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Report on P oli cy and

I ni ti ati ve Undertaken by
the Govt. of I ndi a
towards Sustai nabi li ty
and Renewable Energy
Prepared by: ANIRBAN DAS
Roll No: 15
Arka IGNOU Community College
Kolkata, India
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Introduction:
One of the most significant in addressing global climate change is reducing
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the use of coal. Using sustain-
ability and renewable energy instead of fossil fuels we would significantly de-
crease the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions which would help prevent
stronger climate change impact.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international and legally binding agreement to reduce
GHG emissions worldwide. It came into force on 16
th
February, 2005. The major
feature of the Kyoto Protocol is that it sets binding targets for industrialized coun-
tries for reducing GHG emissions. As of 2008, 183 parties have ratified the proto-
col, which includes India.
ALL INDIA GENERATING INSTALLED CAPACITY (MW) (As on 30-04-2012)
Mission:
The National Action Plan on Cli-
mate change was formally launched
on J une 30th, 2008 by the Prime
Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan
Singh. There are eight National
Missions which form the core of
the National action plan.
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The eight missions:
1. National Solar Mission
2. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
3. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
4. National Water Mission
5. National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
6. National Mission for a Green India
7. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
8. National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change
National Solar Mission:
The National Solar Mission is a major initiative of the Govt. of India and State
Governments to promote ecologically sustainable growth while addressing Indian
energy security challenge. It will also constitute a major contribution by India to
the global effort to meet the challenge of climate change.
Based on this a National Solar Mission is being launched under the brand
name SOLAR INDIA.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE):
A working group under the chairmanship of Secretary, MNRE, was constituted
by the Planning Commission to formulate proposals for the 11
th
Five-Year Plan
(2007-2012) of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Proposed Roadmap of the National Solar Mission
Sl.
No.
Application
segment
Target for
Phase-1
(20102013)
Target for
Phase-2
(20132017)
Target for
Phase-3
(20172022)
1. Solar collectors
7 million sq me-
ter
15 million sq
meter
20 million sq
meter
2.
Off grid solar
applications
200 MW 1000 MW 2000 MW
3.
Utility grid
power including
roof top
1000 - 2000
MW
4000 - 10000
MW
20000 MW
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Existing Policies & Initiatives:
The MNRE has initiated innovative schemes to accelerate utilization and ex-
ploitation of solar energy.
Capital & interest subsidy for off-grid solar PV applications:
Capital subsidy for off-grid solar thermal application:
Capital Subsidy
Rs. 90/Wp With battery storage
Rs. 70/Wp Without battery storage
Interest Subsidy Soft loan @ 5% p.a.
On the amount of project cost
Less promoters contribution
Less capital subsidy amount
Sl. No. Solar Collector Type
Capital subsidy/Collector
Area (Rs./sq.m.)
1. Evacuated Tube Collector (ETC) 3000
2.
Flat Plate Collector with liquid as the
working fluid
3300
3.
Flat Plate Collector with air as the working
fluid
2400
4.
Solar Collector system for direct heating
application
3600
5. Concentrator with manual tracking 2100
6. Non-imaging concentrator 3600
7. Concentrator with single axis tracking 5400
8. Concentrator with double axis tracking 6000
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Interest subsidy for off-grid solar thermal application:
Besides the capital subsidy a soft loan @ 5% interest would be available for
balance cost which may comprise installation charges, cost of civil work for large
systems and costs of accessories etc.
Conclusion:
Indias vision is to make Indias economic energy efficient.
To keep the commitment in Kyoto Protocol and Rio 20 conference.
To reduce 20% emission in the year 2020.
Poor people will get the electricity.
Literacy will increase
Shortfall of electricity generation is reduce
Capital subsidy for Biomass Co-generation project:
Capital subsidy @ Rs. 20 lakh would be provided to promoters for installation
of Biomass Co- generation project based on direct combustion.
Example of rebate for SWHS in dif-
ferent states
State Rebate
Assam Rs. 40/month
Rajasthan 15 paisa/unit
Haryana
Rs. 100/100 LPD upto 300
LPD
Karnataka 50 Paisa/unit
Uttaranchal Rs. 75/sq.m.
West Ben-
gal
40 paisa to max. of Rs. 80
State Govt. Subsidy:
In addition some State Govt. subsidy is available. One widely used solar ther-
mal application is the solar water heating system (SWHS). Typically, rebates are
given in utility bills or property taxes for installation of these systems.