(a) The details of the existing programmes for generation of wind energy
being run with the cooperation of international agencies like World Bank;
(b) Whether the Government has any proposal to strengthen the said programmes
for increasing the wind energy output; and
(c) If so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES (SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR)
(a) : There is no ongoing programme for generation of wind energy with cooperation
of international agencies.
(b)&(c): Yes, Sir. Grid interactive wind power installed capacity aggregating to 5340 MW
have already been set up so far in the country as commercial projects. A target of 1000 MW
wind power installed capacity has been fixed for the year 2006-07. The steps taken for
accelerated commercial development through industry participation and private investments,
include fiscal and promotional incentives from the Government and loans from Financial
Institutions including Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA); policies
in States for grid connection and sale of electricity generated; establishment of strong
indigenous manufacturing base; technical support by the Centre for Wind Energy
Technology (C-WET); and detailed wind resource assessment to identify further potential
sites in various States.