementing various non-conventional energy programmes throughout the country, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Details of various non-conventional energy systems / devices installed in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as on 31-3-2005, are given in Annexure.
(c): To encourage investment in non-conventional energy, financial and fiscal incentives are being provided which include accelerated depreciation, relief from taxes & duties. In addition, preferential tariff is given to grid interactive renewable power in most potential states. A higher level of central financial assistance, on par with special category states, is being provided for setting up non-conventional energy projects in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Annexure
Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha unstarred question No.2972 for 12-08-2005 regarding NCES in A&N Island.
Details of various non-conventional energy systems / devices installed in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, as on 31-3-2005.
S.No. Systems / Devices Capacity / Nos.MW = Megawatt, kWp = Kilowatt peak,
1. Small hydro power (MW) 5.25
2. Biomass gasifier (MW) 0.167
3. Solar Power (kWp) 100
4. Solar Photovoltaics i. Street lighting systems (nos.) 358
ii. Home lighting systems (nos.) 405 iii. Solar lanterns (nos.) 6296 iv. Power plants (kWp) 167
4. Solar photovoltaic pumps (nos.) 05
5. Solar cookers (nos.) 60
6. Water pumping windmills (nos.) 02
8. Energy parks (nos.) 06