New and Renewable Energy on Environment: Lok Sabha 2012-13 ...

New and Renewable Energy on Environment: Lok Sabha 2012-13 (Winter Session) – PART-II

Q. No. Q. Type Date Ans by Ministry Members Title of the Questions Subject

SpecificPolitical Party

State Representative

23* Starred 23.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy

Smt. Supriya Sadanand Sule

Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

Alternative Technologies NCP Maharashtra

Shri Khagen Das Energy Studies CPI(M) Tripura

278 Unstarred 23.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy

Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain

Power Generation from Rice Husk and Solar Energy

Alternative Technologies BJP Bihar

Energy Studies


Shri Ganeshrao Nagorao Dudhgaonkar Solar Energy

Alternative Technologies SS Maharashtra

Shri Shivaramagouda Energy Studies BJP Karnataka

Dr. Charles Dias INC Kerala


Shri Vikrambhai Arjanbhai Maadam

Funds for Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources

Alternative Technologies INC Gujarat

Energy Studies


Shri Badri Ram Jakhar Wind Energy

Alternative Technologies INC Rajasthan

Energy Studies


Shri Hamdullah Sayeed

Installation of Wind Turbines

Alternative Technologies INC Lakshadweep

Energy Studies


Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Proposal from Bihar


Energy

Studies


Shri Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo Wind Energy

Alternative Technologies BJD Odisha

Energy Studies


Shri Bhismshankar Alias Kushal Tiwari

Development of Bio-Fuels Agriculture BSP Uttar Pradesh

Alternative Technologies

Energy Studies

Pollution


Shri Sanjay Dina Patil

Solar Power for Water Pumping Agriculture NCP Maharashtra


Energy Studies

Water Management

*105 Starred 30.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Ananth Kumar

Development of Renewable Energy Sources

Alternative Technologies BJP Karnataka

Shri Nishikant Dubey Energy Studies BJP Jharkhand


Shri Bhoopendra Singh

Power from Human Excreta

Alternative Technologies BJP

Madhya Pradesh

Energy Studies

Pollution


Shri Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo

Remote Village Electrification Programme

Alternative Technologies BJD Odisha

Energy Studies


Shri Sudarshan Bhagat

Research for Renewable Sources of Energy

Alternative Technologies BJP Jharkhand

Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

Energy Studies INC

Andhra Pradesh

Environmental Education, NGOs and Media

1198 Unstarred 30.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy Smt. Mausam Noor

Power Generation from Biomass Agriculture INC West Bengal


Energy Studies


Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain

Financial Assistance for Grid Connectivity


Energy Studies


Shri Sushil Kumar Singh

Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission

Alternative Technologies JD(U) Bihar

Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve

Energy Studies BJP Maharashtra

Shri Vikrambhai Arjanbhai Maadam INC Gujarat

Shri Rajaiah Siricilla INC Andhra Pradesh

Shri Hamdullah Sayeed INC Lakshadweep

Shri Baijayant "Jay" Panda BJD Odisha

Shri Ravneet Singh INC Punjab Shri Mahabali Singh JD(U) Bihar

1246 Unstarred 30.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Ganesh Singh Solar Appliances


Madhya Pradesh

Energy Studies


Shri Jayant Chaudhary

Funds Spend in Renewable Energy Technologies

Alternative Technologies RLD Uttar Pradesh

Energy

Studies


Shri Radha Mohan Singh

Exploration of Non-conventional Energy


Shri Harischandra Deoram Chavan


Shri M. K.Raghavan INC Kerala

1290 Unstarred 30.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

Potential of Renewable Energy


Energy Studies


Sardar Partap Singh Bajwa

Renewable Energy Sources Agriculture INC Punjab

Shri N. Chaluvaraya Swamy

Alternative Technologies JD(S) Karnataka

Energy Studies

Pollution

Water Management


Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir

Solar Power Equipment

Alternative Technologies BJP Maharashtra

Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve


Shri Gopinath Pandurang Munde BJP Maharashtra

Shri Manicka Tagore INC Tamil Nadu


Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

US-India Energy Dialogue

Alternative Technologies AIMIM

Andhra Pradesh

Energy Studies


1364 Unstarred 30.11.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Purnmasi Ram

Alternative Sources of Energy

Alternative Technologies JD(U) Bihar

Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal Energy Studies BJP Bihar


Shri Parvatagouda Chandanagouda Gaddigoudar

Solar Power Generation


Energy Studies


Shri Udayanraje Pratapsingh Bhonsle

Subsidy for Promotion of Renewable Energy


Energy Studies

2309 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri P.R.Natarajan GRIHA Agriculture CPI(M) Tamil Nadu


Climate Change and Meteorology

Environmental Conservation


Shri K. C. Singh Baba Solar Power Projects

Alternative Technologies INC Uttarakhand

Energy Studies


Shri K. Murugesan Anandan

Collaboration with Foreign Countries

Alternative Technologies AIADMK Tamil Nadu

Energy Studies


Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain Wind Energy


Energy Studies

2347 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri A.K.S.Vijayan Green Rating Norms

Alternative Technologies DMK Tamil Nadu

Energy Studies

2356 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Dushyant Singh Solar Cells

Alternative Technologies BJP Rajasthan

Energy Studies


Shri Gorakh Prasad Jaiswal

Small Hydro Power Projects

Alternative Technologies BSP Uttar Pradesh

Rajkumari Ratna Singh

Energy Studies INC Uttar Pradesh

Shri S. Pakkirappa Water Management BJP Karnataka

Smt. Rama Devi BJP Bihar

2383 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Zafar Ali Naqvi

Renewable Energy Board

Alternative Technologies INC Uttar Pradesh

Energy Studies


Shri Baijayant "Jay" Panda

Biomass based Power Production Agriculture BJD Odisha

Shri Premdas Katheria

Alternative Technologies SP Uttar Pradesh

Energy Studies

2414 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Dr. Sanjay Sinh

National Bio-fuel Coordination Committee Agriculture INC Uttar Pradesh


Energy Studies


2418 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Satpal Maharaj Alternative Fuels

Alternative Technologies INC Uttarakhand

Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal

Energy Studies INC Delhi


Shri Bhakta Charan Das

Skill Gap in Renewable Energy Sector

Alternative Technologies INC Odisha

Energy Studies



Indian Renewable Energy Development

Alternative Technologies RLD Uttar Pradesh

Agency

Energy Studies

2479 Unstarred 07.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Prof. Saugata Roy Tidal Power Projects

Alternative Technologies AITC West Bengal

Energy Studies


Shri Haribhau Madhav Jawale Solar Water Heaters

Alternative Technologies BJP Maharashtra

Energy Studies

*306 Starred 14.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri P.R.Natarajan

National Clean Energy Fund

Alternative Technologies CPI(M) Tamil Nadu


Energy Studies RLD Uttar Pradesh

Pollution



Awareness Regarding Renewable Energy Sources

Alternative Technologies INC Punjab

Energy Studies



Shri Rayapati Sambasiva Rao

Funds to Subsidize Capacity Addition in JNNSM

Alternative Technologies INC

Andhra Pradesh

Energy Studies

3507 Unstarred 14.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Smt. Annu Tandon Electricity from Waste

Alternative Technologies INC Uttar Pradesh

Energy Studies

Pollution


Shri Sajjan Singh Verma Energy Saving Devices

Alternative Technologies INC

Madhya Pradesh

Shri S. R. Jeyadurai Energy DMK Tamil Nadu

Studies

Shri Chandre D.B.Gowda BJP Karnataka


Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission

Alternative Technologies AIMIM

Andhra Pradesh

Energy Studies


Shri Sanjay Dina Patil Solar Power Projects


Energy Studies


Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi

Risk Sharing Facility for Renewable Energy Projects


Shri Harischandra Deoram Chavan


3616 Unstarred 14.12.2012 New and Renewable Energy Shri Neeraj Shekhar

Irregularities in JNNSM

Alternative Technologies SP Uttar Pradesh

Shri Yashvir Singh Energy Studies SP Uttar Pradesh


Shri Jeetendra Singh Bundela

Development of Small Hydel Power


Madhya Pradesh

Shri Shripad Yesso Naik

Energy Studies BJP Goa

Water Management



Cost of Solar Power Production

Alternative Technologies INC Punjab

Energy Studies


Shri E. G. Sugavanam Wind Mills

Alternative Technologies DMK Tamil Nadu

Energy Studies


Shri Bhismshankar Alias Kushal Tiwari

Power Generation from Renewable Energy Sources

Alternative Technologies BSP Uttar Pradesh

Shri Vilas Baburao Energy INC Maharashtra

Muttemwar Studies


Shri Gajanan Dharmshi Babar Ethanol Blended Petrol

Alternative Technologies SS Maharashtra

Energy Studies

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL SOLAR MISSION 23rd November, 2012 LSQ *23 SMT. SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE SHRI KHAGEN DAS Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the details of policy/ programme(s) for generating/ harnessing solar energy in the country along with targets set and achievements made in the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), State/UT‐wise; (b) the details of the projects sanctioned and grid connected solar power plants installed under first phase of the JNNSM, State‐wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to include solar power plants of 1 MW and 2 MW capacity under the JNNSM; (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (e) the steps being taken by the Government to promote small and economical solar power generation ventures at local level/ rural areas in the country? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a),(b),(c),(d)& (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. Statement referred to in Reply to parts (a),(b),(c),(d)&(e) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 23 to be answered on 23/11/2012 regarding Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (a): The Government is implementing the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) that was launched in January 2010 to promote harnessing/ utilization of solar energy for power generation as well as direct thermal energy applications in the country. Details of the deployment targets set for different applications for different phases of the Mission ending in March 2022 are as under: Application Segment Target Phase‐I Phase‐2 Phase‐3 (2010‐13) (2013‐17) (2017‐22) Grid Solar power 1,100 MW 4,000‐10,000 MW 20,000 MW Off‐grid solar applications (including solar lighting systems) 200 MW 1,000 MW 2,000 MW Solar thermal collectors (SWHs, 7 million 15 million 20 million solar cooking/cooling, Industrial sq. meters sq. meters sq. meters process heat applications etc.)‐ area addition Cumulative capacity at the end of each phase. State/UT‐wise targets have not been fixed under the JNNSM. State/UT‐wise details of achievements under off‐grid segment up to 31.10.2012 are furnished in Annexure‐I and grid‐connected including under State Government

initiatives are furnished in Annexure‐1A. In case of solar thermal collectors, cumulative collectors area of 5.95 million sq. meters has been deployed in the country up to 31.10.2012. An enabling policy & regulatory environment has been created under the Mission to promote grid connected solar power generation projects. This includes amendment of National Tariff Policy for solar specific RPOs (0.25% in Phase 1 (2013) to increase to 3% by 2022), REC Mechanism, encouragement of state specific solar policies and State‐wise RPO Orders by Regulators. Fiscal and financial incentives in the form of concessional/ nil customs and excise duties, preferential tariffs and generation based incentives are being provided. Another important component of the Mission is accelerating R&D activity in solar energy sector in the country. In this regard 5 Centers of Excellence have been established/ supported so far. An R&D Policy is also in place to support R&D projects in Universities, academic institutions, research laboratories and in industries. Currently, 18 projects in photovoltaics and 17 in solar thermal areas are under implementation (b): State/UT‐wise details of the grid‐connected solar power plants taken up under Government of India schemes in the first phase of JNNSM and installed as on 31.10.2012 are furnished in Annexure‐II. (c)&(d): Solar power plants of 1 MW and 2 MW capacity are already included under the Rooftop PV and Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP) of the JNNSM Phase‐I ending in March 2013. Guidelines for next phase of the Mission have not been finalized as yet. (e): Under Phase‐I of JNNSM, the Government is already promoting small scale power generation at local level / rural areas in the country. In this regard, 30% capital subsidy limited to Rs. 81/Wp and /or soft loan @ 5% interest rate is being provided for off‐grid SPV power plants of up to 100kWp. Also, to meet unmet community demand for electricity or in un‐electrified rural areas of the country, standalone rural SPV power plants with battery storage in a micro grid mode/ local distribution network are being provided capital subsidy @ Rs.150/Wp and soft loan @ 5% interest rate for maximum capacity of 250kWp per site. Annexure‐1 State‐wise Installation of SPV Systems during 2010‐11 to 2012‐13 (31.10.2012)

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State/UT

Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Power Plants

Lanterns Nos. Home Lights

Street Light Pumps

Stand alone (kWp)

1 Andaman & Nicobar 0 63 32 0 0

2 Andhra Pradesh 5561 5611 2410 0 568.295

3 Arunanchal Pradesh 496 7452 0 3 0

4 Assam 0 0 0 0 801

5 Bihar 0 3400 0 0 775.6

6 Chandigarh 0 0 669 0 0

7 Chhattisgarh 119 43 153 74 6190.4

8 Delhi 54 0 0 1 2

9 Goa 66 31 244 0 0

10 Gujarat 0 0 0 0 274.1

11 Haryana 22207 24628 12140 0 254.85

12 Himachal Pradesh 939 5738 5064 0 600

13 Jammu & Kashmir 15150 19050 210 0 133.25

14 Jharkhand 7000 2998 0 0 480.9

15 Karnataka 0 16311 0 0 225

16 Kerala 13186 25 645 0 13

17 Lakshadweep 5289 0 1725 0 15

18 Madhya Pradesh 0 733 3144 0 1060.6

19 Maharashtra 0 1470 2949 11 907.26

20 Manipur 0 365 438 0 188

21 Meghalaya 0 0 0 0 0

22 Mizoram 3777 3756 0 0 132

23 Nagaland 449 325 0 0 374

24 Orissa 0 0 15 0 10

25 Puducherry 0 0 0 0 0

26 Punjab 0 0 1017 0 160

27 Rajasthan 0 57097 220 1418 3987.2

28 Sikkim 19550 5653 277 0 18.3

29 Tamil Nadu 0 6309 465 0 570.27

30 Tripura 21922 6657 0 0 10.43

31 Uttar Pradesh 9200 104476 53501 4 3223.76

32 Uttarakhand 0 0 895 0 100

33 West Bengal 0 26743 6475 0 154

34 Others 0 0 0 0 2830

Total 124965 298934 92688 1511 24059.215

Equivalent Watts 1249650 11060558 6858912 2417600 24059215

Total (W) 45645935

~45.65 MW Annexure‐1A referred to in reply to Part (a) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 23 for 23.11.2012 Cumulative Grid Solar Power Commissioned in India as on 31.10.2012

State / UT Commissioned capacity (MW)*

Andhra Pradesh 21.75

Arunachal Pradesh 0.025

Assam ‐

Bihar ‐

Chhattisgarh 4

Goa ‐

Gujarat 690

Haryana 7.8

Himachal Pradesh ‐

Jammu & Kashmir ‐

Jharkhand 16

Karnataka 14

Kerala 0.025

Madhya Pradesh 7.35

Maharashtra 20

Manipur ‐

Meghalaya ‐

Mizoram ‐

Nagaland ‐

Orissa 13

Punjab 9.325

Rajasthan 201.15

Sikkim ‐

Tamil Nadu 17.05

Tripura ‐

Uttar Pradesh 12.375

Uttarakhand 5.05

West Bengal 2.05

Andaman & Nicobar 0.1

Chandigarh ‐

Dadra & Nagar Haveli ‐

Daman & Diu ‐

Delhi 2.526

Lakshadweep 0.75

Puducherry 0.025

Others 0.81

TOTAL 1045.161

*Including about 11 MW capacity set up before launch of the Mission. Annexure‐2 referred to in reply to Part (b) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 23 for 23.11.2012 State‐wise Grid Solar Power projects taken up and commissioned under JNNSM as on 31.10.2012 (Government of India Scheme)

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Projects Allotted Projects Commissioned as on 31.10.2012

State / UT No. MW No. MW

1 Andhra Pradesh 16 95.5 12 19.75 2 Arunachal Pradesh ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

3 Assam ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

4 Bihar ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

5 Chhattisgarh 2 4 2 4

6 Goa ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

7 Gujarat 1 20 ‐ ‐

8 Haryana 9 8.8 8 7.8

9 Himachal Pradesh ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

10 Jammu & Kashmir ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

11 Jharkhand 8 16 8 16

12 Karnataka 1 5 1 5

13 Kerala ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

14 Madhya Pradesh 3 5.25 3 5.25

15 Maharashtra 9 46 6 16

16 Manipur ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

17 Meghalaya ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

18 Mizoram ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

19 Nagaland ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

20 Orissa 9 13 9 13

21 Punjab 9 15.5 6 8

22 Rajasthan 72 873 40 149.5

23 Sikkim ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

24 Tamil Nadu 9 22 7 11

25 Tripura ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

26 Uttar Pradesh 6 13 5 12

27 Uttarakhand 3 5 3 5

28 West Bengal ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

29 Andaman & Nicobar ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

30 Chandigarh ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

31 Dadra & Nagar Haveli ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

32 Daman & Diu ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

33 Delhi ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

34 Lakshadweep ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

35 Puducherry ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

TOTAL 157 1142.05 110 272.3

POWER GENERATION FROM RICE HUSK AND SOLAR ENERGY 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 278 SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether Government proposes to use the power generated from Rice husk and solar energy to solve the electricity problem in rural India; (b) if so, the details of the proposed new green solution system; and (c) the details of the cost and time frame for implementation of the same? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a) & (b): Rice husk based biomass gasifiers are being installed to meet the unmet demand of electricity in villages. Stand‐alone solar photovoltaic power plants of up to 100 kWp unit capacity and mini‐grid solar photovoltaic power plants of up to 250 kWp unit capacity with battery bank can meet the electricity requirements of villages in the country. The Ministry is providing central financial assistance for the installation of rice husk based biomass gasifiers and solar photovoltaic power plants. (c): An investment of approximately Rs.16‐18 lakhs is required for installation of a 32 kilowatt rice husk gasifier system with 100% producer gas engine and a distribution network.

Benchmark cost for a standalone solar photovoltaic power plant is Rs.2.7 lakhs per kilowatt and the cost of a mini‐grid solar power plant with distribution network and battery bank is Rs.5 lakh per kilowatt. The time frame for the implementation of rice husk based gasifier projects and solar power plants is 6 months to 12 months from the date of sanction LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.312 FOR 23.11.2012 State‐wise details of funds provided (Rs. in crore) under various renewable energy programmes including power generation during 2009‐10, 2010‐11, 2011‐12 and 2012‐13(as on 31.10.2012)

Sl. No. States

2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13

Amt. released Amt. released Amt. released Amt. released

1 ANDHRA PRADESH 14.22 38.91 45.61 9.66

2 ANDMAN AND NICOBAR 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01

3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 53.67 68.52 66.62 20.19

4 ASSAM 23.29 10.51 18.37 8.13 5 BIHAR 3.99 7.75 7.29 0.51 6 CHANDIGARH 24.12 34.71 51.27 11.57 7 CHATTISGARH 21.51 36.19 52.54 31.21

8 DADAR NAGAR HAVELI 0 0 0 0

9 DAMAN & DEU 0 0.02 0 0 10 DELHI 11.13 34.16 79.98 76.51 11 GOA 0.55 0.17 1.41 0 12 GUJARAT 12.89 21.19 18.14 8.17 13 HARYANA 2.63 5.71 4.91 2.6 14 HIMACHAL PRADESH 7.21 15.46 16.55 2.12

15 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 10.49 55.8 102.48 40.69

16 JHARKHAND 7.4 1.99 17.9 1.83 17 KARNATAKA 21.74 30.41 51.2 40.78 18 KERALA 4.66 16.1 13.96 4.44 19 LAKSHADWEEP 0 13.89 8.76 0

20 MADHYA PRADESH 19.26 36.28 38.13 9.66 21 MAHARASHTRA 65.9 142.37 200.21 84.04 22 MANIPUR 2.09 3.43 3.85 14.94 23 MEGHALAYA 3.19 7.68 5.84 1.78 24 MIZORAM 1.62 3.54 1.24 5.72 25 NAGALAND 0.62 1.93 11.53 11.54 26 ORISSA 21.63 9.16 35.32 6.16 27 PUDUCHERRY 0.2 0.12 2.04 0.01 28 PUNJAB 9.49 9.95 14.92 1.31 29 RAJASTHAN 13.64 42.84 78.48 39.38 30 SIKKIM 5.41 4.22 10.5 4.99 31 TAMIL NADU 18.72 29.43 54.24 29.2 33 TRIPURA 11.9 1.99 5.04 0.42 34 UTTAR PRADESH 24.2 68.83 71.91 28.24 35 UTTARAKHAND 19.95 39.57 22.54 22.99 36 WEST BENGAL 36.22 41.11 41.23 19.52

SOLAR ENERGY 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 311 SHRI GANESHRAO NAGORAO DUDHGAONKAR SHRI SHIVARAMAGOUDA DR. CHARLES DIAS Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government proposes to make compulsory use of solar system for all categories of houses, industries, hotels, nursing homes etc. to promote the solar energy; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the schemes formulated by the Government to install solar panels in private houses and offices in the country; (c) the details of subsidy being granted on solar energy equipment and technical know‐how provided by the Government to private houses and offices to set‐up solar panels for generation of electricity in the country including Maharashtra; (d) whether the Government has made any assessment of the power saved by solar energy equipment in the country; and (e) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): No, Madam. (b)&(c): Under the Off‐grid Solar Applications Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), the Ministry provides a capital subsidy of 30% of the project cost limited to Rs. 81/‐ per Wp (with battery storage) and Rs.57/‐per Wp (without battery storage) for installation of standalone solar PV power plants of up to 1 kWp capacity in private houses and up to 100 kWp capacity in the offices in the country, including Maharashtra. Under the Scheme, the Ministry provides a capital subsidy of 90% of the project cost, limited to Rs.243/‐ per Wp (with battery storage) and Rs. 171/‐ per Wp (without battery storage) for the offices of Central and State Government, Ministries, Departments and their organizations, State Nodal Agencies and Local Bodies in Special Category States, viz. North‐Eastern States, Sikkim, J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and in remote and difficult areas such as Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and districts on India’s international Borders. Under the Scheme, the Ministry provides a subsidy of 30% of the cost of the Solar Water Heating Systems, limited to Rs.3000/‐ per square meter of solar collector area for evacuated tube system and Rs. 3300/‐ per square meters for flat plate collector system in General Category States including Maharashtra. In Special Category States, a subsidy of 60% of the cost of solar water heating systems limited to Rs.6000/‐ and Rs. 6600/‐ for evacuated tube system and flat plate collector systems respectively. (d)&(e): Solar photovoltaic systems generate electricity for meeting the requirement of individuals, communities, industries, commercial establishments, educational institutions, government departments, etc. A solar water heating system of 100 litre per day capacity can save up to 1500 units of electricity per annum depending upon place of installation and hot water use. FUNDS FOR PROMOTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 312

SHRI VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MAADAM Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state (a) the funds provided by the Union Government to various States including Gujarat for generating power through new and renewable energy sources during the last three years and the current year, year‐wise; (b) whether the Government has ensured proper utilization of the funds provided to various States; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor ? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): The funds provided by the Government to various States/UTs including Gujarat during the last 3 years and current year (as on 31.10.2012), year‐wise, for development of various renewable energy sources including power generation are given in Annexure. (b): Yes, Madam. (c) & (d): The utilization of funds is an ongoing process. Mostly the funds are released to project developers only after the completion of projects to ensure complete utilization. Some funds are released to developers through State Nodal Agencies(SNAs)/ State Departments and the installments are linked with projects progress and further releases are made after utilization of the installments released earlier. To ensure proper utilization of the funds, the Ministry obtains periodic physical & financial progress reports, utilization certificates & audited statements of expenditure. The Ministry also holds periodic meetings with implementing agencies to review the progress of projects and the pace of utilization of funds and undertakes random inspection visits to project sites to ascertain the quantity and quality or project implementation and systems deployed, etc. In addition, periodic audit of the State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) is also undertaken.

Sl. No. States

2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13

Amt. released

Amt. released

Amt. released Amt. released

1 ANDHRA PRADESH 14.22 38.91 45.61 9.66

2 ANDMAN AND NICOBAR 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01

3 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 53.67 68.52 66.62 20.19

4 ASSAM 23.29 10.51 18.37 8.13 5 BIHAR 3.99 7.75 7.29 0.51 6 CHANDIGARH 24.12 34.71 51.27 11.57 7 CHATTISGARH 21.51 36.19 52.54 31.21

8 DADAR NAGAR HAVELI 0 0 0 0

9 DAMAN & DEU 0 0.02 0 0 10 DELHI 11.13 34.16 79.98 76.51 11 GOA 0.55 0.17 1.41 0 12 GUJARAT 12.89 21.19 18.14 8.17 13 HARYANA 2.63 5.71 4.91 2.6

14 HIMACHAL PRADESH 7.21 15.46 16.55 2.12

15 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 10.49 55.8 102.48 40.69

16 JHARKHAND 7.4 1.99 17.9 1.83 17 KARNATAKA 21.74 30.41 51.2 40.78 18 KERALA 4.66 16.1 13.96 4.44 19 LAKSHADWEEP 0 13.89 8.76 0

20 MADHYA PRADESH 19.26 36.28 38.13 9.66

21 MAHARASHTRA 65.9 142.37 200.21 84.04 22 MANIPUR 2.09 3.43 3.85 14.94 23 MEGHALAYA 3.19 7.68 5.84 1.78 24 MIZORAM 1.62 3.54 1.24 5.72 25 NAGALAND 0.62 1.93 11.53 11.54 26 ORISSA 21.63 9.16 35.32 6.16 27 PUDUCHERRY 0.2 0.12 2.04 0.01 28 PUNJAB 9.49 9.95 14.92 1.31 29 RAJASTHAN 13.64 42.84 78.48 39.38 30 SIKKIM 5.41 4.22 10.5 4.99 31 TAMIL NADU 18.72 29.43 54.24 29.2 33 TRIPURA 11.9 1.99 5.04 0.42 34 UTTAR PRADESH 24.2 68.83 71.91 28.24 35 UTTARAKHAND 19.95 39.57 22.54 22.99 36 WEST BENGAL 36.22 41.11 41.23 19.52

WIND ENERGY 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 399 SHRI BADRI RAM JAKHAR Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state (a) the State‐wise generation of power through wind energy at present in the country; (b) whether Union Government proposes to increase the generation of wind energy during 12th Five Year Plan; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether Government has conducted any survey for identifying the areas for setting up wind energy projects in the country particularly in Rajasthan; and (e) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): A total of 18275 MW wind power projects have been installed in the country. The state‐wise break‐up given at Annexure I (b): The Union Government has kept a target of 15000 MW from wind power for 12th Five Year Plan. (c): The year wise break‐up is given below: Year Target (MW)

2012‐13 2500 2013‐14 2750 2014‐15 3000

2015‐16 3250 2016‐17 3500 (d): The Government has undertaken wind resource assessment for identifying the areas for setting up wind power projects through the Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C‐WET), an autonomous institution of this Ministry. (e): A total of 685 wind monitoring stations have been established in 31 states so far. The state‐wise list of no. of wind monitoring stations in the country is given at Annexure II. ANNEXURE‐I REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 399 FOR 23.11.2012 ON “WIND ENERGY” STATE‐WISE WIND POWER INSTALLATION

States Capacity (MW)

Andhra Pradesh 379 Gujarat 3087 Karnataka 2089 Kerala 35 Madhya Pradesh 377 Maharashtra 2,933 Rajasthan 2,220 Tamil Nadu 7,151 Others 4 Total 18,275 ANNEXURE‐II REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (e) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 399 FOR 23.11.2012 on “WIND ENERGY” State‐wise Wind Monitoring Stations

Sl. No. State/Union Territory No. of wild monitoring stations established

1 TAMIL NADU 70 2 GUJARAT 69 3 ORISSA 9 4 MAHARASHTRA 128 5 ANDHRA PRADESH 78 6 RAJASTHAN 36 7 LAKSHADWEEP 9 8 KARNATAKA 59 9 KERALA 29 10 CHATTISGARH 7 11 MADHYA PRADESH 37 12 ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS 19 13 UTTARAKHAND 13 14 HIMACHAL PRADESH 6 15 WEST BENGAL 10 16 PONDICHERRY 4 17 PUNJAB 10 18 JAMMU & KASHMIR 24 19 HARYANA 6 20 JHARKHAND 3

21 UTTARPRADESH 11 22 GOA 4 23 BIHAR 5 24 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 6 25 ASSAM 6 26 TRIPURA 5 27 MANIPUR 8 28 MIZORAM 4 29 SIKKIM 4 30 NAGALAND 3 31 MEGHALAYA 3 Total 685

INSTALLATION OF WIND TURBINES 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 407 SHRI HAMDULLA A. B. SAYEED Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether windmills can produce power more than some of the nuclear power plants; (b) whether wind energy contributes about 40 percent of power in the Tamil Nadu State during the peak season; and (c) if so, the details of proposals for installation of wind turbines in the UT of Lakshadweep? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. The present wind power installed capacity in the country is 18275 MW whereas the nuclear power installed capacity is only 4780 MW. As per information available in Central Electricity Agency’s website, nuclear power projects have generated 13.72 Billion units of electricity during April‐August, 2012, whereas wind power projects have generated 18.91 Billion units during the corresponding period. (b): A total of 7151 MW wind power projects have been installed in Tamil Nadu which is around 41% of total installed power capacity in Tamil Nadu of 17540 MW. Depending upon functionality of different type of power plants, the wind energy contribution in terms of generation during peak windy season in Tamil Nadu is around 30%. (c): On account of non‐availability of state policies to promote wind power development, transportation problems and gusty nature of winds, as per information available with Ministry, there is no proposal for installation of wind power projects in Lakshadweep. PROPOSAL FROM BIHAR 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 416 SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal for providing Central Financial Assistance for solar energy projects in Bihar State during the last three years and current year; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b): During the last two years and the current year the Ministry sanctioned Central Financial Assistance (CFA) amounting to Rs. 85.92 crores for Bihar for installation of solar power plants at 100 telecom towers, a 100 kWp solar power plant for Chief Ministers camp office, 4126 nos. solar power plants having cumulative capacity of 8.7 MWp for schools and examination halls of Secondary Education Board of Bihar, 560 solar pumps for irrigation and 10000 solar lanterns in Kaimur district. The Ministry did not sanction any CFA for projects for projects from Bihar during 2009‐10. WIND ENERGY 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 421 SHRI KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state (a) the efforts being taken by the Government to increase the generation of wind energy/off‐shore wind energy; (b) whether there are any policy incentives for individuals to enter the wind energy generation market; and (c) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): The Government is promoting on‐shore wind power development through a conducive policy environment encouraging private sector investment.Regarding off‐shore wind power, the Government has constituted a Steering Committee to formulate modalities for taking up off‐shore wind power development in a focused manner. A sub‐Committee has also been constituted to suggest draft policy guidelines for development of off‐shore wind power projects. (b): Yes, Madam. (c): The Government is providing fiscal and promotional incentives such as concessional import duty on certain components of wind electric generators, excise duty exemption to manufacturers. 10 years tax holiday on income generated from wind power projects is also available. Loans for installing windmills are available from Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and other Financial Institutions. Technical support including wind resource assessment is provided by the Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C‐WET), Chennai. This apart, preferential tariff is being provided in potential states. DEVELOPMENT OF BIO FUELS 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 434 SHRI BHISMA SHANKAR ALIAS KUSHAL TIWARI

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state (a) whether the national policy on bio‐fuels envisages promotion and development of bio‐fuels; (b) if so, the salient features of the said policy; (c) whether any steps have been taken to promote bio‐fuels; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether any high level national bio‐fuel coordination committee has been constituted to coordinate, implement and monitor bio‐fuel programmes; and (f) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The salient features of the National Policy on Biofuels are given below: # Bio‐diesel production from non‐edible oil seeds grown on waste and degraded forest and non‐forest lands. # An indicative target of 20% blending of bio‐ethanol and bio‐diesel with petrol and diesel, respectively, by 2017. # Minimum Support Price for non‐edible oil seeds with provision for periodic revision to be announced. # Determination of Minimum Purchase Price for purchase of bio‐ethanol and bio‐diesel. # Major thrust on research, development and demonstration of bio‐fuels, including Second Generation Bio‐fuels. (c) & (d): The Government is implementing a scheme of 5% blending of bio‐ethanol with petrol. In addition, an ad‐hoc ex‐factory price of Rs.27/‐ per litre for procurement of ethanol by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMC)was approved in August 2010. The procurement of ethanol and supply of Ethanol Blended Petrol by OMCs in progress since 01.09.2010. The bio‐diesel industry is still at a nascent stage of development and its blending with High Speed Diesel has not been started so far. (e) & (f): A high Level National Biofuel Coordination Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, has been constituted for coordination and policy guidance/review on different aspects of biofuels development, promotion and utilization. Other members of the Committee are Ministers of Agriculture, New and Renewable Energy, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Rural Development, Science & Technology and Environment & Forests besides Deputy Chairman Planning Commission. Secretary, in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the Convener. SOLAR POWER FOR WATER PUMPING 23rd November, 2012 LSQ 439 SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether there is large scope of using solar power for water pumping by farmers in the country; and (b) if so, the details thereof along with the schemes/plans formulated by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)

(a): A significant potential of using solar water pumping systems for irrigation and other uses exists in the areas where water table varies between 5 meters and 10 meters below ground. (b): Under the Off‐grid Solar Applications Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission(JNNSM), the Ministry provides a capital subsidy of 30% of the installed cost of solar water pumping system having module capacity of 5kWp, limited to Rs.57/‐ per watt peak, to all categories of users including farmers for irrigation. Under the Scheme, the Ministry has sanctioned 5323 solar water pumping systems in different states. DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 30

th November, 2012

LSQ *105 SHRI ANANTH KUMAR SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the details of the various schemes being implemented for the development and tapping the full potential of new and renewable energy sources in the country, scheme and State‐wise; (b) the details of the targets set and the achievements made in power generation from various renewable energy sources in the country during the last three years and the current year, State and source‐wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to increase financing of renewable energy projects for both domestic and large scale production; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the other steps being contemplated by the Government to promote development of alternate sources of energy? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a),(b),(c),(d)& (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. Statement referred to in reply to parts (a),(b),(c),(d)&(e) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 105 for answer on 30.11.2012 regarding Development of Renewable Energy Sources. (a): The Ministry has a number of schemes / programmes, implemented throughout the country, for the development and tapping the potential of new and renewable energy sources. Details of these schemes/programmes are given at Annexure‐I. (b): A capacity addition of 10,430 MW against a target of 9623 MW has been achieved from renewable energy sources during the last 3 years. During 2012‐13, a capacity addition of 1353 MW has been achieved till 31.10.2012 against the annual target of 4125 MW. Source‐wise targets and achievements are given at Annexure‐II. State‐wise targets for power generation from renewables are not fixed. State‐wise renewable power generation capacity added during the last 3 years and current year (as on 31.10.2012), are given in Annexure‐III. (c)&(d): A substantial increase in the Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) is proposed to support renewable energy projects during the 12th Plan. IREDA, the renewable energy financing institution under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, proposes to enhance financing of renewable energy projects from Rs. 5294 crore in 11th Plan to Rs.13,800 crore in the 12th Plan. In addition, a large number of Financial Institutions, Banks are also financing renewable energy projects. (e): The Government has taken several steps to promote renewable energy sector. These include:

# Fiscal and financial incentives, such as, capital/ interest subsidy, accelerated depreciation, concessional excise and customs duties; # Preferential tariff for grid interactive renewable power in most potential States. # A minimum percentage for purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources taking into account local factors # Guidelines by CERC to SERCs for fixation of preferential tariffs. # Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission to give a boost to deployment solar photovoltaic as well as solar thermal systems. Annexure‐I Annexure‐I referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha Starred Question No.105 for 30.11.2012 regarding Development of Renewable Energy Sources. Details of the renewable energy schemes / programmes implemented in the country. 1. GRID‐INTERACTIVE OFF‐GRID RENEWABLE POWER: # Wind Power : MW‐scale Wind Farms/Aero generators/ Hybrid systems # Bio‐power: Biomass power/ Cogeneration # Small Hydro Power : Small hydro power plants upto 25 MW capacity; WatermilJs/Micro hydel plants # Solar Power: Grid‐interactive ‐Solar Thermal and SPV power generation plants, and off‐grid/ decentralized systems for various applications under National Solar Mission.

2. RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR RURAL APPLICATIONS: # Remote Village Electrification Programme : provision of lighting/ electricity in the, unelectrified remote villages/ hamlets # Biomass Gasifier for Rural Energy/ Industrial Energy. # Biogas Programme; setting up of Family Type biogas plants for cooking/ lighting/ manure/ small scale power generation # Solar Thermal Systems: deployment of decentralized solar thermal systems/ devices (mainly solar cookers / driers for cooking, drying farm produce) under National Solar Mission. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR URBAN, INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS: # Biomass(non‐bagasse) cogeneration/ U&I Waste to Energy # Solar water heating systems ‐ for domestic, institutional, commercial/ industrial applications under National Solar Mission. # Solar air heating/ steam generation systems ‐ for community cooking/otherapplications in institutions and industry under National Solar Mission, # Geen Buildings ‐ incorporating active renewable energy systems and passive designs # Solar Cities ‐ Planning for reducing their conventional energy consumption through energy conservation and use of renewable energy devices/ systems 4. RESEARCH, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT: # Supporting research and development projects at premier institutions and industries on different aspects of new and renewable energy technologies.

Annexure-II Annexure-II referred to in reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.105 for 30.11.2012 regarding Development of Renewable Energy Sources. Source-wise targets and achievements of power generation during last 3 years and current year

(till 31.10.2012)

S.No. Programme /system 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 (rill 31.10.2012)

Target. Ach.. Target Ach. Target

Ach. Target Ach.

1. Wind Power 2500 1565.00 i

2000 2350.00 2400 3197.00 2500 922.15

2. Small Hydro 300 305.27 300 307.22 350 353.00 350 56.18

3. Bio Power 424 452.72 472 473.50 475 487.90 .475 270.50

4. Solar Power 2 8.15 200 26.59 200 905.00 800 103.88

Total 3226 2331.14 2972 3157.31 3425 4942.90 4125 1352.71

Annexure-III

Annexure-III referred to in reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question Xo.105 for 30.11.2012 regarding Development of Renewable Energy Sources. State-wise renewable power generation capacity added during the last 3 years and 2012-13 as on 31.10.2012.

S.No State/UT Wind Power Small hydro Power Bio-Power Solar Power Total

(MW) (MW) (MW) (MW) (MW) 1 Andhra Pradesh 255.95 37 45 21.75 359.7 2 Arunanchal Pradesh 0 28.81 0 0 28.81 3 Assam 0 4 0 0 4 4 Bihar 0 9.7 29.5 0 39.2 5 Chhattisgarh 0 10.2 93.5 4 107.7 6 Goa 0 0 0 0 0 7 Gujarat 1520.93 8.6 30 690 2249.53 8 Haryana 0 7.4 39.3 7.8 54.5 9 Himachal Pradesh 0 274.74 0 0 274.74 10 Jammu & Kashmir 0 18.7 0 0 18.7 11 Jharkhand 0 0 0 16 16 12 Karnataka 761.15 369.45 182.5 14 1327.1 13 Kerala 8.1 24.55 0 0 32.65 14 Madhya Pradesh 163.6 15 16.2 7.25 202.05 15 Maharashtra 994.25 70.7 513.42 20 1598.37 16 Man i pur 0 0 0 0 0 17 Meghalaya 0 0 0 0 0 18 Mizoram 0 12 0 0 12 19 Nagaland 0 0 0 0 0 20 Orissa 0 20 20 13 53 21 Punjab 0 30.6 90.5 9 130.1 22 Rajasthan 1481.95 0 62 201 1744.95 23 Sikkim 0 5 0 0 24 Tamil Nadu 2846.68 33 199 17 3095.68 25 Tripura 0 0 0 0 0 26 Uttar Pradesh 0 0 309.9 12 321.9 27 Uttranchal 0 42.4 10 5 57.4 28 West Bengal 0 0 26 o 12 28.12 29 Andaman & Nicobar 0 0 0 0 0 30 Chandigarh 0 0 0 0 0 31 Dadar & Nagar Haveli 0 0 0 0 0 32 Daman & Diu 0 0 0 0 0 33 Delhi 0 0 16 2.52 18.52 34 Lakshwadeep 0 0 0 0 0

35 Pondicherry 0 0 0 0 0 Total 8032.61 1021.85 1682.82 1042.44 11779.72

MW = Megawatt POWER FROM HUMAN EXCRETA 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1160 SHRI BHUPENDRA SINGH Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government is aware of the technology developed by a social service organization of the country for generating power through human excreta; (b) if so, the details thereof, and (c) the reaction of the Government thereto? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Yes, Madam. M/s Sulabh International Academy of Environment Sanitation and Public Health, New Delhi has developed the technology for generating biogas and power through human excreta under a research and development project sponsored by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Four biogas based power plants one 20 KVA and two 10 KVA each at Shirdi and one 5.5 KVA at Sulabh International Office Complex, New Delhi using human excreta have been installed by M/s Sulabh International. (c): Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been implementing programme on generation of biogas and power from organic wastes including human excreta. REMOTE VILLAGE ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMME 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1169 SHRI KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether decentralized rural electrification project based on renewable energy can be initiated both under Decentralized Distribution Generation (DDG) Scheme of Ministry of Power and Remote Village Electrification Programme (RVEP) of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy; (b) if so, whether Government plans to merge these two schemes into one for exclusively covering all decentralized rural electrification through renewable energy sources; and (c) if so, the year‐wise details of projects sanctioned under both DDG and RVEP during 11th Five Year Plan? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes Madam. However provisions of the two schemes are different. The Ministry had been implementing Remote Village Electrification (RVE) programme for providing financial support for lighting/basic electrification

using renewable energy sources in those remote unelectrified census villages and unelectrified hamlets of electrified census villages where grid extension was not found feasible by the state governments and hence were not covered under the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana. The programme was approved up to 31st March, 2012. Rural electrification projects under Decentralized Distributed Generation (DDG) can be from conventional or renewable sources such as Biomass, Biofuels, Biogas, Mini hydro, Solar etc. for villages where grid connectivity is either not feasible or not cost effective. Villages/hamlets that have been provided with solar home lighting systems under the Remote Village Electrification program can also be considered under the DDG scheme. (b): No such proposal is under consideration. (c): Details of villages/hamlets sanctioned through renewable energy sources under the RVE programme during 11th Five Year Plan are given in Table I. Details of villages/hamlets covered under DDG programme during the 11th Five Year Plan are given in Table II. Table-I Table I Referred to in Reply to Part (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1169 due for Answer on 30/11/2012 Year-wise Details of villages/hamlets sanctioned under Remote Village Electrification Programme during 11th Five Year Plan

Sl.No. Year No. of villages and hamlets sanctioned

1 2007‐08 19922 2008‐09 6363 2009‐10 14314 2010‐11 14545 2011‐12 520

Table-II Table II Referred to in Reply to Part (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1169 due for Answer on 30/11/2012 Year-wise Details of villages and hamlets covered under DDG Programme during 11th Five Year Plan

Sl.No. Year No. of villages and hamlets covered

1 2007‐08 0

2 2008‐09 0

3 2009‐10 0

4 2010‐11 61

5 2011‐12 543

RESEARCH FOR RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1175 SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT

SHRI MAGUNTA SRINIVASULU REDDY Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether Solar Energy Centre, an Research and Development institution at his Ministry and the Delhi Technological University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for undertaking joint research and education programmes in the field of renewable energy; (b) if so, the details thereof and its implementation status thereof; (c) whether the Government has also formulated any action plan to conduct the technical research for providing alternative source of energy in rural areas; (d) if so, the details thereof alongwith the number of villages covered under the action plan so far; and (e) if not the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes , Madam. (b): The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Solar Energy Centre (SEC) and Delhi Technological University (DTU) signed on 22nd May, 2012 envisages collaborative research through joint supervision of M.Tech and Ph.D theses, practical courses at SEC for DTU students in specialized areas of solar energy, joint refresher courses for the industry and organizing conferences, symposium & workshops on cutting edge renewable energy technologies. So far SEC has collaborated with DTU in organizing the Second International Symposium on Concentrated Solar Power in June 2012. One student of DTU is also pursuing his Ph.D on solar cooling in association with SEC. (c): The R&D Programme of the Ministry supports development of technologies for providing alternative source of energy in rural areas. (d): As a result of sustained R&D activities pursued by the Government, under various programmes of the Ministry so far 9466 villages and hamlets have been provided with electricity, 45.45 lakh biogas plants have been installed, biomass gasifiers of a total capacity of 16.25 MW have been commissioned and photovoltaic systems of aggregate capacity of 103.81 MW have been deployed for providing energy in off‐grid mode. (e): Does not arise. POWER GENERATION FROM BIOMASS 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1198 SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the status of power generation from biomass in the country including West Bengal, State–wise; (b) the measures being taken by the Government to increase power generation from biomass; and (c) the biomass projects being undertaken in West Bengal? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)

(a): Biomass based power generation projects with a total installed capacity of 3462 MW which includes 86 MW in West Bengal have been set up in the country so far. State‐wise details of biomass based power generation projects, is given in Annexure. (b): Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is promoting setting up of power generation projects from biomass through various technological routes such as combustion, gasification and cogeneration. Various fiscal and financial incentives such as capital subsidy and fiscal incentives including concessional customs duty on import of machinery and components, excise duty exemption, accelerated depreciation on major components and relief from taxes are being provided for setting up of biomass based power projects. Besides, preferential tariff is being provided for sale of power from biomass power projects. (c) Five biomass power projects with a total capacity of 1.60 MW are at various stages of commissioning in West Bengal. Annexure Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1198 for 30th November, 2012 regarding Power Generation from Biomass State-wise details of Biomass based Power Generation Projects In the country

Sl.No. State Total Capacity (MW)

1 Andhra Pradesh 381.00

2 Bihar 30.00

3 Chhattisgarh 250.00

4 Gujarat 31.00

5 Haryana 46.00

6 Karnataka 477.00

7 Madhya Pradesh 16.00

8 Maharashtra 690.00

9 Orissa 20.00

10 Punjab 118.00

11 Rajasthan 93.00

12 Tamil Nadu 532.00

13 Uttarakhand 10.00

14 Uttar Pradesh 682.00

15 West Bengal 86.00

Total 3462.00

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR GRID CONNECTIVITY 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1208 SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐

(a) whether the Government is considering to provide financial assistance to the States for establishing grid connectivity with power generated through renewable energy sources; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of major challenges being faced in tapping renewable energy sources; and (d) the measures taken by the Government to increase the power generation capacity of renewable energy sources ? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Power generated from grid connected renewable power projects is currently evacuated through existing grid system in the respective States where these projects are set up. At this stage, no separate financial assistance is envisaged to the States for grid connectivity of renewable energy based power projects. (c): The major challenges in exploration of renewable energy sources are: # Inherent intermittent nature of renewable energy sources leading to low capacity utilization factors and need for storage. # Grid synchronization limitations on account of intermittent nature of supply; # Relatively higher capital investment compared to conventional power projects. # Requirement of preferential tariffs to make investment commercially attractive. # General difficulties in servicing and maintenance in remote areas where the renewable energy projects /systems are installed. (d): The Government has taken several steps to increase power generation capacity of renewable energy sources. These include: # Fiscal and financial incentives, such as, capital/ interest subsidy, accelerated depreciation, concessional excise and customs duties; # Preferential tariff for grid interactive renewable power in most potential States. # A minimum percentage for purchase of electricity by distribution companies from renewable energy sources. # Guidelines by CERC to SERCs for fixation of preferential tariffs. # Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission to give a boost to deployment solar photovoltaic as well as solar thermal systems. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SOLAR MISSION 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1235 SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH SHRI RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE SHRI VIKRAMBHAI ARJANBHAI MAADAM SHRI RAJAIAH SIRICILLA SHRI HAMDULLA A. B. SAYEED SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA SHRI RAVNEET SINGH SHRI MAHABALI SINGH

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the details of ongoing projects for promoting grid/off‐grid systems to serve populations without access to commercial energy under Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission (JNSM) in the country including Bihar, State‐wise; (b) the State‐wise details of funds allocated and utilized for this purpose for current year; (c) the target achieved under the Mission during Eleventh Five Year Plan vis‐a‐vis target fixed for Twelfth Plan period; (d) the details of existing solar power plants in Lakshadweep Islands along with the plans to modernize solar power plant at various Islands in Lakshadweep; and (e) the details of capacity proposed to be established in phase‐II to Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in the country? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Under the rooftop photovoltaic and small solar power generation programme, which was a onetime 100 MW scheme for grid‐connected SPV power projects, the Ministry is providing generation based incentives. Under the Off‐grid Solar Applications Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, the Ministry is providing a subsidy of 30% of the project cost limited to Rs.60‐66/‐ per watt peak for installation of SPV power plants upto a maximum capacity of 100 kWp with battery storage system in all the General Category States including Bihar. In the Special Category States, the subsidy is limited to 90% of the benchmark cost subject to a maximum of Rs.180‐198/‐ per watt peak for the power plants through State Renewable Energy Development Agency by Central and State Government Ministries, Departments and their organisations, State Nodal Agencies and Local Bodies. (b): The Ministry does not make State‐wise allocation of funds for the Off‐grid SPV systems and power plants. State‐wise release of funds for various SPV systems and SPV power plants during the current financial year up to 31st October, 2012 is given in the Annexure. (c): Against a target of 100 MW equivalent of off‐grid solar PV applications for the years 2010‐11 and 2011‐12 in first phase of JNNSM, the Ministry sanctioned solar photovoltaic projects aggregating to 118.07 MW in the country. During this period projects aggregating to 30.99 MWp capacity were commissioned. A target of 900 MWp equivalent of off‐grid solar applications has been proposed during the 12th Five Year Plan. (d): 11 SPV power plants of total capacity 2150 kWp have already been installed on 11 different islands in Lakshadweep as on 25th November, 2012. Renovation of the SPV power plants has been taken up at Bitra (50 kWp), Kadmat (100 kWp), Kalpeni (100 kWp) and Kiltan (100 kWp). (e): It is proposed to establish an additional grid solar power capacity of 9000 MW and off‐grid solar applications of 800 MWp in the country during the Phase II of JNNSM, from 1st April, 2013 to March 2017. This will depend upon the financial and fiscal incentives provided by the Central and State Governments. Annexure Annexure referred in reply to Part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1235 for 30th November 2012. State-wise release of funds under Off-grid Solar Applications Programme for SPV systems during 2012-13 up to 31st October 2012.

Sl.No. State/UT Funds Released during 2012‐13 Rupees in Lakhs

1 Andhra Pradesh 65.58

2 Arunachal Pradesh 463.00

3 Assam 71.00

4 Bihar 48.32

5 Chhattisgarh 2692.02

6 Himachal Pradesh 191.40

7 Jammu & Kashmir 2878.12

8 Jharkhand 242.17

9 Karnataka 95.71

10 Kerala 354.68

11 Madhya Pradesh 212.97

12 Maharashtra 27.57

13 Manipur 1391.60

14 Mizoram 173.05

15 Nagaland 523.81

16 Orissa 25.00

17 Punjab 7.15

18 Rajasthan 2756.56

19 Sikkim 192.93

20 Tamil Nadu 160.36

21 Uttar Pradesh 760.87

22 West Bengal 12.76

23 Public Sector Undertakings and Others Channel Partners

2464.45

Total 15811.09

SOLAR APPLIANCES 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1246 SHRI GANESH SINGH Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of subsidy on solar appliances, including solar lamps; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the steps taken by the Government to create awareness among people about using solar energy;and (d) the details of the works done so far in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): No, Madam. (b): Does not arise. (c)&(d): Ministry has taken several measures to spread awareness about the use of renewable energy systems including solar energy devices. These include

(i) organisation of awareness camps and training programmes through regional rural banks, manufacturers/ suppliers of solar systems and state agencies, (ii) advertisements in electronic and print media; and (iii) publication of magazine on renewable energy including special issues on solar energy. Regional Rural Banks organised 852 awareness programmes for solar lights in various parts of the country during 2011‐12 and 2012‐13. FUNDS SPEND IN RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES 30

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LSQ 1249 SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the funds allocated and spend towards research and development of evacuation and transmission infrastructure in renewable energy technologies over the last five years: (b) if so, the institutions that have been set up by the Government to promote Research and Development in the field and for the incubation of new technologies in the last five years and the fund released for the same; (c) whether the Government has undertaken a sector specific need identification or equivalent study to determine the R&D needs in different renewable energy technologies and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether there is dedicated funding for renewable energy based Decentralized Distribution Grids (DDGs);and (e) if so, the details thereof alongwith State‐wise list of funds that have been released for renewable energy based DDGs and the number of households that have been covered through such projects? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): There is no budgetary provision for research and development of evacuation and transmission infrastructure in renewable energy technologies. Power generated from grid connected renewable power projects is currently evacuated through existing grid system in the respective States where these projects are set up. State transmission utilities, strengthen/create grid system required for evacuation of power from renewable energy projects as well. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been supporting R&D for technology development and demonstration leading to commercialization. A total of 169 R&D projects in the areas of solar energy, bio‐energy and hydrogen and fuels cells with budget of Rs.525 crore have been sanctioned to the various R&D institutions, academic institutions, industries, etc during the 11th Plan Five Year Period. Total funds of Rs.239.56 crore were released during the 11th Plan Period for R&D projects. (c): The Government has notified a comprehensive policy and guidelines for research, design, development, demonstration and manufacture for new and renewable energy sector. It has provisions to support R&D for technology development and demonstration in thrust areas identified, through various academic and research institutions including autonomous bodies and industry. It emphasizes to strengthen Core R&D Groups/Centres so as to take up advanced research involving other institutions. Financial assistance for the projects that involve partnership with industry / civil society organizations is normally restricted to 50% of the project cost. However for a proposal from academic institutions, government/non‐ profit research organizations and NGOs, ministry may provide upto 100% funding. (d)&(e): No, Madam. There is no dedicated funding for renewable energy based Decentralized Distribution Grid. However, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is supporting renewable energy systems based projects to meet unmet demand of electricity in rural areas. So far 70 biomass gasifier systems have been set up covering

about 250 villages/hamlets in Bihar through local distribution grid. Two mini grid Solar Photovoltaic Power projects of 120kWp have been installed in Jharkhand. EXPLORATION OF NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1275 SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH SHRI HARISCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN SHRI M. K. RAGHAVAN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government proposes to explore non‐conventional sources of energy on large scale to bring out the States including Bihar and Kerala from power crisis; (b) if so, the State‐wise details in this regard; (c) whether Government has formulated any plan to augment the solar power generation to meet the power crisis in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by when; (e) the details of the potential places and fields identified for the purpose including status of the proposal;and (f) the quantity of power likely to be generated from the new initiatives? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): The total installed capacity of renewable energy based power in the country is 26,267 MW. State‐wise details are given in Annexure. A capacity addition of 30,000 MW is targeted from renewable energy during the 12th Plan period. The contribution of renewable energy based power generation is likely to be in the range of 6‐8% in the total electricity mix of the country and major part of power generation would continue to come from thermal and hydro power. (c)&(d): The Government is implementing the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission (JNNSM), to promote harnessing/utilization of solar energy for power generation and other applications in the country. The Mission envisages installation of 20,000 MW capacity by the year 2022. (e)&(f): Solar projects /systems can be installed throughout the country. The places receiving higher direct solar insolation are better suited for installation solar power projects. A target of 10,000 MW has been fixed for solar power projects during the 12th Plan. So far, 1045 MW of solar power projects have been installed in the country. State‐wise details are given in Annexure.

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1275 FOR 30.11.2012 State‐wise installed capacity of grid interactive renewable power as on 31.10.2012.

S. No.

STATES / Uts

SHP Wind Power

Bio‐Power Solar Power

Total

BM

Power/Cogen. WTE

(MW) (MW) (MW) (MW) (MWp) (MW)

1 Andhra Pradesh 217.83 378.45 380.75 43.16 21.75 1041.94 2 Arunachal Pradesh 94.51 0.03 94.54 3 Assam 31.11 31.11 4 Bihar 66.3 29.5 95.8 5 Chhatisgarh 27.25 249.9 4 281.15 6 Goa 0.05 0.05 7 Gujarat 15.6 3087.43 30.5 690 3823.53 8 Haryana 70.1 45.3 7.8 123.2 9 Himachal Pradesh 531.91 531.91

10 Jammu & Kashmir 130.53 130.53 11 Jharkhand 4.05 16 20.05 12 Karnataka 890.65 2088.55 476.68 1 14 3470.88 13 Kerala 158.42 35.1 0.03 193.55 14 Madhya Pradesh 86.16 376.4 16 3.9 7.35 489.81 15 Maharashtra 292.05 2933.15 692.2 9.72 20 3947.12 16 Manipur 5.45 5.45 17 Meghalaya 31.03 31.03 18 Mizoram 36.47 36.47 19 Nagaland 28.67 28.67 20 Odisha 64.3 20 13 97.3 21 Punjab 154.5 118.5 9.25 9.33 291.58 22 Rajasthan 23.85 2220.25 91.3 201.15 2536.55 23 Sikkim 52.11 52.11 24 Tamil Nadu 123.05 7151.18 532.7 5.65 17.05 7829.63 25 Tripura 16.01 16.01 26 Uttar Pradesh 25.1 682.5 5 12.38 724.98 27 Uttarakhand 170.82 10 5.05 185.87 28 West Bengal 98.4 26 2.05 126.45

29 Andaman & Nicobar 5.25 0.1 5.35

30 Chandigarh

31 Dadar & Nagar Haveli

32 Daman & Diu 33 Delhi 16 2.53 34 Lakshwadeep 0.75 35 Pondicherry 0.03 36 Others 4.3 0.81 Total (MW) 3451.53 18274.81 3401.83 93.68 1045.19 26242.62

MW = Megawatt, SHP= Small hydro power, BM = Biomass, WTE = Waste to Energy POTENTIAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1290 DR. SANJAY JAISWAL Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Leh Ladakh and Lahaul Spiti regions of the country received one of the best solar insolation for generation of electricity through commercially available technologies;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has drawn any realistic plan to harness the renewable energy potential of the above regions; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with its operationalisation status? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The leh, Ladakh and Lahaul Spiti regions are among the regions receiving highest solar insolation in the country. (b): While most part of the country, on an average, receives 3‐5 kWh/m2/day of solar insolation, Leh receives, on an average, solar insolation of over 5 kWh/m2/day (c)&(d): The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing a project entitled ‘Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative’ to minimize dependence on diesel in the Ladakh region and meet power requirement through local renewable sources. The approach is to meet power requirements through small / micro hydel and solar photovoltaic power projects /systems and use solar thermal systems for water heating / space heating / cooking requirements. The project envisages setting up of solar power plants in 70 villages and 120 institutions and distribution of solar systems in the region. The project also aims at setting up of 30 small/ mini hydel projects with an aggregate capacity of 23.8 MW. The project is under implementation since 1st June, 2010. RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 30th November 2012 LSQ 1300 SARDAR PARTAP SINGH BAJWA SHRI N CHELUVARAYA SWAMY SWAMYGOWDA Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state (a) whether the achievements regarding power generation through new and renewable sources during the Eleventh Five Year Plan match their proclaimed targets at the beginning of the term; (b) if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons thereto; (c) whether the Government proposes to achieve the target of adding another 30,000 MW during the Twelfth Five Year Plan;and (d) if so, the breakdown of the allocation of the 30,000 MW to the different renewable energy sources through these five years along with the expenditure to be incurred on power generation from renewable energy sources to achieve the said target? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The details of targets set and achievements made for power generation during the 11th Plan period are given in the Annexure. (c): Yes, Madam. (d): A target of 29,800 MW grid interactive renewable power capacity addition, comprising 15,000 MW from wind, 10,000 MW from solar, 2,100 MW from small hydro, 2,000 MW from biomass and 700 MW from urban and industrial waste, has been proposed for the Twelfth Five Year plan period. To achieve these targets, an outlay of Rs.19,972 crore has been proposed.

Annexure referred to in reply to parts (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.1300 for 30.11.2012 regarding Renewable Energy Sources The details of targets set and achievements made for power generation during the 11th Plan period (in MW)

S.No. Programme Target Achievement

1. Wind Power 10,0.00 10,260

2. Small Hydro 1,400 1419

3. Bio‐Power 2100 2041

4. Solar Power 416 940

Total 13,500 14,661

Solar Power target proposed later during the Plan. SOLAR POWER EQUIPMENT 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1313 SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR SHRI RAOSAHEB PATIL DANVE SHRI MUNDE GOPINATHRAO PANDURANG SHRI MANICKA TAGORE Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the solar power equipment from China are being sold in the country at cheaper rates than the indigenously manufactured equipment; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government proposes to give more subsidy to indigenously made solar power equipment to produce and sell solar power at cheaper rates; (d) if so, the details thereof;and (e) the efforts being made by the Government to make available instruments/panel for increased generation of solar energy in rural areas at cheaper rates? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Prices of solar equipment keep fluctuating and therefore it cannot be said that equipment from China is always cheaper than indigenously manufactured equipment. (b): Does not arise (c): There is no new proposal pending with the Government. (d): Not applicable. (e): Government of India is providing Custom/Excise Duty Exemption to Solar Power Manufacturers on import of input goods required for solar power equipments. Also, capital subsidy of 60%‐90% for Government projects in special category states/other difficult areas and30% subsidy for Government Projects in general category states is provided to facilitate increased generation of solar energy in general.

US‐ INDIA ENERGY DIALOGUE 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1330 SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERG be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether in the year 2005 US‐India Energy Dialogue was formed to promote trade investment in the energy sector; (b) if so, whether under the said dialogue working group met recently in Washington to enhance generation of energy from renewable and low carbon resources; and (c) if so, the issues discussed during the meeting and outcome thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. The India‐US Energy Dialogue was launched on 31st May 2005 to promote increased trade and investment in the energy sector, through identification of further areas of co‐operation and collaboration, while actively working with both the public and private sectors. (b): The meeting of the Working Group on New Technologies & Renewable Energy was held during 26, September, 2012 in Washington DC. (c): The Working Group Meeting discussed amongst other issues, matter related to enhancement of generation of energy from renewable and low carbon resources, possibilities of large scale cooperation in integration of renewable with the grid, storage technologies and financing Clean Energy technologies. ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF ENERGY 30th November, 2012 LSQ 1364 SHRI PURNMASI RAM DR. SANJAY JAISWAL Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether Government has given highest priority to supply electricity at least from public sector companies and other entities funded under National Solar Mission; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the measures taken to provide alternative source of energy of rural households to light their houses; and (c) the details of the monitoring mechanism? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b): Under the schemes of off‐grid solar applications of JNNSM, the Ministry has been implementing off‐grid SPV power plants through Central Public Sector Undertakings such as Central Electronics Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals

Ltd., Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Ltd., M/s PEC Ltd. The Ministry is providing a subsidy of 30% of the cost of the system limited to Rs. 81 per Wp for solar lanterns and home lights through State Renewable Development Agencies. The Ministry is also extending a subsidy of 40% of the cost of system limited to Rs. 108 per Wp for solar lanterns and home lights through NABARD and other regional rural banks/commercial banks. (c): The Ministry has been engaging Consultants and Renewable Energy Development Agencies for monitoring the installation of the systems in the field. Regular site visits are undertaken by the Officers of the Ministry. Meetings are held to review the progress of the sanctioned projects SOLAR POWER GENERATION 30

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LSQ 1365 SHRI PARVATAGOUDA CHANDANAGOUDA GADDIGOUDAR Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has taken note of a multi‐benefit solar power generation project of Gujarat in which solar panels have been installed atop a canal of Narmada river carrying water to arid areas, producing clear energy, saving huge quantity of water from evaporation and also sparing enormous amount of land otherwise required for solar power project; (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to adopt similar methods for setting‐up of solar power projects in other parts of the country; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. The Government has taken note of the canal top solar photovoltaic power plant of 1 MW capacity that has been set up over a 750‐metres stretch of canal in Mehsana district of Gujarat in February this year. (b): The Government has not put any restrictions with regard to selection of sites for solar power plants and the developers are free to put up plants over canals. (c): The solar power plants are being set up in the country under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in mainly private sector, with entirely private investment, and not by the Government. (d): It is for the developers to make their own assessment of techno‐economic attractiveness of different sites allowed under concerned State Policy. While there is saving in land, there is an extra cost due to structures required to be built on the canal. SUBSIDY FOR PROMOTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY 30th December, 2012 LSQ 1367 SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐

(a) whether proposals have been received from the State Governments including Madhya Pradesh to provide financial assistance for rural electrification projects under various renewable energy schemes; and (b) if so, the details of subsidy provided to the States during the last three years and current year, State‐wise? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. Under the Remote Village Electrification (RVE) Programme, which was approved up to 31st March 2012, proposals were received from the State identified implementing agencies including Madhya Pradesh for financial support for creation of facilities for lighting/basic electricity through renewable energy sources in those remote unelectrified census villages and unelectrified hamlets of electrified census villages where grid extension was not found feasible by the State Governments and hence were not covered under the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojna. Such proposals were sanctioned once they were complete in all respects and were in conformity with the provisions of the RVE programme. Support had been provided for coverage of 623 remote villages in Madhya Pradesh under the programme (b): Under the Programme, Central Financial Assistance of up to 90% of the costs of systems, subject to pre specified maximum amount for each technology, was provided for approved projects to the states. State‐wise details of funds released to various states under the programme during the last three years and current year are given in Table‐I. The programme was approved up to 31st March 2012. Table‐I Table‐I Referred to in Reply to Part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1367 due for Answer on 30‐11‐2012 State‐wise Details of funds released under Remote Village Electrification Programme during last three years and current year

Sl. No. State Funds released (Rs. in Lakh)

1 Andhra Pradesh 13.532 Assam 2062.33 Chhattisgarh 510.834 Delhi 24.965 Goa 9.746 Gujarat 35.37 Haryana 12.868 Jammu & Kashmir 4263.589 Jharkhand 1972.0810 Karnataka 9.8211 Madhya Pradesh 2194.9612 Maharashtra 501.25713 Meghalaya 117.8614 Nagaland 76.04715 Orissa 4654.716 Rajasthan 1291.7417 Sikkim 8.0418 Tamil Nadu 66.7619 Tripura 1033.4920 Uttarakhand 252.48521 Uttar Pradesh 1969.1922 West Bengal 2785.24

GRIHA 7th December, 2012

LSQ 2309 SHRI P.R. NATARAJAN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Union Government has undertaken any programme to promote and develop a climate responsive technology design for buildings and habitats in India in collaboration with Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA); (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): The Ministry is implementing a programme on ‘Energy Efficient Solar/Green Buildings’ which promotes the energy efficient solar/green building designs with renewable energy applications including GRIHA rating system. (c): The Ministry supports efforts by various organizations in this regard. SOLAR POWER PROJECTS 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2317 SHRI K.C. SINGH BABA Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has taken note of certain reports that the allocated budget for solar power projects have not been fully utilized resulting in under achievement of targets fixed within the time‐frame; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): The budget allocated for solar power projects for the year 2011‐12 and the utilization details are attached at Annexure‐A. (b)&(c): Does not arise.

ANNEXURE‐A Annexure referred to in reply to Part(a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2317 for 07.12.2012 Budget Allocated for Solar Power Projects and Its Utilization (2011‐12) (Rs. In Crores)

Budget Head Budget Allocation Expenditure upto 31.3.12)

Grid Interactive & Distributed Renewable Power 41.40 41.40

Off‐grid/Distributed & Decentralized Renewable (1) Off‐grid SPV(2) Off‐grid solar water heaters.

451.80 106.50

450.29 106.50

COLLABORATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES 7th December 2012 LSQ 2341 SHRI K.MURUGESHAN ANANDAN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has made collaborations with certain foreign countries in the renewable energy sector; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the extent to which these collaborations are likely to strengthen the renewable energy sector as well as fulfill energy need of the country? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been collaborating with several developed and developing countries for cooperation in new and renewable energy sector and established linkages between institutions of India and international institutions in USA, Denmark, Sweden, Scotland, Japan, Germany and United Kingdom. In addition, various international / multi‐national funding agencies, like the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Global Environmental Facility (GEF) have provided project‐based assistance for development of renewable energy resources in India. The cooperation in new and renewable energy sector helps in establishing technical collaborations aiming to acquire advance technical knowledge and capacity building required for technical personnel; wind and solar resource assessment; wind power forecasting training and application; testing and certification of wind turbines; photovoltaic module reliability; long term outdoor PV module exposure testing; performance and degradation analysis under precise meteorological data acquisition space in Indian conditions etc. Technical Institutions such as Solar Energy Centre, Gurgaon and Centre for Wind Energy Technology, Chennai have been set up and strengthening through foreign collaborations. Details of currently on‐going externally aided projects are given at Annexure. Annexure Annexure referred to in reply to part (a)&(b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.2341 for 7th December, 2012 regarding collaboration with foreign countries. Details of currently on‐going externally aided projects being implemented by the Ministry of New and renewable energy (i) UNDP/GEF assisted project on “Solar Water Heating” with a view to accelerate and sustain the Solar Water Heating market growth and to use experiences gained in promoting a similar growth in other countries. (ii) UNDP‐GEF assisted project on “Market development & promotion of solar concentrator based process heat applications in India” to reduce GHG emissions from low & medium temperature process heat applications through increased use of Concentrated Solar Thermal technologies in the country.

(iii) UNDP/GEF assisted project on “Removal of Barriers to Biomass Power Generation in India” with a view to accelerate development and deployment of environmentally sustainable bio‐energy technologies in India using different types of captive and distributed biomass resources. (iv) UNDP Project on “Access to Clean Energy” aims for direct intervention towards accelerated access to energy services particularly for increasing livelihoods of the poor in remote villages in the 7 States (Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh). (v) World Bank Technical Assistance for “Up‐scaling Deployment of RET based Innovative Business Models” for providing energy solutions to rural areas using renewable energy technologies across India. (vi) Renewable Energy Component of the Indo‐German Energy Programme (IGEN‐RE) to be taken up in States such as Bihar, West Bengal and Uttarakhand to support activities under Clean Development Mechanism, setting up of Incubation Centre for providing mentorship in social enterprise management and business planning support and utilization of Pine Needle for generation of power. (vii) ComSolar (Commercialization of Solar Energy in Urban and Industrial Areas) with the objective to develop business models for the commercialization of solar energy in urban and industrial areas and test them through pilot projects. WIND ENERGY 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2344 SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the sector of wind energy comes under the jurisdiction of Electricity Act, 2003; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether Government proposes to evolve any national policy to govern wind energy; and (d) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b): Two major provisions of Electricity Act 2003 supporting wind energy are given below: (i) the appropriate Commissions have to specify the terms and conditions for the determination of tariff for promotion of generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy including wind energy. It gives preferential treatment to power generation from renewable energy sources by providing preferential tariffs. (ii) the State Commissions have to promote generation of electricity from renewable sources of energy including wind energy by providing suitable measures for connectivity with the grid and sale of electricity to any person, and also specify, for purchase of electricity from such sources, a percentage of the total consumption of electricity in the area of a distribution licence. (c)&(d): Power is a concurrent subject and therefore states make specific policies for wind energy concerning their states. The Ministry is in the process of continuing a scheme to provide Generation Based Incentive for wind power projects.

GREEN RATING NORMS 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2347 SHRI A.K.S. VIJAYAN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for all new Government buildings and of the public sector undertakings to seek new green rating norms in an effort to ensure energy efficiency and tackle climate change threats; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether this initiative will only be limited to new buildings or any effort is being made to cover the old buildings so that the proposed aim of minimising the demand for non‐renewable resources and maximising its utilisation is met in all other Government buildings; and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): No, Madam. However, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy is implementing a programme on Energy Efficient Solar/Green buildings which aims to promote the construction of energy efficient solar/green buildings and renewable energy applications in buildings including a green building rating system‐Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). Further, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has also developed Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) for ensuring energy efficiency in buildings. These are voluntary and are not proposed to be mandatory. (c)&(d): The Ministry is promoting installation of renewable energy systems and devices in the country in the existing buildings also including buildings in the Government sector under various programmes. The Ministry is also providing incentives under the Energy Efficient Solar/Green Building Programme towards capacity buildings, awareness etc. for the green buildings. However, GRIHA Rating System and ECBC are applicable for the construction of new buildings only. SOLAR CELLS 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2356 SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) it is mandatorily required to give preference to domestic manufacturers of solar cells; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government to ensure transparency in the reverse bidding process under the JNNSM; (c) whether the Government proposes to restrict foreign manufactured solar cells in India; (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Suitable clauses detailed below have been included in various schemes of the JNNSM viz Rooftop PV and Small Solar Power Generation Programme (RPSSGP), Batch‐I&II and Off‐grid and Decentralized Solar Applications to encourage domestic manufacturing. i. All Grid Solar Power Developers under RPSSGP of JNNSM, using Crystalline Silicon Technology, are required to procure Modules manufactured in India. ii. All Grid Solar Power Developers under Batch‐I, Phase‐I of JNNSM, using Crystalline Silicon Technology, are required to procure Modules manufactured in India. iii. All Grid Solar Power Developers under Batch‐II, Phase‐I of JNNSM, using Crystalline Silicon Technology, are required to procure Cells and Modules manufactured in India. iv. Under off‐grid solar scheme of Government of India, only modules made in India are allowed to be used. Steps by the Government to ensure transparency in the reverse bidding process under JNNSM: (i) Open tender notice is issued. (ii) Pre‐bid meeting is held. (iii) Details required for the bidders are uploaded on website. (iv) Evaluation is based on transparent criteria stipulated in guidelines for the scheme. (v) Consultation meetings are held with all Stake Holders. (c),(d)&(e): There is no proposal for a blanket ban on foreign manufactured solar cells in India. However, the use of such cells in various programmes would be governed by the policy guidelines of the respective programmes.

SMALL HYDRO POWER PROJECTS 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2372 SHRI GORAKH PRASAD JAISWAL RAJKUMARI RATNA SINGH SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI SHRI S. PAKKIRAPPA Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has formulated any policies for the development of small hydro power projects and exploitation of the total potential of power generation from such projects; (b) if so, the details thereof, location and State‐wise; (c) the details of financial support provided for identification of new potential sites including survey and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPRs) since introduction of the above policies; (d) the reasons for not seeking technical knowhow/assistance from any developed country to set up small hydro power projects; and (e) the corrective steps being taken in this regard to augment power generation from such projects?

MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has a policy for the development of Small Hydro Power (SHP) projects. (b): The estimated potential of small hydro in the country is about 20,000 MW. Out of this, capacity of 3451 MW have been setup and projects of 1290 MW are under implementation in the country. State‐wise details of SHP identified potential, projects installed and under implementation are given at Annexure (c): The Ministry is providing financial support to the State Governments / State agencies for the overall estimation of potential of SHP projects in a State/UT, identification of new potential sites and for the preparation of Plan for systematic SHP development in the State. The Ministry also provides support of rupees two lakhs for project up to one megawatt capacity and rupees five lakhs for project with more than one megawatt and up to 25 megawatt capacity for preparation of DPRs including detailed survey and investigation. (d): Appropriate technical know‐how and infrastructure for setting up of small hydro projects, manufacturing of hydro turbines and control systems have been developed in the country, indigenously and through joint ventures with developed countries. (e): So far, over 920 small hydro projects have already been set up in the country. Training programmes on establishment and operation of small hydro plants efficiently are organized on regular basis at Alternate Hydro Energy Center, IIT, Roorkee. Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 2372 for 07.12.2012 regarding Small Hydro Power Projects by Shri Gorakh Prasad Jaiswal and others STATE WISE NUMBERS AND AGGREGATE CAPACITY OF SHP PROJECTS

POTENTIAL, INSTALLED & UNDER IMPLEMENTATION

SI.No. State Potential ProjectsInstalled Projects underImplementation

Nos. TotalCapacity(MW)

Nos. Capacity (MW) Nos. Capacity(MW)

1 Andhra Pradesh 387 978.40 66 217.830 15 35.25

2 Arunachal Pradesh 677 1341.38 137 94.510 71 37.97

3 Assam 119 238.69 5 31.110 4 15.00

4 Bihar 93 223.05 26 66.300 8 22.10

5 Chattisgarh 200 1107.15 8 27.250 5 140.00

6 Goa 6 6.50 1 0.050 ‐ ‐

7 Gujarat 292 201.97 5 15.600 ‐ ‐

8 Haryana 33 110.05 7 70.100 2 3.35

9 HimachalPradesh 531 2397.91 142 531.905 47 182.45

10 J&K 245 1430.67 35 130.530 9 34.65

11 Jharkhand 103 208.95 6 4.050 8 34.85

12 Karnataka 834 4141.12 131 890.645 42 346.78

13 Kerala 245 704.10 25 158.420 11 52.75

14 Madhya Pradesh 299 820.44 11 86.160 3 4.90

15 Maharashtra 274 794.33 46 292.025 21 84.10

16 Manipur 114 109.13 8 5.450 3 2.75

17 Meghalaya 97 230.05 4 31.030 3 1.70

18 Mizoram 72 168.90 18 36.470 1 0.50

19 Nagaland 99 196.98 10 28.670 4 4.20

20 Orissa 222 295.47 9 64.300 4 3.60

21 Punjab 259 441.38 46 154.500 12 21.15

22 Rajasthan 66 57.17 10 23.850 ‐ ‐

23 Sikkim 88 266.64 17 52.110 1 0.20

24 Tamil Nadu 197 659.51 21 123.050 ‐ ‐

25 Tripura 13 46.86 3 16.010 ‐ ‐

26 Uttar Pradesh 251 460.75 9 25.100 ‐ ‐

27 Uttarakhand 448 1707.87 98 170.820 47 178.04

28 West Bengal 203 396.11 23 98.400 17 84.25

29 A&N islands 7 7.91 1 5.250 ‐ ‐

Total 6474 19749.44 928 3451.495 338 1290.54

RENEWABLE ENERGY BOARD 7th December 2012 LSQ 2383 SHRI ZAFAR ALI NAQVI Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a Renewable Energy Board; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the time by which this board is likely to be set up and the composition thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): No, Madam. There is no proposal to setup Renewable Energy Board. (b)&(c): Does not arise. BIOMASS BASED POWER PRODUCTION 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2394 SHRI BAIJAYANT ‘JAY’ PANDA SHRI PREMDAS KATHERIA Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether bio‐energy is the main source of power in rural areas of various States including Uttar Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof including funds provided and utilized by various States for generating power through biomass along with achievements made so far, State‐wise;

(c) whether a large number of biomass based power generation units are lying idle or running below capacity due to low tariff; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): No, Madam. However, bio‐energy is one of the sources for power generation in rural areas of various statesincluding Uttar Pradesh. (b): Different types of biomass such as rice husk, corn cob / stalk, cotton stalk, arhar stalk, wood chips and other forest waste material are used for power generation technologies such as biomass combustion and gasification. State‐wise details of biomass based power projects set up in the country and funds provided and utilized as on 30th November 2012 are given in the Annexure. (c)&(d): Some of the biomass based power generating plants are operating at lower plant load factors because of non‐viability of plant operation due to increase in prices of biomass fuel.The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had taken up the matter with Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Forum of regulators (FORs). The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has set up a committee,based on the request made by the Ministry, to undertake a detailed study on the “Performance / viability of biomass based plants operating in the country including the prevailing biomass prices”. Annexure Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2394 for 7th December, 2012 regarding Biomass based Power Production State-wise details of Biomass based Power Generation Projects and Funds utilized in the country as on 30th November 2012.

Sl.No. State

Total Capacity Funds Utilized

(MW) (Rs in crore)

1 Andhra Pradesh 381 13.28

2 Bihar 30 0.46

3 Chhattisgarh 250 0.03

4 Gujarat 31 54.06

5 Haryana 46 11.28

6 Karnataka 477 41.02

7 Madhya Pradesh 16 183.33

8 Maharashtra 690 121.17

9 Orissa 20 0.24

10 Punjab 118 16.69

11 Rajasthan 93 2.68

12 Tamil Nadu 532 160.18

13 Uttarakhand 10 0.04

14 Uttar Pradesh 682 4.63

15 West Bengal 86 1.02

Total 3462 610.1

NATIONAL BIO FUEL COORDINATION COMMITTEE 7th December, 2012

LSQ 2414 DR. SANJAY SINH Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has set up a National Bio‐fuel Coordination Committee; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aim and objective of the same; (c) the reaction of the Government on the functioning of the said Committee; and (d) the progress made in the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme with the help of the said Committee? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b)&(c): The National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC), has been constituted for providing high‐level co‐ordination and policy guidance/ review on different aspects of biofuel development. (d): About 36.19 crore litres of bio‐ethanol was procured for Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme during the season October, 2010 to September, 2011, whereas about 26 crore litres of ethanol has been supplied for the current season upto August 15, 2012. ALTERNATIVE FUELS 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2418 SHRI SATPAL MAHARAJ SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government is working on the development of alternative fuels of petrol and diesel; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the time by which such fuels are likely to be made available in the country? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b): With a view to supplement the supply of petrol and diesel, initiatives have been taken to explore the possibility of utilizing biofuels namely bio‐ethanol and bio‐diesel, and hydrogen. The National Policy on Biofuels, announced in December, 2009, proposes a target of 20% blending of bio‐diesel with diesel and bio‐ethanol with petrol by 2017. (c): A mandatory target of 5% blending of ethanol with petrol is in force since October, 2009. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced a Bio‐diesel Purchase policy with effect from January 1, 2006 for blending of upto 5% bio‐diesel. SKILL GAP IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR

7th December, 2012 LSQ 2426 SHRI BHAKTA CHARAN DAS Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government is taking any steps to fill up the skill gap as per the requirements in renewable energy sector; (b) if so, the details thereof including the areas where specific skill required and steps taken to address such problems; (c) whether Government has drawn any road map to attract younger generation towards renewable sector by providing adequate research facilities and job opportunities; and (d) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b): The Ministry has a two‐pronged strategy to meet the requirement of skilled manpower for installation, operation and maintenance and repair of Renewable Energy Systems / Devices in the Country. The Ministry, as a long‐term measure, has collaborated with Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGET) of Ministry of Labour for incorporating Renewable Energy in the syllabus of two–year regular ITI courses of seven trades namely electrician, electronics, fitter, turner, sheet metal works, plumber and welder. In addition, Ministry also supports the organization of short‐term training programmes for various target groups on different aspects of Renewable Energy including installation, operation, maintenance and repair of Renewable Energy Systems and Devices. (c): Yes, Madam. (d): Under its Human Resource Development (HRD) Programme, the Ministry supports educational institutions in developing necessary framework for undertaking Renewable Energy courses at under‐ graduate, post‐graduate and Ph.D levels to attract younger generation towards renewable energy sector. The major initiatives undertaken by the Ministry under these programmes are :‐ (i) Institution of National Renewable Energy Fellowship Programme (NREFP) for granting fellowships for Ph.D, M.Tech, M.Sc Courses in Renewable Energy, (ii) Institution of National Solar Science Fellowship Programme (NSSFP) to provide attractive fellowship (Rs. one lakh per month) and research grant to 10 selected scientists of the age group 35 to 45 years, to undertake research in cutting‐edge areas in Solar Energy. Two National Solar Science Fellows are working in IIT Bombay under this programme, (iii) Institution of Renewable Energy Chairs in selected higher educational institutions to act as focal point on Renewable Energy education in that institution, (iv) Providing a one time grant‐in‐aid support of Rs.50 Lakh to selected educational institutions for upgrading laboratory and library facilities, (v) Developing course‐curricula and study material for postgraduate, under graduate, diploma and ITI levels, (vi) Support to State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) and NGOs for undertaking short‐term training programmes besides undertaking programmes for capacity building of officers of Ministry and SNAs.

(vii) The Short term training programmes are being organized at Block and District levels to attract youth from rural areas to work in installation, operation, maintenance and repair. INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2464 SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government proposes to restructure the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) to function as a green bank; and (b) if so, the details thereof ? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): There is no proposal for restructuring the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency. TIDAL POWER 7th December, 2012 LSQ 2479 PROF. SAUGATA ROY Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the details of the proposals under consideration for establishment of ‘Tidal Power Projects’ in the country, State‐wise; (b) whether the Central Electricity Authority has been associated with these power projects; and (c) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a) In order to exploit tidal power, Government of Gujarat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2011 for establishing a 250 MW tidal power project in Gulf of Kutch with Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd. (GPCL), Vadodara, M/s Atlantis Resource Corporation, United Kingdom and Perfect Mining Energy Solutions, Singapore. A Special Purpose Vehicle has been incorporated in May, 2011 and GPCL has taken up a 50 MW tidal power project at Mandavi in district Kutch in first phase. There is no other tidal power project under consideration. (b)&(c): In eighties, a study was undertaken by Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi for the assessment of tidal energy potential in the country. According to the study, there is an estimated potential of about 8000 MW tidal energy in the country. This includes about 7000 MW in the Gulf of Cambay, 1200 MW in the Gulf of Kutch in the State of Gujarat and about 100 MW in the Gangetic Delta in the Sunderbans region in the State of West Bengal. SOLAR WATER HEATERS 7th December, 2012

LSQ 2481 SHRI HARIBHAU MADHAV JAWALE Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government provides direct subsidy on solar applications including the solar water heaters without any banking procedure; (b) if so, the details thereof ; and (c) the total amount of subsidy provided on solar water heaters during the last three years? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b) Yes, Madam. The Government provides a capital subsidy of 30% of the benchmark cost of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems including solar water heaters to the beneficiaries in general category states through state nodal agencies, system integrators and other channel partners. However, in case of special category states, this subsidy is up to 90% of benchmark cost of solar photovoltaic for certain applications and 60% for solar thermal systems including solar water heaters. (c) A total amount of Rs. 137.62 crore has been provided as subsidy to various beneficiaries in the country on solar water heaters during the last three years. NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY FUND 14th December, 2012 LSQ *306 SHRI P.R. NATARAJAN SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the aims and objectives envisaged in the establishment of National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) by the Government; (b) the estimated funds collected under NCEF since its inception and the manner in which the funds are utilized and administered by the Government; (c) whether only a small amount of the fund has been utilized by the Government, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (d) whether any study has been conducted by the Government to evaluate the performance of the fund, and (e) if so, the outcome thereof and the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a),(b),(c),(d)&(e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a),(b),(c)(d)&(e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 306 REGARDING “NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY FUND” BY SHRI P. R. NATARAJAN AND SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY FOR ANSWER ON DECEMBER 14, 2012.

(a) The National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is created for funding research and innovative projects in clean energy technologies. Any project/scheme relating to innovative methods to adopt to clean energy technology and research & development shall be eligible for funding under the NCEF. (b): The total tax revenue generated through ‘Clean Energy Cess’ for NCEF was Rs1,066.45 crore (Actual) for the financial year 2010‐11 and Rs 3,249.40 crore (Revised Estimates) for financial year 2011‐12. In respect of the current financial year (2012‐13), the budgetary estimates are of Rs. 3,864.20 crore. Guidelines have been laid down for appraisal and approval of the projects/schemes eligible for financing under the Fund. (c): No, Madam. Fifteen projects envisaging total support of Rs 1,974.16 crore, out of the NCEF have already been recommended by the Inter‐Ministerial Group (IMG) till date. (d): No, Madam. (e): Does not arise. AWARENESS REGARDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3473 SARDAR PARTAP SINGH BAJWA Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the different avenues pursued by the Government to spread information and public awareness regarding new and renewable energy sources in the country; (b) whether there has been significant reduction in allocation of funds in 2012‐13 for the purpose; (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and (d) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been pursuing steps to spread information and public awareness about the need, benefits and uses of renewable energy mainly through use of the existing Government channels viz. State Nodal Agencies (SNAs), National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity (DAVP), All India Radio (AIR), etc. Variety of media like electronic, print and outdoor publicity through exhibitions, hoardings, kiosks, etc. are also used for popularization of renewable energy technologies, systems and devices. (b)&(c): The funds are allocated depending upon the requirement as well as priorities of various programmes in Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Accordingly, the budget allocation for information and publicity activities is 14.00 crores for the year 2012‐2013 after taking into account the overall requirement for various programmes in the Ministry. (d): A proposal for higher allocation of funds for information and publicity awareness of new and renewable energy during the 12th Five Year Plan has been made. FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE CAPACITY ADDITION IN JNNSM 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3482

SHRI SAMBASIVA RAYAPATI RAO Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has any proposal to use the clean energy fund to subsidise the capacity addition envisaged in the IInd phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM); and (b) if so, the details thereof along with the present status? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): The Ministry has been utilising the national clean energy funds for installations of off‐grid solar applications such as home lights and small capacity SPV systems, stand‐alone SPV power plants and solar water pumping systems and solar water heating systems in the country under the first phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Under the second Phase of the Mission, national clean energy funds are proposed to be utilised for the grid and off‐grid solar applications depending on the availability of funds and sanctions. ELECTRICITY FROM WASTE 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3507 SHRIMATI ANNU TANDON Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government is considering proposals to set up waste to electricity generation plants in certain tier I and tier II cities; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is also considering any international models like Sweden in which 96 per cent of its waste is converted into power; and (d) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): TheMinistry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing a programme for setting up of five new projects on power generation from municipal solid wastes/ Garbage. The programme provides for central financial assistance of Rs.2.00 crore per megawatt project capacity with an upper limit of Rs.10.00 crore per project, subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions of the programme. Benefits of Customs and Excise Duty concessions are also provided for initial setting up of such projects. (c): No, Madam. (d): The Question does not arise. ENERGY SAVING DEVICES 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3541 SHRI SAJJAN SINGH VERMA SHRI D.B. CHANDRE GOWDA

SHRI S. R. JEYADURAL Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has chalked out or proposes to frame any policy for promotion and quality development of solar powered street lighting, LED lighting and domestic appliances; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Union Government has any proposal to distribute LED solar lanterns and energy saving devices to the households at subsidised rates in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof along with the criteria fixed in this regard; (e) whether the Government also has any proposal for promoting manufacturing of energy saving devices in the country through Medium and Small Enterprises (MSEs); and (f) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a)&(b): Under the Off‐grid Solar Applications Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is providing a subsidy of 30% of the benchmark cost of the solar street lights and home lights with LED luminaires limited to Rs. 81/‐ per watt peak through State Renewable Development Agencies. The Ministry is also providing a subsidy of 40% of the cost of the solar lanterns and home lights limited to Rs. 108/‐ per watt peak through NABARD, Regional Rural Banks and other Commercial Banks to individuals under the Scheme. (c)&(d): Under the Off‐grid Solar Applications Scheme of JNNSM, the MNRE is providing a subsidy of 30% of the benchmark cost of the solar lanterns with LED luminaires limited to Rs. 81/‐ per watt peak through State Renewable Development Agencies in General Category States. Under the Scheme LED solar lanterns are being procured by various implementing agencies from time to time. Ministry of Power has proposed to deploy about 25 million LED bulbs over the next 3‐4 years under the RGGVY program to electrify BPL household and promote LED bulbs under the Super Efficient Equipment Program (SEEP) in the XII Plan. Under the SEEP, the Ministry of Power also proposes to provide financial incentives to fan manufacturers to produce super efficient fans, which will be available in the market at discounted price to the consumers. There is no eligibility criteria fixed in this regards and the product will be available in the market for all. (e)&(f): The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has no proposal of providing any financial assistance for the manufacture of solar lanterns, home lights and street lights to anyone including Medium and Small Entreprises. However, Ministry of Power under the Scheme named “Energy Efficiency and Technology up‐gradation in small Medium Enterprises (BEE SME Programme) for the XII Plan, BEE proposes to encourage MSME clusters acquire product certification licences from National/International bodies. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL SOLAR MISSION 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3551 SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐

(a) whether Government has a draft policy for the second phase of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM); (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether Government is going to adopt the viability gap funding model for second phase of JNNSM; and (d) if so, the details thereof? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. (b): The salient features of the draft policy are as under: # 10 GW utility scale solar power capacity (cumulative) by the end of Phase‐II (March 2017): 4 GW under central scheme and 6 GW under various State specific schemes. # Continuation of scheme to support off‐grid solar applications to reach 1000 MW aggregate capacity by 2017. # Target of 15 million sq. m. solar collectors area (cumulative) by 2017. The policy has not been finalized yet and has been placed on the Ministry’s website for obtaining comments of stakeholders by 15 Dec 2012. (c): There is a proposal to adopt viability gap fund model. However it is not approved / finalized yet. (d): A proposal for setting up 750 MW of Solar PV projects with viability gap fund has been sent for funding under National Clean Energy Fund. If approved, projects will be allotted through open competitive bidding. SOLAR POWER PROJECTS 14th December 2012 LSQ 3565 SHRI SANJAY DINA PATIL Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether half of the firms which were awarded solar power projects are yet to achieve financial closure; (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government proposes to provide them some more time for making arrangements for the purpose;and (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): No, Madam. All firms which have been awarded solar power projects under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and have signed Power Purchase Agreements with the NTPC Vidyut Vyapaar Nigam have achieved financial closure. (b): Does not arise. (c): Does not arise.

(d): Does not arise. RISK SHARING FACILITY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3608 SHRI PRALHAD VENKATESH JOSHI SHRI HARISCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government has implemented risk sharing facilities to mitigate the market risk associated with renewable energy projects including renewable energy based grids; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to provide partial coverage of risk exposure to private companies for loans provided against renewable energy projects; and (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government to leverage private investment in the field of renewable energy along with the measures taken to encourage private companies to set up renewable energy projects in the country? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): No, Madam. However, a Payment Security Scheme (PSS) for grid‐connected solar power projects under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) has been established by the Government. (b): Gross Budgetary Support not exceeding Rs.486.05 cr. has been approved for the PSS (for projects covered under scheme of bundling with thermal power operated through NVVN) to facilitate creation of a Solar Payment Security Account as a payment risk mitigation strategy in the event of default by State Utilities/ Discoms. (c): No, Madam. (d): The Government has taken various steps and measures to attract private investment in setting up renewable power projects. These include: Provision of Fiscal and financial incentives such as, capital/ interest subsidy/ generation based incentive,

accelerated depreciation, nil/ concessional excise and customs duties; to improve projects viability.

Provisions under Electricity Act 2003/ National Tariff Policy for fixing a minimum percentage for purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources;

Preferential tariff for grid interactive renewable power by the various Electricity Regulatory Commissions;

Implementation of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission to give a boost to deployment of solar energy systems, solar PV as well as solar thermal/ achieve reduction in cost of solar power.

Introduction of Payment Security Scheme for grid‐connected solar power projects. IRREGULARITIES IN JNNSM 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3616

SHRI NEERAJ SHEKHAR SHRI YASHVIR SINGH Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether instances/complaints of large scale irregularities in implementation of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) have come to the notice of the Government; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the corrective measures being taken/proposed by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a),(b)&(c): An article appeared in the magazine “Down to Earth” in its issue dated 1‐15 February, 2012 in which allegations were made regarding violation of Guidelines of the 1000 MW Solar Power Project Scheme of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) being implemented through NVVN. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy appointed an Inter‐Ministerial Committee to inquire into the allegations. The Committee in its report has made a number of recommendations and suggestions such as refining of the guidelines so as to bring in greater clarity regarding definitions of “net worth”, “control”, etc. It has also recommended more specificity in guidelines regarding selections of EPC contractors and has recommended physical verification of the address of the company and more stringent and specific penalty provisions in case of violation of any clause of the guidelines. The report of the Committee and its recommendations are currently under examination by the Government. DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL HYDEL POWER 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3618 SHRI JEETENDRA SINGH BUNDELA SHRI PAD YESSO NAIK Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Government provides financial assistance to State Governments for the development of small hydel power projects; (b) if so, the details of the amount of assistance provided during the last three years and the current year, State‐wise; (c) whether a few States have identified certain places for establishing small hydel power projects; (a) If so, the State‐wise and place‐wise details thereof including Uttar Pradesh; and (e) the number of projects on which work has been started and the time by which other projects are likely to be established at the identified places? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): Yes, Madam. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is providing financial assistance to the State Governments for identification of new potential sites, preparation of Plan for small hydel development in the State and for setting up of Small Hydro Power (SHP) projects. (b): State‐wise details of funds released for SHP development during the last three years and the current year, are given at Annexure‐I.

(c)&(d): Yes, Madam. The States have identified potential sites for setting up of small hydro power projects. State‐wise details of number of sites identified and their aggregate capacity for small hydro power project development are given at Annexure‐II. About 250 potential sites aggregating to 460 MW have been identified in the State of Uttar Pradesh. (e): So far, 928 SHP projects with an aggregate capacity of 3451 MW have been completed. 338 projects aggregating to 1290 MW are at various stages of implementation. These projects are scheduled to be completed in the next two to three years. State‐wise details are given at Annexure‐II. Annexure‐I Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3618 for 14.12.2012 regarding Development of Small Hydel Projects by Shri Jeetendra Singh Bundela and Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. STATEWISE FUNDS RELEASED for SHP DEVELOPMENT DURING 2009‐10, 2010‐11, 2011‐12 & 2012‐13

S.No. State (Rs. in lakh)

2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12 2012‐13 (up to 30.11.2012)

1 Andhra Pradesh 13.40 1.00 0.00 0.00

2 Arunachai Pradesh 5133.48 6595.31 6325.28 1800.00

3 Assam 360.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

4 Bihar 0.00 537.45 122.50 0.00

5 Chhattisgarh 75.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

6 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 624.42 68.88 0.00

7 Jammu & Kashmir 40.55 237.80 974.50 1243.00

8 Karnataka 37.50 272.77 159.84 253.30

9 Kerala 193.00 755.60 352.00 338.50

10 Madhya Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

11 Maharashtra 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

12 Manipur 0.00 28.35 0.00 0.00

1314 Meghalaya 135.00 0.00 202.50 135.00

Mizoram 146.50 125.77 0.00 304.00

15 Nagaland 0.00 41.00 143.50 265.00

16 Punjab 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

17 Sikkim 266.50 308.18 3.00 247.50

18 Tamil Nadu 0.00 55.00 100.11 0.00

19 Uttarakhand 639.08 1037.64 541.224 1135.07

20 Uttar Pradesh 0.00 2.00 0.00 0.00

21 West Bengal 0.00 50.00 100.00 370.00

TOTAL 7065.01 10672.29 9093.33 6091.37

ANNEXTURE II Annexure referred to in reply to part (c) , (d) & (e) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3618 for 14.12.2012 regarding Development of Small Hydel Projects by Shri Jeetendra Singh Bundela and Shri Shripad Yesso Naik. STATE WISE NUMBERS AND AGGREGATE CAPACITY OF SHP PROJECTS

POTENTIAL, INSTALLED & UNDER IMPLEMENTATION

SI. No. State Potential ProjectsInstalled Projects underImplementation

Nos. Total Capacity (MW)

Nos. Capacity (MW)

Nos. Capacity (MW)

1 Andhra Pradesh 387 978.40 66 217.830 15 35.25

2 Arunachal Pradesh 677 1341.38 137 94.510 71 37.97

3 Assam 119 238.69 5 31.110 4 15.00

4 Bihar 93 223.05 26 66.300 8 22.10

5 Chattisgarh 200 1107.15 8 27.250 5 140.00

6 Goa 6 6.50 1 0.050 ‐ ‐

7 Gujarat 292 201.97 5 15.600 ‐ ‐

8 Haryana 33 110.05 7 70.100 2 3.35

9 HimachalPradesh 531 2397.91 142 531.905 47 182.45

10 J&K 245 1430.67 35 130.530 9 34.65

11 Jharkhand 103 208.95 6 4.050 8 34.85

12 Karnataka 834 4141.12 131 890.645 42 346.78

13 Kerala 245 704.10 25 158.420 11 52.75

14 Madhya Pradesh 299 820.44 11 86.160 3 4.90

15 Maharashtra 274 794.33 46 292.025 21 84.10

16 Manipur 114 109.13 8 5.450 3 2.75

17 Meghalaya 97 230.05 4 31.030 3 1.70

18 Mizoram 72 168.90 18 36.470 1 0.50

19 Nagaland 99 196.98 10 28.670 4 4.20

20 Orissa 222 295.47 9 64.300 4 3.60

21 Punjab 259 441.38 46 154.500 12 21.15

22 Rajasthan 66 57.17 10 23.850 ‐ ‐

23 Sikkim 88 266.64 17 52.110 1 0.20

24 Tamil Nadu 197 659.51 21 123.050 ‐ ‐

25 Tripura 13 46.86 3 16.010 ‐ ‐

26 Uttar Pradesh 251 460.75 9 25.100 ‐ ‐

27 Uttarakhand 448 1707.87 98 170.820 47 178.04

28 West Bengal 203 396.11 23 98.400 17 84.25

29 A&N islands 7 7.91 1 5.250 ‐ ‐

Total 6474 19749.44 928 3451.495 338 1290.54

COST OF SOLAR POWER PRODUCTION 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3629 SARDAR PARTAP SINGH BAJWA Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the average cost of producing per MW of solar power;

(b) whether the Government has initiated consultations with various foreign Governments regarding production of solar power; (c) if so, the details of such consultations; (d) whether the Government proposes partnership with domestic as well as international private firms to enhance the capacity of Grid connected solar power; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): The benchmark capital cost per MW of installed capacity as worked out by CERC for tariff determination for FY2012‐13 is Rs.10 cr./ MW in case of solar PV power plants and Rs.13 cr./ MW in case of solar thermal power plants. (b): The Government engages in general dialogue with foreign governments from time to time to explore various avenues for cooperation in renewable energy sector including solar.However, it is not in consultation with any foreign government for setting up of specific projects for production of solar power. (c): Does not arise. (d): The Government is promoting setting up of solar power projects mainly in the private sector with largely private investment on Build‐Own‐Operate basis. The Government of India is not entering into partnerships with private firms directly but company to company partnerships are taking place. (e): Does not arise. WIND MILLS 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3630 SHRI E.G. SUGAVANAM Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the details of subsidy provided by the Government for setting up of wind energy projects; (b) whether the Government has any proposal to withdraw subsidy on wind mills; (c) if so, the details thereof; (d) its likely impact on the new entrepreneurs who have set up or those who proposed to set up the same; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to promote wind energy and to protect the interests of wind mill entrepreneurs? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): The Government is supporting wind power projects through a conducive policy environment encouraging private sector investment. The Government had introduced a Generation Based Incentive (GBI) for 11th Plan period. (b)&(c): No, Madam. (d): Question does not arise.

(e): The Government is promoting wind power development through private sector investment by providing fiscal and promotional incentives such as concessional import duty on certain components of wind electric generators, excise duty exemption to manufacturers. 10 years tax holiday on income generated from wind power projects is also available. Loans for installing windmills are available from Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and other Financial Institutions. Technical support including wind resource assessment is provided by the Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C‐WET), Chennai. This apart, preferential tariff is being provided in potential states. POWER GENERATION FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES 14

th December, 2012

LSQ 3673 SHRI BHISMA SHANKAR ALIAS KUSHAL TIWARI SHRI VILAS BABURAO MUTTEMWAR Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) the total potential of power generation from renewable energy sources in the country, source‐wise and State‐wise; (b) the share of renewable energy to the total installed power generation capacity from all sources in the country, percentage and MW‐wise; (c) whether the Government proposes to generate 35 giga watt additional power through various renewable energy sources in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): The potential of power generation from various renewable energy sources in the country is estimated as below:

Source Gigawatt (GW)

Solar 100 GW

Wind 49 GW

Small Hydro 20 GW

Bio‐Energy 25 GW State‐wise details thereof, are given in the Annexure. (b): As on 31.10.2012, the total installed capacity of power generation in the country is 2,10,544 MW. This includes 26,267 MW from various renewable energy sources. The contribution of renewable energy is about 12.45% in the total installed capacity (c)&(d): A target of 30 GW grid interactive renewable power capacity addition, comprising 15 GW from wind, 10 GW from solar, 2 GW from small hydro and 3 GW from biomass has been proposed for the Twelfth Five Year plan period. (e): The Government has taken several steps to increase power generation capacity of renewable energy sources. These include:

Fiscal and financial incentives, such as, capital/ interest subsidy, accelerated depreciation, concessional excise

and customs duties;

Preferential tariff for grid interactive renewable power in most potential States.

A minimum percentage for purchase of electricity by distribution companies from renewable energy sources.

Guidelines by CERC to SERCs for fixation of preferential tariffs.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission to give a boost to deployment solar photovoltaic as well as solar thermal systems.

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3673 FOR 14.12.2012

State‐wise details of Estimated Potential for Renewable Energy in the Country Bio‐Energy

Sl. No. STATES / Uts Wind Power

Small Hydro Power

Biomass Power

Bagase Co‐generation

Waste To Energy

in Megawatt (MW)

1 Andhra Pradesh 5394 978 578 300 123 2 Arunachal Pradesh 201 1341 83 Assam 53 239 212 8 4 Bihar 223 619 300 73

5 Chhatisgarh 23 1107 236 24 6 Goa 7 267 Gujarat 10609 202 1221 350 1128 Haryana 110 1333 350 24

9 Himachal Pradesh 20 2398 142 2

10 Jammu & Kashmir 5311 1431 43

11 Jharkhand 209 90 10

12 Karnataka 8591 4141 1131 450 151 13 Kerala 790 704 1044 36 14 Madhya Pradesh 920 820 1364 78 15 Maharashtra 5439 794 1887 1250 287 16 Manipur 7 109 13 2

17 Meghalaya 44 230 11 2 18 Mizoram 169 1 2 19 Nagaland 3 197 1020 Orissa 910 295 246 22 21 Punjab 441 3172 300 45 22 Rajasthan 5005 57 1039 62 23 Sikkim 98 267 224 Tamil Nadu 5374 660 1070 450 15125 Tripura 47 3 2 26 Uttar Pradesh 137 461 1617 1250 17627 Uttarakhandl 161 1708 24 5 28 West Bengal 22 396 396 14829 Andaman & Nicobar 2 830 Chandigarh 6 31 Dadar & Nagar Haveli 32 Daman & Diu 33 Delhi 13134 Lakshwadeep 1635 Pondicherry 3

Others 1022 Total 49130 19749 17536 5000 2705

The potential of Solar Power (100 GW) is estimated at 30‐50 MW/Sq.km. of open, shadow free area. ETHANOL BLENDED PETROL 14th December, 2012 LSQ 3680 SHRI BABAR GAJANAN DHARMSHI Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:‐ (a) whether the Union Government has set up another Group of Minister (GoM) on the issue regarding blending ethanol in petrol; (b) if so, whether his Ministry has recommended that blending of ethanol and its procurement price should be left to market forces; (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore; (d) whether there are differences between his Ministry and the Ministry of Finance over the issue; and (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore and the steps taken by his Ministry to resolve the issue? MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH) (a): A Group of Ministers was set up as per the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs while considering the proposal on ‘Pricing Formula for Procurement of Bio‐ethanol’. (b)&(c): The proposals of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy included that while the procurement price of ethanol may be determined by the market, the recommendation to do away with mandatory fixing of target for Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme may not be accepted. These proposals of the Ministry were accepted by the GOM and approved by CCEA. (d): No, Madam. (e): The Question does not arise.

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