(a) The potential of Hydel energy, Bio-Mass energy and Wind energy in the country as on date, separately;
(b) The number of projects started in each of above energy sources during
the last three years alongwith the capacity, State-wise;
(c) The progress made in tapping the potential from liquid waste at present; and
(d) The projected increase in electricity generation during the Tenth Plan
alongwith the present status thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR)
(a): The medium term (2032) estimated potential of power generation from renewable
energy sources such as wind, small hydro, solar and biomass has been estimated
at 1,83,000 MW, the details of which are given in Annexure-I.
(b): State-wise details of grid-interactive renewable power generation capacity
installed in the country during the last 3 years (2003-04 to 2005-06) are given in
Annexure-II.
(c): 16 projects with an aggregate capacity of about 15 MWe have been set up with
central financial assistance for energy recovery from liquid wastes in distilleries, starch
factories, paper mills, slaughter houses and sewage treatment plants.
(d): As against the renewable power capacity addition target for the 10th Plan period
of 3075 MW, 4650 MW has been added during the first four years of the plan period.