Annual Report

2021-22

Printed at: India Offset Press, New Delhi-64

Government of India Government of India

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
contents

Chapter 1 Overview - A Year of Notable Milestones 2

Chapter 2 Introduction 5

Chapter 3 National Solar Mission 7

Chapter 4 Power from other Renewables 33

Chapter 5 Renewable Energy for Rural Applications 49

Chapter 6 MNRE Participation in World Expo 2020 at Dubai 52

Chapter 7 Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme 56

Chapter 8 Renewable Energy in the North-Eastern Region States 74

Chapter 9 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: ‘National Programme on High 82

Efficiency Solar PV Modules’

Chapter10 Specialised Institutions 83

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) 83

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) 93

Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE) 97

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) 104

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) 109

Chapter 11 Support Programmes 115

Chapter 12 International Cooperation in Renewable Energy 128

Chapter 13 Promotion of Official Language - Hindi 132

Annexure I Staff Strength 134

Annexure II Audit Para 137

Annexure III Grants in Aid to States and Voluntary Organisations 138

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CHAPTER 1
OVERVIEW - A year of notable milestones
1.1 TARGETS, COMMITMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
The year 2021 was a landmark year for India’s renewable energy sector in which significant milestones
were crossed even while recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. India achieved one of its Paris 2030
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) commitment 9 years in advance after crossing the 40%
installed capacity target from non-fossil sources in November, 2021 itself. The country surpassed the
100 GW renewable energy installed capacity (excluding large hydro) landmark, on August 12th, 2021.
India stands at 4th position in the world in terms of installed RE capacity.

The country’s RE capacity stood at 104.88 GW as of December 31st, 2021, with 56.31 GW under
implementation and 26.82 GW tenders issued. Table 1 provides a sector-wise breakdown of the
capacities achieved.

Table 1.1: Sector-wise targets and Cumulative Achievements (as on 31.12.2021)

Sector Target by Installed Under Tendered Total Installed/
2022 (GW) capacity Implementation (GW) or in the
(GW) (GW) Pipeline (GW)
Solar Power* 100 49.35 40.86 20.52 110.73
Wind Power 60 40.08 9.65 1.50 51.23
Bio energy** 10 10.61 0.00 0.00 10.61
Small Hydro 5 4.84 0.36 0.00 5.20
Hybrid/Round the clock 0 0 5.44 4.80 10.24
(RTC)/ Peaking Power/
Thermal + RE Bundling
Total 175 104.88 56.31 26.82 188.01

Note: *Includes Solar off-grid capacity of 1.46 GW

**Includes Waste to Energy capacity of 0.23 GW

Renewable energy was central to India’s ambitious climate change announcements at UN 26th
Conference of Parties (COP 26) at Glasgow in November, 2021. India announced plans to achieve the
target of Net Zero emissions by 2070 and reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by more than
45%. India is also working towards a roadmap to implement 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity target
by 2030, in line with PM’s COP 26 announcement.

1.2 Highlights under Major Ongoing Schemes

The section outlines achievements under various schemes of the Ministry during the year.

1.2.1 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)
for decentralised solar
As on 31.12.2021, 25.25 MW capacity solar power plants were installed under scheme’s Component-A,
over 75,000 stand-alone solar pumps were installed under Component-B and over 1000 pumps were
reported solarised under individual pump solarisation variant of Component-C.

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1.2.2 Roof Top Solar (RTS) Programme Phase-II

Over 5.87 GW capacity of grid connected RTS plants were installed, as on 31.12.2021, against the 40
GW target.

1.2.3 Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme for Grid Connected Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects
Under this scheme, around 8.2 GW of projects were sanctioned, as on 31.12.2021, against the 12 GW
target.

1.2.4 Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects
Under this scheme, 50 solar parks with a cumulative capacity of 33.82 GW in 14 States were approved,
as on 31.12.2021, against the March, 2022 target of 40 GW.

1.2.5 Domestic manufacturing

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, ‘National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’,
was approved in April, 2021 with an outlay of Rs. 4500 crores for scaling up indigenous fully integrated
manufacturing units. Three successful bids for setting up 8737 MW manufacturing capacity were also
awarded in 2021.

1.2.6 Green Energy Corridor

As on 31.12.2021, works related to installation of transmission towers and their stringing for an
aggregate approx. 8468 ckm have been completed, and substations of aggregate capacity of approx.
15268 MVA have been charged.

1.2.7 Human Resource Development Programme

Under this programme, a total number of 50,537 Suryamitras were trained till December, 2021.

1.2.8 Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme

Various R&D projects were continued with emphasis on cost reduction, reliability and efficiency
improvement of renewable energy systems and components.

1.3 New Initiatives

Aside from the schemes outlined in Section 1.2, the Ministry also took significant steps this year to
mainstream emerging technologies and concepts to fast-track country’s clean energy transition goals.
Key examples are noted below :

1.3.1 Green Hydrogen

The National Hydrogen Mission was announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in his Independence
Day speech on 15th August, 2021. The Ministry is putting together a Green Hydrogen Roadmap to
action this ambition and to turn India into a Global Green Hydrogen Hub.

1.3.2 Energy Storage

The storage tenders in India have evolved from RTC, peak power and now, standalone ESS. SECI issued

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tender for 1000 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in October, 2021 to enable DISCOMS to
use storage facilities on an on-demand basis.

1.3.3 Carbon-Neutral Ladakh

A combination of solar park, hydrogen, and geothermal projects are being planned to fulfill the
country’s vision of a carbon neutral Ladakh. India’s first geothermal pilot plant will be commissioned
in Ladakh. A 20 MW solar power project integrated with 50 MWh Battery Energy Storage System was
initiated in Phyang, located in the Leh district of Ladakh. The Union Territory of Ladakh announced the
provision of 20,000 acres of land at Pang to set up 10 GW of renewable energy projects, in November,
2021.

1.3.4 Green Energy Corridor

The second phase of Intra-State Transmission System Green Energy Corridor Scheme was approved
on January 6, 2022, under which transmission infrastructure would be set up in 7 States, namely,
Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.

1.4 International Cooperation

India has strengthened its existing alliance and forged new ones to harness globally available know-
how on renewables. International Solar Alliance (ISA)’s 4th assembly took place on October 22, 2021.
In FY 2021-22, 11 countries signed the ISA Framework Agreement taking the total membership to
86. India and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a strategic agreement on 16th
January, 2022 to strengthen collaboration on knowledge sharing on RE including green Hydrogen.
India participated in the 22nd IRENA Council meeting on October 26-27, 2021, and in the 12th General
Assembly on January 14-16, 2022, at Abu Dhabi. The US Department of Energy and the MNRE
launched the Hydrogen Task Force under the bilateral Clean Energy Partnership on June 17, 2021. The
Centre of Excellence on Offshore Wind was launched under the India-Denmark Partnership on RE on
September 9th, 2021.

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CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION
2.1 
In 1982, a separate Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (DNES) was created in the
Ministry of Energy to look after all the aspects relating to New and Renewable Energy. The Department
was upgraded into a separate Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES) in 1992 and was
re-named as Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), in October, 2006.

2.2 ALLOCATION OF BUSINESS RULES

As per distribution of subjects among the Ministries/Departments under Allocation of Business Rules,
following subjects have been allocated to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (Naveen aur
Navikarniya Oorja Mantralaya):
i. Research and Development of Bio-gas and programmes relating to Bio-gas units.
ii. Commission for Additional Sources of Energy (CASE).
iii. Solar Energy – including Photovoltaic devices and their development, production and
applications.
iv. All matters relating to small/mini/micro hydel projects of and below 25 MW capacity.
v. Programmes relating to improved Chulhas and Research and Development thereof.
vi. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA).
vii. Research and Development of other non-conventional/Renewable sources of energy and
programmes relating thereto.
viii. Tidal Energy.
ix. Integrated Rural Energy Programme (IREP).
x. Geothermal Energy.

2.3 STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY

Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi is the Secretary in Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with effect
from 11th May, 2020. The Ministry has one Financial Adviser, two Joint Secretaries and one Economic
Adviser as on 31.12.2021. Various programmes are being implemented by the Ministry through State
Nodal Agencies (SNAs) and channel partners.

2.4 INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE MINISTRY

To support the Ministry, there are five institutions consisting of three autonomous bodies i.e., National
Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and Sardar Swarn Singh
National Institute of Bio Energy (SSS-NIBE) and two Public Sector Undertakings i.e., Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). NISE is located
at Gurugram, Haryana and serves as the technical focal point for Research and Development in
Solar energy sector. NIWE is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu and serves as the technical focal point
for Research and Development in Wind energy sector. SSS-NIBE is located at Kapurthala, Punjab and
is focusing on Research and Development in Bio- energy sector. IREDA, a Non-Banking Financial
Institution under the administrative control of this Ministry, provides term-loans for renewable
energy and energy efficiency projects. SECI functions as the implementing and executing arm of the
Ministry for implementation of the National Solar Mission and Wind energy projects. In addition, the
Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (DHRE) formerly known as the Alternate Hydro Energy
Centre (AHEC), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee provides technical support for small hydro

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power development. However, DHRE is not an institution under the administrative control of the
Ministry.

2.5 PUBLIC GRIEVANCES REDRESSAL

Grievances are received in the Ministry through President’s Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office,
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), other Ministries and
Departments and from the individuals concerned on MNRE’s Window of CPGRAMS portal of DARPG.
With a view to deliver expeditious redressal of grievances in a responsible and effective manner, the
following measures have been put in place in the MNRE:
(i) Shri Anurag Sharma, Deputy Secretary has been designated as Liaison Officer for Scheduled
Castes (SC)/Scheduled Tribes (ST)/Other Backward Classes (OBC) for implementation of scheme
of reservation for persons of SC/ ST/OBC categories.
(ii) A Committee has been constituted to enquire into the complaints of sexual harassment for any
of the women working in this Ministry.
(iii) Grievances/ petitions/complaints received are forwarded by Public Grievance Cell, MNRE to
the Division Head concerned for redressal/taking necessary action and final disposal, with the
request to send a final reply to the petitioner, as per time schedule prescribed. These petitions
are monitored on a regular basis to keep track of their disposal by reminders, etc. The position
regarding the final disposal of petitions is also intimated to the authority from which the
grievance was received, by post or through CPGRAMS and the individuals concerned.
(iv) Time frame for redressal of the grievance/petition:

Sl. No. Subject Time Frame

1 Issue of acknowledgement to the petitioner 03 days
2 Forwarding of the grievances or petition to the concerned authority 07 days
3 Issue of interim reply to the petitioner or to send communication 15 days
seeking additional information from petitioner
4 Final disposal of petition/grievance and time limit for informing the 60 days
position of the outcome

2.6 CITIZENS/CLIENTS CHARTER OF MNRE

In order to ensure timely delivery of services to its Clients/Citizens and redressal of their grievances in a
time-bound manner, the Ministry has brought out a Citizens’/Clients’ Charter (CCC) , incorporating its
mission, main Services/Transactions and commitment to its clients and the people of India in general.
It also aims at addressing problems of interface between the Ministry and its Clients/Citizens and also
continuously improving the quality of public services for the people at large to make them responsive
to their needs and wishes.

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CHAPTER 3
NATIONAL SOLAR MISSION
FOCUS AREA UNDER PHASE-II OF NSM
3.1 Grid Connected Projects
The Government has set the target of 100 GW of installed solar power in the country by 2022 under
the National Solar Mission (NSM). The target is planned to achieve through various policy decisions,
enabling mechanisms, schemes, etc.

3.1.1 Achievements
As on 31.12.2021, a cumulative capacity of 48.087 GW of solar power projects have been installed in
the country. In addition, tenders have been finalized and Letter of Intents (LoI) have been issued for
around 40.869 GW and tenders have issued but LoI is yet to be issued for around 20.518 GW. Thus, it is
expected that the target capacity of 100 GW could be fully achieved by the end of 2022. It is expected
that the solar power projects of capacity around 55 GW will be commissioned by March, 2022.

Based upon availability of land and solar radiation, the potential solar power in the country has
been assessed to be around 750 GWp. State-wise details of estimated solar energy potential in the
country and the cumulative installed capacity (as on 31.12.2021) are given in Table 3.1 and Table 3.2
respectively.

Table 3.1: State-wise estimated Solar Energy Potential in the Country

Sl. No. State/UT Solar Potential (GWp)#
1. Andhra Pradesh 38.44
2. Arunachal Pradesh 8.65
3. Assam 13.76
4. Bihar 11.20
5. Chhattisgarh 18.27
6. Delhi 2.05
7. Goa 0.88
8. Gujarat 35.77
9. Haryana 4.56
10. Himachal Pradesh 33.84
11. Jammu & Kashmir 111.05
12. Jharkhand 18. 18
13. Karnataka 24.70
14. Kerala 6.11
15. Madhya Pradesh 61.66
16. Maharashtra 64.32
17. Manipur 10.63

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Sl. No. State/UT Solar Potential (GWp)#

18. Meghalaya 5.86
19. Mizoram 9.09
20. Nagaland 7.29
21. Odisha 25.78
22. Punjab 2.81
23. Rajasthan 142.31
24. Sikkim 4.94
25. Tamil Nadu 17.67
26. Telangana 20.41
27. Tripura 2.08
28. Uttar Pradesh 22.83
29. Uttarakhand 16.80
30. West Bengal 6.26
31. UTs 0.79
Total 748.98

# Assessed by National Institute of Solar Energy

Table 3.2: Status of Grid Connected Solar Projects as on 31.12.2021

Sl. No. State/UT Cumulative Capacity added Cumulative
Capacity till in 2021-22 till Capacity till
31.03.2021 (MW) 31.12.2021 (MW) 31.12.2021 (MW)
1 Andaman & Nicobar 29.22 0.00 29.22
2 Andhra Pradesh 4203.00 89.37 4292.37
3 Arunachal Pradesh 5.61 0.00 5.61
4 Assam 42.99 16.16 59.15
5 Bihar 159.51 9.97 169.48
6 Chandigarh 45.16 7.48 52.64
7 Chhattisgarh 252.48 56.35 308.33
8 Dadar & Nagar 5.46 0.00 5.46
9 Daman & Diu 40.55 0.17 40.72
10 Delhi 192.97 16.69 209.66
11 Goa 7.44 10.93 18.37
12 Gujarat 4430.82 1775.52 6206.34
13 Haryana 407.83 185.37 593.20
14 Himachal Pradesh 42.73 2.31 45.04
15 Jammu & Kashmir 14.73 9.76 24.49
16 Jharkhand 52.06 1.50 53.56
17 Karnataka 7355.16 141.64 7496.80

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Sl. No. State/UT Cumulative Capacity added Cumulative

Capacity till in 2021-22 till Capacity till
31.03.2021 (MW) 31.12.2021 (MW) 31.12.2021 (MW)
18 Kerala 257.00 49.30 306.30
19 Ladakh 6.00 1.80 7.80
20 Lakshadweep 0.75 0.00 0.75
21 Madhya Pradesh 2463.21 128.94 2592.15
22 Maharashtra 2289.97 216.84 2506.81
23 Manipur 6.36 0.00 6.36
24 Meghalaya 0.12 0.07 0.19
25 Mizoram 1.53 0.00 1.53
26 Nagaland 1.00 0.00 1.00
27 Odisha 401.72 3.50 405.22
28 Pondicherry 9.33 2.55 11.87
29 Punjab 959.50 91.59 1051.09
30 Rajasthan 5732.58 4247.14 9979.72
31 Sikkim 0.07 2.69 2.76
32 Tamil Nadu 4475.21 282.55 4757.76
33 Telangana 3953.12 201.30 4154.42
34 Tripura 9.41 0.00 9.41
35 Uttar Pradesh 1712.50 277.78 1990.28
36 Uttarakhand 368.41 172.08 540.49
37 West Bengal 149.84 1.16 151.00
Total 40085.33 8002.51 48087.83

Fig. 3.1: Top 10 States in Solar Installation Capacity in MW as on 31.12.2021

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State wise cumulative installation as on 31-12-2021 (in MW)

9979.72
7496.80
6206.34
4757.76
4292.37
4154.42
2592.15
2506.81
1990.28
1051.09
593.20
540.49
405.22
308.83
306.30
209.66
169.48
151.00
59.15
52.64
53.56
45.04
40.72
29.22
24.49
18.37
11.87
9.41
7.80
5.46
5.61
6.36
2.76
0.19
0.75
1.00
1.53

Goa
Nagaland

Arunachal Pradesh
Manipur
Ladakh

Delhi
Kerala

Punjab
Mizoram
Sikkim

Tripura
Pondicherry

Jharkhand

West Bengal
Bihar

Chhattisgarh

Uttarakhand

Telangana

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka
Chandigarh

Odisha

Haryana

Gujarat
Meghalaya
Lakshadweep

Jammu & Kashmir

Daman & Diu

Assam

Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh

Rajasthan
Andaman & Nicobar

Himachal Pradesh
Dadar &Nagar

Fig. 3.2: Cumulative Capacity of Solar Power Installed till 31.12.2021

3.1.2 Expected achievements till 31.03.2022

It is expected that a capacity of around 55,000 MW will be installed under different solar programmes
by end of Financial Year 2021-22.

3.2 Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar
Power Projects:
i. The Scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects” was rolled
out on 12-12-2014 with aggregate capacity 20,000 MW. Further, the capacity of the Solar Park
Scheme was enhanced from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW on 21-03-2017 to set up at least 50 Solar
Parks. The timeline of the scheme is extended till 2023-24.
ii. Solar Park is a large chunk of land developed with all necessary infrastructure and clearances
for setting up of solar projects. The capacity of the Solar Parks is generally 500 MW and above.
However, smaller parks (up to 20 MW) are also considered in States or UTs where there is
shortage of non-agricultural land. Approximately 4 to 5 acres per MW of land is required for
setting up Solar Parks.
iii. Under the scheme, the Ministry provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to Rs. 25 lakh
per solar park for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). Beside this, CFA of up to Rs.
20.00 lakh per MW (Rs. 12 Lakh/MW for development of internal infrastructure of solar park and
Rs. 8 Lakh/MW for development of external power evacuation infrastructure of solar park) or
30% of the project cost, including Grid-connectivity cost, whichever is lower, is also provided
on achieving the milestones prescribed in the scheme. The total Central Grants approved under
the Scheme is Rs. 8100.00 crore (Rupees Eight Thousand and One Hundred crore).
iv. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) & Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
(IREDA) implement the scheme under the direction from MNRE and also handle the fund being
made available under the scheme on behalf of Government of India.

3.2.1 Selection of Solar Power Park Developers

Solar parks are developed in collaboration with the State Governments & their agencies, CPSUs and
private entrepreneurs. The solar park implementing agency is termed as Solar Power Park Developer
(SPPD) and may be selected in any of the eight modes as per the Solar Park Scheme.

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Table 3.3: The different Modes under which Solar Power Parks are developed
Mode Brief Description of Mode CFA
Mode-1 State designated nodal agency or a State Rs 12 lakh/MW for internal
Government Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) infrastructure & Rs 8 lakh/MW
or a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the State for external infrastructure
Government. Or
Mode-2 Joint Venture Company of State designated nodal 30% of the project cost,
agency and Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd whichever is lower.
(SECI).
Mode- 3 The State designates SECI as the nodal agency
Mode- 4 (i) Private entrepreneurs with/without equity
participation from the State Government

(ii) Selection of private entrepreneurs based on

open transparent bidding process.
Mode- 5 Central Public Undertakings (CPSUs) like SECI,
NTPC, etc.
Mode- 6 Private entrepreneurs without any Central Financial No CFA
Assistance from MNRE
Mode- 7 SECI will act as a Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) Rs 20 lakh/MW for external
for Renewable Energy Parks infrastructure only
Or
30% of the project cost,
whichever is lower.
Mode- 8 CPSU/ State PSU/ Government organization/ their Rs 20 lakh/MW for internal
subsidiaries or JV of the above entities can act as infrastructure only
SPPD Or
30% of the project cost,
whichever is lower.

3.2.2 Progress of Solar Park Scheme

The progress of Solar Park Scheme as on 30.12.2021 is given below:
i Capacity approved: Based on the proposals received from the States, 50 Solar Parks of
aggregate capacity 33,821 MW has been approved to 14 States. These solar parks are at different
stage of development. Few solar parks have been cancelled either due to slow progress or on
the basis of request from the State. The list of parks is given at Table 3.4.
ii Detailed Project Report (DPR) submitted: Out of the approved capacity, DPRs of around
27,696 MW has been submitted.
iii Land identified & acquired: In the approved parks, land has been identified for around 33,821
MW out of which land has already been acquired for the capacity of around 26,496 MW.
iv Internal and External Infrastructure developed: Solar Park infrastructure almost fully
developed in 10 number of parks of aggregate capacity 8285 MW. The infrastructure for
remaining capacity is at various stages of development.
v Commissioned capacity of solar projects inside Solar Parks: During 2021-22 (as on
31.12.2021), solar projects of capacity 798 MW have been commissioned inside various solar
parks. The aggregate capacity 9,195 MW of solar projects have been commissioned inside
various solar parks as given in Fig. 3.3.

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SOLAR PARK WISE CAPACITY SANCTIONED AND COMMISSIONED CAPACITY

2000
2000
1500
1400

1000
1000

1000

1000
1000
750

750
750
700

680
680
500

500
500

440
400

400

300
250

250
250

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105
100
Fig. 3.3: Solar Parks- Capacity approved and capacity commissioned
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above. on 31.12.2021

Sl. No. State Solar Park Sanctioned Capacity

of Park (MW)
1 Ananthapuramu-I Solar Park 1500
2 Kurnool Solar Park 1000
3 Andhra Pradesh Kadapa Solar Park 1000
4 Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park 500
5 Solar Wind Hybrid Park 200
6 Radhnesada Solar Park 700
7 Dholera Solar Park Ph-I 1000
8 Gujarat NTPC RE Park 4750
9 GSECL RE Park 3325
10 GIPCL RE Park 600
11 Himachal Pradesh Kaza Solar Park 880
12 Floating Solar Park 100
13 Deogarh Solar Park 20
14 Jharkhand Palamu Solar Park 20
15 Garwha Solar Park 20
16 Simdega Solar Park 20
17 Pavagada Solar Park 2000
Karnataka
18 Kalaburgi Solar Park 500
19 Kasargod Solar Park 105
Kerala
20 Floating Solar Park 50
21 Rewa Solar Park 750
Madhya Pradesh
22 Mandsaur Solar Park 250

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Sl. No. State Solar Park Sanctioned Capacity

of Park (MW)
23 Neemuch Solar Park 500
24 Agar Solar Park 550
25 Shajapur Solar Park 450
26 Madhya Pradesh Omkareswar Floating Solar Park 600
27 Chhattarpur Solar Park 950
28 Morena Solar Park 1400
29 Barethi Solar Park 550
30 Sai Guru Solar Park 500
31 Maharashtra Patoda Solar Park 500
32 Dondaicha Solar Park 250
33 Manipur Bukpi Solar Park 20
34 Meghalaya Solar park in Meghalaya 20
35 Mizoram Vankal Solar Park 20
36 Solar Park in Odisha 40
Odisha
37 Floating Solar Park 100
38 Bhadla-II Solar Park 680
39 Bhadla-III Solar Park 1000
40 Bhadla-IV Solar Park 500
Rajasthan
41 Phalodi-Pokaran Solar Park 750
42 Fatehgarh Phase-1B Solar Park 421
43 Nokh Solar Park 925
44 Solar Park in UP 440
45 Jalaun Solar Park 1200
46 Mirzapur Solar Park 100
47 Uttar Pradesh Parasan Kalpi Solar Park 65
48 Lalitpur Solar Park 600
49 Jhansi Solar Park 600
50 Chitrakoot Solar Park 800
Total 33821

3.2.3 Expected Achievement till 31.03.2022

It is expected that a cumulative solar projects capacity of more than 10,000 MW will be installed and
cumulatively more than 12 solar parks will be completed with respect to park infrastructure by end of
Financial Year 2021-22 under the Scheme. It is also expected that a capacity of around 40,000 MW will
be approved under this scheme by end of Financial Year 2021-22.

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3.3 Scheme for Installation of Grid-connected Solar Project and

various Off-grid Applications for 100% Solarization of Konark Sun
Temple and Konark Town
The administrative guidelines of the Scheme for solarisation of Konark sun-temple and Konark city has
been issued on 19.05.2020 with support of total CFA of around Rs. 25.00 crore as a high visibility project.

A 10 MW grid connected Solar Project and different Off -grid applications are to be installed in the
Konark city. Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) being the implementing
agency is in the process of finalising the developers through competitive bidding.

The 10 MW grid connected Solar Project was awarded with zero VGF at a tariff of Rs. 2.77 per unit. The
project is expected to be completed by next F.Y. The following Off-grid applications components were
implemented with a total financial support of Rs. 13.17 crore under this project:
i. Solar Trees: 50 Nos.
ii. Street Lights: 200 Nos.
iii. Solar powered Drinking Water Kiosks: 40 Nos.
iv. Rooftop Solar power plants in Hybrid mode: 250 kWp
v. Rooftop Solar power plant in Off-grid Mode: 50 kWp
vi. Electrical Vehicles and Charging Stations: 20 Nos.
vii. Charging Stations: 2 Nos.

Fig. 3.4: Solar Powered Drinking Water Kiosk

Fig. 3.5: Solar Tree and Street Lighting System

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Fig. 3.6: Rooftop Solar Power Plant

Fig. 3.7: Off-Gid Solar Power Plant for Temple Illumination

Fig. 3.8: Electric Vehicle and Charging Station

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3.4 Solar Power Project of 20 MWac/ 50 MWp at Phyang, Leh under PMDP
A Scheme for setting up of solar PV capacity of 20 MWac/ 50 MWp with battery storage of 50 MWh
at Phyang, Leh under J&K Prime Minister Development Package (PMDP) – 2015 was announced vide
order No. 322/12/2017-NSM dated 08.11.2021 with a maximum financial support of Rs. 250 crore from
Govt. of India.

SECI will be implementing the project on EPC mode and will be maintaining the project for the entire
25 years of its life. The project has been awarded to M/s Tata Power Solar Systems Limited through
competitive bidding. The tariff for the project was fixed at Rs. 2.22/unit.

3.5 CPSU Scheme Phase-II for setting up 12,000 MW Grid-connected

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by Central and State
PSUs, Government Organisations, with Viability Gap Funding (VGF)
support for self-use or use by Government entities, either directly
or through Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)
(i) Government of India, through Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), on 05.03.2019, has
approved implementation of CPSU Scheme Phase-II for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by Central and State PSUs, Government Organisations,
with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support over 4 years 2019-20 to 2022-23 for self-use or use
by Government/ Government entities, either directly or through Distribution Companies
(DISCOMs).
(ii) The Scheme is under implementation.
(iii) The VGF fund requirement over the four years 2019-20 to 2022-23 is estimated to be Rs. 8,580
crore, subject to a maximum of Rs. 0.7 crore/MW, to be decided through bidding amongst
Government organizations. The VGF content will be reviewed by MNRE, for downward revision
if required. The savings thereby achieved is to be used for additional capacity.
(iv) Domestic Content Requirement (DCR): The scheme mandates usage of domestically
manufactured solar PV cells and modules.
(v) Total Investment envisaged: Rs. 48,000 crore for 12,000 MW capacity, @ Rs. 4 crore/MW.
(vi) Implementation Agency: (i) For first two tranches bid out till 31.12.2020: Solar Energy
Corporation of India Limited (SECI); (ii) For subsequent tranches: Indian Renewable Energy
Development Agency Limited (IREDA).
(vii) Role of Implementing Agency (SECI / IREDA): Implementing Agency will handle the Scheme,
on behalf of MNRE, by way of Bidding on VGF among prospective Government Producers;
Scrutiny of project proposals for WTO compliance; Project progress monitoring including
site inspection; Ensuring compliance of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) by way of site
inspection/ field visits; and handling of funds under the Scheme. For these activities, SECI will
be given a fee of 1% of VGF disbursed.
(viii) Status of implementation: Under CPSU Scheme Phase-II, following capacities have been
allotted till 31.01.2022 (Table 3.5).

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Table 3.5: Capacities allotted till 31.01.2022 under CPSU Scheme Phase – II
Name of Government entity Capacity of Solar PV Scheduled Commissioning Date
power plants allotted
under CPSU Scheme
Phase-II (MW)
NTPC Ltd. 3682 28/08/2022 for 769 MW in Tranche-I,
25/10/2022 for 923 MW in Tranche-II,
03/04/2024 for 1990 MW in Tranche-III
The Singareni Collieries 171 28/08/2022 for 90 MW in Tranche-I and
Company Limited 09/01/2023 for 80.5 MW in Tranche-II
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation 3 28/08/2022
Limited
Assam Power Distribution 30 12/11/2022
Company Ltd.
NHDC Ltd. 25* -
Nalanda University 5 12/11/2022
Indore Municipal Corporation 100 25/10/2022
SJVN Ltd. 1000 03/04/2024
NLC India Limited 510 03/04/2024
NHPC Limited 1000 03/04/2024
IRCON International Ltd. 500 03/04/2024
Solar Energy Corporation of 1200 06/06/2024
India Ltd.
Total 8226*

*25 MW capacity allotted to NHDC Ltd. has been cancelled by SECI.

3.6 Solarisation of Sun Temple Town of Modhera in Mehsana District,

Gujarat
(i) With an objective of solarisation of Sun-temple town of Modhera in District – Mehsana, Gujarat,
and fulfilling the domestic and agricultural electricity needs of all the households of Modhera
with solar energy, MNRE, Government of India has launched a Scheme on 19th March, 2020, for
a pilot demonstration project for setting up various renewable energy installations like solar
PV power plants, rooftop solar PV power plants, Battery Energy Storage System, smart energy
meters, solar EV charging stations, smart load monitoring and data centre with weather station,
smart street lights near Modhera sun temple, etc. in Modhera, with an investment of around
Rs. 65 crore, with up to 50% central financial assistance (max. Rs. 32.50 crore) from Government
of India through Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) and balance 50% coming from
Government of Gujarat. The Scheme is being implemented by MNRE and Government of
Gujarat, through Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL).
(ii) MNRE has released Rs. 16.25 crore as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for this project.
(iii) Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL) has awarded Letter of Intent (LoI)/ Letter of Award
(LoA) for this project on 5th August, 2020. As on 19.01.2022, the project is commissioned.
(iv) Additional 500 nos. of 1kW solar PV rooftop projects, costing about Rs. 2.70 crore (including
MNRE’s CFA of around Rs.1.35 crore) have been sanctioned under the scheme. The additional
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3.7 Grid-connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme

Phase II of the Grid connected rooftop solar programme was approved for with a target for achieving
a cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022 in February,
2019. Operational guidelines were issued on 20th August, 2019.

Under the Phase II of the Grid connected rooftop solar programme Central Financial Assistance (CFA)
up-to 40% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS projects up to 3 kW capacity and 20% for RTS
system capacity beyond 3 kW and up to 10 kW in residential sectors. For Group Housing Societies/
Residential Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA), CFA is limited to 20% for RTS plants for supply of power
to common facilities maximum upto 500 kW capacity. The programme is being implemented through
power distribution companies (DISCOMs)/Electricity Department of States and UTs.

The Phase II of the programme has provision of incentives to DISCOMs. As per scheme, DISCOMs will
get the incentive for addition of capacity achieving in the financial year above the baseline capacity as
on 31st March of the previous year. No incentives for capacity addition up to 10% of base capacity 5%
incentives for addition beyond 10% and up to 15% of base capacity and 10% incentives for addition
beyond 15% of base capacity.
• Aggregate capacity of 3.34 GW (Table 3.6) has been allocated to Electricity Departments/
DISCOMs of various States and UTs, under the Phase-II programme out of which 1.18 GW has
been installed as on 31.12.2021.
• Online portal has been developed in 31 States and UTs (as on 31.12.2021).
• An amount of Rs. 1134.47 crore (i.e. Rs.1009.87 crore as CFA and Rs. 124.60 crore as incentives)
has been released to DISCOMs of various States and UTs in FY 2021-22 (as on 31.12.2021).
Table 3.6: Capacity Allocated under Phase-II
S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Aggregate allocated
capacity in (MW)
1 Andaman & Nicobar Electricity Department of Andaman & 1.00
Nicobar
2 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution 8.00
Company Ltd.
Andhra Pradesh Southern Power 17.00
Distribution Company Ltd.
Sub total 25.00
3 Arunachal Pradesh No proposal received 0.00
4 Assam Assam Power Distribution Company Limited 2.00
5 Bihar North Bihar Power Distribution Company 12.00
Limited
South Bihar Power Distribution Company 13.00
Limited
Sub Total 25.00
6 Chandigarh Chandigarh Electricity Department 85.00
7 Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh State Power Distributing 10.00
Company Ltd
8 Dadara & Nagar No proposal received 0.00
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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Aggregate allocated

capacity in (MW)
9 Goa Electricity Department Goa 80.00
10 Gujarat Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 226.90
Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 290.27
Pashim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 309.90
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 151.86
Torrent Power Ltd., Ahmedabad 167.95
Torrent Power Ltd., Surat 41.98
Sub Total 1,188.86
11 Haryana Uttar Haryana Bijali Vitran Nigam Ltd 16.50
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd 30.00
Sub Total 46.50
12 Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board 15.00
13 J&K Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development 20.00
Agency
14 Jharkhand Tata Steel licensee, Jamshedpur 0.60
Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure 0.10
Services Limited, Jusco Licensee, Saraikela
Kharasawan
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited 60.00
Sub total 60.70
15 Karnataka Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd 330.00
Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited 20.00
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply 10.00
Corporation Limited
Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company 10.00
Limited
Mangalore Electricity Supply Company 2.00
Limited
Sub Total 372.00
16 Kerala Kerala State Electricity Board 250.00
17 Ladakh No proposal received 0.00
18 Lakshadweep Lakshadweep Electricity Department 10.00
19 Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut 20.00
Vitaran Co. Ltd
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut 15.00
Vitaran Co. Ltd
Madhya Pradesh Poorva Kshetra Vidyut 10.00
Vitaran Co. Ltd
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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Aggregate allocated

capacity in (MW)
20 Maharashtra Tata Power Co. Ltd 2.40
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport 0.58
Undertaking
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited 3.50
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution 525.00
Co. Ltd
Sub Total 531.48
21 Manipur Manipur State Power Distribution Company 1.00
Limited
22 Meghalaya Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation 70.00
Limited
23 Mizoram Electricity Department, Mizoram 1.50
24 Nagaland Electricity Department 4.80
25 NCT of Delhi Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited 10.00
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd 15.00
New Delhi Municipal Council 1.50
BSES Yamuna Power Ltd 13.00
Sub Total 39.50
26 Odisha TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited 1.00
TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited 1.00
TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited 1.00
TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited 1.00
Sub Total 4.00
27 Puduchery Electricity Department, Puduchery 30.00
28 Punjab Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd 80.00
29 Rajasthan Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd 50.00
Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd 5.00
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd 15.00
Sub Total 70.00
30 Sikkim Energy and Power Department, Sikkim 2.00
31 Tamil nadu Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution 55.00
Corporation Limited
32 Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company of 30.78
Telangana Limited
Northern Power Distribution Company of 6.50
Telangana Limited
Sub Total 37.28
33 Tripura Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited 1.00
34 Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited 28.00

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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Aggregate allocated

capacity in (MW)
35 Uttar Pradesh Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited 39.00
Pooravanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited 15.00
Paschimanchal Anchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam 17.00
Limited
Dakshinanachal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited 16.00
Kanpur Electric Supply Corporation 4.50
Noida Power Company Limited 2.50
Torrent Power 4.00
Sub Total 98.00
36 West Bengal West Bengal State ElectricityDistribution 50.00
Company Limited
Total 3,339.62

3.8 Grid-connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants Programme

Phase-I
Earlier, Ministry has been implementing Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants
Programme which was providing subsidy up to 30% of benchmark cost for the general category states
and up to 70 % of benchmark cost for special category states, i.e. North Eastern States including Sikkim,
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
for installation of grid connected rooftop solar power plants in building of residential, institutional
and social sector for the sanctioned projects under phase-I. For Government sector achievement
linked incentives up to 25% of the benchmark cost in general category States and UTs and 60% of the
benchmark cost for special category States and UTs has been provided for the sanctioned projects
under Phase-I.

An amount of Rs. 93.45 crore has been released to various agencies towards full or / partial settlement
of projects in FY 2021-22.

As reported by DISCOMs, overall, 5.87 GW capacity of grid connected rooftop solar plant has been
installed in the country as on 31.12.2021 (Table 3.7).

Table 3.7: Overall installed capacity (with or without CFA) as on 31.12.2021

S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Capacity Overall installed
installed (MW) capacity in all
in residential sectors (with or
sector under without CFA) as
phase II with CFA on 31.12.2021
1 Andaman & Nicobar Electricity Department of Andaman & 0 4.59
Nicobar
2 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power 0.514 67.338
Distribution Company Ltd.
Andhra Pradesh Southern Power 0 81.477
Distribution Company Limited
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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Capacity Overall installed

installed (MW) capacity in all
in residential sectors (with or
sector under without CFA) as
phase II with CFA on 31.12.2021
3 Arunachal Pradesh 0.22
4 Assam Assam Power Distribution Company 0 29.8771
Limited
5 Bihar North Bihar Power Distribution 0.473 10.283
Company Limited
South Bihar Power Distribution 1.202 10.95
Company Limited
Sub Total 1.675 21.233
6 Chandigarh Chandigarh Electricity Department 3.239 46.2
7 Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh State Power Distributing 0.466 35.769
Company Ltd
8 Dadara & Nagar 0.39
Haveli and Daman
& Diu
9 Goa Electricity Department Goa 0 17.935
10 Gujarat Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 195.240 304.560
Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 248.760 398.186
Pashim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 269.920 368.150
Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. 131.520 274.992
Torrent Power Ltd., Ahmedabad 146.350 230.846
Torrent Power Ltd., Surat 36.980 51.210
Sub Total 1028.770 1627.944
11 Haryana Uttar Haryana Bijali Vitran Nigam Ltd 6.185 157.232
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd 15.735 162.38
Sub Total 21.92 319.612
12 Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh State Electricity 0.78 19.31
Board
13 J&K 15.02
14 Jharkhand Tata Steel licensee, Jamshedpur 0.013 7.561
Tata Steel Utilities and Infrastructure 0 1.534
Services Limited, Jusco Licensee,
Saraikela Kharasawan
Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited 0.17 25.419
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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Capacity Overall installed

installed (MW) capacity in all
in residential sectors (with or
sector under without CFA) as
phase II with CFA on 31.12.2021
15 Karnataka Bangalore Electricity Supply Company 0 177.74
Ltd
Hubli Electricity Supply Company 0 44.966
Limited
Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply 0 16.769
Corporation Limited
Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company 0 22.194
Limited
Mangalore Electricity Supply 0 37.882
Company Limited
Sub Total 0 299.551
16 Kerala Kerala State Electricity Board 2.366 174.687
17 Ladakh 0 0
18 Lakshadweep Lakshadweep Electricity Department 0 0
19 Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra 6.887 63.585
Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd
Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra 5.312 50.446
Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd
Madhya Pradesh Poorva Kshetra 1.523 58.91
Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd
Sub Total 13.722 172.941
20 Maharashtra Tata Power Co. Ltd 0.005 13.65
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & 0.003 11.243
Transport Undertaking
Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited 0.14396 23
Maharashtra State Electricity 1.603 873.42
Distribution Co. Ltd
Sub Total 1.75496 921.313
21 Manipur Manipur State Power Distribution 0.069 4.765
Company Limited
22 Meghalaya Meghalaya Power Distribution 0 0.214
Corporation Limited
23 Mizoram Power & Electricity Department 0 1.365
Mizoram
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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Capacity Overall installed

installed (MW) capacity in all
in residential sectors (with or
sector under without CFA) as
phase II with CFA on 31.12.2021
25 NCT of Delhi Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited 0.335 46.32
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd 1.644 87.22
New Delhi Municipal Council 10.556
BSES Yamuna Power Ltd 0.14 28.8
Sub Total 2.119 172.896
26 Odisha TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited 0 16.685
TP Southern Odisha Distribution 0 0.8755
Limited
TP Western Odisha Distribution 0 0.952
Limited
TP Northern Odisha Distribution 0.0025 1.30312
Limited
Sub Total 0.0025 19.81562
27 Puduchery Electricity Department Puduchery 0 9.3
28 Punjab Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd 14.314 165.723
29 Rajasthan Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd 20.378 315.207
Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd 3.997 231.372
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd 10.97 143.08
Sub Total 35.345 689.659
30 Sikkim Energy and Power Department Sikkim 0 2.673
31 Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Generation and 0 241.815
Distribution Corporation Limited
32 Telangana Southern Power Distribution 13.682 195.79
Company of Telangana Limited
Northern Power Distribution 1.813 20.765
Company of Telangana Limited
Sub Total 15.495 216.555
33 Tripura Tripura State Electricity Corporation 0 3.13
Limited
34 Uttarakhand Uttarakhand Power Corporation 10.29 262.708
Limited
35 Uttar pradesh Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam 17.088 67.54
Limited
Pooravanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam 1.904 11.958
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S. No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Capacity Overall installed

installed (MW) capacity in all
in residential sectors (with or
sector under without CFA) as
phase II with CFA on 31.12.2021
Uttar pradesh Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam 1.01 4.184
Limited
Dakshinanachal Vidyut Vitran Nigam 0.74398 1.45187
Limited
Kanpur Electric Supply Corporation 1.021 17.51
Noida Power Company Limited 0.201 24.053
Torrent Power 1.502 8.959
Sub Total 23.46998 135.655
36 West Bengal West Bengal State Electricity 53.04
Distribution Company Limited
Total 1176.49444 5869.33

3.9 Off Grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme

(i) Under Off -Grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme, Ministry has been
providing Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for deployment of Solar Street lights, Solar Study
Lamps and Solar Power Packs to meet out the electricity and lighting needs of the local
communities/institutions/ individuals in the rural areas. Programme is being implemented
mainly through State Nodal Agencies (SNAs). Further, installation of standalone solar pumps,
solarization of existing agricultural pumps and installation of grid-connected solar power
plants up to 2 MW is being done under PM-KUSUM Scheme.
(ii) 217 MW capacity solar PV off -grid power packs / power plants have been installed till
31.12.2021.
(iii) Some major Off Grid Solar PV projects under implementation during FY 2021-22 are as follows:
a. Over 3.9 lakh Solar Study Lamps have been distributed to school going children, in
North Eastern States and LWE affected districts.
b. Over 79 thousand solar street lights have been installed, particularly in North Eastern
and Hill States/ UTs.
c. Under Atal Jyoti Yojana: Phase-II, cumulatively 1.23 lakh Solar Street Lights have been
installed till 31.12.2021.
d. Solar Off-grid power plants of capacity 190 kWp have been installed at Public Service
Institutionsin the State of Kerala.
e. Solar Off-grid power plants of capacity 130 kWp have been installed at Public Service
Institutions in the State of Odisha.
f. Solar Off-grid power plants of capacity 105 kWp have been installed at Public Service
Institutions in the State of Bihar.
(iv) Cumulative numbers/capacity of the off-grid solar applications installed in various States as on
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Table 3.8: Cumulative systems installed up to 31.12.2021

SPV Systems Cumulative up to 31.12.2021
Lanterns and Study Lamps (No.) 84,02,449
Home Lights (No.) 17,23,479
Street Lights (No.) 9,29,537
Solar Pumps (No.) 3,34,886
SPV Plants (MWp) 217
(v) State-wise details of the solar off-grid applications installed till 31.12.2021 are given in
Table 3.9.
Table 3.9: State-wise Cumulative Capacity installed under Off-grid SPV Programme
S. No. Agencies Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Grid-
Home lamp Street Pump Power connected
Light (Nos) Light (Nos) Plant (kW) solar power
(Nos) (Nos) plants
under
PM-KUSUM
(MW)
1 Andhra Pradesh 22972 77803 16460 34045 3815.595 0
2 Arunachal Pradesh 35065 218551 25008 22 963.2 0
3 Assam 46879 647761 29248 45 1605 0
4 Bihar 12303 1735227 51400 2813 6905 0
5 Chhattisgarh 42232 3311 4442 61970 31372.9 0
6 Delhi 0 4807 301 90 1269 0
7 Goa 393 1093 707 45 32.72 0
8 Gujarat 9253 31603 5004 11979 13576.6 0
9 Haryana 56727 93853 34625 25994 2321.25 0
10 Himachal Pradesh 22592 33909 98500 186 1905.5 12.75
11 Jammu & Kashmir 144316 51224 38249 39 8129.85 0
12 Jharkhand 9450 790515 14294 11381 3769.9 0
13 Karnataka 52638 7781 5694 7734 7854.01 0
14 Kerala 41912 54367 1735 818 16268.39 0
15 Madhya Pradesh 7920 529101 16443 25047 3654 0
16 Maharashtra 3497 239297 10420 11315 3857.7 0
17 Manipur 24583 69722 32292 54 1580.5 0
18 Meghalaya 14874 96140 5800 54 2004 0
19 Mizoram 12060 155217 20325 37 3894.6 0
20 Nagaland 1045 30766 16045 3 1506 0
21 Odisha 5274 99843 18450 10292 2321.515 0
22 Punjab 8626 17495 43448 10596 2066 0
23 Rajasthan 187968 225851 8544 72059 30449 12.50
24 Sikkim 15059 30200 504 0 850 0

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S. No. Agencies Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Grid-

Home lamp Street Pump Power connected
Light (Nos) Light (Nos) Plant (kW) solar power
(Nos) (Nos) plants
under
PM-KUSUM
(MW)
25 Tamil Nadu 298641 16818 41067 6646 13052.6 0
26 Telangana 0 101550 2458 424 7450 0
27 Tripura 32723 364012 14948 572 867 0
28 Uttar Pradesh 235909 2351205 96834 35288 10638.31 0
29 Uttarakhand 91595 165071 42119 26 4059.53 0
30 West Bengal 145332 17662 17750 653 1730 0
31 Andaman & 468 6296 1490 5 167 0
Nicobar
32 Chandigarh 275 1675 901 12 730 0
33 Lakshadweep 600 5289 4465 0 2190 0
34 Puducherry 25 1637 417 21 121 0
35 Others 24047 125797 9150 609 23885 0
36 NABARD (2015 116226 0 0 4012 0 0
onwards)
Total 1723479 8402449 929537 334886 216862.67 25.25
(vi) The Capacity installed in various States during FY 2021-22 (as on 31.12.2021) is given in the
Table 3.10.
Table 3.10: Capacity installed under Off-grid SPV Programme during FY 2021-22
S. No. Agencies Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Grid
Home lamp Street Pump Power connected
Light (Nos) Light (Nos) Plant solar power
(Nos) (Nos) (kW) plants under
PM-KUSUM
(MW)
1 Andhra Pradesh 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Arunachal Pradesh 0 92970 11267 0 0 0
3 Assam 0 0 11289 0 0 0
4 Bihar 0 0 3207 0 105 0
5 Chhattisgarh 0 0 343 0 0 0
6 Gujarat 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Goa 0 0 0 364 0
8 Haryana 0 0 0 15891 0 0
9 Himachal Pradesh 0 0 6000 140 0 12.75
10 Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 13220 0 0 0
11 Jharkhand 0 0 210 6330 0 0

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S. No. Agencies Solar Solar Solar Solar Solar Grid

Home lamp Street Pump Power connected
Light (Nos) Light (Nos) Plant solar power
(Nos) (Nos) (kW) plants under
PM-KUSUM
(MW)
12 Karnataka 0 0 0 238 0 0
13 Kerala 0 0 0 0 190 0
14 Madhya Pradesh 0 0 1795 0 0 0
15 Manipur 0 10025 9900 14 0 0
16 Meghalaya 0 55390 0 35 0
17 Mizoram 0 48000 10208 0 20 0
18 Nagaland 0 24000 920 0 0 0
19 Odisha 0 0 345 631 130 0
20 Punjab 0 0 0 4907 0 0
21 Rajasthan 0 0 1167 16446 0 12.50
22 Sikkim 0 6900 0 0 0
23 Tamil Nadu 0 0 550 199 0 0
24 Telangana 0 76550 0 0 0
25 Tripura 0 75071 8061 358 0 0
26 Uttar Pradesh 0 1685 4689 3679 0 0
27 Uttarakhand 0 0 7901 0 0 0
28 West Bengal 0 0 1932 0 0 0
29 Andaman & 0 0 355 0 0 0
Nicobar
Total 0 390591 93359 48056 445 25.25

3.10 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan

(PM-KUSUM) Scheme
i The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved PM-KUSUM scheme in its meeting held
on 19.2.2019. Subsequently, expansion of Scheme was announced in the Budget for 2020-21,
which was later approved by Ministry of Finance. The Scheme consists of three components:
Component-A: 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground Mounted Grid Connected Solar Power
Plants.
Component-B: Installation of 20 lakh Standalone Solar Powered Agriculture Pumps.
Component-C: Solarisation of 15 Lakh existing Grid-connected Solar Powered Agriculture
Pumps.
ii The Scheme has been expanded during FY 2020-21 with an increase targeted solar capacity
addition of 30.8 GW by 2022. The total central financial support provided under the scheme
would be Rs. 34,035 crore including service charges of 2% on eligible CFA to implementing
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Table 3.11: PM- KUSUM Programme Components

Component Approved capacity Creation of RE Capacity CFA including service
targeted (GW) charges (Rs. in crore)
Component-A 10 GW 10 3,325
Component-B 20 lakh pumps 9.6 15,912
Component-C 15 lakh pumps 11.2 14,798
Total 30.8 34,035
iii Under Component A, renewable power plants of capacity 500 KW to 2 MW will be setup by
individual farmers/ cooperatives/panchayats /farmer producer organisations (FPO) on their
barren or cultivable lands. The power generated will be purchased by the DISCOMs at tariff
determined by respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). The scheme will
open a stable and continuous source of income to the rural land owners. Performance Based
Incentives @ Rs. 0.40 per unit purchased or Rs. 6.6 lakh per MW of capacity installed, whichever
is less, is provided to the Distribution Company for a period of five years from the Commercial
Operation Date.
iv Under Component B, individual farmers are supported to install standalone solar pumps of
capacity up to 7.5 HP. Under Component C of the scheme, individual farmers will be supported
to solarise pumps of capacity up to 7.5 HP. Solar PV capacity up to two times of pump capacity
in kW is allowed under the Component-C. The farmer will be able to use the generated energy
to meet the irrigation needs and the excess available energy will be sold to the Distribution
Company. This will help to create an avenue for extra income to the farmers, and for the States
to meet their RPO targets. States can also opt for feeder level solarisation, where single solar
plant can be installed through RESCO/CAPEX mode for feeding power to single or multiple
agriculture feeders.
v For both Component-B and Component-C, (Individual Pump Solarisation) Central Financial
Assistance (CFA) of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, will be
provided. The State Government will give a subsidy of 30%; and the remaining 40% will be
provided by the farmer. Bank finance may be made available for meeting 30% of the cost.
The remaining 10% will be provided by the farmer. Higher CFA of 50% will be provided for
North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Lakshadweep and A&N Islands.
vi Under feeder level solarization, CFA @ 30% of the estimated cost of installation of solar power
plant subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1.05 Cr/MW will be provided by MNRE and balance will be
invested by the State Government (in Capex mode) or developer (in RESCO mode).
vii The Scheme will have substantial environment impact in terms of savings of CO2 emissions. All
three components of the Scheme combined together are likely to result in saving of about 32
million tonnes of CO2 emission per annum. Further, Component-B of the Scheme on standalone
solar pumps may result in saving of 1.4 billion litres of diesel per annum and associated saving
in the foreign exchange due to reduction of import of crude oil.
viii Under Component-B and Component-C, it is mandatory to use indigenously manufactured
solar modules with indigenously manufactured solar cell and therefore, the scheme will open-
up opportunities for local manufacturing of solar cells and modules to the tune of 20.8 GW.
ix Implementation Status: The MNRE issued implementation guidelines/modalities on 22.7.2019.
Based on the demand received from the States, capacities were sanctioned to them under the
three components during FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21. The capacity sanctioned to the states
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Table 3.12: State-wise and Component-wise Implementation of PM KUSUM Scheme

S. No. State Component-A Component-B Component-C (Numbers)
(MW) (Numbers) Individual Feeder Level
Pumps Solarization
Solarization
1 Andhra Pradesh 0 0 0 50000
2 Arunachal Pradesh 0 50 0 0
3 Assam 50 1000 500 0
4 Chhattisgarh 30 20000 0 0
5 Delhi 62 0 550 0
6 Gujarat 500 3424 7000 500
7 Goa 50 200 11000 0
8 Haryana 65 37000 0 32927
9 Himachal Pradesh 20 950 0 0
10 Jammu and Kashmir 5 5000 0 0
11 Jharkhand 50 11000 500 10000
12 Karnataka 500 10500 0 250000
13 Kerala 40 100 100 2000
14 Ladakh 0 600 0 0
15 Madhya Pradesh 300 57000 20000 175000
16 Maharashtra 500 100000 0 250000
17 Manipur 40 150 0 0
18 Meghalaya 5 200 0 10000
19 Nagaland 0 50 0 0
20 Odisha 500 5700 0 0
21 Puducherry 7 0 0 0
22 Punjab 220 12000 0 25000
23 Rajasthan 1200 65000 12500 25000
24 Tamil Nadu 75 6100 20000 0
25 Telangana 500 0 0 65000
26 Tripura 5 3100 2600 0
27 Uttar Pradesh 225 20000 0 30000
28 Uttarakhand 0 338 200 0
29 West Bengal 0 0 700 0
Total 4909 359462 75650 925427

Note: No demand was received from States not shown above, in any of the three components.
x Out of the sanctioned capacities shown above till 31.12.2021, under Component-B, 77,099
standalone solar pumps have been installed in various States. Under Component-C, 1,026 nos.
of individual pumps have been solarized by Distribution Companies in the State of Rajasthan.
Under Component-A, 25.25 MW Grid-Connected solar power plants have been installed in the
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3.11 Off-Grid & Decentralised Solar PV Applications Scheme: Phase-III

i Phase-III of Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme was launched in
August, 2018 with target of 3,00,000 solar street lights, 25,00,000 solar study lamps and 100
MW capacity of off-grid solar power plants. Scheme was available till 31.03.2021.
ii Under the scheme, CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or tender cost, whichever is lower, of the
system is available for General category States and 90% of the benchmark cost or tender cost,
whichever is lower, of the system is available for NE States, Hilly States/UTs and Island UTs. Solar
study lamps for students are being provided in North-Eastern States and Left-Wing Extremism
(LWE) affected areas with 85% financial support from the Central Government.
iii Status of sanctions and installations as on 31.12.2021 are given in Table 3.13.
Table 3.13: Status of Off -Grid & Decentralised Solar PV Applications Programme
S. No. States/Union Solar Street Lights Solar Study Lamps Solar Power Packs
Territories (Nos.) (Nos.) (kWp)
Sanctioned Installed Sanctioned Installed Sanctioned Installed
Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity Quantity
1 Andhra Pradesh 12,000 1,968 - - - -
2 Andaman & Nicobar 1,100 1,100 - - - -
3 Arunachal Pradesh 20,000 20,000 2,00,000 2,00,000 - -
4 Assam 20,000 13,949 - - - -
5 Bihar - - - - 240 135
6 Himachal Pradesh 20,000 20,000 - - - -
7 Jammu & Kashmir 20,000 19,000 - - - -
8 Kerala - - - - 2,000 400
9 Manipur 20,000 19,550 75,000 60,664 25 25
10 Meghalaya - - 1,02,000 55,390 - -
11 Mizoram 20,000 15,000 1,50,000 1,44,705 939 939
12 Nagaland 9,810 9,810 24,000 24,000 - -
13 Odisha - - - - 1,000 1,000
14 Sikkim - - 43,034 6,900 - -
15 Telangana - - 2,00,000 1,01,550 - -
16 Tripura 12,000 11,000 3,00,000 3,00,000 - -
17 Uttarakhand 19,665 13,800 - - - -
18 Uttar Pradesh - - 21,122 21,122 - -
Total 1,74,575 1,45,177 11,15,156 9,14,331 4,204 2,499

Note: No demand was received from States not shown above, in any of the three components.
iv Projects are being implemented by State Nodal Agencies. Centralised tendering was done
through Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL), for procurement of solar streetlights and solar
study lamps.
3.12 Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY): Phase-II
i Considering the success of the AJAY Phase-I scheme, coverage of the scheme in Phase-II
launched in December, 2018 was expanded for implementation in North Eastern States
including Sikkim and hilly States/UTs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and
Uttarakhand and Island UTs and also in the aspirational districts of other States. A total of
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ii Under Phase-II, 2000 numbers of SSLs are provided in the Parliamentary Constituencies
of NE States, Hilly States/UTs and Island UTs. In the five States covered under AJAY Phase-I,
1000 numbers of SSLs will be provided in each of the Parliamentary Constituencies, which are
irrespective of number of SSLs already installed in Phase-I of AJAY scheme. Further, out of total
115 aspirational districts, 67 districts are lying in the states/UTs mentioned above and hence are
automatically covered. Parliamentary constituencies lying in uncovered balance 48 aspirational
districts not covered in above mentioned States/UTs, are provided with up to 2000 numbers
of SSLs based on the extent the Parliamentary Constituency lies in the aspirational district.
iii Due to stoppage of funds under MPLADS for two years on account of challenges due to
COVID-19 pandemic, the Scheme was closed for new sanctions w.e.f. 01.04.2020. However,
already sanctioned lights are being installed subject to availability of funds from MPLADS.
iv Till 31.03.2020, sanctions were issued by District Administrations for 1.48 lakh solar street lights.
Out of this, 1,23,050 nos. of solar street lights have been installed till 31.12.2021.
3.13 Solar Off-grid Programme in Ladakh
350 nos. of off-grid solar power plants of 5 kWp each have been installed in Kargil under Prime Minister
Development Package announced in the year 2015 with financial support by MNRE.

3.14 GREEN ENERGY CORRIDOR

i. In order to facilitate integration of large-scale renewable generation capacity addition, the
Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) in FY 2015-16, approved the creation of Intra-
State Transmission System Green Energy Corridor scheme in the Renewable Energy rich states
of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.
ii. The scheme includes establishment of grid sub-stations at different voltage levels with
aggregate transformation capacity of approx. 22600 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) and installation
of approx. 9700 circuit kilometers (ckm) of transmission lines in these eight Renewable Energy
rich states. The creation of the Intra-State Transmission System under the scheme will facilitate
the evacuation of approx. 24 GW of power from renewable energy generation stations to load
centers. The project is anticipated to be completed by June, 2022.
iii. The funding of the GEC scheme consists of 40% Central Grant, 40% KfW loan (EUR 500 million)
and the remaining 20 percent as equity of implementing agencies. The scheme has an estimated
cost of Rs. 10,141.68 crore including central grant of Rs.4056.67 crore from Government of India.
As on 31.12.2021, a total grant of approx. Rs. 2151 crore has been disbursed to the States.
iv. As on 31.12.2021, works related to installation of transmission towers and their stringing for an
aggregate approx. 8468 ckm have been completed, and substations of aggregate capacity of
approx. 15268 MVA have been charged.
Green Energy Corridor Phase-II
v. In addition to the above, the second phase of Intra-State Transmission System Green Energy Corridor
scheme was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 06.01.2022.
vi. The scheme includes establishment of grid sub-stations at different voltage levels with
aggregate transformation capacity of approx. 27500 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) and installation
of approx. 10750 circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines in seven States, namely Gujarat,
Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
vii. The creation of the Intra-State Transmission System under the scheme will facilitate the evacuation
of approx. 20 GW of power from renewable energy generation stations to load centres.
viii. The scheme is targeted to be set up by FY 2025-26 with total estimated cost of Rs.12,031.33 crore
and Central grant @ 33 percent of the project cost i.e., Rs. 3970.34 crore. The Central grant will
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Chapter 4
POWER FROM OTHER RENEWABLES
4.1 WIND ENERGY
4.1.1 
Introduction: India’s wind energy sector is led by indigenous wind power industry and has shown
consistent progress. The expansion of the wind industry has resulted in a strong ecosystem, project
operation capabilities and manufacturing base of around 12,000 MW per annum. The country
currently has the fourth highest wind installed capacity in the world with total installed capacity of
40.08 GW (as on 31st December, 2021) of which 1.46 GW was added during January to December 2021.
The number of units generated from wind power projects during January to December, 2021 were
68.08 billion units.

4.1.2 Potential of Wind Energy in India

Wind is an intermittent and site-specific source of energy and therefore, an extensive Wind Resource
Assessment is essential for these lection of potential sites. Over a period, the Ministry, through National
Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), has installed 967 wind-monitoring stations all over the country and
issued wind potential maps at 50 m, 80 m, 100 m and 120 m above ground level. The latest assessment
indicates gross wind power potential of 302.25 GW and 695.50 GW in the country at 100 meter and
120 meters respectively, above ground level. Most of this potential exists in seven windy States as
given in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Wind Power Potential in India at 120 meters, above ground level
S. No. State Wind Power Potential at 120 mtr agl (GW)
1 Andhra Pradesh 74.90
2 Gujarat 142.56
3 Karnataka 124.15
4 Madhya Pradesh 15.40
5 Maharashtra 98.21
6 Rajasthan 127.75
7 Tamil Nadu 68.75
Total (7 windy States) 651.72
Other States 43.78
All India Total 695.50

The wind atlas is available on the NIWE’s website http://www.niwe.res.in and wind potential map at
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Fig. 4.1: Wind Potential Map at 120 Meters above ground level
4.1.3 Installed capacity of Wind Power in the country
The installed capacity of grid-interactive wind power in the country as on 31.12.2021 is 40.08 GW and
state-wise installed capacity (in MW) is shown in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2: State wise Wind Power installed as on 31.12.2021

S. No. STATE Installed Capacity (MW)
1 Andhra Pradesh 4096.65
2 Gujarat 9007.72
3 Karnataka 5077.20
9 Kerala 62.50
4 Madhya Pradesh 2519.89
5 Maharashtra 5012.83
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S. No. STATE Installed Capacity (MW)

7 Tamil Nadu 9846.69
9 Telangana 128.10
10 Others 4.30
Total (MW) 40082.7

The year-wise electricity generation from wind energy source is shown in Table 4.3.

Table 4.3: Year wise Electricity Generation from Wind Energy Sources
S.No. Year Generation(MU)
1 2014-15 33768
2 2015-16 33029
3 2016-17 46004
4 2017-18 52666
5 2018-19 62036
6 2019-20 64639
7 2020-21 60149
8 2021-22 (upto December, 2021) 58127

4.1.4 Technology development and manufacturing base for Wind Power

The Wind Turbine Generator technology has evolved, and state-of-the-art technologies are available
in the country for the manufacture of wind turbines. Around 75% localization has been achieved
with strong domestic manufacturing capacity for wind energy turbines and its components in the
country. All the major global players in this field have their presence in the country and over 37
different models of wind turbines are being manufactured by more than 14 different companies,
through (i) joint ventures under licensed production (ii) subsidiaries off oreign companies, and (iii)
Indian companies with their own technology. The unit size of the largest machine has gone upto 3.60
MW.

Wind turbines and components manufactured in India are also being exported to various countries.
The current annual production capacity of wind turbines in the country is about 12,000 MW.

4.1.5 Tender/bidding in Wind Energy sector

Government issued Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for Procurement of Power
from Grid Connected Wind Power Projects vide resolution notified on 8th December, 2017. This was
done with an objective to provide a framework for procurement of wind power through a transparent
process of bidding including standardization of the process and defining of roles and responsibilities
of various stakeholders. These Guidelines aim to enable the Distribution Licensees to procure wind
power at competitive rates in a cost-effective manner.

Based on past bidding experience and after consultation with stakeholders, the standard bidding
guidelines for wind power projects were amended on 16th July, 2019 to reduce the investment risks
related to the land acquisition and Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF). Incentives were also provided
for early part commissioning of project. The subjectivity in penalty provisions was removed and the
penalty rate was fixed. The risk of wind power developers in case of delay in signing of Power Sale
Agreement (PSA) has been mitigated by starting timeline of execution of project from date of signing
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The Scheme for procurement of blended wind power from 2,500 MW ISTS connected projects was
introduced. The objective of the Scheme is to provide a framework for procurement of electricity from
2,500 MW Interstate Transmission System (ISTS) Grid Connected Wind Power Projects with up to 20%
blending with Solar PV Power through a transparent process of bidding. Solar Energy Corporation of
India Ltd. (SECI) is the nodal agency for implementation of the Scheme. It has provisions for payment
security mechanism, commission schedule, power offtake constraints, power purchase agreement,
among others. SECI has awarded 970 MW of projects under this scheme at discovered tariff of
Rs. 2.99 - 3.00 per unit.

4.1.6 Status of tenders for Wind Power Projects

To enable DISCOMs of the non-windy States to fulfill their non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation
(RPO), through purchase of wind power at a tariff determined by transparent bidding process, MNRE
through SECI has auctioned wind power capacity in eleven tranches. Further, NTPC and the states of
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have also auctioned wind power capacities.
i. Cumulative commissioned capacity till 31.12.21: 40.08 GW
ii. Capacity under implementation: 9.65 GW
iii. Total ongoing bids: 1.5 GW
Total [(i) + (ii) + (iii) ]: 51.23 GW
The details of tender sauctioned for Wind Power are shown in Table 4.4.

Table 4.4: Details of Tenders Auctioned for Wind Power

Sl. Bidding Capacity Capacity Net capacity Capacity Bidding Min.
No. Agency awarded cancelled (MW) Commissioned Agency Tariff
(MW) (A) (MW) (B) (C=A-B) (MW) Type (Rs./kwh)
1. SECI-I 1049.9 50 999.9 999.9 Central 3.46
2. SECI-II 1000 19.9 980.1 740.1 Central 2.64
3. SECI-III 2000 0 2000 950.2 Central 2.44
4. SECI-IV 2000 0 2000 528 Central 2.51
5. Tamil Nadu 450 0 450 49.5 State 3.42
(TANGEDCO)
6. Gujarat (GUVNL) 500 30 470 470 State 2.43
7. Maharashtra 500 0 500 277 State 2.85
(MSEDCL)
8. SECI-V 1190 0 1190 0 Central 2.76
9. NTPC 1150 1150 0 0 Central 2.77
10. SECI – VI 1200 0 1200 386.5 Central 2.82
11. SECI – VII 480 0 480 90.3 Central 2.79
12. GUVNL Ph.-II 202.6 0 202.6 138.6 State 2.80
13. SECI – VIII 440 0 440 0 Central 2.83
14. SECI IX 970 0 970 0 Central 2.99
15. SECI X 1200 0 1200 0 Central 2.77
16. SECI XI 1200 0 1200 0 Central 2.69
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4.1.7 Incentives available for Wind sector

The Government has taken several steps to promote renewable energy, including wind energy, in the
country. These include:
• Permitting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100 percent under the automatic route,
• Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind
power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June, 2025,
• Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) up to the year 2022,
• Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE
developers on a plug and play basis,
• Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity for evacuation of
renewable power,
• Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
• Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of
Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
• Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit (LC) or
advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
• Conducting skill development programmes to create a pool of skilled manpower for
implementation, operation and maintenance of RE projects.
In addition to the above, the following steps have been taken specifically for promoting wind energy:
• Concessional custom duty exemption on certain components required for manufacturing of
wind electric generators.
• Generation Based Incentive (GBI) is being provided to the wind projects commissioned on or
before 31st March, 2017.
• Technical support including wind resource assessment and identification of potential sites
through the National Institute of Wind Energy, Chennai.

4.1.8 Offshore Wind development in India

India is blessed with a coastline of about 7600 kms surrounded by seawater on three sides and
has tremendous power generation potential from offshore wind energy. Considering this, the
Government had notified the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy as per the Gazette Notification
dated 6th October, 2015. As per the policy, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will act as the nodal
ministry for development of Offshore Wind Energy in India and work in close coordination with other
government entities for Development and Use of Maritime Space within the Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ) of the country in an effective manner for production of enormous quantity grid quality electrical
power for national consumption.

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai has been designated as the nodal agency to
execute various pre-feasibility activities relating to resource assessment, surveys and studies within
EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone), demarcation of offshore potential blocks and facilitating offshore
wind energy project developers for setting up offshore wind energy farms.

4.1.9 Present status

 Based on the preliminary assessment from satellite data and data available from other sources,
8 (eight) zones each in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have been identified as potential zones for
exploitation of offshore wind energy. Initial assessment of offshore wind energy potential
within the identified zones has been estimated to be about 70 GW off the coast of Gujarat &
Tamil Nadu only. (Fig. 4.2 and Fig. 4.3).

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 In order to attract the large investment needed/required for development of the sector in India,
Government of India has already announced its intention of developing 30 GW of offshore
wind energy project by 2030.
 Data collection (wind, geophysical, geotechnical, oceanographic) for 1.0 GW project capacity
equivalent area off Gujarat coast has been completed and the rapid environmental impact
assessment studies are also completed.

Fig. 4.2 Gujarat Offshore Wind Potential Zone

Fig. 4.3 Tamil Nadu Offshore Wind Potential Zone

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4.1.10 Studies to Assess the Potential on the Gujarat Coast

(1) Offshore measurements off Gujarat coast:
LiDAR based offshore wind potential measurements for 2 years have been completed at Gulf
of Khambhat off Gujarat coast. The offshore LiDAR wind data measurement report for the first
and second years have been published for benefit of stakeholder. Four more LiDARs have
been procured by NIWE for carrying out offshore wind resource assessment off Gujarat and
Tamil Nadu coast. The LiDARs have already been validated in the WTRS test station, Kayathar,
Tamilnadu. Considering the geotechnical profile of sea bed and depth of Tamil Nadu Offshore
wind areas, it is decided to go for Floating LiDAR based measurements and accordingly, NIWE
is in the process of procurement of floating structures for carrying out the offshore wind
measurement along with other oceanographic measurements.
(2) Geophysical investigation at Gulf of Khambhat off Gujarat coast:
In order to ascertain the nature of sub sea surface and soil profile available at recommended
depths for the design of foundation for offshore structures, a detailed geophysical survey is
required to be carried out. Onsite Geo-physical investigation (single beam bathymetry survey,
side scan sonar, sub- bottom profiling, and magnetometer survey and sediment samples)
covering an area of 365 sq. km for 1GW offshore project in Gulf of Khambhat off Gujarat Coast
has been completed.
(3) Geotechnical Investigation at Gulf of Khambat and Gulf of Mannar off Tamilnadu Coast:
In order to understand the subsoil profile and load bearing capacity of the seabed geotechnical
studies were carried out at five locations off the coast of Gujarat. The geotechnical investigations
at three locations off the coast of Tamil Nadu have been completed. Based on the results of the
geotechnical investigations offshore structure (LiDAR platform) was designed and tendered.
However, there was only one bidder and the cost was very high. Therefore it was decided to go
for floating LiDAR based measurement.
(4) Offshore Wind Turbine Research and Test Centre at Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu:
In order to strengthen the domestic capacity for design and development of new offshore
wind energy turbines, a testing cum research facility was necessary and NIWE has already
identified the suitable site at Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu for establishment of the testing cum
research centre. The required land for the purpose has been allotted by Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
NIWE has submitted a project proposal for the test cum research centre. The generated power
from this centre can also enable the Rameswaram city to get clean power. A committee has
been constituted with members from Govt. of Tamil Nadu to examine the project report and
finalize the various implementation issues and requirements of the State.
(5) Strategy for Offshore Wind Energy Development in India:
Ministry is preparing a strategy and roadmap for development of offshore wind projects,
including the optimal capacity for the first project, adequate project pipeline, development
models and financing mechanisms etc. The strategy paper once approved will open the
offshore wind energy sector in India for development of projects through various modes such
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Fig. 4.3 Naniber (Golay) , Kutch Gujarat

Fig. 4.4 Suzlon Vayor, Kutch Gujarat

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4.2 ENERGY FROM WIND-SOLAR HYBRID

4.2.1 
National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy: The Ministry issued National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy on 14th
May, 2018. The main objective of the policy is to provide a framework for promotion of large- scale
grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems for optimal and efficient utilization of wind and solar
resources, transmission infrastructure and land. The wind-solar PV hybrid systems will help in reducing
the variability in renewable power generation and achieving better grid stability. The policy also aims
to encourage new technologies, methods and way-outs involving combined operation of wind and
solar PV plants.

4.2.2 The Major Highlights of the Policy are as under:

i. A wind-solar plant will be recognized as hybrid plant if the rated power capacity of one resource
is at least 25% of the rated power capacity of other resource.
ii. Both AC and DC integration of wind-solar hybrid project are allowed.
iii. The power procured from the hybrid project may be used for fulfillment of solar RPO and
non-solar RPO in the proportion of rated capacity of solar and wind power in the hybrid plant
respectively.
iv. Existing wind or solar power projects, willing to install solar PV plant or Wind Turbine Generators
(WTGs) respectively, to avail benefit of hybrid project, may be allowed.
v. All fiscal and financial incentives available to wind and solar power projects will also be made
available to hybrid projects.
vi. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
shall formulate necessary standards and regulations including metering methodology and
standards, forecasting and scheduling regulations, REC mechanism, grant of connectivity and
sharing of transmission lines, etc., for wind-solar hybrid systems.
vii. Storage may be added to the hybrid project to ensure availability of firm power for a particular
period.

4.2.3 Wind-Solar Hybrid Projects

The following are the Projects under the Wind-Solar Hybrid Programme:
i. In order to implement the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy, a scheme for setting up of
2500 MW Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) connected wind-solar hybrid projects was
sanctioned on 25.05.2018. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) was the nodal agency
for implementation of the scheme through tariff based transparent competitive bidding
process.
ii. Guidelines for Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Process for procurement of power from
Grid Connected Wind Solar Hybrid Projects were issued on 14.10.2020 and amended on
23.07.2021. The objective is to provide a framework for procurement of electricity from ISTS
Grid Connected Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects through a transparent process of bidding.
Individual minimum size of project allowed is 50 MW at one site and a single bidder cannot
bid for less than 50 MW. The rated power capacity of one resource (wind or solar) shall be at
least 33% of the total contracted capacity. It has provisions for payment security mechanism,
commission schedule, power offtake constraints, power purchase agreement, etc.
iii. Wind-solar hybrid projects of 4250 MW capacity have been awarded through e- reverse auction
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Table 4.5: Details of tender sauctioned for Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects
Sl. No. Bid Capacity Awarded Capacity Min. Tariff
(MW) Commissioned (MW) (Rs./kwh)
1. SECI Hybrid–I 840 100 2.67
2. SECI Hybrid-II 600 101.18 2.69
3. SECI Hybrid-III 1110 0 2.41
4. SECI Hybrid -IV 1200 0 2.34
5. MSEDCL Maharashtra 500 0 2.62
Total 4250 201.18

4.2.4 
Issuance of Concessional Custom Duty Exemption Certificates for
manufacturing of Wind Turbines
Ministry is issuing concessional custom duty exemption certificates (CCDCs) to the manufacturers of
wind operated electricity generators as per Ministry of Finance tariff notification no. 50/2017-customs
dated 30.06.2017 and as amended vide Notification No. 2/2021-Customs dated 1.2.2021. To avail
concessional custom duty benefits for essential imports of major components/sub-components/
part/sub-parts of all such components/sub-components for such manufacturing in India, the eligible
turbine and component manufacturers listed in RLMM (Registered list of Models & Manufacturers)
are required to get the bill of material for turbine models approved and then apply in prescribed
application formats to this Ministry for issue of CCDC (Concessional Custom Duty Certificates) for their
import consignments. In order to make the entire process fast and transparent, an online portal was
developed and is active since Oct, 2019. A total 354 nos. of CCDC have been issued during 1.1.2021 to
31.12.2021.

4.3 BIOMASS POWER: BAGASSE (GRID CONNECTED) /NON-BAGASSE (OFF GRID) -

CO-GENERATION
4.3.1 
Ministry has been promoting Biomass Power and Bagasse Co-generation Programme with the aim
to recover energy from biomass including bagasse, agricultural residues such as shells, husks, de-
oiled cakes and wood from dedicated energy plantations for power generation. A scheme to support
promotion of biomass-based cogeneration in sugar mills and other industries was notified on
11.05.2018 and was valid till 31.03.2021. As of now the Bio-energy Programme of MNRE has been
continued for the period of FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 to only meet the already created liabilities and
no new projects are being sanctioned.

The potential for power generation from agricultural and agro-industrial residues is estimated
at about 28446 MW based on 228 MMT of surplus biomass which is generated annually. With
progressive higher steam temperature and pressure and efficient project configuration in new sugar
mills and modernization of existing ones, the potential of surplus power generation through bagasse
cogeneration in sugar mills is estimated at around 13866 MW. Thus the total estimated potential for
biomass power is about 42312 MW.

4.3.2 Recent Initiatives

A study to assess the Biomass Power and Bagasse Co-generation Potential in India was initiated by
MNRE. The study was carried out by Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad. As per the final
report submitted in March, 2021, Biomass and bagasse cogeneration power potential in the country
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4.3.3 Achievements
Around 800 Nos of Biomass IPP and Bagasse/non bagasse cogeneration-based power plants
with aggregate capacity of 10175 MW have been installed in the country. These plants have been
installed mainly in the States of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Punjab upto December, 2021. This includes 7562 MW from Bagasse
Cogeneration Sector and 1841 MW from Biomass IPP Sector.
i India has more than 540 Nos of sugar mills, out of which around 370 sugar mills have installed
cogeneration power plant capacity of 7562 MW till December, 2021.
ii Over 200 biomass (non-bagasse) cogeneration plants with aggregate capacity of 772 MW have
been installed in the country till December, 2021.

4.4 SMALL HYDRO POWER

4.4.1 
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is vested with the responsibility of developing
hydro power projects of capacity upto 25MW, categorized as Small Hydro Power (SHP) Projects. These
projects have the potential to meet power requirements of remote and isolated areas in a decentralized
manner besides providing employment opportunity to local people. Small Hydro Power projects are
further categorized into small, mini and micro hydel projects based on their capacity as follows:
Micro Hydel ≤ 0.1 MW
Mini Hydel> 0.10 MW to ≤ 2.00 MW
Small Hydel> 2.00 MW to ≤ 25.00 MW

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4.4.2 
The estimated potential of small/mini/micro Hydel projects in the country is 21133.65 MW from 7133
sites located in different States of India. The SHP projects in the country are being set-up both in
public and private sectors. Setting up of SHP projects normally require about 3-4 years depending
upon its size and location. The national target for SHP is to achieve a cumulative capacity of 5000 MW
by 2022, under overall targets of achieving a cumulative grid connected Renewable Energy Power
Projects of 175,000 MW. Against this target of achieving an aggregate capacity of 5000 MW by the
year 2022, an aggregate capacity of 4839.40 MW been achieved as on 31st December, 2021 through
1150 Small Hydro Power projects. In addition, 71 projects of about 358 MW are at various stages of
implementation. Table 4.6 provides state-wise details of identified potential, projects completed and
those under execution.

Table 4.6: State wise list of potential sites, installed projects and
on-going projects in SHP sector (as on 31.12.2021)
Sl. State Total Potential Projects Installed Projects under
No. Implementation
Nos. Total Upto 2020-21 2021-22 Total Nos. Capacity
Capacity Nos. Capacity Nos. Capacity Nos. Capacity (MW)
(MW) (MW) (MW) (MW)
1 Andhra Pradesh 359 409.32 44 162.11 0 0 44 162.11 0 0
2 Arunachal 800 2064.92 156 131.11 0 0 156 131.11 4 5
Pradesh
3 Assam 106 201.99 6 34.11 0 0 6 34.11 1 2
4 Bihar 139 526.98 29 70.7 0 0 29 70.7 0 0
5 Chhattisgarh 199 1098.2 10 76 0 0 10 76 0 0
6 Goa 7 4.7 1 0.05 0 0 1 0.05 0 0
7 Gujarat 292 201.97 17 82.69 2 2.2 19 84.89 5 28.41
8 Haryana 33 107.4 9 73.5 0 0 9 73.5 0 0
9 Himachal 1049 3460.34 197 936.11 2 18 199 954.11 12 90.44
Pradesh
10 UT of Jammu & 103 1311.79 19 144.68 0 0 19 144.68 4 20.15
Kashmir
11 UT of Laddakh 199 395.65 28 39.64 0 0 28 39.64 8 9.25
12 Jharkhand 121 227.96 6 4.05 0 0 6 4.05 0 0
13 Karnataka 618 3726.49 170 1280.73 0 0 170 1280.73 6 16.45
14 Kerala 238 647.15 35 230.02 3 12.5 38 242.52 4 61.5
15 Madhya Pradesh 299 820.44 13 99.71 0 0 13 99.71 2 7.6
16 Maharashtra 270 786.46 70 379.58 1 1 71 380.58 8 8.85
17 Manipur 110 99.95 8 5.45 0 0 8 5.45 0 0
18 Meghalaya 97 230.05 5 32.53 0 0 5 32.53 2 25.5
19 Mizoram 72 168.9 18 36.47 0 0 18 36.47 2 8.5
20 Nagaland 98 182.18 12 30.67 0 0 12 30.67 2 2
21 Odisha 220 286.22 11 88.63 1 18 12 106.63 1 15
22 Punjab 375 578.28 56 173.55 3 2.55 59 176.10 3 1.75
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Sl. State Total Potential Projects Installed Projects under

No. Implementation
Nos. Total Upto 2020-21 2021-22 Total Nos. Capacity
Capacity Nos. Capacity Nos. Capacity Nos. Capacity (MW)
(MW) (MW) (MW) (MW)
24 Sikkim 88 266.64 17 52.11 0 0 17 52.11 1 3
25 Tamil Nadu 191 604.46 21 123.05 0 0 21 123.05 0 0
26 Telangana 94 102.25 30 90.87 0 0 30 90.87 0 0
27 Tripura 13 46.86 3 16.01 0 0 3 16.01 0 0
28 A&N Islands 7 7.27 1 5.25 0 0 1 5.25 0 0
29 Uttar Pradesh 251 460.75 10 49.1 0 0 10 49.1 1 1.5
30 Uttarakhand 442 1664.31 102 214.32 0 0 102 214.32 5 51.5
31 West Bengal 179 392.06 24 98.5 0 0 24 98.5 0 0
Total 7133 21133.61 1138 4785.15 12 54.25 1150 4839.40 71 358.40

4.4.3 
For the year 2021-22, a target of commissioning of 120 MW small hydro projects was set, against which
05 projects of aggregate capacity of 54.25 MW have been synchronized to the grid by 31st December
2021 (Table 4.7). Actual physical achievement from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021 and estimated physical
achievement from 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022 is given in Table 4.8.

4.4.4 
Under the ‘Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiative (LREI)’, Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency
(KREDA) and Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) are implementing Small/
Mini hydro projects in their respective regions. A total of 7 Hydro projects with aggregate capacity
of 10.55 MW are being implemented by KREDA, out of which 4 projects with aggregate capacity of
5.05 MW has been commissioned by KREDA till date. LREDA is implementing 06 nos. of projects with
aggregate capacity of 3.65 MW, out of which 02 projects with aggregate capacity of 0.95 MW has been
commissioned by LREDA till date.

Table 4.7: List of SHP projects commissioned during FY 2021-22 (till 31.12.2021)
S. No. State Name of the project Capacity Name of the Agency/
(MW) Developer
1 Kerala Chathankottunada 6.0 Kerala State Electricity Board
Limited
2 Maharashtra Morna (Gureghar) 1.0 M/s Ashok Sthapatya Pvt.
Ltd.
3 Punjab Kalabala 0.80 M/s Preetech Power Pvt. Ltd.
4 Himachal Chanju-II (out of 19.80 MW) 13.2 M/s Cosmos Hydro Power
Pradesh Pvt. Ltd.
5 Kerala Upper kallar 2.0 Kerala State Electricity Board
Limited
6 Odisha Saptadhara 18.0 M/s Sri Avantika Power
Projects Pvt. Ltd.
7 Punjab Changali Khurd, Ferozepur 1.50 M/s. Salasar Hydro Urja Pvt.
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S. No. State Name of the project Capacity Name of the Agency/

(MW) Developer
8 Punjab Bhikhi Distribut or yoff taking at 0.25 M/s. Hydro Energy &
RD 214440 of Kotla Branch Canal Infrastructure, Punjab
(Barnala)
9 Himachal Kareri SHP, Shimla 4.80 Sai Engineering, Himachal
Pradesh Pradesh
10 Gujarat Vadoadara Branch canal SHP 2 0.7 SSNNL, Gujarat
11 Gujarat Vadoadara Branch canal SHP 5 1.5 SSNNL, Gujarat
12 Kerala Aripara SHP 4.50 CIAL Infrastructure Limited,
Kerala

Table 4.8: Actual physical achievement from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021 and

estimated physical achievement from 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022
Actual physical achievement from Estimated physical achievement from
01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022
90.60 MW 65.75 MW

4.5 WASTE TO ENERGY

4.5.1 Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial, Agricultural Wastes and Residues
The Ministry has been implementing the scheme “Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and
Agricultural Waste/Residues” aimed at generation of biogas, BioCNG and Power from different wastes,
such as Municipal Solid Waste, vegetable and other market wastes, slaughterhouse waste, agricultural
residues and industrial wastes & effluents. In addition to Bio-CNG/Biogas, biogas plants generate
organic fertilizer as a by-product which is valuable for agricultural fields.

The scheme was valid upto 31st March, 2021. As of now, the Bio-energy Programme of MNRE has been
continued for the period of FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 to only meet the already created liabilities and
no new projects are being sanctioned.

4.5.2 Progress during the Calendar year 2021

i. Physical Achievement: As on 31.12.2021, during the calendar year 2021, the capacities added
in respect of various output products are given in Table 4.9.
Table 4.9: Progress of product out put and capacity addition during calendar year 2021
Sl. No. Output Product No. of plants Capacity Addition in States
calendar year 2021
1 Biogas 4 40,500 m3 per day Telangana, Gujarat
2 Bio-CNG/CBG 9 30430 kg/day Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,
Haryana, Tamilnadu and
Telangana
3 Power 13 50.85 MWeq Haryana, Andhra Pradesh,
Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh,
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ii. In 2021, Ministry granted sanction of total Central Financial Assistance (CFA) amounting Rs 253
crore including Rs. 250 crore to five MSW to Power projects under the “Programme on Energy
from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Waste/Residues and Municipal Solid Waste”.

4.5.3 
Cumulative Physical Achievement: As on 31.12.2021, the total installed capacity is 434.11 MWeq
including 199.14 MW capacity of Grid-interactive Waste to Power projects, 234.97 MWeq capacity Off-
grid Waste-to-Energy projects. The generation details as well as the output till 31.12.2021 are given in
Table 4.10.

Table 4.10: The Product Output and Cumulative Capacity of Waste-to-Energy Projects
Sl. No. Output product Cumulative capacity
1 Biogas 7,71,008 m3 per day
2 Bio-CNG/CBG 1,39,319 kg per day
3 Power (Grid & Offgrid) 340.92 MWeq

4.5.4 Estimated achievement for the period January-March, 2022:

During January-March, 2022, total capacity of 16.74 MWeq is expected to be installed from Waste to
Energy and Power Generation plants.

4.5.5 
Concessional Custom Duty Certificates (CCDC): Ministry on 25.01.2021 notified guidelines
for issuance of certificates for availing concessional custom duty for import of machinery and
components which are required for initial setting up of projects for generation of Bio-CNG from non-
conventional materials namely agricultural, forestry, agro-industrial, industrial, municipal and urban
waste, bio waste or poultry litter. During calendar year 2021, total 7 nos. of Concessional Custom Duty
Certificates have been issued for setting up of Bio-CNG and Power generation plants.

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4.6 OFF-GRID RENEWABLE POWER

4.6.1 Biogas Power
Power Generation from Biogas offers a good potential in rural areas especially if they are far from the
grid.

4.6.2 Biogas Power (Off-Grid) Generation and Thermal application Programme

(BPGTP)
Upto 31.03.2021, the Ministry has implemented the Biogas-based Scheme for promoting biogas
generation for Off-grid/distributed and decentralized Renewable Power applications in the capacity
range of 3 kW to 250 kW and also for thermal energy applications having biogas generation capacity
in the corresponding matching size range of 30 M3 to 2,500 M3 per day. The organic bio-degradable
wastes from various sources such as cattle dung/animal wastes, food and kitchen waste, poultry
dropping and agro-industry waste etc., are the feed stock for Biogas plants.

4.6.3 Implementation of BPGTP

Upto 31.03.2021, the Biogas based Power Generation and Thermal Application Programme (BPGTP)
has been implemented through the Agriculture and Rural Development Departments of the States,
Dairy Co-operatives, State Nodal Agencies (SNAs), Biogas Development and Training Centres (BDTCs),
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

4.6.4 Central Financial Assistance (CFA) For BPGTP

The CFA was being provided (up to 31.03.2021) from Rs.25,000 per kW to Rs.40,000 per kW for power
generation as per the generation capacity slabs and Rs.12,500 per kW to Rs.20,000 per kW for thermal
applications respectively.

4.6.5 Achievements
During the year 2021-22, 3 projects have been commissioned with power generation capacity of
173 kW and corresponding biogas generation capacity of 1400 M3 per day. With this, the cumulative
total of 328 biogas based projects with a total power generation capacity of 7.76 MW with a cumulative
total biogas generation of 73,751 M3 per day have been set up in the country, up to 31.12.2021. The
BPGTP Scheme has been continued beyond 31.03.2021 for clearing the past liabilities only. Therefore,
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CHAPTER 5
RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR RURAL APPLICATIONS
5.0  he MNRE has been implementing and supporting Biogas Schemes for dissemination and deployment
T
of biogas plants in remote, rural and semi- urban areas of the country upto 31.03.2021.

5.1 New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NNBOMP)

Up to 31.03.2021, the NNBOMP scheme, a central sector scheme was implemented for setting up small
Biogas Plants in the size range varying from 1 M3 to 25 M3 with the objectives to provide green and
clean renewable gaseous fuel for cooking, lighting and small power needs of the potential farmers,
cattle farmers/users including individual households and to facilitate management and utilization of
biogas plant produced slurry as an organic enriched Solid Biogas Fertilize.

5.2 Achievements under the National Biogas Programme

A target of setting up 60000 small Biogas Plants has been allocated to the States/ UTs for the year
2020-21. The progress under the New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NNBOMP) is
given in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: State/ UT wise achievements for family type/ small biogas plants
from 1981-82 to 2020-21 under the National Biogas Programme.
State/ UT During FY 2020-21 Cumulative small Biogas plants up to
upto 31.03.2021 31.03.2021* under NBMMP/NNBOMP
Andhra Pradesh 1854 268598
Arunachal Pradesh 12 3621
Assam 931 139414
Bihar 147 130072
Chhattisgarh 550 60250
Goa 8 4234
Gujarat 351 435638
Haryana 577 64013
Himachal Pradesh 12 47718
Jammu & Kashmir 1 3201
Jharkhand 35 7890
Karnataka 1813 512755
Kerala 895 153666
Madhya Pradesh 2933 379154
Maharashtra 7221 931313
Manipur 0 2128
Meghalaya 0 11156
Mizoram 1 5857
Nagaland 0 7953
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State/ UT During FY 2020-21 Cumulative small Biogas plants up to

upto 31.03.2021 31.03.2021* under NBMMP/NNBOMP
Punjab 1562 187145
Rajasthan 389 72886
Sikkim 0 9044
Tamil Nadu 143 224037
Telangana 62 316727
Tripura 34 3744
Uttar Pradesh 231 441180
Uttarakhand 606 365188
West Bengal 144 1216
Andaman & Nicobar 0 97
Chandigarh 0 169
Dadar & Nagar Haveli 0 681
Daman & Diu 0 0
Delhi 0 578
Lakshadweep 0 0
Puducherry 0 17541
Total 20574 5080616

*The scheme of NNBOMP is valid only upto 31.03.2021

5.3 Implementation of NNBOMP

Up to 31.03.2021, the NNBOMP scheme has been implemented through the Agriculture and Rural
Development Departments of the States, Dairy Co-operatives, State Nodal Agencies (SNAs), Biogas
Development and Training Centres (BDTCs), Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

5.4 Subsidy and other Central Financial Assistance for setting up

Biogas Plants under New National Biogas and Organic Manure
Programme (NNBOMP)
Under the NNBOMP, upto 31.03.2021 the Central Subsidy has been provided for installing biogas
plants of size 1 M3 to 25 M3, which varies from Rs. 7500 per plant of 1 M3 to Rs. 35,000 per plant of size
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CHAPTER 6
MNRE Participation in World Expo 2020 at Dubai
6.1 DUBAI EXPO 2021
6.1.1 Theme
The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) in partnership with FICCI, organised a series of events,
from October 6th - 8th, 2021 during the Climate and Biodiversity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai. The events
covered the themes of India's Renewable Energy Achievements and Ambitions, Emerging Areas and
Opportunities for Renewable Energy in India, and also focussed events anchored by the Solar Energy
Corporation of India (SECI) and Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). The MNRE
events organised were addressed by Shri R.K Singh, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Power and New and
Renewable Energy, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba, Hon’ble Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy,
Secretary MNRE and senior officials of MNRE, SECI and IREDA. The events organised also included
various panel discussions where panelist from Government, Industry, Thinktanks, financial institutions
and investors participated and discussed the current and future development of renewable energy
sector in India.

India has emerged as one of the leaders in global energy transition. With the recent massive
achievement of touching 158 Gigawatt (GW) of installed capacity, (including large hydro) the country
boasts of being 4th largest renewable energy giant in the world. The nation has also embarked on
implementing the world’s largest renewable energy expansion plan, that is installed capacity of
175 GW by 2022 and 450 GW by 2030. This is a testimony to India's commitment to propagate clean
energy sources since the early days of sustainable development and is backed by a series of targeted
and strategic initiatives by the Government of India to promote generation and adoption of RE to fuel
the country's growth and development.

The Dubai Expo 2020 was a key platform for the Government of India and MNRE to showcase India’s
achievements in renewable energy (RE) capacity enhancement and future plans for scaling up capacity
in existing RE sectors, as well as, initiating and inviting capacity addition in new and emerging areas
like green hydrogen, battery storage, electric mobility, to name a few. The events held by MNRE in this
week were a valuable opportunity for investors, industry leaders and the Government to mutually
explore the potential of renewable energy in India and build on the strong foundation created for this
sector through the Government’s commitment to climate change mitigation.

6.1.2 INDIA’s ORGANISING PARTNER

The various events organised at Dubai Expo were the following:
I. MNRE-FICCI Conference on India’s Renewable Energy Achievements and Ambitions (October 6,
2021)
II. MNRE-FICCI Conference on Renewable Energy in India: Emerging Areas and Opportunities
(October 7, 2021)
III. ISA Event on One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), October 7, 2021
IV. SECI Conference on ‘Amalgamation of Future Technologies in the Journey towards 450 GW RE
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6.1.3 COVERAGE
The details of various Conferences organised at the World Expo Dubai are as follows:
I. MNRE-FICCI Conference on India’s Renewable Energy Achievements and Ambitions
(October 6th, 2021)
The MNRE-FICCI Conference on India's Renewable Energy Achievements and Ambitions
hosted virtually on 6th October 2021 during the Climate and Biodiversity Week at the Dubai
Expo 2020 celebrated India’s accomplishments in renewable energy capacity and the roadmap
to meet the ambitious targets of the milestone years of 2022 and 2030. The event witnessed
an enriching opening session with insights from Secretary MNRE, Hon’ble Minister of State for
New & Renewable Energy and Chair, FICCI Renewable Energy CEOs Council and CEO Azure
Power. This was followed by three panel discussions focused on:
Panel I: Indian Renewable Energy Sector: Current Scenario, Potential and Ambitions
This panel discussed the current scenario of the Indian renewable energy sector in the
context of India’s achievements in scaling up renewable energy generation capacity, access to
renewables in the grid, and off-grid coverage and the policy and programmes implemented by
the Government of India to enhance and ease the transition to renewable power generation
across the country. The panel also reflected on India’s future ambitions on renewable energy
capacity increase, and on new and emerging clean energy solutions and technologies for this
decade. The organizations in this panel included CEEW, IRENA, Suzlon, PRESPL, Vikram Solar,
Abellon Clean Energy Ltd.
Panel II: Renewable Energy: Meeting Dual Goals of Energy Transition and Climate
Mitigation
This panel discussed the path to climate mitigation with energy transition away from fossil
fuels as a complementary goal that will be achieved within the broader context of mitigation
and climate action plans. The features of India’s energy transition with respect to its global
obligations and climate commitments were also be contextualised against focal national
development areas. Additionally, the session explored how energy transition can be designed
such that it is beneficial for all stakeholders while striving for greenhouse gas emission reduction.
The organisations in this panel included CVC Biorefineries, NTPC, GOGLA, L&T, Avaada.
Panel III: The Business Case for Renewable Energy: Success Stories, Experience Sharing
and Opportunities
This panel focused on making the business case for renewable energy and the relative benefits
of key stakeholders in the power, utilities and energy sector. Panelists discussed the main
market drivers including demand-supply signals, change in energy consumption patterns, and
external factors that make the transition towards clean, renewable energy necessary in this
decade. The Ministry/organisations in the Panel Discussion included Government of Madhya
Pradesh, Azure, Acme, Renew Power, Everstone Capital, Sterlite Power.
SPEAKERS, PANELISTS & DELEGATES
Industry Theme Address by Mr. Ranjit Gupta, Chair, FICCI renewable Energy CEOs Council and
CEO, Azure Power in the MNRE-FICCI Conference on October 6th, 2021
II MNRE-FICCI Conference on Renewable Energy in India: Emerging Areas and Opportunities
(October 7th , 2021)
The MNRE-FICCI Conference on Renewable Energy in India: Emerging Areas & Opportunities
organised on 7th October 2021 during the Climate and Biodiversity Week at the Dubai Expo
2021 hosted rich dialogue on the ambitions and future vision of India in new and emerging
areas of renewables and clean energy. The event began with valuable insights delivered by
Hon’ble Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Hon’ble Minister of State for Energy,
Government of Maharashtra, Secretary MNRE and Co- Chair of FICCI Renewable Energy CEOs
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Panel Discussion I - India’s RE Ambitions: Opportunities for Global RE Developers &

Investors
This session deliberated on high-potential opportunities for business entry and exploration in
India’s renewable power generation sector given policy changes and incentives that promote
business profitability and high returns on investment. The session also touched upon areas of
new growth that will propel nation-wide RE expansion like grid integration with renewables,
grid flexibility, battery storage, smart grid development. The Ministry/organisations in the
Panel Discussion included MNRE, SECI, PGCIL, Sembcorp Energy, Amp Energy, Hero Future
Energies, OMERS Infrastructure and Alfanar.
Panel Discussion II- India a Manufacturing hub for Renewable Energy
This session explored the transition of India into a manufacturing hub for renewables and the
trajectory of this manufacturing boom over the last seven years. We also heard experiences
on the current scenario of RE manufacturing in India, their successes and future ambitions
for renewable power generation, technology R&D and applications of clean energy in this
decade. The Ministry/organisations in the Panel Discussion included MNRE, First Solar, Borosil
Renewables, Vestas, Senvion India, Premier Energies and Waaree Energies.
III ISA Event on One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG), October 7, 2021
The event was organised by International Solar Alliance (ISA) on OSOWOG - One Sun One
World One Grid on a virtual medium. The event was moderated by Mr. Jagjeet Sareen, ADG,
International Solar Alliance. The discussion focused on the goals needed to be set for the
OSOWOG initiative and potential future challenges.
Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government
of India delivered the Introductory Speech on ISA and OSOWOG. This was followed by the
Keynote Presentation by Mr. Waleed Saleh Alsuraih, Lead Energy Specialist - MENA region, The
World Bank Group.
The panel discussion comprised of the following organisations: World Bank Group, ACWA
Power, IRENA, GCCIA, Sterlite Power and EDF.
The session involved discussions on how finances can be a challenge for projects like OSOWOG
and also how this can be overcome with private sector participation. Advantages of OSOWOG
like enhancement of grid stability, reducing the need for batteries, removing redundant RE
capacity and ensuring its optimization, as well as, international economic collaboration, were
also discussed during the session.
It was also highlighted that with the vast development of interconnectors, technology will not
act as an obstacle for OSOWOG. Further, it was pointed out that at the operational level there is
a need for getting the regulators engaged or synchronisation of regulations since the process
of establishing regulations allowing the trade of energy within the participating countries can
be time consuming. Doing so, will save time and will allow the interconnectors to function
seamlessly.
IV SECI Conference in EXPO 2020 in Collaboration with MNRE on Amalgamation of Future
Technologies in the Journey to wards 450 GW RE by 2030 (October 8, 2021)
This event on the third day of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and FICCI’s
participation during the Climate and Biodiversity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai was led by the Solar
Energy Corporation of India (SECI), in partnership with MNRE.
The session showcased the capacities, credentials, and market outreach of SECI, the only
Central PSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector, and its ambitious future plans in the
expansion of RE in India. The session also highlighted the role of new technologies like battery
energy storage and hydrogen in the road to achieving the RE goals for India. SECI primarily is
a power procurement intermediary offering payment security to investors and has instituted a
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The event began with opening remarks and context setting by Ms. Suman Sharma, Managing
Director of SECI. It was followed by Address from Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary,
MNRE and then Keynote Address by Shri R.K. Singh, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Power, New
and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
The Conference also had presentations on SECI Financial Strengths and Future Prospects and
on Innovative Roadmap to realize 450 GW RE by 2030 - Impetus on firming of RE Power through
Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen by SECI Officials.
V IREDA Conference in Expo 2020 Dubai in Collaboration with MNRE (October 8, 2021)
This event on the third day of MNRE and FICCI’s participation during the Climate and
Biodiversity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai was led by the Indian Renewable Energy Development
Agency (IREDA). The session showcased IREDA’s role in reaching India’s RE targets by provision
of financing support to the RE sector. The session had presentations from IREDA on its Business
Plan and its financing products. The Opening session was chaired by Shri Indu Shekhar
Chaturvedi, Secretary, MNRE followed by a panel discussion.
Panel Discussion on Evolving Scenario in RE Financing in India– IREDA Conference
This session explored the current and future scenario for funding of renewable energy projects
in India and investment facilitation. The session highlighted that over the next decade, the RE
investment needs for various sectors in India; over USD 200 billion for renewables investment,
USD 200 billion for investments in electric mobility, and between USD 100-200 billion for
investments in green hydrogen and grid upgrading that cumulatively forms an investment
opportunity equalling a quarter of India’s total GDP.
The Government/Organisations in the Panel Discussion included IREDA, MNRE, Govt. of Madhya
Pradesh, Suzlon SolarArise, Amplus Solar, PRESPL, Nagarjuna Hydro, Global Infrastructure and
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CHAPTER 7
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
7.1 INTRODUCTION
Research, design, development and technology demonstration for its validation are one of the core
requirements for the growth of New & Renewable Energy. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
(MNRE) supports research, design, technology development and demonstration for renewable
energy to develop new and renewable energy technologies, processes, materials, components, sub-
systems, products & services, standards and resource assessment so as to indigenously manufacture
new and renewable energy systems and devices. The objective of the programme is to make the
industry globally competitive and renewable energy generation supply, self-sustainable/profitable
and thereby contribute to increase share in total energy mix in the country.

R&D Projects received from R&D institutions /universities, industries and NGO’s etc. in the field of solar,
wind, solar-wind hybrid, storage, small hydro power, biogas, hydrogen and fuel cells, geothermal, etc.
are considered by the Ministry for financial support.

7.2 POLICY AND GUIDELINES

A comprehensive policy framework on Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development
Programme is in place to support R&D in new and renewable energy sector, including associating and
supporting R&D earned out by industry for market development.

Ministry provides up to 100% financial support to Government/non-profit research organizations/

NGOs and upto 50 to 70% to industry. Budget allotted for Renewable Energy Research and Technology
Development (RE-RTD) Programme is Rs. 228 crores for FY 2021-22 to 2025-26.

The policy framework provides guidelines for project identification, formulation, monitoring,
appraisal, approval, and financial support. The R&D projects received from R&D/academic institutions,
industries, etc. are evaluated through subject experts. The qualifying projects are appraised by R&D
Project Appraisal Committees. The projects recommended by the committees are sanctioned to
prospective implementing agencies. The projects are monitored by Monitoring Committees. Projects
on completion are reviewed in Project Appraisal Committee Meetings for their achievements.

7.3 RD&D FOCUS

The RD&D efforts are continued with emphasis on cost reduction, reliability and efficiency
improvement of renewable energy systems, components, and BOS. The project in accordance with
the R&D thrust area of the ministry in solar thermal, SPV, biogas, wind, wind-hybrid, storage, small
Hydro Power, hydrogen, and fuel cells, geothermal, etc. are supported for RD&D activity. The projects
in other areas not covered under the R&D thrust areas are also considered for financial support based
on their applications and practical importance.

Support is provided for development, demonstration, testing, standardization, and validation of

technologies/ systems/ components with emphasis on application oriented R&D, improving efficiency,
reliability and cost effective for indigenous development and manufacture. Participation of industry is
encouraged. In solar thermal, the thrust areas include the development of solar thermal technology
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In Solar Photovoltaic (SPV), thrust is on improving Si PV efficiency, reducing the cost, developing
solar cells by using new material, production of Si material from sand, improving modules quality
and reliability, development of standard designs for support structure for SPV systems, materials and
fabrication technology for solar cells and modules, inverters, power conditioning units, grid integration,
etc. In addition, focus would be on storage solutions. The thrust areas in biogas include development
of efficient and cost effective designs of biogas plants, standardization of multiple designs of biogas
plants, standardization of biogas slurry based bio-fertilizer, bio-manure up-gradation, development
of biogas purification systems, development of efficient biogas engine for power generation. In wind,
the thrust areas include wind turbine system design, integration, off-shore technology and wind
solar hybrid systems. In Small monitoring systems, pumped storage systems, etc. R&D in hydrogen
and fuel cells will focus on hydrogen production from various feedstocks, technology for storage
and Hydropower (SHP), thrust areas include development of ultra-low head turbines (below 3m),
generators, development of efficient and cost effective fuel cells for stationary, transport applications
etc.

7.4 INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM

The Ministry is supporting creation of enabling conditions for institutional mechanism for
collaboration for faster development and demonstration of technology for commercialization. The
Ministry has taken initiatives strengthening its institutions, namely, National Institute of Solar Energy
(NISE), Gurugram, Sardar Swarn Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE), Kapurthala and
National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai with their functions for pursuing RD&D, testing,
standardization and certification in solar, bioenergy and wind energy systems, respectively. These
initiatives envisage supporting projects in consortia including industry for technology development
on cost sharing basis by partner ministries/departments/industries.

7.5 SOLAR R&D

7.5.1 Solar Photovoltaics
The details of activities being carried under Solar R&D (SPV) are given below:
A. The Ministry’s flagship project in solar photovoltaics being implemented at IIT Bombay and
christened National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) Phase II had
several major areas. The progress made in each of these areas is briefly described below:
Education and Training: To extend the knowledge and expertise at NCPRE various courses,
workshops and training sessions were organized for industry personals, faculty and students
from other organizations and institutions.
NCPRE organized virtual workshop, “PV R&D Vision 2026: Role of Government, Industry and
NCPRE” at the behest of MNRE on April 26, 2021. The goal of this workshop was to come up
with tangible ideas and identify areas where MNRE, NCPRE and Industry can work together to
support the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) in the next decade.

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NCPRE along with NTPC organized an online workshop “Diagnostic Techniques for Solar PV
Plants” during 10-11 August, 2021. The total no. of participants were 135 in this workshop.
Another online workshop was conducted on 05 November, 2021. This workshop was organized
jointly by NCPRE and SINTEF as part of an Indo-Norwegian project titled Czochralski Growth
of Low-oxygen Silicon Single Crystals for High-efficiency Solar Cell Applications. The
workshop focused on the silicon crystal growth. NCPRE also participated in CII Conference
& Exhibition Aatmanirbhar Bharat - Self-Reliance for Renewable Energy Manufacturing
organized during 15 – 16 July, 2021.
The facilities developed at NCPRE are unique and of its kind, to extend these to the reach of
researchers working on PV across India, a pilot project called Photovoltaic Users Mentorship
Program (PUMP) is being implemented at NCPRE. Theme based proposals from researchers
at various academic institutions and R&D labs were invited with the objective that the
people working in the area of PV in other institutions can get benefited from the expertise of
investigators and the facilities built at NCPRE through funding from MNRE. They can come up
with their innovative ideas and can use the facilities as well as receive guidance and mentorship
from NCPRE investigators. Under the PUMP initiative, 60 proposals were received, 57 proposals
have been selected, out of which 32 are completed, 19 are under revision, 5 is ongoing and 1 is
approved. These proposals were reviewed by NCPRE team members and based on the quality
and relevance of these proposals, required mentorship has been provided.
Crystalline Si Solar Cells: Standard Al:BSF Solar cells with champion cell efficiency of 19.4
% were made on 6 in x 6 in, pseudo-square, mono Si wafers. 18 % efficient, 6 in x 6 in mc-Si
solar cells employing the texturization process developed at NCPRE (Indian patent applied) for
diamond wire sawn (DWS) wafers are made. PERC cells with efficiency of 18% demonstrated
on 6 in x 6 in, pseudo-square, mono Si wafers using a made in India Laser ablation system
for removal of the passivation dielectric. NCPRE is collaborating with the manufacturer for
further improvements in laser system to enable higher efficiency cell fabrication. Indian patent
number 374367 granted, titled “Method of fabricating inverted pyramid on crystalline silicon
using lithography free fabrication technique”. Two more Indian patents related to silicon solar
cell technology, one related to integration of copper metallization and another related to
inexpensive deposition of passivation layers, are under examination.

Fig. 7.2: Photographs of the front and backsides of the PERC cells fabricated at NCPRE
Thin Film Materials and Devices: Single junction perovskite solar cells having power
conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.64 %@area 0.2 cm2; 17%@area 0.42 cm2 and 12.2%@1 cm2
was fabricated. Semi-transparent single junction perovskite solar cells with PCE of 10.3%@area
0.2 cm2 with an aim to further improve it is process. Transparent cell will be used for 4-terminal
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Fig. 7.3: Characteristics of Single-junction Perovskite Solar Cells fabricated at NCPRE using classical
CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPI) and thermally stable (FA0.83MA0.17)0.95Cs0.05Pb(I0.9Br0.1)3 as an absorber.
Stability studies are carried out under constant 1 sun illumination conditions in ambient without
any encapsulation to devices.
Energy Storage: To tackle the ever-growing demand of energy consumption, the Energy
Storage group of NCPRE is working on the indigenous development and manufacturing of the
Li-ion (LiB) and Na-ion battery (SiB) as storage system for portable as well as stationary storage
applications. A framework for thermal management and control strategy to minimise thermal
degradation in Li-ion batteries in a stand-alone PV-Battery Energy Storage (BES) hybrid system
is being developed. Apart from these, a part of the group has been focussing on developing
redox flow batteries for large scale deployment.
The group has been successful in developing 10-14 Ah Li-ion pouch cells along with 2.8 Ah
Li-ion cylindrical cells. The chemistry utilized is lithium NMC/Graphite i.e., Li-NMC as cathode
and graphite as anode, keeping in mind the market to be addressed. Depending on the power
requirement of the device, the fabricated Li-ion cells with designated capacity were connected
to demonstrate the operation of a television and a table with a LED as shown in the picture
below. Further, work on NMC/Si-C, NMC/LTO, LR-LMO/Graphite and all solid-state batteries are
under the development stage as the second generation high energy density and fast charging
batteries. Lithium-Sulfur battery has also been demonstrated as a pouch cell.

Fig. 7.4: (a) Prototype of 14 and 7 Ah NMC/graphite Li-ion pouch cells, Li-S pouch cell and
2.5-2.8 Ah NMC/graphite Li-ion cylindrical cells (b) Demonstration of the application of Li-ion pouch
cells to operate and television, LED and table fan and it’s future application in isolated homes,
(c) World class cell fabrication facility established at IIT Bombay, and (d) formed a start-up
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The sodium-ion battery research is blooming as an indigenous solution to stationary storage

applications. The dedicated group has successfully developed a 3.2 – 3.4 V, 2-layer pouch cell
with NVP/Hard carbon chemistry, right from the materials to device. The team has also been
able to demonstrate a high specific Na-ion full cell with doped ammonium vanadium oxide
(NVO) cathode against hydrogenated sodium titanium oxide (NTO), with a capacity retention
of 94% over 400 cycles. Air/moisture stable layered oxide cathode having a lifetime of more
than 1000 cycles and hard carbon/NTO is a chemistry that is in the developmental stage.
These LiBs and SiBs are developed in the prototyping lab funded by MNRE with a production
capacity of ~4 kWh per day in the format of 10-14 Ah pouch cell and a capacity of ~1 kWh per
day in the format of 2.5-2.8 Ah 18650 cylindrical cells.
Power Electronics: A hybrid 2.5 kVA and standalone 300 VA solar PV inverters design has been
finalized and 5 prototypes developed is in the laboratory testing stage. The first prototype
for 3 HP BLDC motor with surface pump with sensor less control algorithm, field testing is
completed. GaN is the emerging technology because of its operation in MHz range which
helps in developing the high power density converters therefore we have developed a first
porotype of GaN based motor driver for 3 HP BLDC motor operating at 1 MHz frequency. A
comprehensive test bench comprising of solar emulator, battery emulator, and an electronic
load is developed to test solar inverters up to a rating of 25 kVA.

(a) Field testing of the developed BLDC pump (b) GaN based motor driver
Fig. 7.5: Experimental Verification of the 3 hp BLDC Motor and
Controller for Surface Pump Application.

Fig. 7.6: A Comprehensive Test Bench comprising of Solar Emulator, Battery emulator,
and an electronic load is developed to test solar inverters

Module Reliability: A mini-field survey is being planned to be conducted by the end of 2021 at a
multi-MW power plant in collaboration with a leading drone based IR company to develop guidelines
and best practices for the industry. (Fig. 7.7) Applications of Data Analytics, Machine Learning in
PV are being explored. For example, a deep learning-based software program was developed to
automatically distinguish defective and non-defective cells from their EL images. Also, a Python based
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with tighter tolerance than the offered by usual tools used in the PV industry for this purpose such as
RdTools. Benchmarking of accuracy of various PV module performance simulation models was done
and the most accurate model was identified - which could reduce the uncertainty in the predicted
and actual performance of PV modules in the plants. Uncertainty in the STC correction of various
algorithms was studied to identify the best procedure for this purpose. A study on hydrophobic
properties of the 4 commercial anti-soiling coating involved 89 days of field exposure in Mumbai
which included 3 weeks of heavy rainfall. It was shown that abrasion due to frequent cleaning and
acid rain are significant factors to influence the decrease of contact angle seen in the field. Cleaning
cycle simulator has been developed which can deposit the dust uniformly on glass coupons and
perform repeated cleaning with different types of brushes. This setup is being used to study the
abrasive impact of various brushes on glass samples. (Fig. 7.8)

A laboratory facility for temperature dependent resistivity of module materials such as back-sheets
and encapsulants has been developed. The data from these experiments and an in-house developed
FEA model could help in accurate prediction of leakage currents in PV modules under high voltage
bias in the field. Prototyping of an equipment to find the adhesion strength between two layers of the
PV module (EVA/Glass, EVA/Cell, EVA/Back-sheet) using the more accurate Width Tapered Cantilever
Beam method is completed. Further the impact of various packaging methods for PV modules on
cracks generated during transportation has been studied. Considerable progress was made in the
design of indigenous I-V tracer and reference cell system which can automatically perform I-V tracing
of PV modules and transmit the data wirelessly. (Fig. 7.9)

Fig. 7.7: Drone based IR Imaging and subsequent on-ground testing & analysis

Fig. 7.8: Cleaning Cycle Simulator

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Fig. 7.9: Indigenous I-V Tracer and Reference Cell System

B. As a part of the ongoing activity, the
research group of Prof. Shaibal K. Sarkar
from the Department of Energy Science and
Engineering at IIT Bombay, demonstrates
significant development in perovskite solar
cells eyeing to the scalability and futuristic
high throughput production.
The group have initiated and optimized
a rapid process to deposit metal oxide
layer within a few seconds, which usually
takes hours. The devices made with the
newly developed process are at per the
conventional process. Below the current
density versus the voltage characteristics
of one of the representative device that
show an efficiency of 20.2%.
In addition the group also developed a post
device making process through which the
efficiency can be improved by ~2-2.5%. The
process is a simple and scalable technique
and claimed to be compatible with the
production line. Below the current density
versus voltage characteristics depict the
improvement of a device with efficiency
18.2% and after the process the efficiency
of the same device raised to 20.6%.
They also started working on the series
connected mini-modules with the hybrid
perovskite materials. The figure aside
shows the physical picture of one of such
devices.

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C. NISE has completed several R&D projects which are given below.
Project-1: Setting Up of a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen Energy at National Institute
of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Haryana
National Institute of Solar Energy has a Hydrogen production, storage and dispensing facility
in its campus which was established in 2014 under an R&D project supported by MNRE. This
facility consists of a 5 Nm3/hr capacity alkaline electrolyser for Hydrogen production, a two-
stage reciprocating compressor for raising the pressure up to 450 bar, a high-pressure storage
system with a capacity of storing about 60 kg of hydrogen and a H35 hydrogen dispenser that
can dispense hydrogen at about 350 bar. The facility is powered by a 120 kWp dedicated SPV
power plant.
NISE is currently implementing another R&D project entitled “Setting Up of a Centre of Excellence
on Hydrogen Energy at National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), GwalPahari, Haryana” with the
financial support of MNRE. The project was sanctioned in February, 2019 with a total budget of
Rs. 10.30 crore for a duration of 3 years. Following are the key updates:
i. Augmentation of hydrogen production capacity by setting up additional 10 Nm3/
hr capacity hydrogen production facility is in process. NISE has procured electrolyser
system from M/s Eastern Electrolysers Ltd., Noida. Installation and commissioning of this
new 10 Nm3/hr electrolyser system is in final stage. The electrolyser would be integrated
with the existing hydrogen facility.
ii. Also, the existing electrolyser module of 5 Nm3/hr capacity that developed technical
problems has been repaired and will be re-installed with the help of the engineers from
OEM and Air Products and Chemicals, USA. The facility would be utilised for providing
hydrogen to the existing two numbers of dual fuel vehicles and some other hydrogen
fuelled vehicles after it becomes fully operational.
iii. As per the requirements of the project, NISE is also involved organising specific
workshops/ webinars/ online training programs in the area of Hydrogen Energy. NISE
has organised one webinar and one online training program on Hydrogen Energy and
published two scientific research papers in peer reviewed international journals. In
addition, NISE has also carried out some specific studies related to Hydrogen Energy
and has submitted their reports to MNRE.
Project-2: Development of high efficiency (21%/ 19%) PERC type of c-Si/mc-Si solar cells
This project is jointly executed by BHEL ASSCP & NISE. In this project, NISE is responsible for
testing & characterization of materials and devices to support BHEL for high efficiency PERC
cell development. As a part of the project, NISE contributed its capital fund to establish a
laboratory space of 140 sq. m, ISO Class 8 clean room i.e., Advanced solar cell characterization
laboratory in the Aditya Bhawan for housing the test and characterization equipment under a
single roof.
NISE has procured and commissioned all the test & characterization equipment proposed in
this project including i) Spectral Response Measurement System (QE-SRMS), ii) Spectroscopic
Ellipsometer, iii) Optical Microscope, iv) Semi-Automatic Four Probe resistivity meter, v)
Electrochemical Capacitance Voltage (ECV) Profiler, vi) Surface Profilometer and vii) Field
Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) with EDS facility. These facilities are being used
for testing of the samples processed by BHEL time-to-time to optimise the process parameters
and to make benchmark efficiency solar cells.
Project-3: Design and Development of High-Efficiency Solar Water Pumping Systems
The key updates of the project are as follows:
i. Establishment of state-of-the-art testing and R&D facility for solar water pumps:
The state-of-the-art testing and R&D facility has been developed at the National
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and can test solar water pumps up to 50 HP capacity. Solar array simulators have been
installed for hot and cold profile testing and manual module mounting structures as
well as automatic tracking structures have been installed for regular testing activities as
well as for various R&D activities.
ii. Enhancing efficiency & water output of solar water pump controllers: Solar Water
Pump Controller Efficiency is affected by change in temperature, radiation, and head.
Tests are being performed in NISE’s SWP lab to find out the parameters that affect the
controller efficiency. Work is under process to enhance the part-load efficiency which
occurs at intermediate/ partial radiation and head/load. In addition, NISE is studying the
impact of different module technologies on the water output, e.g., tested the solar water
pump with bifacial modules to enhance the daily water discharge.
iii. Testing accuracy of remote monitoring system for solar water pumping
applications: Tests for deducing the accuracy of remote monitoring systems have been
performed. NISE found that even though voltage, current, and power were measured
accurately, an error was reported in measuring the flow rate. In other words, there is a
huge difference between the reported flow rate (via the RMS system) and the measured
flow rate.
iv. Designing and testing micro-irrigation system: NISE’s SWP lab is designing a micro-
irrigation system that will be light and portable. A micro-irrigation system that works on
a similar principle is developed and demonstrated in the laboratory.
D. The MNRE has also sponsored a project on solar photovoltaics for development of high
efficiency PERC solar cells. The PERC cell project is being implemented jointly by BHEL-ASSCP
and NISE. In this project, BHEL has the responsibility of cell processing while NISE has the
responsibility of device simulation as well as complete characterization of solar cells. BHEL has
installed all the equipment pertaining to PERC cell fabrication viz. Diffusion furnace, PECVD
tool for dielectric deposition and Laser system for dielectric ablation. NISE has installed all their
testing and characterisation equipment including FE-SEM, optical microscope, spectroscopic
ellipsometer, ECV, resistivity measurement tool and surface profilometer.

Fig. 7.11: Diffusion furnace installed at BHEL ASSCP

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Fig. 7.12: PECVD installed at BHEL ASSCP (capable of processing depositing

dielectric stack at rear side (AlOx with capping layer of SiONx/SiNx) and front side ARC

Fig. 7.1 3: Laser system installed at BHEL ASSCP (capable of laser ablation by
utilizing various regimes (Nano, Pico & Femto seconds) using IR, Green and UV lasers)

Fig. 7.14: I-V data of PERC solar cell produced at BHEL ASSCP using
control wafer showing highest efficiency achieved 21.72 %.
The experimental trials for PERC development have been carried out extensively and the
individual process steps have been optimised. Initial results have given an average efficiency
of ~21% on control wafers and work is in progress to develop indigenous PERC cell with
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E. The MNRE has sanctioned new R&D projects entitled “Design and Development of high
performance supercapatteries for solar applications (Solar Lantern, Solar Home Light)”
implemented by Dr. S. P. Gairola, Uttaranchal University Dehradun and Dr. Yogesh Kumar
Sharma, Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT-Roorkee).
F. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India sanctioned a project entitled “National
Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration” to CSIR-NPL. The objective of the project is
to establish "Laser based - Differential Spectral Responsivity Primary Reference (LDSR) Solar
Cell Measurement System" at CSIR-NPL. The facility for solar cell calibration is being developed
under scientific co-operation with Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany.

Fig. 7.15: (a) Schematic of the LDSR system,

(b) Representative image of Primary Standard Facility under development
The primary reference solar cell calibration facility is being set-up with realization of decreased
uncertainty (0.35% or better at k = 2) for the calibration of solar cells that meets the need of
R&D institutes and PV industry. Once operational, this facility will be used by other “test &
calibration” labs in the country for the primary calibration of “Reference Solar Cells”, which is
the starting point in the PV calibration chain.
CSIR-NPL is also working on preparation of required infrastructure for LDSR facility installation.
Accordingly, a required area of ~100 m2 of (Class 10000) has been earmarked (PV Metrology
Room), and working for required changes to meet the requirements of STC, IEC60904 standards
so as to enable the facility installation. These activities are inline and progressing.

Fig. 7.16: (a) Clean-room (Class 10000, 10m x 10m area) under preparation at
CSIR-NPL for installation of the LDSR facility, (b) Schematic of the arrangement of
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7.6 Solar Thermal

7.6.1 The details of activities being carried under Solar Thermal (ST) are given below:-
A. 1 MWe (3.5 MWth) solar thermal power plant with 16 hours thermal storage for continuous
operation based on parabolic dish solar concentrators designed and fabricated indigenously,
at an estimated solar to electricity efficiency of about 16-18 %. The configuration of the power
plant will include 770 solar dishes having a provision of thermal storage and each having 60
m2 area. The project was successfully commissioned and working satisfactory on 24 x7 basis. It
is unique world class thermal power plant based on cast iron cavity heat storage.

Fig. 7.17
B. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has developed its prototype of pressurized air solar
receiver, as part of the project titled “Development of High Efficiency Receiver for Supercritical
CO2 Integrated with Static Focus Parabolic Dish”. The hybrid volumetric and cavity type receiver
design consists of open-end dome-end cylindrical cavity surrounded by concentric annular
porous medium, as shown in the figure below. Receiver design provides flexibility of testing
different materials – steel mesh, ceramic honeycomb and foams. The receiver has been tested
with a Scheffler dish concentrator having a fixed focus.The solar simulator facility under this
project is being designed, built and characterized by IISc Bangalore in collaboration with 3EN
CleanTech Pvt. Ltd., Dharwad, Karnataka.

Fig. 7.18 Installation of cast Iron receiver with piping and Insulation
C. The Ministry has sanctioned a R&D Project entitled “Development of a monitoring system for
the energy reception elements in Solar Thermal Plants” to TERI New Delhi in collaboration with
M/s Eptisa, Spain. The project is to develop a reliable, low-cost tool that gives a precise and direct
evaluation of the optical efficiency of each solar collector element including identification of
the cause of the error. This project has achieved its objectives of development of technique
and system. The research collaborators have developed LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)
technology with specially developed software for measuring the misalignment of absorber
tube of PTC (Fig. 7.19). The project collaborators have demonstrated the system and are now
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Fig. 19 (LiDAR)
D. Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University at Bhopal, in Collaboration with
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) of USA, are jointly executing a project on ‘System Design,
Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 40 kWth and 10 kWe pilot plant with 24x7 Thermal
storage’. This Project is aiming at the feasibility Study of MWe Scale Concentrated Solar Thermal
Plant integrated with 24 x 7 Thermal Energy Storage. The Thermal storage device has been
developed at ENLYS Energy, Hampton, USA jointly designed by RKDF & RPI University through
a series of experiments on Halide salt through a test bed designed to produce solar heat at over
1400 oC and having energy density in excess of 300 kWh / m3.
The Halide Salt imported from RPI, USA, under collaborative agreement with RKDF University
was tested and found very innovative in terms of high energy density and heat retention time
of several hours. In order to produce this salt indigenously RKDF has collaborated with IISER,
Bhopal and used this salt in the Thermal Energy Storage (TES) device to produce steam in off
Sunshine hours. A view of the steam turbine running on the indigenous TES together with
testing of both types of salts is as under:

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7.6.2 Solar Radiation Resource Assessment (SRRA) Stations

In order to strengthen the solar resource assessment and to meet the requirement of availability of
Solar Radiation data, In Phase- I program, 51 SRRA stations and in Phase- II, 60 SRRA stations and 4
Advanced Measurement Stations are installed at selected locations spread all over the country. This
exercise has been coordinated by National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai an autonomous
institution of the Ministry. A central server facility for data collection from all these stations has been
set up at NIWE. The data so collected will be useful in developing a solar atlas for the country. In
addition, all the solar power projects selected under the Mission have also set up radiation monitoring
equipment at their project sites. NIWE has launched a Solar Atlas of India for firming of solar potential
of the Country.

7.7 BIOGAS RESEARCH, DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

RD&D project on Biogas sector continued during the year. The work on the following projects was
continued during the year:
(a) Development & Performance evaluation of a 3 KW biogas based power generation
system utilizing Lignocellular Biomass, at IIT-Guwahati.
Under this project, the 4 objectives of the project have been completed with the optimization
of operating parameters of a 5 hp gasoline engine along with the performance study by a
performance study by a 16 m3 of biogas produced per day from lignocellulosic feed stock
materials mainly cow dung, rice straw, duck weed and switch grass and to produce 3 kWe
biogas power generation has been successfully installed and maintained by IIT Guwahati at
Auaniati Satara, North Guwahati, Assam under this project. All the objectives, of the assigned
project have been achieved including performance studies with the modified engine and
comparative results with 100 % Gas engine. The project completion report has been received
and comments of experts on the same have been received for finalization and acceptance.
(b) Development of Hybrid-High rate bio-methanation reactor using locally available
media for treating waste water and solid waste at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).
Under this project, three lab scale hybrid reactors with acrylic sheet one of which served as
control and the other two reactors with different packed media were fabricated. The stability
of the reactors attained with affluent pH of 7 to 7.5 and the biogas production observed 250-
300 ml in each reactor. The performance evaluation of high rate reactor and hybrid high rate
reactor with community wastewater was completed and HRT was optimized. The efficient waste
water treatment system through high rate and hybrid high rate bio-methanation reactor was
developed, which is economic over adopting aerobic waste water treatment systems, which
generates biogas and is being utilized for power generation and thermal energy applications.
The R&D project incorporated the scrubber design and for upgrading the biogas produced
from waste water of TNAU hostel premises. The project has been completed by TNAU and the
Project Completion Report has been received and comments of experts on the same have
been received for finalization and acceptance.
(c) Development of suitable pre-treatment system for paddy straw disintegration for biogas
generation leading towards commercialization of technology.
A research project was awarded by MNRE entitled Development of suitable pre-treatment
system for paddy straw disintegration for biogas generation leading towards commercialization
of technology to the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, to address the issue in–field burning
of paddy straw stubble in northern Indian states and provide a sustainable solution for the
same. In the project a laboratory scale hydrothermal reactor has been developed for pre-
treatment of paddy straw at different temperature and reactor loading rates. Further, a field
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scale experiment for performance evaluation of the model. Two of the 3 major objectives of the
project have been completed.

7.8 National Green Hydrogen Mission

In the Independence day address on 15 August, 2021, Hon’ble Prime Minister announced the National
Green Hydrogen Mission and stated the goal to make India the global hub of Green Hydrogen
production and export. With abundant renewable energy potential and land resources, India has the
potential to produce low cost Green Hydrogen at a large scale. It gives India an opportunity to make
Green Hydrogen in India for the world, in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision.

MNRE is accordingly developing the National Green Hydrogen Mission with the objectives of
decarbonising major economic sectors, making India energy independent and serving as an
inspiration for the global clean energy transition. The draft Mission is currently under inter-ministerial
consultation.

The Mission proposes a framework for demand creation, support for indigenous manufacturing,
Research & Development, pilot projects in emerging areas, and an enabling ecosystem of policies,
regulations and standards. The Mission will ignite demand for Green Hydrogen through consumption
mandates in select sectors. To support large scale affordable Green Hydrogen production and
indigenous manufacturing, a basket of interventions, interalia including fiscal and financial incentives
is proposed. The proposed measures are expected to scale up activities in domestic demand sectors
and enable bulk export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

7. 9 Hydrogen R&D
The Ministry has also been supporting a broad-based Research and Development programme on
different aspects of Hydrogen. Status of achievements under the 4 ongoing projects is as follows:
i. Indian Institute of Science, Bangaluru has established a production plant for high purity
Hydrogen generation through biomass gasification.
ii. ARCI Centre for Fuel Cell Technologies, Chennai is setting up an integrated automated
manufacturing line for producing 20 kW PEM Fuel Cell stacks.
iii. Dayalbagh Educational Institution has developed novel materials for Hydrogen production
through Photoelectrochemical splitting of water. Two patents were granted for materials
developed under the project in 2021.
iv. National Institute of Solar Energy, Gurugram under the project to establish a Centre of Excellence
on Hydrogen Energy, have procured electrolyser and other equipment for augmenting the
Green Hydrogen production capacity to demonstrate various applications.

7.10 Energy Storage

MNRE has been supporting a broad-based Research and Development Programme on Renewable
Energy including energy storage. Projects are supported in industrial, academic and research
institutions. Further, Ministry as a member of the Inter-Ministerial committee for the Faster Adoption
and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-II) scheme continued to provide inputs on
different aspects of electric mobility.

7.11 WIND R & D

Two R&D projects are being executed by National Institute of Wind Energy. The activities carried out
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7.11.1 Met-Ocean measurements (Wind, Wave, Tide, Current, Water level

measurements) at Gulf of Khambhat and Gulf of Mannar
With an objective to identify the potential subzones and blocks for promotion of offshore wind farm
development in the country, NIWE was entrusted with carrying out a detailed offshore wind resource
measurement along with geotechnical and oceanographic studies under this project.

7.11.2 
Integrated Wind & Solar Resource Assessment through Mapping and
Measurements
Under this project, 50 numbers of 100 m tall integrated wind-solar monitoring stations with 5 levels
of instrumentation are to be installed in the country. Wind resource measurements will also be carried
out using Sound Detection & Ranging (SODAR) along with measurements from integrated wind-
solar monitoring stations concurrently. The measurements carried out using integrated wind- solar
measurements and the SODAR will be used to estimate the wind solar power potential of the country
at 150 m level and for the preparation of 150 m wind-solar hybrid map. As on December 2021, NIWE
had commissioned 23 no of IWSRA stations and data collection from these states are under progress.

7.12 STANDARDS & QUALITY CONTROL IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR

7.12.1 Standards on Renewable Energy
The standards followed in various programmes being implemented by MNRE are given in Table 7.1

Table 7.1: Standards followed under various MNRE programmes

Sl. No Programme Product and Standard Title Standards
1. Solar Power Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial IS 14286: 2010/ IEC 61215: 2005,
Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (Si wafer IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1): 2004 & IS/IEC
based) 61730 (Part 2): 2004
Thin Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic IS 16077: 2013/ IEC 61646: 2008,
(PV) Modules a-Si, CiGs and CdTe) IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1): 2004 & IS/IEC
61730 (Part 2): 2004
Power Invertors for use in IS 16221 (Part 2): 2015/IEC 62109-2:
Photovoltaic Power Systems 2011
Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic IS 16221 (Part 2):2015/IEC 62109-2
Inverters :2011 & IS 16169 :2014/IEC 62116
:2008
Storage Batteries for SPV IS 16270 : 2014
Applications
2. Wind Power Wind turbine IS/IEC 61400-22
- Wind turbines- Part 22: Conformity
Testing and Certification.
- Type and Component Certification IECRE OD-501
Scheme
3. Small Hydro Turbines and generator (rotating IEC 34 – 1: 1983
Power electrical machines) IEC 61366-1: 1998
IEC 61116-1992
IS: 4722-2001
IS 12800 (part 3) 1991
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Sl. No Programme Product and Standard Title Standards

Governing system for hydraulic IS 3156 – 1992
turbines IS 2705 – 1992
Transformers IS 2026 - 1983
Inlet valves for hydro power stations IS 7326 - 1902
& systems
4. Biomass Biomass Power ASME – BPVC – Section – 1IBR
Energy Boiler 1950 and amendments thereof or
conforming to these standards.
Steam turbine IEC 60045
DIN 1943(German)
CSN(Czekh Republic) 080030
ASME PTC 6.2 (Steam turbine in
combined cycle) or conforming to
these standards.
Alternator/Rotating Electrical IS-4722 (Rotating Electrical
Machines Machines)
IS-5422 (50HZ Turbine type
Generators-Basic requirements for
rotating machines, reference shall
be made to IS4722)
IEC60034
Power Transformers IEEE 115 or conforming to these
standards IS 2026
Biogas (Bio-methane) - Specification IEC 60076 or its equivalent standard
IS 16087: 2016

7.12.2 Quality Control in SPV Power Projects

7.12.2.1 Quality Control Order (QCO)

The technical regulation for quality control of SPV Systems, Components and Devices as per Quality
Control (Requirement for Compulsory Registration under BIS Act) Order 2017, which was notified
by MNRE vide Government of India Gazette Notification No. 2561 dated 5th September, 2017 was
implemented as per schedules notified time to time. Active interaction was made with industry,
test labs, and BIS for implementation of the said quality control order, which includes SPV Modules,
Inverters and battery storage used in SPV power projects. All products listed in the said order should
conform to specified Indian Standard/corresponding IEC, and products qualifying the standards from
BIS recognized test labs are required to be registered by the respective manufacturers with BIS.

Testing of the above mentioned products is carried out in BIS recognized test labs following series
guidelines notified by MNRE in consultation with related stakeholders including BIS. Only products
registered with BIS are allowed for deployment in projects. In the case of SPV inverters, since the series
guidelines are applicable up to 150KW capacity as per the capacity of test labs available and the nos. of
such test labs are very limited, the manufacturers are exempted from BIS registration on the condition
that such manufacturers should have valid IEC certificates as per IEC standards corresponding to IS
specified in the Quality Control Order. The self-certification of SPV inverters for manufacturers having
valid IEC certificates was first extended up to 31.12.2021 and then further extended up to 30.06.2022
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7.12.2.2 BIS Registration of Products

The nos. of registration granted by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for SPV Modules, SPV inverters
and Storage Battery as per standards specified in MNRE Quality Control Order till 31/1/2022 is given
in Table 7.2. Out of 364 nos. manufacturers who were granted registration for SPV Modules, 208 Nos.
are domestic manufacturers (57%). The MNRE has decided that only SPV Modules with BIS Mark will
be used in SPV Power Projects in the country. Thus, the Quality Control Order has given boost to not
only quality control of SPV Modules but also domestic manufacture of SPV Modules with quality at
international level, hence fulfilling the objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Table 7.2: Registration nos. granted by BIS under

MNRE Quality Control Order(CRO) 2017 till 31.1.2022
Details of Indian Standards Product Category Domestic Foreign
IS 14286 : 2010/ IEC 61215 : 2005, Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial 176 115
IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1) : 2004 & IS/IEC Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
61730 (Part 2) : 2004 (Si wafer based)
IS 16077 : 2013/ IEC 61646 : 2008, Thin Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic(PV) 0 3
IS/IEC 61730 (Part 1) : 2004 & IS/IEC Modules a-Si, CiGs and CdTe)
61730 (Part 2) : 2004
IS 16221 (Part 2) : 2015/IEC 62109-2 Power Invertors for use in 8 1
: 2011 Photovoltaic Power Systems
IS 16221 (Part 2):2015/IEC 62109-2 Utility-Interconnected Photovoltaic 16 37
:2011 & IS 16169 :2014/IEC 62116 Inverters
:2008
IS 16270 : 2014 Storage Batteries for Solar 8 0
Photovoltaic Application

7.12.3 Webinars to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit

Mahotsav)
As part of the MNRE’s 75 Weeks Webinars to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence (Azadi
Ka Amrit Mahotsav), the first week program of webinars on Standards and Quality Control was
organized from 7th June to 12th June, 2021. The webinars focused on policy and practices in standard
development and implementation.

The second week of webinar was organized from 31st August to 3rd September, 2021 with objective to
discuss the availability of standards and testing infrastructure for solar photovoltaic modules in the
country.

The third week of webinar was organized on 30th November 2021 which was focused on policy
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CHAPTER 8
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN NORTH EASTERN REGION STATES
8.1 Introduction
Special attention is being given to the development of renewable energy in the entire North Eastern
region through a separate budgetary allocation of 10% under various renewable energy programs for
deployment of grid & off-grid Solar Energy Systems, Wind Energy Systems, Small Hydro Projects and
Bio-gas plants among others, in the region.

8.2  total of estimated potential in for renewable energy in the North Eastern Region from solar, Small
A
Hydro and Bio-energy is around 65,837 MW, a substantial part of which is suitable for grid connected
applications. State-wise details are shown in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1: State-wise Renewable Energy Potential in the North Eastern States of India
Sl. No. STATES / UTs Small Bio-Energy Solar Total
Hydro Biomass Waste To
Power Power Energy
(MW) (MW) (MW) (MW) (MW)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 2064.92 8 8650 10723
2 Assam 201.99 212 8 13760 14182
3 Manipur 99.95 13 2 10630 10745
4 Meghalaya 230.05 11 2 5860 6103
5 Mizoram 168.90 1 2 9090 9261
6 Nagaland 182.18 10 7290 7482
7 Sikkim 266.64 2 4940 5209
8 Tripura 46.86 3 2 2080 2132
Total 3261.49 260 16 62300 65837

8.3  he state wise status of Renewable Energy capacity installed, as on 31.12.2021, in the North-Eastern
T
Region is given in Table 8.2.

Table 8.2: State-wise installed capacity of Renewable Power as on 31.12.2021

Sl. No. STATES / UTs Small Hydro Bio- Solar Total Capacity
Power Power Power Capacity Addition during
2020-21
1 Arunachal Pradesh 131.105 11.23 142.34 1.07
2 Assam 34.11 2.00 68.57 104.68 17.01
3 Manipur 5.45 12.20 17.65 0.81
4 Meghalaya 32.53 13.80 4.13 50.46 0.28
5 Mizoram 36.47 7.88 44.35 0.90
6 Nagaland 30.67 3.04 33.71 0.13
7 Sikkim 52.11 4.65 56.76 2.71
8 Tripura 16.01 14.87 30.88 1.31
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8.4 SMALL HYDRO POWER PROGRAMME

North Eastern States have a fairly good potential to develop small hydro power projects. Among the
NE States, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest potential followed by Sikkim, Meghalaya and Mizoram.
MNRE has been giving special emphasis for the development of small hydro projects in the NE region.
SHP projects can provide energy almost uninterrupted without any major maintenance or dependence
on weather. The region, which is beleaguered by large energy deficits and poor quality of energy
services, can benefit from greater decentralization and accountability associated with Small Hydro
Power Projects. Small Hydro Power Projects can generate sufficient electricity to power domestic
household, schools and clinics in rural areas and trigger entrepreneurship activities. The State-wise
installed capacity vis-a-vis potential in North Eastern States and Sikkim are given in Table 8.3. The
major Small Hydro Power Projects which are currently under implementation is given in Table 8.4.

Table 8.3: State wise list of potential sites and installed projects SHP
Projects in the North Eastern Region States (as on 31.12.2021)
Sl. No. State Total Potential Capacity (MW) Total Installed Capacity (MW)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 2064.92 131.11
2 Assam 201.99 34.11
3 Manipur 99.95 5.45
4 Meghalaya 230.05 32.53
5 Mizoram 168.9 36.47
6 Nagaland 182.18 30.67
7 Sikkim 266.64 52.11
8 Tripura 46.86 16.01
Total 3261.49 338.455

Table 8.4: Small Hydro Power Projects currently under implementation in NE Region
Sl. No. Name of the Project Capacity (MW) Implementing Agency
Arunachal Pradesh
1 Tirrunallah in Longding District 0.1 Department of Hydro Power
Development
2 Fure in Kurukungme District 0.05 Department of Hydro Power
Development
3 Pakhankha in Changlang 0.5 Department of Hydro Power
District Development
4 Payu at Pinchi in KurungKumey 0.5 Department of Hydro Power
District Development
5 Khajalong in West Kameng 2.0 Department of Hydro Power
District Development
6 Sumbachu SHP in Tawang 3 Hydro Power Development
District Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh
7 Taksang Chu SHP in Tawang 3.4 Hydro Power Development
District Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
8 Ganol SHP West Garo Hills 22.50 Meghalaya Power Generation
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Sl. No. Name of the Project Capacity (MW) Implementing Agency

9 Riangdo SHP in West Garo Hills 3.0 Meghalaya Power Generation
District Corporation Limited
Mizoram
10 Kawlbem in Champhai District 3.50 Power & Electricity Deptt.,
Government of Mizoram
11 Tlawva SHP in Champhai 5.00 Power & Electricity Deptt.,
District Government of Mizoram
Nagaland
12 Ponglefo SHP in Kiphire District 1.00 Department of Power, Government
of Nagaland
Sikkim
13 Chatten Stage-II in North Sikkim 3 .00 Sikkim Power Development
District Corporation Limited

8.5 PM’S PACKAGE FOR ARUNACHAL PRADESH

The Hon’ble Prime Minister had announced a package of Rs. 550 crore to electrify border villages
of Arunachal Pradesh. Accordingly, a plan was made to illuminate 1,053 un-electrified villages of all
border districts of Arunachal Pradesh by installation of 5,758 SPV Home Lighting Systems and 153
Micro or Small Hydel Projects. The project is completed except commissioning of five numbers of
Small Hydro Power Projects by the Department of Hydro Power Development.

8.6 SOLAR PARKS

Ministry is implementing a Scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power
Projects”. The main objective of Scheme is to scale up setting up of solar projects in a short span of
time. Under the Scheme, it is proposed to set up at least 50 solar parks targeting setting up of 40,000
MW of solar power projects by 2023-24. All the States and Union Territories are eligible for getting
benefit under the scheme. The capacity of the solar parks shall be 500 MW and above. However,
smaller parks are also considered in States where there is shortage of non-agricultural land.

Under the Scheme Ministry approved 6 nos Solar Parks with an aggregate capacity of 290 MW in NE
States. Based on the request of the State Nodal Agencies and due to slow progress, three Solar Parks
of an aggregate capacity of 230 MW were cancelled. The solar parks currently under implementation
in States of NE Region are given in Table 8.5.

Table 8.5: Solar Parks currently under implementation in

the NE Region States (as on 31.12.2021)

Sl. No. State Capacity Name of the Solar Power Land identified at
(MW) Parks Developer (SPPD)
1. Manipur 20 Manipur Tribal Development Bukpi village, Pherzawl District
Corporation Ltd. (MTDCL)
2. Meghalaya 20 Meghalaya Power Generation Thamar, West Jaintia Hills
Corporation Ltd (MePGCL) & Suchen, East Jaintia Hills
districts
3. Mizoram 20 Power & Electricity Vankal, Champhai district,
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8.7 GRID-CONNECTED ROOFTOP AND SMALL SOLAR POWER PLANTS PROGRAMME

IN THE NORTH-EASTERN STATES
Under the Phase II of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Programme Central Financial Assistance (CFA)
upto 40% of the benchmark cost is provided for RTS projects up to 3 kW capacity and 20% for RTS
system capacity beyond 3 kW and upto 10 kW in residential sectors. For Group Housing Societies
(GHS) and Residential Welfare Associations (RWA), CFA is limited to 20% for RTS plants for supply of
power to common facilities maximum upto 500 kW capacity.

The Phase II of the programme has provision of incentives to DISCOMs. As per the scheme DISCOMs
will get the incentive for achieving in the financial year above the baseline capacity as on 31st March of
the previous year. There is no incentive for capacity addition up to 10% capacity. There is 5% incentive
for addition beyond 10% and up to 15%; and 10% incentives for addition beyond 15%.

Aggregate capacity of 82.3 MW has been allocated to 7 North- Eastern States as on 31.12.2021 under
the Programme, details of which are given in Table 8.6.

Table 8.6: State-wise Aggregate Capacity Allocated to N-E States as on 31.12.2021

S.No. States/UTs DISCOM Full name Aggregate Capacity Rate Portal
allocated installed discovered developed
capacity in (MW) through
(MW) tender
1 Assam Assam Power 2.00 Nil Yes Yes
Distribution Company
Limited
2 Manipur Manipur State Power 1.00 0.069 Yes Yes
Distribution Company
Limited
3 Meghalaya Meghalaya Power 70.00 Nil Yes Yes
Distribution
Corporation Limited
4 Mizoram Electricity Department 1.50 Nil Yes No
Mizoram
5 Nagaland Electricity Department 4.80 Nil No No
6 Sikkim Energy And Power 2.00 Nil No Yes
Department Sikkim
7 Tripura Tripura State Electricity 1.00 Nil No No
Corporation Limited
Total 82.30 0.069

8.8 OFF GRID SOLAR PV PROGRAMME

Solar Off-grid Programme is being implemented in the North Eastern Region through Off-grid and
Decentralized Solar PV Applications Scheme Phase-III and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam
Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme. Under Off-grid and Decentralized Solar PV Applications
Scheme Phase-III, solar study lamps, solar street lights and off-grid solar power plants (up to 25 kW)
are being installed in North Eastern Region. Under PM-KUSUM Scheme, grid connected solar power
plants up to 2MW, standalone solar pumps and solarization of existing agricultural pumps are being
supported. Under Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Phase-II, solar street lights are being installed with partial
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Fig. 8.1 : Solar Rooftop Installations at IIT, Guwahati

Under Off-grid and Decentralised Solar PV Applications Scheme Phase -III, following projects for
installation of off-grid solar power plants have been completed:

Table 8.7: Projects where installations have been completed under Off-grid and
Decentralised Solar PV Applications Scheme Phase-III
State Completes Projects
Manipur 25 kWp capacity Solar power plant at Deputy Commissioner's office, Kangpoki
District.
Mizoram 24 nos. of Solar power plants of aggregate 230 kWp capacity for various
Government buildings.
53 nos. of Solar power plants of aggregate 460 kWp capacity in Community hall,
Government offices, Schools, multi farming cooperative Society.
29 nos Solar power plants of aggregate 249 kWp capacity in Government buildings.

Further, under the Phase-III Scheme, 49,958 Solar Street Lights have been installed and 3,12,356 of
Solar Study Lamps have been distributed in North Eastern States for the FY 2020-21. Detailed status
of installation/distribution as on 31.12.2021 is given in Table 8.8.

Table 8.8: Status of installation or distribution of Solar devices as on 31.12.2021

State Solar Street Lights Installed (Nos.) Solar Study Lamps Distributed (Nos.)
Under Scheme During FY 2021-22 Under Scheme During FY 2021-22
Arunachal Pradesh 20000 11267 200000 92970
Assam 13949 10833 -- --
Manipur 19550 9300 60664 10025
Meghalaya -- -- 55390 55390
Mizoram 15000 10208 144705 48000
Nagaland 9810 920 24000 24000
Sikkim -- -- 6900 6900
Tripura 11000 7430 300000 75071
Total 89,309 49,958 7,91,659 3,12,356

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Under PM-KUSUM Scheme, the progress made in the North Eastern Region till 31.12.2021 is presented
in Table 8.9.

Table 8.9: Progress made under PM-Kusum Scheme in the North Eastern Region
S. State Component-A (MW) Component-B (Nos) Component-C (Nos)
No.
Sanctioned Installed Sanctioned Installed Sanctioned Sanctioned Installed
(IPS) (FLS)
1 Arunachal 0 0 50 0 0 0 0
Pradesh
2 Assam 50 0 1000 0 500 0 0
3 Manipur 0 0 150 18 0 0 0
4 Meghalaya 5 0 200 35 0 10000 0
5 Nagaland 0 0 50 0 0 0 0
6 Tripura 5 0 3100 421 2600 0

Under the Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Phase-II, 10,501 solar street lights are being installed in Lok
Sabha constituencies of the North Eastern States including Sikkim. Solar street lights sanctioned till
31.03.2020 are being installed. Till the given date sanctions were received from District Administration
of the concerned constituencies for 13,005 nos. of lights, out of which 10,501 have been installed till
31.12.2021. Out of this, some 2,157 have been installed under FY 2021-22 in the region.

Details of all SPV systems and standalone SPV power plants in the North Eastern States as on 31.12.2021
are given in Table 8.10.

Table 8.10: SPV Systems and Stand-alone Power Plants in the

North-Eastern States (as on 31.12.2021)
S. Agencies Solar Home Solar Solar Street Solar Solar Power
No. Light(Nos.) lamp(Nos.) Light(Nos.) Pump(Nos.) Plant(kW)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 35065 218551 25008 22 963.2
2 Assam 46879 647761 29248 45 1605
3 Manipur 24583 69722 32292 54 1580.5
4 Meghalaya 14874 96140 5800 54 2004
5 Mizoram 12060 155217 20325 37 3894.6
6 Nagaland 1045 30766 16045 3 1506
7 Sikkim 15059 30200 504 0 850
8 Tripura 32723 364012 14948 572 867

8.9 BIOGAS PROGRAMME

The New National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NNBOMP) was being implemented for
providing clean gaseous fuel mainly for cooking, lighting and organic manure to rural and semi-urban
households in the North Eastern Region States through State Government Nodal Departments& State
Nodal Agencies (SNAs). MNRE has not allocated any targets to the State Nodal AgenciesDepartments
for implementing the NNBOMP in the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura during the year 2021-22. A total 966small family type biogas
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A Biogas Development and Training Centre for all the NER States for providing training and technical
support under the NNBOMP was established and was functional at Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam up to 31.03.2021.

8.10 STATUS OF WIND ENERGY PROGRAMME IN THE NORTH-EASTERN STATES

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) in collaboration with RISO DTU, Denmark had prepared the
Indian Wind Atlas for the country including NE Region during the year 2010. According to this Indian
Wind Atlas, the wind potential of NE at 50 meter level is estimated to be 406 MW. The State-Wise
break-up is given in Table 8.11.

Table 8.11: State-wise Wind Power Potential Estimation of NE Region

Sl. No. States Estimated potential (MW)
1 Arunachal Pradesh 201
2 Assam 53
3 Manipur 7
4 Meghalaya 44
5 Nagaland 3
6 Sikkim 98
Total 406

In the North-Eastern States, there are scattered potential pockets available for Wind farm development
due to the localized Wind flows. To tap these, the Ministry decided to carry out extensive Wind
Resource Assessment studies in NE regions including Sikkim. Accordingly, as on 31.12.2021, a total
of 92 Wind Resource Assessment instrumentation using 25 meter and 50 meter meteorological
masts were carried out at NE regions and the requisite data collection from all these Wind Resource
Assessment Stations were completed and subsequently closed down. The State-Wise break-up is
given in Table 8.12.

Table 8.12: Status of Wind Resource Assessment Centres Set up and Closed Down
State No. of Stations installed & Level of Wind Resource
commissioned Assessment stations
Arunachal Pradesh 15 25 m & 50 m
Assam 16 25 m & 50 m
Tripura 10 25 m & 50 m
Manipur 15 25 m & 50 m
Mizoram 9 25 m & 50 m
Nagaland 6 25 m & 50 m
Meghalaya 17 25 m & 50 m
Sikkim 4 25 m
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In addition, Wind Resource Assessments are also carried out at NE region using the existing
Telecommunication towers. As on 31.12.2021, a total 80 of Telecom Towers of heights ranging from
40m to 60m were utilised for this purpose and the requisite data collection from all these telecom
towers were also completed and subsequently closed down. The details are given in Table 8.13.

Table 8.13: Telecom Tower utilised & Closed Down as Wind Resource Assessment Centers
State No. of Stations installed & Level of Wind Resource
commissioned Assessment stations
Meghalaya 15 50 m & 60 m
Mizoram 5 40 m & 60 m
Tripura 6 50 m & 60 m
Arunachal Pradesh 5 40 m & 50 m
Nagaland 7 50 m
Manipur 9 40 m & 60 m
Assam 33 50 m & 60 m
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CHAPTER 9
PRODUCTION LINKED INCENTIVE (PLI) SCHEME: ‘NATIONAL
PROGRAMME ON HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR PV MODULES’
9.1 Introduction & Background
After approval by the Cabinet on 7th April, 2021, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has
issued Scheme Guidelines for Production Linked Incentive Scheme ‘National Programme on High
Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ on 28th April, 2021, for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt
(GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV modules.

9.2 Aims and Objectives

Aims: To promote manufacturing of high efficiency solar PV modules in India and thus reduce import
dependence in the area of Renewable Energy. The objectives of the scheme inter-alia include the
following:
i. To build up solar PV manufacturing capacity of high efficiency modules.
ii. To bring cutting edge technology to India for manufacturing high efficiency modules. The
scheme will be technology agnostic in that it will allow all technologies. However, technologies
which result in better module performance will be incentivized.
iii. To promote setting up of integrated plants for better quality control and competitiveness.
iv. To develop an ecosystem for sourcing of local material in solar manufacturing.
v. Employment generation and technological self-sufficiency.
9.3 Outlay: This Pli Scheme has an outlay of Rs. 4,500 crore.
9.4 Invitation of bids and response received: On 25.05.2021, Indian Renewable
Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), the implementing agency on behalf of MNRE, for
this PLI Scheme, issued Bid Document for selection of manufacturers for setting up manufacturing
capacities for high efficiency solar PV Modules under this PLI scheme. An overwhelming response was
received with 18 bids corresponding to solar PV manufacturing capacity of 54,809 MW were received.

9.5 Progress Made: Letter of Awards have been issued by IREDA on 11.11.2021/02.12.2021
to three successful bidders for setting up 8,737 MW capacity of fully integrated solar PV module
manufacturing units (involving manufacturing of polysilicon + ingot-wafer + cell + module) with PLI
amount of Rs. 4455 crore and IREDA’s charges of Rs. 44.55 crore @1% of PLI. These 8,737 MW solar PV
manufacturing capacities are expected to get commissioned in three years from the date of sanction
and will be eligible for getting PLI on annual basis on sales of high efficiency solar PV modules for 5
years from commissioning or 5 years from scheduled commissioning date, whichever is earlier.

9.6 Benefits from the Scheme: The PLI Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules with
present outlay of Rs. 4,500 crore will bring about a manufacturing capacity of around 8,737 MW fully
integrated solar PV modules in the country. It will also bring in an investment of around Rs. 19,221
crore. The scheme is also expected to give a boost to the ancillary industries comprising EVA, Solar
glass, Back-sheet, Junction Box among others and is likely to result in import substitution of around
Rs. 15,290 crore every year.

9.7 Employment generation: The scheme is expected to provide direct employment of

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CHAPTER 10
SPECIALISED INSTITUTIONS
10.1 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOLAR ENERGY (NISE)
10.1.1 National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institution under Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE), is the National Research and Development (R&D) institution in the field
of Solar Energy. NISE supports Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in implementing the National
Solar Mission (NSM), R&D activities in Solar Energy and various Skill Development Programmes. NISE
also carry out research and development activities in the areas of Solar Hydrogen and Fuel Cells.

10.1.2 NISE has established itself as the leading institutions in the field of Solar Energy offering Resource
Assessment, R&D, Design, Development and Demonstration of Solar Energy Technologies for various
applications. These applications include Testing, Certification and Standardization, Monitoring and
Evaluation. NISE is also the designated body for co-ordinating Economic and Policy Planning, Human
Resource Development (HRD) and as the prime collaborator with various National and International
organisations.

10.1.3 NISE is maintaining NABL accredited Solar Photovoltaic module testing laboratory, lighting system
test laboratory, power electronics testing facility, battery testing facility, solar water-pumping system
test rig and outdoor test facilities. The Institute has fully developed testing facility for small and large
size Solar Thermal Systems and Solar Resource Assessment.

10.1.4 Research and Development

Details of various research and development projects being carried out at NISE are given in Table 10.1

Table 10.1: Details of ongoing R&D Projects

Sl. Project Funding Remarks
No. Agency
R & D Solar PV
1. ‘Development of high efficiency MNRE NISE procured and commissioned all
(21%/19%) PERC type of c-Si/mc-Si the test & characterization equipment
solar cells’. proposed in this project. NISE has
facilitated a class 8 cleanroom facility
A joint project between NISE and to inhouse all the advanced cell
BHEL for developing PERC type solar characterization tools. This facility is being
cells with benchmark efficiencies in used to characterize the cells fabricated
the country. at BHEL and to optimize the process
parameters for efficient enhancement.
2. “Design, development and DST This large area reference solar cell will
qualification of large area (156 mm x replace conventional small area (50 cm
156 mm), secondary reference solar x 50 cm) reference solar cell, reducing
cells” the influence of the inhomogeneity of
solar simulators. A course of action for
procurement of equipment proposed
in the project has been established and
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Sl. Project Funding Remarks

No. Agency
R & D Solar PV
3. “Sustainable innovations for clean UNICEF With this project, UNICEF and NISE aim
energy in immunization and to jointly advocate for strengthening the
primary health care in India” reach and quality of immunization and
primary health care services through
the scaling up of provision of regular
and high-quality solar energy at primary
health care facilities across the country.
4. “High-Efficiency Solar Water MNRE Update on the key deliverables during FY
Pumping Systems” 2021-22 is given below:

NISE has established a State of Art

Solar Water Pump Testing Facility for
up to 50 HP with 16 rigs system. NABL
accreditation for the newly developed
facility is in process.

To increase daily water output research

was also carried out on solar water
pumping systems by using Bifacial
Modules.

NISE has also demonstrated the low-

cost rugged solar-based Micro irrigation
system.
5. “Optimization of Solar Photovoltaic SERBTARE This collaborative research project
Based Water Pumping Performance between NISE and Vellore-Tech University
with Dc Motor” was approved in December, 2021. The
study will focus on the centrifugal pump
(surface pump) as well as the submersible
pump coupled with induction or
brushless DC motors by evaluating the
performance of solar water pumping
systems using various statistical tools
with modeling and interpretation.
6. “Supply of Clean Drinking Water DST The project is completed in FY 2021-22.
through IoT based solar-powered Through this facility, RO quality clean
station at a large village in Haryana water with 30,000 litres/day is being
through automated dispensing supplied to the entire Faridpur village
while improving the water table: since December, 2020.
Pilot – Faridpur”
7. Performance analysis of bifacial NISE Installation of 5 kW bifacial at vertical tilt,
solar PV modules 5 kW bifacial at latitude tilt and 10 kW
mono-facial PV systems at latitude tilt has
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Sl. Project Funding Remarks

No. Agency
R & D Solar PV
8. Design and development of NISE Both the products are in prototype design
innovative solar products phase.

Solar Charge station

for e-rikshaw & e-bicycle and other
low- end applications.

Solar PV rikshaw with extended

range (in km) and reduced battery
capacity
9. “Design, development and field NISE The Project aims to provide a faster
testing of Mini-Greenhouse based drying solution to the apricot farmers of
Solar Dryer” Ladakh with increased output without
any discoloration of the final product,
improving the quality and hygiene of the
dried products.

Prototype has been developed, and field-

tested is ongoing at Ladakh.
10. “Atmospheric water generator NISE The project aims to develop a lab-scale
using desiccants for generation of prototype for generating water from air
pure water from air” using desiccants. The Project also utilizes
an evacuated tube-based solar dryer for
enhancing water generation. Prototype
design is in process.

10.1.5 Solar Photovoltaic Testing Facility (PVTF)

10.1.5.1 PV Module Testing Laboratory

NISE has NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories) accredited
laboratory for PV module testing as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard for Qualification Testing and
Customised Testing as per customers’ requirements. This facility is recognised by Bureau of Indian
Standard (BIS) for PV Module Testing as Type 2 category facility. The laboratory has the capability of
performing testing of PV module as per following standards:

Standard No. Details

IEC 61215-1-1: 2016/IS Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
14286-1-1: 2019 approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon
photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 61215-1-2: 2016/IS Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
14286-1-2: 2019 approval - Part 1-2: Special requirements for testing of thin-film Cadmium
Telluride (CdTe) based photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 61215-1-3: 2016/IS Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
14286-1-3: 2019 approval - Part 1-3: Special requirements for testing of thin-film amorphous
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Standard No. Details

IEC 61215-1-4: 2016/IS Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
14286-1-4: 2019 approval - Part 1-4: Special requirements for testing of thin-film Cu(In,GA)
(S,Se)2 based photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 612151-1- 2021 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
(DML testing facility is approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon
under procurement) photovoltaic (PV) modules
IS/IEC 61701: 2011// Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 61701:2020
IEC 61853-1 & Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating - Part 1,
61853-2, 61853-3, 2, 3 & 4: Irradiance and temperature performance measurements, power
& 61853-4(Spectral rating, Spectral responsivity, incidence angle and module operating
response system temperature measurements, Energy rating of PV modules, Standard
for only solar cell is reference climatic profiles
available)
IEC TS 62804-1:2015 Photovoltaic (PV) modules - Test methods for the detection of potential-
induced degradation - Part 1: Crystalline silicon
IEC TS 60904-1-2:2019 Photovoltaic devices - Part 1-2: Measurement of current-voltage
characteristics of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) devices

In addition, this laboratory also supports in-house R&D activities to investigate the performance &
reliability of PV modules and other R & D based testing services to external customers. Some of R&D
based testing services are listed below:
i Light induced degradation (LID) testing and Light and elevated temperature-induced
degradation (LeTID) testing of PV module as per the standard and customer requirement.
ii Climate specific model based accelerated testing of PV module to evaluate the module
performance & reliability under harsh climatic conditions.
iii Testing and characterization of PV module cleaning device as per the test specifications
developed at NISE or defined by customer.
iv Testing of new and innovative products as per the customized testing procedure.
In the FY 2020-21, the laboratory has upgraded its facilities with addition of solar simulator with
temperature control as shown in Fig. 10.1. Also, the facilities to test the modules as per IEC 61730-1,
2 Photovoltaic module safety qualification and Outdoor PID testing are under development. In this
financial year, number of Photovoltaic module test requests received was thirty.

Fig. 10.1: Temperature Controlled Sun Simulator for testing of PV modules up to 650 W

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10.1.5.2 Power Electronics Laboratory

The Power Electronics Laboratory (PEL) at NISE conducts testing of all types of power conditioning
units (PCUs) including hybrid, standalone, Grid-tied inverters (GI), and pump controllers up to 100 kVA.
PEL is accredited by NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025: 2017. This facility is recognized by the Bureau of Indian
Standard (BIS) for 16169: Test procedure of islanding prevention measures for utility-interconnected
photovoltaic inverters. Total five numbers of test requests have been received in this financial year.
The laboratory is well equipped with facilities for testing as per IEC/IS standards/MNRE specification/
customer specification given below:
i. IEC 61683:1999: Photovoltaic systems – Power conditioners – Procedure for measuring
efficiency
ii. IS 16169/ IEC 62116: 2008 Test procedure of islanding prevention measures for utility-
interconnected photovoltaic inverters
iii. CEI IEC 61727:2004 Photovoltaic (PV) systems- Characteristics of the utility interface
iv. IEC 62509: 2010 Performance and functioning of charge controller
v. EN50530: 2010 Overall efficiency of grid-connected photovoltaic inverters
vi. IEC 60068-2 -1: 2007 Environmental test A: cold
vii. IEC 60068-2 -2: 2007 Environmental test B: Dry heat
viii. IEC 60068-2 -14: 2009 Environmental test N: Dry heat Change of temperature
ix. IEC 60068-2 -14: 2005 Environmental Test Db: Damp heat cycle
x. Universal solar pump controller as per MNRE specifications
xi. Other than these, R&D based developmental testing are also offered to our valued customer
Forthcoming, the power electronics laboratory at NISE has the following activities for further
enhancement as given below:
i. IS 16221 (Part 2): 2015/IEC 62109-2: 2011: Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic
Power Systems: Part 2 Particular Requirements for Inverters
ii. IEC TS 62910:2015: Utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters - Test procedure for low
voltage ride-through measurements
10.1.5.3 Battery Test & Characterization

NISE has a NABL accredited and BIS recognized Battery test lab for testing of batteries for solar
photovoltaic applications. The laboratory has the capability of doing testing of different types of
battery technology: Leads acid, Li-ion, Ni-Cd, Ni-M-H. In this financial year, total 16 number of testing
requests were received. The laboratory follows different National/ International Standards and details
are as follows:
i. IEC61427/IS 16270: 2014 Secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic application –
general requirements and methods of test
ii. IS 16047: Part 3: 2018 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid
electrolytes- Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications Part 3 Prismatic
and cylindrical lithium secondary cells, and batteries made from them (first revision)
iii. IS 13369: Stationary lead acid batteries (with tubular positive plates) in monobloc containers
iv. IS 1651: Stationary cells and batteries, lead-acid type (with tubular positive plates)
10.1.5.4 Advanced SPV system & lighting laboratory

The Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) and Lighting laboratory is involved in performance testing and reliability
of off-grid PV systems against latest standards and specifications adopted by BIS/ MNRE. The lab is well
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measurement, Digital Programmable AC/DC power supplies, and other Digital Auxiliary equipment
for conformity/ type testing of wide range of products. The laboratory is proficient in testing according
to the below standards:
i. IES LM-79-08/IS 16106: 2012 (Method of Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Solid-
State Lighting products)
ii. Testing of solar lighting systems as per MNRE specifications
Testing is also carried out according to the manufacturer defined technical specifications. The
products include all type of lighting in solar photovoltaics, e.g., Solar Lantern, Solar study lamp, Solar
Home Lighting, Solar Street lighting, etc. In this financial year, total 15 number of testing requests
were received. A photograph of Solar PV lighting test set-up at NISE is shown in Fig. 10.2.

Fig.10.2: Testing of Solar Street Lights with Integrating sphere system

10.1.5.5 Advanced Solar Cell Characterization Laboratory

NISE has state-of-the-art Advanced Solar Cell Characterization Laboratory with ISO class 8 clean room
facility. The lab housed several advance cell characterization tools including (i) Spectral Response
Measurement System (QE-SRMS), (ii) Spectroscopic Ellipsometer, (iii) Optical Microscope, (iv) Semi-
Automatic Four Probe resistivity meter, (v) Electrochemical Capacitance Voltage (ECV) Profiler, (vi)
Surface Profilometer and (vii) Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) with EDS facility.
Fig.10.3 shows the photograph of cleanroom facility at NISE. Primarily, this facility is being utilised to
support BHEL in developing benchmark efficiency PERC cells. In future, NISE will provide advanced
cell characterization services to other academic & R&D organizations and PV industry to optimise their
cell processes and developing high efficiency solar cells.

Fig. 10.3: Advanced Solar Cell characterization laboratory with ISO class 8 clean room facility at NISE

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10.1.5.6 Solar Water Pump Test Facility

Solar Water Pumping System Test Facility at NISE is a well-equipped, state-of-the-art testing facility
for solar water pumps testing in India. The laboratory conducts test in strict conformation with MNRE
guidelines. Initially, the laboratory is equipped to conduct tests on solar water pumps with capacities
ranging from 0.5 HP to 10 HP (Fig. 10.4, top). With the view to cater futuristic requirements, the
laboratory is upgraded for the testing of pumps up to 50 HP under “Design and Development of
High Efficiency Solar Water Pump Project” funded by MNRE (Fig. 10.4, bottom). The Test Facility is
equipped with advanced tools such as solar array simulators, automatic data loggers, power analysers,
power meters, flow meters, pressure transmitters, automatic gate valves, automatic and manual dual
axis module mounting structures and various other sophisticated sensors and dedicated software. All
tests are performed against National and International standards. Currently, Solar PV pumping lab is
in the process of getting NABL accreditation.

The newly developed facility is also being used for carrying out the R&D activities of solar water
pumping systems as well as Testing, certification, standardization of pump sets.All major pumping
technologies such as submersible, surface, AC and DC systems can be tested using the facility. NISE is
also creating awareness on PM-KUSUM Schemes and tested pumps under this scheme. SWP lab team
demonstrated Micro-irrigation concept and working on low cost optimized design of the system.
Solar based micro pumps have been tested under an innovative solar water pumping system. SWP
lab is also working on regress testing of two solar water pump samples of CI material provided by
SIEM under Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems Subcommittee, MED 20:7 has been tested for
phase 1 as per the BIS recommended specification developed by NISE in 2020.

Fig. 10.4: Solar Water Pump Test facilities for up to 10HP (top), and for up to 50HP (bottom) at NISE

10.1.6 Solar Thermal Technologies

10.1.6.1 Solar Dryer-cum-Space Heating System

In 2021-22, NISE has carried out an in-house R&D project titled ‘Design, development and field testing
of Mini-Greenhouse based Solar Dryer,’ in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Mini-greenhouse based
solar dryer aims to provide a faster drying solution to the apricot farmers of Ladakh with increased
output without any discoloration of the final product, improving the quality and hygiene of the dried
products. The drying system has higher capacity of approx. 200 kg per batch and is lower in cost
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transport and install, which makes it easier and convenient to use by the farmer. Fig. 10.5 shows the
photograph of solar dryer in operation.

Fig. 10.5: Mini-Greenhouse based Solar Dryer: (a) Field testing in Ladakh,
(b) Placing of apricots on mesh tray, (c) Fresh apricots fed inside the dryer,
(d) Apricots during the drying process

10.1.6.2 Solar Cold Storage System

In the FY 2021-22, 11 numbers of solar cold storage systems developed by NISE have been installed
at various locations in India. NISE has been involved in the monitoring and testing of one of the solar
cold storage systems shipped to Kenya (Fig. 10.6).

Fig. 10.6: A 5 MT solar powered cold storage with thermal energy backup application in Kenya

10.1.7 Solar Radiation Resource Assessment (SRRA)

The Solar Radiation Calibration Laboratory (SRCL) at NISE (Fig.10.7) is operational since 2016 for
calibration of solar radiation measuring sensors from National Solar Radiation Network of MNRE.
Following activities were carried out during the FY 2021-22:
i. Total 6 pyranometers have been calibrated at the facility from private organizations under the
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ii. The periodical calibration data analysis is being carried out to develop the calibration protocols
for improving the quality and reliability of measured solar radiation data.

Fig. 10.7: Calibration of Radiometers at NISE

10.1.8 Skill Development and Capacity Building

NISE has taken several initiatives towards skill development and capacity building activities. This
year, a total of 3016 Suryamitras were trained in the field of installation and maintenance of the solar
photovoltaic systems, across different states. NISE conducted 08 online National programs, imparting
training to 235 professionals and 1 International training programs (e-ITEC) thereby provided training
to 36 participants from 18 countries in online mode. NISE also successfully organized the hands-on
training and lab experiments for the students of B.Sc. of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Gurugram-
Haryana, during December, 2021 (Fig.10. 8).

Fig. 10.8: Students from Shri Vishwakarma Skill University performing

Lab Experiments during training programme

10.1.9 Hydrogen Energy

An R&D Project entitled “Setting up of a Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen Energy at National Institute
of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Gurugram”, supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable
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maintaining the existing hydrogen production cum dispensing station, (ii) augmenting its hydrogen
production capacity by installing another electrolyser, (iii) facilitating completion of field trials and
demonstration of hydrogen fueled vehicles at NISE, and (iv) organizing workshops, training and
awareness programmes on different aspects of hydrogen energy. (Fig.10.9) shows the Hydrogen
production cum dispensing facility at NISE. The following activities have been undertaken during
2021-22:
i. The existing hydrogen generation cum dispensing station is being made operational.
Electrolyser module has been repaired and is being installed.
ii. Installation of new electrolyser of 10 Nm3/hr capacity for augmenting Hydrogen production
capacity of the existing facility is in progress.
iii. NISE also conducted a skill development programme on “Hydrogen Energy: Production,
Storage and Utilization”, on 12th January, 2022.

Fig.10.9: Hydrogen production-cum-dispensing facility at NISE

10.1.10 Outreach Activities
NISE has continued its consultancy services and provided consultancy on field inspection,field testing,
and services towards preparation of feasibility reports for solar projects. In 2020-21, 10 consultancy
projects were awarded to NISE. Fig. 10.10 shows the photographs of performance evaluation of two
PV power plants by NISE consultancy team.

Fig. 10.10: Inspection and testing of PV modules in Rooftop (left) and Floating PV power plants
One more collaborative project between NISE and Industry, funded by DST has been completed,
recently. Through the implementation of this clean drinking water project, 30,000 litre /day clean
drinking water is being supplied to people of village Faridpur district Gurugram. This complete set-up
is powered by Solar panels with 30 kWp capacity as shown in Fig. 10.11.

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Fig. 10.11: IoT based Solar Powered Clean Drinking Water supply through
automated dispensing installed at Faridpur village, Haryana.

10.1.11 National/International Cooperation

NISE partners with government, academia, entrepreneurs and non-profit organisations for partnering
and accelerate the growth of renewable energy technologies. In the year 2021-22, NISE has established
its partnerships with esteemed organizations by signing 11 MoUs with various organisations in the
country.

10.1.12 Administration and Finance

The Government of India has sanctioned 41 regular posts including the post of Director General.
The Institute has framed Recruitment Rules for the sanctioned 41 regular scientific, technical and
administrative posts. The Rules were approved by the Governing Council in its 3rd meeting held on
6th April, 2015. Efforts were made to fill up these posts through written test/ interviews. Out of 40
sanctioned regular posts, the selection process has been completed for 31 posts, out of which 26 have
joined.

10.2 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WIND ENERGY (NIWE)

10.2.1 
NIWE’s main activities include Wind (onshore & offshore) & Solar Radiation Resource Assessment;
preparation of standards for wind turbines; testing and certification of wind turbines and associated
systems; information dissemination; human resource development; and offer various consultancy
services to customers. The major activities of NIWE during this period are given below:

I0.2.2 Wind & Solar Resource Measurements Division

Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) programme data is being used widely to establish wind farms in
the country. Under this program of the Ministry, 912 dedicated wind-monitoring stations have been
established with the support of State Nodal Agencies. In addition, Wind Resource Assessment studies
were also carried out using 80 nos. of existing telecom towers of M/s. Airtel & M/s. BSNL in the North
Eastern region and data collection from these towers are under progress. As on date, 43 nos. of Wind
monitoring stations are under operation. During the current year, twenty three (23) 100 m wind
monitoring Stations were commissioned and data collection is underway.

Further, during this year, 21 sites have been registered for wind measurement by private sector
from various States in India. The wind data from three (3) private Wind Monitoring stations have
been analyzed. Ten consultancy projects focused in various wind farm developmental needs were
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Carbon Neutral Ladakh: To assess the wind power potential of Ladakh & Kargil region towards the
development of wind power projects, NIWE had installed a Light Detection & Ranging System (LiDAR)
at Ladakh and a 50 m wind monitoring station at Kargil and data collection from these stations/ sites
are underway.

Fig. 10.12: 50 m wind monitoring station installed at Kargil

NIWE had installed and commissioned three (3) nos. of 100 m integrated wind –solar resource
assessment stations at at the proposed 30 GW Renewable Energy Park (Khavada region), Kutch
District, Gujarat and data are being collected. The data from these resource assessment stations will
facilitate the project developers/ investors in developing the wind/ solar power projects in the region
and achieve the target set by Government of India.

Solar Radiation Resource Assessment: As part of SRRA program of the Ministry for solar radiation
assessment in the country 125 SRRA stations are set-up. Under this program, NIWE had earlier
prepared the Solar Radiation Atlas, a first of its kind combining satellite-derived data and the world’s
largest high quality network of simultaneously measured solar ground data. During the year, NIWE has
carried out calibration of nine Pyranometers under commercial mode at NIWE calibration Laboratory.

10.2.3 Research and Development (R&D) activities undertaken at NIWE

a) NIWE had taken up an Indo-Danish Research Project on "Maintenance and Repair Strategy
for Wind Energy Development" in collaboration with Denmark Technical University and
industrial partners. The objective of the project is to provide the Indian wind energy industry
with guidelines and approaches for efficient repair, ensuring the long-term integrity and
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b) NIWE had taken up an R&D project entitled "Optimized Design and Operation of Hybrid
Power Plant (HYBRIDize)" - with three (3) year project duration. The objective of the project
is to provide a framework for the promotion of a large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid
system for optimal and efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land, reducing
the variability in renewable power generation and achieving better grid stability.

Fig. 10.13: DST Wind Turbine Instrumentation Work at Kayathar Research Station

10.2.4 Wind Turbine Testing Station (WTTS) & Wind Turbine Research Station (WTRS)
Wind Turbine Research Station is having cumulative installed capacity of 6400 kW wind turbine for
conducting various R&D related activities in addition to type testing facilities of large WEG and Small
Wind Turbine performance testing facilities at the Test Beds created with all infrastructure facilities at
the Research Station. The testing facilities are certified as per the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and
accredited as per the requirements of ISO / IEC 17025:2017.

Establishment of Renewable Energy Demo Lab at Wind Turbine Test station at Kayahar, Tamil
Nadu: The Renewable Energy Demonstration Lab at Wind Turbine Test Station (WTTS), Kayathar,
Tamil Nadu was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by Secretary to the Government of India,
MNRE in the August presence of the Joint Secretary (Wind) and Director General NIWE on 20th August,
2021. This training centre will be used for running major Upskilling and Reskilling Human Resource
programs for the benefit of the Renewable Energy Sector.

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Fig. 10.14: Renewable Energy Demo Lab at

Wind Turbine Test Station at Kayathar, Tamil Nadu

Fig. 10.15: Inauguration of Renewable Energy Demo Lab by Secretary, MNRE

10.2.5 Offshore Wind Development

Marine Spatial Planning for offshore wind farms in Tamil Nadu

Marine Spatial Planning is one of the activities carried out under the Indo-Danish EnergyPartnership
Programme’s work package on “Enabling framework that streamlines site selection,clearances, and
procurement while lowering the risk to investors.” This work package is carried outby the Danish
Energy Agency (DEA), MNRE, and NIWE. During the year 2021-22, this work package was engaged
for the maritime spatial planning for offshore wind farms in Tamil Nadu. Theprimary objective of this
study was to identify and prepare an initial implementation plan for 5 GW of offshore wind projects
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10.2.6 Data Analytics

NIWE has undertaken various projects covering Verification of wind monitoring procedure, Energy
Yield Assessment, Detailed Project Report preparation, and Project Monitoring Consultancy service.
The analysis was completed as per the Industry standard using the wind data and wind flow modelling
analysis. The energy yield calculation was made for P50, P75, P90 & P95 for 1, 10 & 20 years and
provided to the client in a report. 10 Nos. of consultancy projects to the tune of 500MW will be carried
out upto March, 2022.

10.2.7 Standards and certification Division

NIWE is involved in the preparation of Indian standards on wind turbines by supporting Bureau of
Indian Standards (BIS). Fifteen Indian standards on wind turbines have been finalized, so far byNIWE.
NIWE has obtained accreditation for Certification Services valid up to 15th April, 2023 as per the ISO/IEC
17065 standard from National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies(NABCB), Quality Council of
India.

10.2.8 Training Courses

NIWE has conducted the following International & customized training courses:
i Online International Training Course on "Wind Energy Technology" sponsored by Ministry of
External Affairs (MEA), Government of India under e-ITEC programme. The course was attended
by 36 participants from 18 ITEC countries.
ii Online Customized Training Course on "Wind Turbine Technology" for the Employees of M/s.
Gail (India) Limited and M/s. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited.

10.2.9 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

NIWE with the support of MNRE has scheduled eight (8) week events of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to
commemorate the 75 years of India's Independence.

10.2.10 Global Wind Day Celebrations 2021

NIWE organizes the Global Wind Day celebration, on 15th June of every year. As part of 2021 Global
Wind Day celebration, Drawing and Quiz Competitions on different topics were organized for school
students. 1455 students were enrolled for their registration and 470 students participated in the
drawing competition from 54 schools and 89 students participated in the Quiz competition from 24
colleges from different districts and states through online platform.

10.2.11 Vayumitra Skill Development Programme

The programme was launched by MNRE through NIWE with an objective to create skilled workforce
for the Indian wind energy sector especially the trained manpower for the operation & maintenance
of wind farms in the country as per the industry demand/needs so as to achieve the Government
of India targets and other future targets. This programme aims to train close to 5000 participants
and 900 Trainers in O&M Electrical & Instrumentaion Technician, O&M Mechanical Technician and Site
Surveyor for Wind Power Plants and 34 Assessors.

10.3 SARDAR SWARAN SINGH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIO-ENERGY (SSS-NIBE)

10.3.1 
Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE), Kapurthala is an autonomous
Institution under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt. of India, set up as an
apex Institution for carrying out state-of-the-art research and developmental activities, biomass
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During the year 2021-22, R&D activities were taken up in the frontier areas including bioethanol and
biogas production from agro-residue, biomass cookstove performance, waste biomass conversion
to activated carbon, biomass gasification, and solar- biomass hybrid systems. The research carried
out was published in reputed journals of the frontier bioenergy area. The Institute took leading role
in preparing all technical documents related to bioenergy as entrusted by MNRE time to time. The
Institute participated in all technical programs and meetings of the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy, particularly related to bioenergy sector, for discussion on R&D, strategy and policy, progress
and dissemination of knowledge and technology in the area.Several projects on different R&D
processes for biofuels and bioenergy are going on under different divisions:

10.3.2 Thermochemical Conversion Division: During the FY 2021-22, the division explored the
scope of biomass hybrid systems and biomass characterization and developed the following projects
to cater the ongoing energy requirement of the country:
(a) Densification of agro-waste and biomass characterization: The division carried out biomass
characterization of more than 50 different types of biomass, using Proximate Analysis, Ultimate
Analysis and by estimating Gross Calorific Value of the samples. The results are analysed to
identify suitable biomass for pellets and briquette production.
(b) Solar Biomass Hybrid dryer: The division is working on development of Solar Biomass Hybrid
drier for drying of agro waste and vegetables in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals
Ltd. The R&D focuses on the design of solar thermal system along with biomass combustion
chamber for its commercialization.
(c) Solar Thermal Pyrolyzer for biochar production: During the year, the division designed a
solar thermal energy based pyrolyzer for biochar production. The unique system is designed,
which can give biochar along with liquid oil (bio-oil) and syn gases. It is estimated that the
obtained biochar can further activated for making activated biochar for various applications.
and its application in carbon capturing.

10.3.3 Biochemical Conversion Division: Biochemical Conversion Division has basic facilities of
Analytical, Bioprocess, Microbiology and Molecular Biology Laboratories. Various funded and In-
house research projects are going on:
(a) Exploration of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes producing Thermophiles from hot springs of
Western Himalayan region for Biorefinery Applications
The project titled as above under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Women
Scientist Scheme (WOS-B) (KIRAN Division) has been funded by the DST, Ministry of Science
and Technology to Dr. Shivika Sharma under the mentorship of Dr. Sachin Kumar with the total
project cost of Rs.32.16 lakh for 3 years. The project aims to explore micro-organism from hot
springs of Himachal Pradesh for the application in biofuel production.
(b) Thermophilic anaerobic consortium enrichment for enhanced biogas/ biomethane
production:
An in-house project is developed on “Thermophilic anaerobic consortium enrichment for
enhanced biogas/ biomethane production”. The project is taken up by a Senior Research Fellow
under SSS-NIBE Bioenergy Promotion Fellowship.
The main focus of the proposed work is to develop the robust thermophilic bacterial consortium
for the enhanced biogas yield or biogas component. To further enhance the biogas yield and
enrich the methane component, there are various techniques which could be integrated and
optimized with the thermophilic anaerobic digestion process accordingly. The scope of the
present study is to enhance biogas production via thermophilic anaerobic consortium to
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Fig. 10.16: Laboratory-scale plants for biogas production from

water hyacinth having different thermophilic inoculums
(c) Upgradation of Biogas to BioCNG
An in-house project is developed on ‘Upgradation of Biogas to BioCNG’. The project is taken up
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Fig. 10.17: Lab scale biogas plant using agricultural waste

(d) Biogas/ Bio-CNG plant design and standardization
An in-house project is developed on ‘Biogas/ Bio-CNG plant design and standardization’. The
project is taken up by a Research Associate under SSS-NIBE Bioenergy Promotion Fellowship.
A technology has been developed for anaerobic digestion of crop residues, variety of grasses
and kitchen waste using a thermophilic consortium for biogas production at a reduced HRT
and enhanced biogas yield. The major objective of the project is to design and develop a
biogas/bioCNG plant set-up based on the lab-scale, techno-economic and lifecycle assessment
feasibility studies.

10.3.4 Chemical Conversion Division

The Chemical Conversion Division and Electrochemical Conversion Division have carried out following
activities for the promotion of bioenergy:
(a) Assessment of biomass residue availability and bioenergy yields in India
The project aims to estimate the energy potential of biomass including agricultural residue,
animal manure, MSW, etc. within the project the data on annual crop production, livestock and
the human population was primarily obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's
Welfare, Ministry of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, the Report on Sustainable Waste
Management in India, 2012 and the Census of India, 2011. After assessing the data, it is found
that the technical potential of bioenergy of the residues collectively is 3649 PJ in 88581 million
cubic metres of biogas or 1797 PJ in 78832 Million litres of cellulosic ethanol.
(b) Integrated Analysis of Increased Bioenergy Futures in India in context of sustainability
This work modelled future bioenergy pathways in India to understand four crucial dimensions
of sustainability: water availability, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and land-use
change. For modelling, the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) was used. GCAM is an
integrated assessment model that includes detailed depictions of India's socioeconomics,
energy system, land use, agriculture, water availability & use and emissions. The GCAM model
tests the sustainability of increased bioenergy demand in India. The relevant assessed data
is provided to PNNL(Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA) for further assessment and
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(c) Setting up Biomass based Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Lab

Laboratory set up is being established for Fuel cell and hydrogen Energy. R&D activities have
been initiated in the area of renewable energy through electrochemical conversion of fuels/
bio-fuels in fuel cell by designing inexpensive biomass derived electro-catalysts. The research
is primarily focused on biomass-based nano-carbon hybrid materials for state-of-the-art
energy storage and conversion system for renewable energy generation. We are in progress
in developing a fuel cell, hybrid biofuel cells and supercapacitor for clean and self-sustainable
energy storage devices, biomass-based biofuel cell and electrochemical study of nano-porous
carbon materials. NIBE is working on developing low-cost fuel cells for the production of clean
energy.
Specified areas identified for R&D works in line with recently adopted R&D Policyof MNRE are:
i. Advanced Biomass-based Functional Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental
Applications like Fuel cell (PEMFC), Water Splitting, Electrochemical CO2 conversion etc.
ii. Electrochemical applications: Porous hetero atom doped carbons from renewables,
graphene/ CNT composites, biomass derived carbon supported mesoporous metal
oxides etc. for Fuel cells, Supercapacitors among others.

Fig. 10.18: A schematic of the activities planned for Fuel cell and hydrogen laboratory
(d) Hydrogen separation through membrane technology:
R&D works has been initiated for hydrogen production through gasification technology
though water gas-shift reaction. The main purpose of water gas-shift reaction is to increase the
hydrogen yield, then after purification technology is applied for the hydrogen separation from
other gases. In this project, water gas shift reaction and purification technology are integrated
using metal memberane, which increases the yield.The project has been formulated with
technical collaboration of CSIR, CMERI, Ludhiana.

10.3.5 R&D activities under Mission Mode:

10.3.5.1 National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plant: Ministry of Power initiated the
National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plant, under which the institute is nominated as
member of Subgroup I and Subgroup IV.

Activities under Sub-group I:The Subgroup I team is working on R&Ds of Biomass Pellets and Briquettes
and has formulated a project for agro-residue based fuel characterization and composition analysis in
the state of Punjab and Haryana. The important parameters that will be studied extensively includes,
calorific value (CV) and CV loss due to storage, sulphate and chloride contents in biomass, ash fusion
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This project proposal cost is Rs. 256 lakh of which Rs. 111 lakh for dedicated equipment and facility
creation. The project is under consideration for sanction at the Mission Directorate.

Activities under Sub-group IV: The institute has been nominated as Coordinating Laboratory for
Testing of Solid Biofuels including Biomass Pellets and Briquettes. A tentative budget of Rs.109.30
lakh has been submitted for developing the testing facilities.

10.3.5.2 External Projects

The institute has awarded a research project titled ‘Exploration of lignocellulolytic enzymes producing
thermophiles from hot springs of Western Himalayan region for biorefinery applications’ under
DST Women Scientist Scheme: WOS-B (KIRAN Division). The project cost is Rs. 32.16 lakh for 3 years
duration.

10.3.6 Publications
During 2021-22, Seven (7) publications across various journals, conference Reports, and books, were
brought out by scientists working in the Institute.

10.3.7 Academic Programmme in Renewable Energy

The institute started an academic course of Masters in Technology in Renewable Energy, in joint
collaboration with Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar during 2020.
In the current year, the second batch of M Tech in Renewable Energy for Academic Session 2021-22
was started in August, 2021. The students of Academic Session 2020-21 are undergoing M Tech thesis
work at NIT-J, NIBE, NISE and NIWE.

The PhD programme was also started in joint collaboration with Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute
of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar for Research fellows working in the institute.

10.3.8 Training Programmes

10.3.8.1 National training programme on Biofuel Production & Application for Transportation- Recent
Advances and Future Prospects

A one-day virtual National training program on “Biofuel Production & Application for Transportation –
Recent Advances and Future Prospects” was held on 1st October, 2021 at SSS-NIBE under the umbrella
of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. During the training program various topics including Bio-diesel, Bio
CNG & CBG, Hybrid Biofuels, Green Diesel, Pyrolysis oil, Ethanol, Hands on display of working with
production plants, process and analytical equipment were elaborately covered.

Fig. 10.19 :Inaugural Session of National Training Program on Biogas Technology and its Implementation

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10.3.8.2 National Training Programme on Biogas Technology and its implementation

A 2-day national training programme on ‘Biogas Technology and its Implementation’ was organized
during 25-26 November, 2021 in a virtual mode in collaboration with Indian Biogas Association (IBA).
The participants from all over the country participated through online mode.

Fig. 10.20: A screenshot of virtual training programme

The training programme was organized in four modules: Biogas Process and Design; Biogas Operation
& Maintenance; Biogas Upgradation; Policy & Financing. During the two days, the various experts
including Prof. PMV Subbarao, IIT Delhi; Dr Shanmugham, CSIR-CLRI, Chennai; Dr Vivekanada, MNIT,
Jaipur; Dr Ram Chandra, IIT Delhi; Sh. Gaurav Kedia, IBA; Sh. Abhijeet Mukherjee, IBA; Sh. Srinivas
Kasulla, Arka Brenstech Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram; Sh. Dhruv, Spectrum Energy Ltd., Gurugram; Sh.SR Meena,
MNRE; Ms. Kanchan Bhalla, IREDA; Sh. Bikram Kumar Singh, SBI; Sh. Siddharth Prabhakar, Canara Bank
delivered their lectures through online mode. The certificates were distributed to all the participants
on successful completion of the 2-day national virtual training programme.

10.3.9 International Collaboration

i. The US South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE) collaboration was continued in this year with
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
(PNNL).
ii. Collaboration between NIBE and SAGE are going on through regular online meetings on three
projecrs i.e. Cookstove, Resource Projection and Biomass Hybrid systems.
iii. LBNL Team has been training the Team of NIBE with strong intent to develop cookstove lab of
the institute at par with ISO standards. The National Cookstove test center would be upgraded
as ‘Center of Excellence.
iv. The next phase of collaboration will focus on collaborative projects/ study on biomass-based
hydrogen, sustainable farming etc.

10.3.10 Coordination Activities

SSS-NIBE has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with different organizations to operate
a collaborative venture for the development and dissemination of bio-energy through academic and
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Table 10.2: MoUs signed by NIBE

Sl. No. MoU Date of MoU Date of MoU
Signed valid upto
1. SSS NIBE & National Institute of Wind Energy 8 February 2021 7 February 2026
2. SSS NIBE & CSIR - Central Mechanical Engineering 31 July 2021 30 July 2026
Research Institute, CoEFM, Ludhiana
3. SSS NIBE & Association of Renewable Energy 27 August 2021 26 August 2026
Agencies of States, Delhi
4. SSS NIBE & Punjab Energy Development Agency 8 September 2021 7 September 2026
(PEDA), Chandigarh

10.4 SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED (SECI)

I0.4.1 Introduction
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is a Section- 3 Company under the Companies Act, 2013,
with 100 percent Government ownership, under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and
Renewable Energy (MNRE).

The company was set up as an implementing and executing arm of the National Solar Mission (JNNSM)
for development, promotion and commercialization of solar energy technologies in the country. In
2015, the mandate of the company was broadened to cover all segments of Renewable Energy (RE),
pursuant to the approval of the Government of India.

During FY 2020-21, it registered a total revenue of Rs. 5,464.68 crore and Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs.
177.71 crore. The company is debt-free and enjoys AAA credit rating.

10.4.2 Business Activities

10.4.2.1 Tenders for Solar projects under National Solar Mission

SECI is an implementing agency of MNRE for development of solar projects under the National Solar
Mission (NSM). Under this mode (referred as developer-mode), SECI floats tenders on pan-India/state-
specific basis for selection of developers for setting up of solar projects, who are selected through
a transparent tariff-based e-bidding and e-reverse auction process. Investment in these projects is
made by the respective project developers. SECI signs long term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
with the developers and long term Power Sale Agreements (PSA) with various DISCOMs for offtake of
power, as a power trading intermediary.

Earlier, SECI used to float tenders under Viability Gap Funding (VGF) schemes of MNRE (NSM Ph-II,
Batches-I, III & IV). Tenders under CPSU scheme (Phase-II), Manufacturing linked solar and floating
solar have also been awarded in earlier years. Presently, tenders are being floated on tariff-based
bidding based on Standard Bidding Guidelines.

During FY 2021-22, SECI has issued tenders for 1200 MW capacity. The cumulative awarded capacity is
32.69 GW of solar projects and 3 GW capacity of manufacturing facilities. Of this, 9.09 GW capacity of
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Fig. 10.21: 600 MW Solar projects installed under ISTS 1 tender

Fig. 10.22: 300 MW Solar Projects installed under ISTS IV tender in Karada, Jaisalmer

10.4.2.2 Tenders for Wind Power Projects

SECI brings out tenders for setting up of large-scale Wind Power Projects on Pan-India basis in
developer-mode, towards fulfilment of National target.

The company has issued tenders for 2400 MW capacity, out of which 1200 MW capacity is awarded
during FY 2021-22 (till 31.12.2021), thereby bringing the cumulative awarded capacity (Wind) by
SECI to 12730.7 MW. Of the awarded capacity, 3.69 GW has been commissioned (till 31.12.2021) and
balance capacities are under various stages of implementation.

10.4.2.3 Tenders for Hybrid Projects

To cater to demand for bringing firmness and flexibility in RE power, SECI comes up with innovative
tenders, viz. Solar-Wind Hybrid Projects, RE with assured supply during peak hours and Round the
Clock (RTC) RE Power.

During FY 2021-22, SECI has issued tenders for 2400 MW capacity and has awarded 1200 MW, bringing
the total awarded capacity to 5350 MW (till 31.12.2021). Out of this, 201.18 MW of hybrid projects have
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Fig. 10.23: Wind Turbine installed in Hybrid Tranche I-2X 195 MW Hybrid Project at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)

Fig. 10.24: 2x195 MW Project under Hybrid Tranche I at Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)

10.4.2.4 Grid Connected Roof-Top Programme

SECI has played a pivotal role in promoting Rooftop Solar through competitive bidding route in the
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Under the Achievement Linked Incentive Scheme of MNRE for setting up 97.5 MW grid connected
rooftop solar projects on buildings of Central/State Government ministries, departments etc. 78.39
MW capacity of projects were awarded to various developers, of which more than 20 MW has been
commissioned. Other projects are under execution or inspection.

10.4.2.5 Other Schemes of MNRE for promotion of RE

SECI is also implementing other schemes of MNRE in which it is tasked with disbursal of Central
Financial Assistance (CFA) to the respective implementing agencies based on progress milestones.
Major schemes are: (a) Solar Parks Scheme (MNRE has allocated 33821 MW of solar parks, of this 6680
MW of Solar Park Infrastructure has been completed (as on 31.12.2021) (b) Canal Top/ Canal Bank
Scheme (94 MW projects have been commissioned) and (c) Scheme for Defence Establishments
(181.4 MW of projects have been commissioned).

Further, Solar Parks in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, and Uttar
Pradesh are being implemented through Joint Venture companies of SECI with the respective state
designated agencies.

10.4.2.6 Project Development

Apart from implementation of tenders and schemes for setting up of large-scale Solar and Wind
Projects through third party investments, SECI also engages in development of RE projects through
its own investment. The company also offers Project Management Consultancy Services to other
Government Agencies and PSUs for RE projects. Some of these initiatives are listed below:
i Projects under PMC-SECI is implementing about 131 MW of projects for various entities under
PMC mode and about 287 MW capacity (cumulative) has been commissioned. Some of the
major projects include 300 MW Singareni Collieries Company Ltd, 50 MW Project for IREDA,
50 MW Solar Project for THDC and 15 MW for BEL.
ii SECI has also undertaken Feasibility Studies for Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). These
include Floating Solar PV (FSPV)– 48 MW, Ground Mounted PV-75 MW; Uttar Pradesh Rajya
Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL)–7 Locations; Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) –
30 MW FSPV, Singareni Collieries Company Ltd–250 MW FSPV.
iii CAPEX Projects- SECI has operational projects of 21 MW capacity under its ownership and
the company is looking to expand its portfolio in Renewable Energy. Details of existing and
ongoing projects are shown in Table 10.3.
Table 10.3: Renewable Energy Portfolio of SECI
Sl. Name Location Capacity Status
No. (MW)
1. Solar Badi Sid, Rajasthan 10 Commissioned
2. Rooftop solar Andaman & Nicobar 1 Commissioned
Islands
3. Solar Kolar, Karnataka 10 Commissioned
4. Solar + BESS Leh, Ladakh 20 Under execution
5. Solar + BESS Rajnandgaon, 100 EPC contract awarded in _
Chhattisgarh Project is under execution
6. Solar Chhattisgarh 100 Under approval
7. Solar-wind-BESS Ramagiri, Andhra Pradesh 200 Under approval
hybrid
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Sl. Name Location Capacity Status

No. (MW)
9. Solar + BESS Lakshadweep 1.95 Under execution
10. Solar (under CPSU Various locations 1200 Project locations are being
scheme) identified
11. Solar + Agro PV Villupuram, Tamil Nadu 50 Under approval

10.4.2.7 Power Trading

SECI has been entrusted responsibility of purchasing power from projects under Solar Wind, Hybrid
and any other innovative projects like RTC, Peak Power tenders, with or without batteries by the
Government of India and selling it to various DISCOMs etc. through long term PPAs/ PSAs. SECI has a
Category I Trading License from Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to carry out power
trading on pan-India basis. The company trades renewable power generated from projects set up
through SECI tenders as an intermediary procurer. SECI has signed PSAs amounting to 38.155 GW (till
31.12.2021). In FY 2020-21, the company has traded 14819 million units of RE power with 29 DISCOMs.
In FY 2021-22, the company has traded 16103 million units (as on 31.12.2021) of RE power with 29
DISCOMs. The following PSAs (Table 10.4) are under active discussion/under final stage of signing
and expected to be executed by 31.03.2022.

Table 10.4: Power Purchase Agreements of SECI

Sl. No. Capacity (MW) Category Buying Utilities
1. 1785 Solar Rajasthan (RUVNL)
2. 1000 Solar Telangana Discoms
3. 490 Peak power Rajasthan (RUVNL)
(Solar+Pumped Storage)
4. 300 Solar J&K
5. 300 Solar Kerala (KSEBL)
6. 210 Peak power Bihar (BSPHCL)
(Solar+Pumped Storage)
7. 100 RTC Indian Railways
Total (MW) 4185

10.4.3 New Initiatives

SECI is undertaking several new initiatives for expansion of RE sector and development of new
technologies. Major areas being explored are: Development of RE projects in high-altitude areas and
islands, Charging of electric vehicles through RE, Promoting cultivation beneath Solar panels, Energy
Storage, Promotion of Green Hydrogen & Green Ammonia for industrial use, scaling up Waste to
Energy plants among others.In these areas, the company is exploring opportunities and collaborating
with other stakeholders for further activities.

10.4.4 Financial Performance

Highlights of Financial performance for fiscal year 2020-21, with comparative position of the previous
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Table 10.5: Financial Parameters of SECI in Fiscal Year 2020-21

Amount (Rs. in crore)
Particulars FY 2020-21 FY 2019-20
(for comparative reference)
Share capital 354.00 354.00
Net Worth 873.58 695.72
Total Revenue 5,464.68 4,657.73
Profit / (Loss) Before Tax 237.59 232.65
Profit / (Loss) After Tax 177.71 178.94
i The total income of the company by way of Trading of Power, Project Monitoring Fees, Sale of
Power of own Project and other income is Rs. 5,464.68 crore as against corresponding previous
year figure of Rs. 4,657.73 crore registering an increase of 17.32%.
ii Profit before tax works out to Rs. 237.59 crores as against the previous year figure of Rs. 232.65
crore and profit after tax (PAT) is Rs. 177.71 crore as against the previous year figure of Rs. 178.94
crore. Thus, registering an increase in PBT of 2.12% & decrease in PAT by 0.69%.
iii The Net Worth of the company stood at Rs. 873.58 crore as against the figure of Rs. 695.72 crore
for the previous year, registering an increase of 25.57%.

10.5 INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LIMITED (IREDA)

10.5.1 
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is a Mini Ratna (Category-I)
Government of India Enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MNRE). IREDA is a Public Limited Government Company established as a Non-Banking
Financial Institution in 1987 engaged in promoting, developing and extending financial assistance
for setting up projects relating to new and renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency /
conservation with the motto: ENERGY FOR EVER.

10.5.2 Lending Operations

i. During the Financial Year 2020-21, IREDA has sanctioned loans to the tune of Rs.11,001.30 crore
(corresponding previous year Rs.12,696.11 crore) and disbursed Rs.8,826.64 crore
(corresponding previous year Rs.8,785.31crore). The above said sanctioned loan (includes co-
financed projects/ takeover loans) would support capacity addition of 6,965.82 MW. The sector
wise breakup of sanctions and disbursements for the said period and the calendar year 2021
are given in Table 10.6.
ii. The sector-wise break-up of cumulative sanctions and disbursements up to 31.12.2021 and
projected sanctions and disbursements for the period from 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022 are given
in Table 10.7.
Table 10.6: IREDA – Sector-Wise Break-up of Loan Sanctions and
Disbursements During FY 2020-21
IREDA – Sector-Wise Break-up of Loan Sanctions and Sector-Wise Break-up of Loan
Disbursements During FY 2020-21 Sanctions and Disbursements
from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021
(Rs. in crore)
Sector Sanction Disbursement Sanction Disbursement
Wind Power 524.72 900.65 943.04 555.68
Hydro Power 806.82 682.91 769.48 359.85

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IREDA – Sector-Wise Break-up of Loan Sanctions and Sector-Wise Break-up of Loan

Disbursements During FY 2020-21 Sanctions and Disbursements
from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021
(Rs. in crore)
Sector Sanction Disbursement Sanction Disbursement
Biomass and Cogeneration 146.87 36.91 74.98 26.16
Energy Efficiency & 9.91 14.16 12.79 10.39
Conservation
Solar Energy 2,289.49 1,775.19 3,182.73 2,561.90
Waste to Energy 93.01 147.17 100.87
Biomethanation from
Industrial Effluents
Biomass Briquetting
Biomass Gasification 22.79 7.33
National Clean Energy Fund
(NCEF)
Bill Discounting
Bridge Loan 10.81 4.00
Short Term Loan 4,715.49 4,749.55 8,592.45 6,956.15
Miscellaneous (Guarantee 2,404.18 516.10 1,766.90 664.18
Scheme / Energy Access /
Manufacturing / Ethanol /
LoC / Transmission / Hybrid
/ GECL)
Total 11,001.30 8,826.64 15,365.16 11,242.52

Table 10.7: IREDA Sector-Wise Break-up of Cumulative Loan Sanctions and

Disbursements up to 31.12.2021
IREDA – Sector-Wise Break-up of Cumulative Loan Projected Sanctions and
Sanctions and Disbursements up to 31.12.2021 disbursements from
01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022
(Rs. in crore)
Sector Cumulative Cumulative Sanction Disbursement
Sanction Disbursement
Wind Power 27,403.04 18,638.65 1000.00 800.00
Hydro Power 9,593.99 5,704.30 1353.00 1,050.00
Biomass Power and 5,507.75 3,549.22 20.00
Cogeneration
Energy Efficiency & 1,288.89 357.64
Conservation
Solar Energy 30,327.85 17,481.61 2500.00 1,700.00
Waste to Energy 961.29 494.68 227.00 145.00

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IREDA – Sector-Wise Break-up of Cumulative Loan Projected Sanctions and

Sanctions and Disbursements up to 31.12.2021 disbursements from
01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022
(Rs. in crore)
Sector Cumulative Cumulative Sanction Disbursement
Sanction Disbursement
Biomass (Briquetting, 127.16 80.04 157.90 38.90
Gasification & Bio-
methanation from Industrial
Effluents)
National Clean Energy Fund 156.57 127.14
(NCEF)
Bill Discounting 181.97 161.76
Loan Facility to Govt. Bodies 24,614.66 21,041.21 2315.00 3,415.00
/ Discoms/ Transcos /State
Owned Trading Cos (*)
Bridge Loan 223.86 156.14
GECL 264.35 224.33
Miscellaneous (Guarantee 4,364.59 833.72 4040.95 700.75
Scheme / Energy Access /
Manufacturing / Ethanol /
LoC /Transmission / Hybrid /
Electric Vehicle)
TOTAL 1,05,015.97 68,850.45 11,593.85 7,869.65

(*) Including Short Term Loans to private entities prior to 28.12.2021 in cumulative achievements.

10.5.3 MoU with MNRE

IREDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MNRE), Government of India setting key targets for the year 2020-21. The performance of
Company is rated as “Excellent”.

10.5.4 MoU for Green Energy Collaborations

IREDA has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several leading CPSEs / Government
organizations viz. SJVN, NHPC, TANGEDCO, NEEPCO, BVFCL & THDCIL during the calendar year 2021.
Under these MoUs, IREDA proposed to undertake Techno-Financial due diligence of Renewable
energy and Energy Efficiency & Conservation projects for the partnered organization. IREDA will also
assist in developing an action plan to create and acquire Renewable Energy projects, debt raising
through developing financial models, assistance in understanding market instrument, underwriting
services and extend its techno-commercial expertise for Green Energy projects.

10.5.5 Resource Mobilisation

The total Borrowings of IREDA stood at Rs.24,000 crore as on March 31, 2021 as against Rs.21,853.55
crore in the previous year.

Paid up capital of IREDA is Rs. 784.60 crore with a net worth of Rs. 2,995.19 crore based on the financial
results for the year ended March 31, 2021. During 2020-21, IREDA has raised Rs. 559.15 crore through
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10.5.6 Dissemination of Information

IREDA continued to create awareness of Renewable Energy technologies, Energy Efficiency and
Conservation (EEC) and also its financial assistance schemes by hosting its publications on its website.
In order to ensure effective internal communication, a monthly E-bulletin “Odyssey” is hosted on
intranet portal. “IREDA Voyage” covering IREDA’s initiatives, achievements, awards and accolades etc.
is being published annually, which is available at its intranet portal as well as website. For continual
positive image-building of the organization media coverage and social media platforms are effectively
being utilized by IREDA.

10.5.7 Government Schemes

IREDA is taking up the strategic role of Implementing Agency under Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
Scheme for High Efficiency Solar PV Modules for setting-up Solar Manufacturing facilities. The financial
outlay for PLI over a five-year period is Rs.4,500 crore. The Scheme envisages to support setting up of
integrated manufacturing units of high efficiency solar PV modules by providing Production Linked
Incentive (PLI) on sales of such solar PV modules. In response to the Bid Document issued under the
PLI Scheme by IREDA, 18 applications were received. Post techno-commercial evaluation, successful
applicants have been issued Letter of Award (LoA) for support under the scheme for a total outlay of
Rs. 4500 crore.

Further, in line with the CPSU Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for setting up 12,000
MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by the Government Producers with
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support for self-use or use by Government/Government entities, IREDA
has conducted e-reserve VGF Based Bidding (Tranche-III) for 5,000 MW capacity. The Letter of Award
(LoA) to all the successful bidders have been issued in line with the results of the e-reverse auction
carried out on 23rd September, 2021.

10.5.8 Human Resource Development

IREDA values its most important resource i.e. its competent manpower as key assets and core element
of organizational success. A safe and inclusive work environment is maintained across the Company,
wherein employees can grow both professionally and personally. In light of the unprecedented
COVID-19 pandemic, the Company adopted Work from Home facility for all employees. IREDA has
taken several initiatives to contain COVID-19 & constituted an exemplary ‘COVID Care Response
Team’ which continuously took care of COVID-19 positive employees and their family members. The
Team helped employees and their family members by regular counselling and providing them with
all necessary support including delivery of food and medicines, hospitalization, plasma donation,
Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Cylinders etc. The vaccination drive was also carried out for the safety
of its employees.

‘Strengthen capabilities’ has been the focus area all along in the Company’s pursuits towards structured
Human Resource Development. In this COVID-19 landscape, the Company has seamlessly moved most
of its training regimen onto digital platforms, thereby minimizing any disruption to the knowledge
upgradation of its workforce and ensuring their safety. Several In-House virtual training programs
were conducted for employees through lecture series and other focused development training
programs. IREDA employees were nominated for various programs like training on ‘Fundamentals of
Credit Analysis’, ‘Network & Security Administration’, ‘Resilient Talent Management’, ‘Human Resource
Management in Banks and FIs’ conducted by external training agencies through virtual mode. Twenty-
One women employees participated in ‘Women as Leaders’ program conducted by external training
agency. The employees participated in virtual trainings around COVID-19 such as ‘Mantra on Financial
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E-Learning policy was introduced for the capacity building of our employees by giving them an
opportunity to attend e-learning programmes of premier institutes in their relevant fields, technical &
managerial competencies, leadership, self- development, general management programs etc. During
the year, the Company achieved a total of 526 man-days of training.

IREDA celebrated International Yoga Day, Vigilance Awareness Week, Hindi Pakhwada and Swachhata-
cleanliness and awareness drives during the year under all COVID-19 Protocols. IREDA strictly
observe the reservation policy of the Government of India as applicable in the categories belonging
to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Communities/ Person with Disabilities &
EWS. IREDA is following the reservation rosters prescribed by the Government. Employee relations
continued to be very cordial and harmonious during the financial year. There were no man-days lost
during the period under review.

Total number of employees, as on 31.12.2021 is 156 excluding Board Level Executives, comprising 38
female and 118 male employees.

10.5.9 Corporate Social Responsibility /Sustainable Development

IREDA strongly believes in committing to operate in an economically, socially and environmentally
sustainable manner. The Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are based on this
principle and resonate with Government of India goals as well as the Sustainable Development goals
outlined in its policy.

The Company spent Rs.7.08 crore during the year 2021(1st January, 2021 to 31st December, 2021) on
CSR activities for the projects which were completed/ongoing during the year (including Rs.5.25
crore spent for the projects which were sanctioned before the year 2021. The unspent amount on
CSR initiative shall be spent upon the completion of the project. As a socially responsible corporate,
IREDA is committed to increase its CSR impact and spend over the coming years, with its aim of
playing a large role in India’s sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social and
environmental objectives.

During the period January to December, 2021, following activities were undertaken by the IREDA
Company under its CSR initiatives as shown in Table 10.8.

Table 10.8: CSR Initiatives undertaken by IREDA during the year 2021
(1st January, 2021 to 31st December, 2021)
S. No. Description Rs. in lakh
1. Provision for 500 LPM Medical Oxygen Generation Plant & 125 KVA generator 96.97
at Community Health Centre Kapkot, District Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
2. Provision for 500 LPM Medical Oxygen Generation Plant & 125 KVA generator 96.97
at Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh
3. Provision for Solar PV Systems (5 KW) at 08 Primary Health Centers at 47.88
Aspirational District- Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh
4. Provision for 04 Medical equipments at District Hospital, Aspirational District- 47.98
Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
5. Provision for Solar PV Systems 03 Govt. Joint Hospitals (30 KW), 11 Community 393.77
Health Centers (10 KW) and 23 Modern Primary Health Centers (5 KW) at
Aspirational District- Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
6. Provision for Infrastructure development 10 Govt. School, Aspirational District- 107.75
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S. No. Description Rs. in lakh

7. Provision for Solar PV Systems (3 KW ) & 50LPH RO water vending machine at 59.85
15 Govt. schools in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
8. Provision for “Therapy on Wheels” -Mobile Medical Van at Kullu, Himachal 18.04
Pradesh
Total Sanctioned amount during the year 2021 869.21

Table 10.9: Projected Sanctions and disbursements under CSR

from 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022
Projected Sanctions Rs. 2.50 crore
Projected Disbursements Rs. 10.42 crore

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CHAPTER 11
SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
11.1 INFORMATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMME
11.1.1 
India is a part of global renewable energy transition and stands among the top five countries in the
world in terms of renewable energy capacity. The Ministry has worked systematically for putting in
place facilitative policies and programmes for achieving the goal. In order to percolate the initiatives,
benefits and usage of renewable to the masses, information dissemination and publicity is essential.
In this background, I&PA programmes for renewable energy are conceptualized and developed for
implementation.

11.1.2 
In compliance with the instruction issued by Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance for Third
Party Evaluation of all Central Sector Scheme, the Information and Public Awareness programme (I&PA)
of MNRE was also evaluated by Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). The Evaluation team
found that the implementation of the scheme on "Information and Public Awareness Programme‟ is
meeting the desired objectives. The scheme has largely been effective in the promotion of renewable
energy, in its overarching objectives. As such, the study team, recommended for continuation of the
scheme However, it made some recommendations for strengthening the existing programme in the
changing scenario of information age in order to make it more efficient and cost effective, which
include need to showcase itself on the new social media platformsincluding Facebook, Instagram,
LinkedIn, YouTube, etc. For this purpose, the Evaluation team recommended that Ministry may also
consider designing an In-House Studio under the I&PA division for the creation of graphics, creative
designs, and short video films on the basis of content supplied by MNRE and for maintaining and
updating all the web pages of MNRE. Accordingly, a Social Media Cell (In-House Studio) has been set
up in the Ministry by Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL), a Mini Ratna Public
Sector Enterprise of Govt. of India.

11.1.3 
The Programme is implemented using Government channels viz. (i) Bureau of Outreach and
Communication (BOC), (ii) National Film Development Corporation (NFDC); (iii) Doordarshan;(iv)
All India Radio (AIR); (vi) State Nodal Departments/Agencies for renewable energy; and (vii) NGOs/
Academic institution, etc., and participation in exhibitions of national importance by the Ministry and
also through other relevant Institutions/Organizations. It is also providing information and awareness
through its three autonomous Institutions i.e. NISE, NIWE and SSS-NIBE and two PSUs i.e. IREDA and
SECI extensively.

11.1.4 
During the year, following I&PA activities were developed and implemented under the overall
framework of the media strategy for renewables:
i. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in association with FICCI, participated in the
Climate and Biodiversity Week from 1st October, 2021 to 8th October, 2021 at World Expo 2020
Dubai, to showcase India’s achievements in Renewable Energy (RE) capacity enhancement and
future plans for scaling up capacity in existing RE sectors, as well as initiating capacity addition
in new and emerging areas like green hydrogen, battery storage, to name a few. The events
covered the themes of India’s Renewable Energy Achievements and Ambitions, Emerging
Areas and Opportunities for RE in India and also focused events anchored by the SECI and
IREDA. In order to showcase the India’s Renewable journey and future plans to achieve our
commitment as NDC, digital contents on 12 themes touching different aspects of RE including
schemes/organizations involved were prepared and displayed on digital screens installed in
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ii. Logo Supports were extended to different events/exhibitions on Renewable Energy.

iii. Several events such as webinar, workshop on the Ministry’s programmes, schemes, achievements
and future plans etc. were organized under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and posted on social
media platforms and also uploaded on the nodal Ministry’s portal i.e. Ministry of Culture.

11.2 HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

11.2.1 
Human Resource Development (HRD) scheme of MNRE supports trainings formanpower at all
levels including promoting higher studies and research courses in R&D, and academic institutions
in Renewable Energy by providing Fellowships to students and research scholars. Support is also
provided to R&D and academic institutes for upgradation of their libraries and laboratories for
conducting higher degree courses at the Post-Graduate and Doctoral levels in New and Renewable
Energy. Under short term training programmes of HRD programme, a Skill Development Programme
named Suryamitra was introduced in 2015 to train 50,000 skilled manpower to create trained
workforce for installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Solar Energy projects.
The following are the various components of the HRD scheme:
i. Support to educational and other organizations for conducting short-term trainings on various
aspects of Renewable Energy with focus on skill development at all levels.
ii. Suryamitra and other Skill Development programmes in Solar Water Pumping and Vayumitra
training programme in Wind power area.
The following Fellowship programmes are supported by the Ministry:
i. National Renewable Energy Fellowship (NREF) Scheme for pursuing M.Sc./M.Tech/ PhD/ PDF
degree courses.
ii. National Renewable Energy Science Fellowship Scheme for eminent scientists working in
research institutes with an innovative idea in solar energy.
iii. Support to higher educational institutions for laboratory upgradation.
iv. National Renewable Energy Internship scheme (NREI).

11.2.2 National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme

MNRE continued its support to students and scholars for pursuing higher studies such as M.Sc, M.Tech,
Ph.D, courses in Renewable Energy in 9 selected Educational Institutions by providing fellowships or
stipend under NREF Scheme. In the year 2021-22, 41 no. Ph.D, 24 no. M.Tech or M.E and 11 no. M.Sc
fellowships were being provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The list of supported institutes
are given in Table 11.1.

Table 11.1: Institutions supported by MNRE Fellowships under NREF Scheme in 2021-22
S. No. Institutions to which Fellowships provided (M. Sc, M.Tech, JRF/SRF (Ph.D))
1. Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2. Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
3. Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra.
4. Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
5. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K.
6. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
7. Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur, West Bengal
8. University of Lucknow, Lucknow.
9. National Physical Laboratory (NPL), CSIR, New Delhi
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11.2.3 Skill Development Programmes and Trainings in Solar Energy

(a) Suryamitra Training: Ministry launched Suryamitra Skill Development Programme in the
year 2015 to train 50,000 Suryamitras by the year 2020 and against this target, 47,166 nos.
Suryamitras were trained by March, 2020. In FY 2020-21, a target of training of 4,500 Suryamitras
have been allocated to National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram and against this
3371 no. Suryamitras were trained and 1038 no. Suryamitras are undergoing training as on 31st
December, 2021. These training programmes are being organized through Training Centres
and partner organisations in different states across the country empanelled through Expression
of Interest (EOI) floated by NISE. A total number of 50,537 Suryamitras have been trained by
December, 2021. The state-wise progress of the Suryamitra programme from FY 2015-16 to
2021-22 is shown in Table 11.2.
Table 11.2: Progress of number of Suryamitras trained in
different States (2015-16 to 2021-2022):
Sl. State/UTs No. of Suryamitra trained
No FY FY FY FY FY FY 2020-21 and Total
2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019- FY 2021-22 (upto
16 17 18 19 20 31.12.2021)
1 Andhra Pradesh 235 398 211 464 488 210 2006
2 Arunachal Pradesh 30 0 0 0 0 0 30
3 Assam 30 151 252 400 561 90 1484
4 Bihar 30 402 287 420 568 180 1887
5 Chandigarh 0 0 58 90 90 0 238
6 Chhattisgarh 90 369 408 360 778 120 2125
7 Delhi 50 0 181 201 240 30 702
8 Goa 30 30 54 60 117 30 321
9 Gujarat 297 954 335 550 856 270 3262
10 Haryana 52 121 374 390 480 30 1447
11 Himachal Pradesh 0 36 138 150 120 30 474
12 Jammu & Kashmir 26 0 60 158 306 30 580
13 Jharkhand 0 152 185 180 269 60 846
14 Karnataka 90 420 513 348 363 81 1815
15 Kerala 57 176 120 142 240 30 765
16 Lakshadweep 0 0 30 0 0 0 30
17 Madhya Pradesh 269 492 597 1164 1616 419 4557
18 Meghalaya 0 0 0 0 0 30 30
19 Maharashtra 660 829 561 883 1275 60 4268
20 Manipur 30 30 30 60 0 0 150
21 Nagaland 30 0 30 0 0 0 60
22 Orissa 0 931 268 567 511 150 2427
23 Puducherry 0 62 0 0 0 0 62
24 Punjab 30 32 141 120 84 30 437
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Sl. State/UTs No. of Suryamitra trained

No FY FY FY FY FY FY 2020-21 and Total
2015- 2016- 2017- 2018- 2019- FY 2021-22 (upto
16 17 18 19 20 31.12.2021)
26 Tamil Nadu 122 436 672 912 1132 120 3394
27 Telangana 90 274 600 950 1401 325 3640
28 Tripura 60 0 28 60 30 0 178
29 Uttar Pradesh 185 664 795 964 1604 446 4658
30 Uttrakhand 60 311 78 231 263 90 1033
31 West Bengal 0 556 564 1313 1566 150 4149
Total 2606 8407 8167 11912 16074 3371 50537

Note: Completion reports of trainings imparted in FY 2020-21 are still awaited by NISE.
(b) Solar Water Pumping: Ministry sanctioned 30 nos. of Solar Water Pumping Technician Training
Programmes (Varunmitras) to train 900 participants on Solar Water Pumping Systems on pan
India basis for the FY 2020-21 to National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram which were
continued in FY 2021-22. These training programmes are being organised by NISE with various
partner institutions such as Government Institutions, Engineering Colleges, Polytechnics and
other affiliated institutions, which have been empanelled through Expression of Interest (EOI).
Total 849 nos. of Varunmitras were trained against the target of 900 Varunmitras. The State wise
progress is shown in Table 11.3.
Table 11.3: Progress of Number of Solar Water Pumping Technicians
(Varunmitras) trained in different States:
Sl. No State No. of Participants trained
1 Andhra Pradesh 30
2 Assam 30
3 Bihar 30
4 Chhattisgarh 21
5 Gujarat 60
6 Haryana 60
7 Himachal Pradesh 30
8 Jharkhand 59
9 Karnataka 57
10 Madhya Pradesh 52
11 Maharashtra 60
12 Orissa 30
13 Puducherry 30
14 Punjab 30
15 Rajasthan 60
16 Tamil Nadu 60
17 Telangana 30
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Sl. No State No. of Participants trained

19 West Bengal 60
Total 849

11.2.4 Short Term Training Programmes in Wind Energy

Vayumitra Foundation Course: Ministry sanctioned 10 short-term (5 days) training courses
namely “Vayumitra Foundation Course” to train 350 personnel relating to installation, operation and
maintenance of Wind Power Projects to National Institute of Wind Energy, (NIWE) Chennai for the year
2020-21 and were continued in 2021-22 due to COVID 19 Pandemic. Out of these 10 programs, 5 nos.
of training programmes were conducted at Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
and 5 programmes at NIWE. All the training programmes were completed successfully and total 360
no. of persons were trained in this programme. Out of 360 nos, 175 Vayumitras were trained in NIWE,
Chennai and 185 Vayumitras were trained in GRI, Dindigul.

Ministry also initiated the skill development programme in the area of wind energy to train wind
power plant technicians for the operation and maintenance of wind power projects under “Vayumitra
Skill Development Programme”. National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai an autonomous
organistion under the Ministry has been assigned the task of coordination of the trainings under this
programme to train 5734 no. of candidates in three years FY 2021-22 to 2023-24.

11.2.5 National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme (NREI)

Under the National Renewable Energy Internship (NREI) programme, the Ministry provides internship
opportunity to facilitate students pursuing under-graduate, graduate, post graduate degrees or
research scholars enrolled in recognized institutions or universities within India or abroad, as Interns.
10 (Ten) nos. Interns (M. Tech., B.Tech., M.Sc. and M.B.A. students) were provided internships under this
programme.

11.2.6 Other Important HRD Activities and Initiatives

(a) RE courses in ITI: To initiate RE courses in Wind energy and Small Hydro Power areas in ITIs,
two Committees were constituted for designing the ITI course curriculum in Wind energy and
Small Hydro Power (SHP) in coordination with Directorate General of Training (DGT), under
the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The committees were well structured
by representatives from Directorate General of Training(DGT), M/o Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Wind and SHP industry associations, National Institute of Wind
Energy, Chennai and IIT, Roorkee. After a series of meetings of the committees, the Course
curriculums for 2 year ITI course of “Wind Plant Technician” and Small Hydro Power Plant
Technician were finalized by the committee. Both the course curriculums were forwarded to
DGT, MSDE. Ministry also facilitated the formulation of Qualification Pack and course curriculum
for short term course in Small Hydro Power area (Jal Urja Mitra) training in coordination with
Skill Council Green Jobs and Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED), IIT Roorkee.
(b) One day conference on “Advances of Renewable Energy in higher education and
research”: To commemorate 75 years of India Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav), an
online conference on “Advances of Renewable Energy in higher education and research” was
organized by HRD Division, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India jointly with
Department of Hydropower and Renewable Energy, IIT Roorkee on Dec.10, 2021. A total of 252
no. participants from IITs, Engineering colleges, Universities, government, non-governmental
organizations and private business agencies met to Identify the varieties of Renewable Energy
technology devices, their stages of development, to assess the potential sites for operation
and commercialization, to Identify the potential environmental issues associated with these
technologies and possible mitigation measures. The conference proceedings include the
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11.3 ADMINISTRATION - E-GOVERNANCE, VIGILANCE, LIBRARY AND RIGHT TO

INFORMATION
11.3.1 E-Governance/Information Technology (IT) Initiatives
To support the Digital India Initiative of the Government of India, the MNRE has made different web
portals and Mobile apps for transparency in operations and better service delivery to stakeholders.
Further, taking forward a step towards digitization, MNRE has signed an MoU with NIC for complete
digitization of the implementation of various schemes and programmes of renewable energy sector
on 2nd February, 2022. The Operation & Maintenance, enhancement and upgradation of existing
applications, development of new applications along with a data centre will be covered in this joint
effort.

Fig. 11.1: Signing of MOU with NIC for complete digitization of schemes of Renewable Energy

MNRE’s Web Portals and Mobile Apps - A Step Towards e-Governance:

(a) Ministry’s Official Website (https://mnre.gov.in): Ministry’s official website was updated
and re-designed for better dissemination of information to stakeholders. Information at the
website is available both in Hindi and English languages.
(b) SPIN Portal (https://solarrooftop.gov.in/): This portal was developed for submission of
online applications and project completion reports by implementing agencies for availing the
financial assistance for installation of solar roof top projects. The portal is also synchronised
with UMANG portal.
(c) HRD Portal (https://hrd.mnre.gov.in): This Portal is developed for online submission of
application under following HRD of the Ministry:
i. National Renewable Energy Internship Scheme;
ii. National Renewable Energy Fellowship Programme;
iii. National Renewable Energy Science Fellowship Programme;
iv. Short Term Training Programme in Renewable Energy;
(d) CCDC Solar (https://scms.gov.in/): This portal is for facilitating issuance of concessional
custom duty certificate for import of components required for setting up of new solar power
projects.
(e) CCDC Wind (https://ccdcwind.gov.in/): Similarly, this portal is for issue of concessional custom
duty certificate for import of components required for manufacturing of wind turbines.
(f) Biourja Portal (https://biourja.mnre.gov.in/): This is for online submission of application for
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i. Energy from Urban, Industrial, Agricultural Wastes/Residues and Municipal Solid Waste
ii. Promotion of Biomass-based Co-generation in Sugar Mills and Other Industries in the
Country
(g) Biogas Portal (https://biogas.mnre.gov.in/): This Portal is for implementation of New
National Biogas and Organic Manure Programme (NNBOMP) scheme. This is also available on
mobile App platform.
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.biogas).
(h) R&D Portal (https://serviceonline.gov.in/dbt/): This is for online submission of RE related
R&D proposals.
(i) Solar Off-grid Portal (https://solaroffgrid.mnre.gov.in/): This portal was developed for
online submission of proposals by implementing agencies for installation of off-grid and
decentralized solar PV applications.
(j) PM KUSUM Portal (https://pmkusum.mnre.gov.in/landing.html): This portal was developed
for monitoring of implementation of PM KUSUM scheme, which is meant for farmers.
(k) Solar Street Light Portal (https://ssl.mnre.gov.in/): This was developed for monitoring of
installation of solar street lights which is also available through a mobile app: (https://play.
google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mnre.streetlightingapp).
(l) Investment Portal (https://investment.mnre.gov.in/): This portal is to provide one-stop
assistance and facilitation to the Industry and Investors for addressing the grievances of RE
developers.
(m) Akshay Urja Portal (https://akshayurja.gov.in): This portal provides information about
overall potential of renewable which is available, total capacity addition and monthly
generation for each energy including grid connected and off grid. These data are available
state wise.
(n) IRIX (Indian Renewable Energy Idea Exchange) portal (https://irix.gov.in): IRIX is a multi-
stakeholder collaborative platform to exchange and catalyse ideas on Renewable Energy.
(o) eHRMS: e-HRMS is a common application tool for personnel management activities like leave,
posting, promotion, transfer, maintenance of service book among others.
(p) eOffice: In a step forward for paperless work in office space, the Ministry has fully implemented
eOffice which is meant for effective processing and online movement of files and receipts/
letters. The effectiveness and usefulness of eOffice was particularly visible during the Covid-19
pandemic and during “work from home” periods where the Ministry’s work continued without
disruption.

11.3.2 Vigilance
Vigilance Division of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is entrusted with taking anti-
corruption and preventive measures in accordance with different Rules, guidelines and instructions
issued by the Government of India and the Central Vigilance Commission. The Division looks after
vigilance work within the Ministry and also supervises vigilance work of organisations under it
namely three autonomous bodies, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), National Institute of Wind
Energy (NIWE) and Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Bio-Energy (SSS-NIBE) and two CPSUs,
viz., Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) and Solar Energy Corporation
of India Limited (SECI). Vigilance Division is also entrusted with the task of the upkeep of Annual
Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) and scrutiny of Immovable Property Returns (IPRs) of officials
of the Ministry.

The complaints received in the Vigilance Division during the year 2021- 2022 were examined as per
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Vigilance Awareness Week was observed in the Ministry from 26th October, 2021 to 1st November,
2021 and the following activities were undertaken during the Vigilance Awareness Week:
a. Integrity Pledge was taken by all the staff and officers.
b. Two Lectures on Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informer (PIDPI) and Preventive
Vigilance were organized.
c. Essay competition for the officials of the Ministry was organized.
d. Slogans on curbing corruption and preventive vigilance with banners were placed in the
premises of the Ministry.
e. Poster making competition on vigilance issues was organised.
As part of preventive vigilance, a list of sensitive and non-sensitive posts of the Ministry has been
prepared and Administration Division of the Ministry has been sensitised to follow the rotation policy
in postings.

Probity related matters on e-portal were uploaded in respect of this Ministry and its Autonomous
Organizations and vigilance related information in respect of Board Level Officers is being updated
monthly on e-portal SOLVE. Officers of this Ministry are also being reviewed under Rule 56(j) of FR &
SR. Reports and returns that are submitted to CVC & DoPT were filed on time.

11.3.3 Library
The Library of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy acts as a reference centre and knowledge
house in the field of renewable energy. At present 12,575 books (including gifted books) are
available in the library covering diverse subjects such as Renewable Energy, Climate Change, Natural
Sciences, Sustainable Development, History, Sociology, Indian Literature, Computer Science, etc. The
collection in the library also includes books of general interest like food, cooking, sculpture, painting,
mountaineering, etc. The library is also currently subscribing online Scientific Journals of Elsevier on
Energy subject collection for all officers and scientists of this Ministry.

The Library Committee constituted in the Ministry scrutinizes and recommends the books, periodicals
etc. for procurement by the library.

The library is currently subscribing to 38 periodicals in Hindi and English languages. Besides, 23
newspapers in Hindi and English languages are also being subscribed. The library is using cloud
based library software e-granthalaya version 4.0 for accessing the Library Catalogue to library users,
Circulation (issue-return) and Membership Management etc.

11.3.4 Right to Information Act

The Ministry is implementing the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 as per the laid down guidelines
of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Central Information Commission and Ministry of
Home Affairs. The Procedure and other details regarding seeking information under RTI Act, 2005 are
available at the MNRE website www.mnre.gov.in.

The Progress Report in terms of RTI Applications or First Appeals received, disposed-off as well as
pendency during the period (01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021) is given in Table 11.4.

Table 4: Number of RTI Applications or First Appeals received, disposed-off

as well as pendency during the period (01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021
Item Received Disposed off Pending as on 31.12.2021
RTI Applications 594 555 39
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In November, 2021, the proactive disclosure page was uploaded on the Ministry’s website(www.mnre.
gov.in) which contained information as required under the Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005.

It also contains the details of the Ministry’s functions along with its functionaries etc. as requiredunder
section 4(1) (b) ofthe RTI Act.

The Ministry has designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) and First Appellate
Authorities(FAA) to respond to the RTI applications and first Appeals in accordance with subjects
assigned tothem. The list of CPIOs and FAAs is given in Table 11.5. The RTI Unit of this Ministry headed
by ShriAmitava Saha, Dy. Secretary coordinates all the physical and online applications and forwards
them to CPIOs and FAAs to reply them within the stipulated time lines.

Table 11.5: MNRE List of Designated Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) and
Appellate Authorities based on allocation of work (As on 31.12.2021)

Sl. Subject CPIO Appellate

No Authority
1. Policy & Regulatory Affairs-ISTS Waiver, Open Access, Shri Dipesh Dr. Vandana
Electricity Act, Tariff Policy, National Electricity Pherwani, Kumar, JS
Plan, National Electricity Policy, RE Markets, New Scientist ‘C’
Technology- National Hydrogen Energy Mission, R&D,
New Proposals under consideration
2. International Solar Alliance (ISA) Shri Dipesh Shri Aseem
Pherwani Kumar, Director
Scientist ‘C’
3. i. Monthly RE progress data compilation and Shri Anubhav Dr. Pankaj
updation, Uppal Scientist Saxena, Scientist
ii. Preparation of monthly Cabinet DO letter ‘C’ ‘G’
iii. Preparation of brief for perusal of Hon’ble Minister
meetings
iv. Preparation of background notes/ PPT for
meetings of Standing Committee/Power
Ministers Conference/ RPM meeting/other review
meeting etc.
v. Inputs for speech of Hon’ble Prime Minister
Independence Day Address/ Hon’ble Finance
Minister Budget speech, etc.
vi. Preparation of year-end review/brief write ups for
PIB
vii. Inputs for Annual Report including chapter of NE
Region
viii. ATR on recommendations of Vision Document
ix. All Matters related to National Infrastructure,
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Sl. Subject CPIO Appellate

No Authority
4 i. Comments on EFC / Cabinet /Power Notes/ Shri Tarun Shri J Rajesh
Concept paper received from other Ministries/ Valecha, Kumar, E.A
Departments, Scientist ‘B’
ii. All matters related to NITI Aayog monitoring,
including Annual PM Infrastructure Sector review
& Output Outcome Monitoring Framework
(OOMF),
iii. Regular updation of E-samiksha portal &
other portals including updation of Budget
announcements.
5. Geothermal, Ocean /Tidal Shri Rohit Shri Girish
Thakwani, Kumar Scientist
Scientist ‘C’ ‘E’
6. Green Energy Corridor Shri Rohit Shri Irfan
Thakwani, Ahmad, Director
Scientist ‘C
7. All matters related to IT, RE in UTs, Study of IT tools like Shri Vikram Shri Arun Kumar,
Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Block chain and Dhaka, Scientist Director
Deep Learning for development of Renewable Energy, ‘C
Lab Policy & Standards quality control
8. Solar projects in Ladakh under PMDP, Solar Parks in NE Shri Aravindh Shri Sunil Kumar
States, Jharkhand & Odisha, UMREPP by other CPSUs MA, Scientist ‘C Gupta, Sci ‘D’
9. VGF Scheme, Rooftop PV and Small Solar Power Shri Aravindh Shri Girish
Generation Programme (RPSSGP), GBI Scheme, Solar MA, Scientist ‘C Kumar, Scientist
Cities and Green Building, NTPC-Bundling, NTPC- ‘E
EPC Projects, Konark Scheme/ Matters relatedto D/o
Commerce
10. Solar Thermal Shri Aravindh Shri Jeevan
MA, Scientist ‘C Kumar Jethani,
Scientist ‘E’
11. All work related to Biomass Power Schemes and Ms. Priya, Sh. Aseem
policies, Bio energy mission, Biomass cook-stove, and Scientist ‘C’ Kumar Director
Bio energy related externally aided projects.
12. Waste to Energy, Biomass Gasifier, RPO (Beyond 2022- Shri Vijay Kumar Shri Aseem
2023, Compliance Monitoring) Bharti Scientist Kumar, Director
‘C’
13. Biogas Power (Off Grid Programme), National Biogas Shri P M Barik Shri S.R. Meena,
Programme, Biogas Training Centres and Biomass R&D Scientist ‘C’ Scientist ‘D’
14. All Administrative matters of SECI Ms. Sunita Shri Sanjay
Sajwan,US Karndhar
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Sl. Subject CPIO Appellate

No Authority
15. All Administrative matters of IREDA Ms. Sunita Shri Arun Kumar,
Sajwan, US Scientist ‘D’
16. PM KUSUM Scheme, Solar off grid programmes Shri Shobhit Shri Jeevan
Srivastava Kumar Jethani,
Scientist ‘D’ Scientist ‘E’
17. HRD & ITEC Dr. Vasanta V Shri G
Thakur, Scientist Upadhyay,
‘D’ Scientist ‘G’
18. Rooftop Solar, One Solar City in every State with 100% Shri Manish Shri Hiren Borah,
rooftop on households Singh Bisht, Scientist ‘D’
Scientist ‘C’
19. R&D (Wind), Wind Energy (Offshore), Small Wind, Wind Shri Rahul Shri P K Dash
Energy (On-shore), Repowering and Hybrid Policies Rawat, Scientist Scientist ‘D’
‘C’
20. R&D (Solar), R&D Coordination Shri Kishore Shri Anil Kumar,
Kumar, Dy. Scientist ‘D’
Director
21. Energy Storage-Mission on Transformative Mobility & Shri Arun Kumar Shri Anil Kumar,
Battery Storage, FAME Scheme, Charging Infrastructure Choudhary, Sci, Scientist ‘D’
R&D Proposals Electric Vehicle for surface transport, ‘B’
Water Heater
22. Guidelines & Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), Shri Sanjay Shri Ruchin
CPSU Govt. Producer Scheme, Canal Top Solar Scheme, Karndhar Gupta, Director
GST Cell, Solar Manufacturing scheme, FDI Cell, Scientist ‘D
Renewable Energy Industry Promotion and Facilitation
Board
23. Greening of Islands Shri Sanjay Dr. Vandana
Karndhar, Kumar, JS
Scientist ‘D’
24. Organization of RE – Invest, Small hydro Projects, PM’s Shri S K Shahi Shri G Upadhyay
Package of Ladakh Renewable Energy Initiatives, PM Scientist ‘D’ Sci. ‘G’
Development & Reconstruction package 2015 for
Hydro Power for Jammu & Kashmir
25. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Cell Shri Arun Kumar, Shri J Rajesh
Scientist ‘D’ Kumar, E.A
26. CCDC for Solar Energy/Power Projects Shri Arun Kumar, Shri B. K. Panda,
Scientist ‘D’ Scientist ‘F’
27. Climate Change related initiatives including CDM Shri J. K Jethani, Shri Dinesh
Sc ‘E’ Dayanand
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Sl. Subject CPIO Appellate

No Authority
28. GST related to Biogas Shri P.M Barik, Shri Ruchin
Scientist ‘C’ Gupta, Director
29. GST related to Wind CDC/EDE Shri A K Manish, Shri Ruchin
Under Secretary Gupta, Director
30. GST related to Solar CDC/EDE Shri Arun Kumar, Shri Ruchin
Scientist ‘D’ Gupta, Director
31. GST related to Off Grid Solar Shri Shobhit Shri Ruchin
Srivastava Gupta, Director
Scientist ‘D’
32. GST related to Biomass Ms. Priya, Shri Ruchin
Scientist ‘C’ Gupta, Director
33. CCDC for Wind Energy Shri S K Khurana, Shri B.K Panda,
US Scientist ‘F’
34. I & PA and Seminar & Symposia, Akshay Urja Magazine, Shri A.K Manish, Shri Amitava
Media Policy US Saha,DS
35. Vigilance Shri Arvind Shri Anurag
Pokhriyal, US Sharma, DS
36. National Solar Mission, Solar Park, Defence Schemes Shri Devendra Shri Dilip Nigam,
Singh, US Scientist ‘G’
37. International Relations (IR) Shri PNBV Shri Aseem
Chalapathi Rao Kumar, Director
Scientist ‘D’
38. O/o Hon'ble Minister NRE Shri D.K Pandey, Shri Amitava
US Saha, DS
39. Legal Cell Shri A.K. Singh, Shri Anurag
US Sharma, DS
40. Parliament Work/All Matters related to Parliament Shri A.K. Singh, Shri Pankaj
US Saxena,Sci. ‘G
41. Public Grievances Shri A.K. Singh, Shri Amitava
US Saha,DS
42. Administration – I Shri Yoginder Shri Amitava
Singh, US Saha, DS
43. Administration – II Ms. Sunita Shri Amitava
Dhewal, US Saha, DS
44. All matters of SSS-NIBE Shri Yoginder Shri Anurag
Singh, US Sharma, DS
45. IFD Shri K G Suresh Shri Sandeep
Kumar, US Mukherjee, DS

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Sl. Subject CPIO Appellate

No Authority
46. Budget Expenditure monitoring & Audit Ms. Sunita Shri J Rajesh
Sajwan, US Kumar, E.A
47. RTI Matters Shri Mala Ram Shri Amitava
Sonwal, Dy. Dir. Saha, DS
48. Cash Section Shri Mala Ram Shri Anurag
Sonwal, Dy. Dir. Sharma, DS
49. Library Ms. Sunita Shri Anurag
Sajwan, US Sharma, DS
50. Hindi Shri N.S Dugtal, Shri Amitava
Dy. Dir. Saha, DS
51. PAO, Budget Shri Pratap Shri Arvind
Singh, Sr. Kumar, CCA
Accounts Officer
52. All administrative and financial matters of NISE Shri Devendra Shri Anurag
Singh, US Sharma, DS
53. All administrative and financial matters of NIWE Shri Rahul Rawat Shri Anurag
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CHAPTER 12
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
12.1 The International Relations (IR) Division of the Ministry has been continuously engaging with
Department of Economics Affairs (DEA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian Missions abroad,
Foreign Diplomatic Missions located in India, Multilateral International Organizations, and Agencies,
among others for cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy.

12.2 
In the current financial year also this Ministry has taken several initiatives for promotion of Renewable
Energy. The Ministry has signed Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs), Agreements with various
countries and institutes in the field of New & Renewable Energy. Joint Working Groups (JWGs), Bilateral
and Multilateral meetings were also conducted for identification, selection and formulation of joint
activities. The delegations were led at the level of senior officers from the Ministry for the purpose of
these meetings and events.

12.3 Interactions with various countries were also undertaken through various Joint Commission Meetings
(JCMs), Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings, Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meetings organized by other
Ministries such as Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
(MoEFCC), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas (MoPNG), NITI Aayog and Department of Science and Technology, among others.

12.4 
In addition, MNRE has been collaborating under various multilateral cooperation frameworks like
Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building
Measures in Asia (CICA), Asia Cooperation Dialogue, Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical
and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS), G20, India-
Brazil-South Africa (IBSA), Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC), Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
(QUAD), among others.

12.5 
Ministry has also been engaging with various international Institutions and inter-governmental
agencies, like Asian Development Bank (ADB), Danish Energy Agency (DEA), European Union (EU),
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), International Energy Agency
(IEA), International Solar Alliance (ISA), Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KFW), United States Agency For
International Development (USAID), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),
World Bank (WB), etc., for facilitating technical assistance in terms of studies, pilot projects, grants &
line of credits for renewable energy projects in the country.

12.6 The following Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and Agreements have been signed in the
current year:
i. Memorandum of Agreement between the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) under
the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the University of
Massachusetts Amherst (UMA), Amherst, Massachusetts, United States of America (USA), was
signed on 22nd September, 2021 for academic and research collaboration.
ii. An Implementation Agreement between Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt. of India
and Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Govt. of Germany was
signed on 30th September, 2021 at New Delhi for IGSP-IN-Solar programme.
iii. An Implementing Agreement between National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai
under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and International Energy Agency (IEA) was
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12.7 
Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings, listed, in Table 12.1, were organized with various countries in
the current year:

Table 12.1: Joint Working Group meetings organised by MNRE

S. No. Name of the Countries Date of JWG meeting
1 Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting with IBSA Countries 27th August, 2021
2 Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting India between Denmark 10th September, 2021
3 Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting India between Finland 23rd September, 2021
4 Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting India between Australia 01st October, 2021
5 Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting India between Belgium 28th October, 2021
6 Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting India between Bangladesh 24th November, 2021

12.8 
Foreign visits undertaken in the current year by the senior officials of the Ministry are as under:
i. Shri Dilip Nigam, Advisor and Shri A. K. Manish, Under Secretary, have visited the Dubai, UAE
during 1-9th October, 2021 to participate in the “World Expo 2020”.
ii. Shri J. K. Jethani, Scientist, ‘E’, visited Glasgow, UK during 31st October to 12th November, 2021 to
participate in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

12.9 INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) have organized
the following International virtual training programmes for delegates from different countries under
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) of MEA:

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Chennai:

Name of the programme Duration Number of Number of
Participants Countries
Online International Training course on 22nd Nov. to 3rd Dec, 2021 36 18
‘Wind Energy technology’ under e-ITEC
programme

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram:

Name of the programme Duration Number of Number of

Participants Countries
e-ITEC Programme in Solar Energy 22nd to 26th Nov, 2021 36 18
technologies

12.10 UNITED NATIONS HIGH-LEVEL DIALOGUE ON ENERGY

India has been selected as a 'Global Champion' for the Energy Transition theme under the United
Nations High level Dialogue on Energy (UN-HLDE) 2021. MNRE as a nodal Ministry on behalf of
Government of India undertook advocacy efforts for promoting energy transition along with
Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the UN at New York and Council on Energy, Environment and
Water (CEEW). Several industrial e-consultations were also carried out to promote Energy Transition
and facilitate submission of the "Energy Compacts"( i.e. voluntary energy transition commitments)
by PSUs / Pvt Sector organizations /Smart cities and other entities. In addition to the national Energy
Compact submitted by the Ministry, 20 Energy Compacts from PSUs, Corporates and Smart Cities
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A curtain-raiser was organized virtually on 22nd June 2021, wherein the Hon’ble Minister, Power and
NRE addressed the global media about India's role as a Global Champion roleand initiatives taken in
this regard. The Hon'ble Minister also co-hosted the Ministerial Thematic Forum on Energy Transition
for the HLDE 2021 on 23rd June, 2021 along with other Global Champions for the Energy Transition
theme. Secretary, MNRE represented India in the Global Multi Stakeholders Dialogue for the HLDE on
23rd June, 2021, as part of the preparatory process for HLDE 2021.

An Indian side event on “Accelerating Citizen-Centric Energy Transition: India's efforts to achieve the
2030 Agenda” was organized virtually on 24th June, 2021. As part of the event, a special panel discussion
on “Corporate commitments to accelerate citizen-centric energy transition” was organized. An e-book
on “Accelerating Citizen-Centric Energy Transition: The India Story” and a dedicated website (www.
energytransition.in) for energy transition related knowledge resources was also launched during the
event by the Hon’ble Minister, Power and NRE.

A webinar on "Women in Renewable Energy and Sustainability" was organized virtually by MNRE and
ISA on 7th July, 2021. The objective of the webinar was to open a consequential dialogue towards
bringing more and more women to forefront and at leading positions in the Renewable Energy sector
as well as impacting women’s lives by making entrepreneurial opportunities available to them.

An “India–ISA Energy Transition Dialogue 2021” was organised virtually on 24th August, 2021 by the
International Solar Alliance and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, GOI to facilitate the exchange
of ideas between key RE stakeholders on core issues like grid integration to facilitate high renewable
energy penetration, frameworks for accelerating RE, and will also enable sharing India story with ISA
member countries.

A webinar on 'A Multilateral Approach to Building a Global Hydrogen Economy' on 8th September 2021
was organised by the MNRE to focus on the multilateral effort required to build a global hydrogen
economy via conducive international policies, technology co-development, pooled finances for
demonstrations, and investments to build markets.

A Special side event on “Ambition to Impact: Opportunities for Global Collaboration in India’s Clean
Energy Economy” was also organized under the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy (HLDE) 2021
on 24th September, 2021. Hon’ble MoS, NRE chaired the event. Hon’ble Minister, Power and NRE
participated in the HLDE 2021 through a pre-recorded video message held on 24th September, 2021.

12.11 OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

A workshop on “Renewable Energy for Energy Security” for Conference on Interaction and Confidence
Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Member States was organized virtually by MNRE in collaboration
with NISE & MEA on 18th June, 2021.

Hon'ble Minister of Power and NRE, as the president of International Solar Alliance chaired the 4th
Assembly of International Solar Alliance held virtually on 20th October, 2021.

Hon'ble MoS, NRE participated as a Chief Guest at the UN Day commemoration event organized by UN-
India on 22nd October, 2021 and delivered special remarks at the event. During the event, Hon’bleMoS
and Director-General, International Solar Alliance participated in a panel discussion on climate action.

12.12 Engagement with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports
countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future, and serves as a principal platform for
international cooperation, centre of excellence, and a repository of policy, technology, resource and
financial knowledge on renewable energy. IRENA promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable
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and wind energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-
carbon economic growth and prosperity.

India became the 77th Founding Member of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in 2009.
India was one of the Vice Presidents for the 11th session of the Assembly of IRENA 2021. India regularly
participates in the Council and General Assembly meetings of IRENA.

The 22nd IRENA Council meeting was held in a hybrid format on 26-27 October, 2021 at Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The delegation was led by the Ambassador of India to the UAE. Joint Secretary (IR), MNRE participated
in the meeting virtually. The 12th session of the General Assembly and related meetings of IRENA were
held on 14-16th January, 2022 at Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary, MNRE.

12.13 Engagement with International Solar Alliance (ISA)

ISA is an inter-governmental treaty-based international organization with a global mandate to catalyse
global solar growth by helping to reduce the cost of financing and technology for solar. The ISA was
launched on 30th November 2015, and on 6th December, 2017, ISA became the first intergovernmental
international organization headquartered in India after ratification of the ISA Framework Agreement
by 15 countries. During the first Assembly of the ISA, held on 3rd October, 2018, a resolution was
adopted to expand the scope of ISA membership to all the countries that are members of United
Nations (UN). 106 countries have signed the ISA Framework Agreement and out of which, 86 countries
have also ratified the Framework Agreement of the ISA.

Hon’ble Prime Minister of India proposed One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) during the second
RE-INVEST, 2018 to interconnect solar energy infrastructure at a global scale. On the side-lines of the
26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
and Hon’ble Prime Minister of UK launched the Green Grids Initiative (GGI) - One Sun One World One
Grid (OSOWOG) project. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an observer to the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and actively participated at COP26.

The fourth Session of the ISA Assembly was held virtually on 20th October, 2021. The ISA Secretariat
has also conducted a series of technical sessions on various strategic initiatives of the ISA and other
emergent issues in the solar and clean energy sectors, between 18 to 21st October, 2021. The technical
sessions featured in-depth expert deliberations on various thematic issues to help the ISA Secretariat
refine its programmatic focus moving forward. The fourth Assembly of the International Solar
Alliance also announced a partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies to mobilize $1 trillion in global
investments for solar energy across ISA’s member countries. The two organizations will work with
World Resources Institute (WRI) to develop a Solar Investment Action Agenda and a Solar Investment
Roadmap.

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Chapter 13
PROMOTION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE – HINDI
13.1 INTRODUCTION: With a view to implement the Official Language Policy of the Government of
India, a Hindi Section has been set up in the Ministry. Its functions are as under:
i. Translation work: Various documents of the Ministry including those to be laid in Parliament such
as Parliament Questions, Parliamentary Assurances, papers related to Standing Committees
and other Parliamentary Committees, Private Member Bills, Calling Attention Notices, Budget
related documents, Demands for Grants, Annual Reports, Notifications, General Orders,
Advertisements, Tenders, MOUs/ MOAs, Cabinet Notes, Suo Moto Statements/ Speeches and
other documents received from Office of the Minister (NRE) and Office of Minister of State (NRE)
and Press releases etc. are translated regularly by Hindi Section of the Ministry.
ii. Implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Union; Official Languages Act, 1963;
Official Languages (Use for Official Purposes of the Union) Rules, 1976; Directions/Instructions
issued by the Government from time to time regarding the use of Hindi; Annual Programme
issued by the Department of Official Language, MHA every year for transacting the official work
of the Union in Hindi and Presidential Orders issued on the recommendations of the Committee
of Parliament an Official Language constituted under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of
Home Affairs.

13.2 
During the year 2021-22, concerted efforts were made to ensure proper compliance of the provisions
of Official Languages Act, 1963 and Rules framed thereunder.

13.3 For promotion of Official Language Policy and to create more conducive environment for the officials
to do more work in Hindi, various programmes and schemes are being undertaken, which include the
following:
i. With a view to ensure effective implementation of Official Language Policy of the Govt. of India
in the Ministry, certain Check-Points as per the provisions of Official Language Policy have
been made and circulated for compliance. Effective steps have been taken for the adherence
of these check-points.
ii. Most common 100 bilingual phrases (E-Saral Hindi sentences) of the Ministry have been
prepared and uploaded on the website of the Ministry.
iii. Website of the Ministry has been made bilingual and it is being updated from time to time.
iv. Hindi books are purchased in the Ministry and efforts are made to achieve the targets laid
down by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs.
v. Addresses of Nodal Agencies have been prepared in Hindi.
vi. All documents coming under section 3(3) of the Official Languages Act 1963, including
Press Release, Tender Notices, Rules, General Orders, Notifications, Cabinet Notes, Parliament
Questions and other Documents to be laid in the Parliament are presented bilingually.
vii. Letters received in Hindi are invariably replied in Hindi and Rule 5 of the Official Language
Rules, 1976 is fully complied with.

13.4 During the year 2021-22, various measures were taken for effective implementation of Official
Language Policy in the Ministry. As per the Quarterly Progress Report for the quarter ended on 31st
December, 2021, the percentage of Hindi correspondence with offices in regions designated as A, B
and C was 74.29%, 52.50% and 68.57% respectively. Continuous efforts are being made to encourage
progressive use of Hindi in official work not only in the Ministry but also in its autonomous institutions
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13.5 
In Order to review the progress made in the implementation of Official Language policy, quarterly
meetings of Official Language Implementation Committee are held. Discussions are held on quarterly
progress reports received from various Sections and Divisions of the Ministry and other organisation
i.e. IREDA, SECI, NIWE, NISE and NIBE. The Sections and Divisions and other Organizations are advised
to achieve the targets specified by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs.

13.6 HINDI FORTNIGHT & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY

With a view to create awareness and to increase the use of Hindi in official work, a Hindi Fortnight
was observed in the Ministry during 14th to 28th September, 2021. Messages from Hon’ble Minister of
Home Affairs, Hon’ble Minister (NRE) and Hon’ble Minister of State (NRE) regarding progressive use
of Hindi were also read out. A number of competitions were held and there was a good participation
by officers and staff of the Ministry. As many as 36 officers and staff members belonging to Hindi and
non-Hindi speaking categories were given cash awards and certificates based on their performances,
by the secretary, MNRE during the prize distribution ceremony held on October 26, 2021. Hindi
Fortnight was also observed in various autonomous institutions and PSUs of the Ministry. Necessary
instructions were issued to them for effective and extensive promotion and propagation of Hindi.

13.7 
Hindi Noting and Drafting Incentive Scheme of the Department of Official Language was continued
to be implemented during the year.

13.8 HINDI SALAHKAR SAMITI

Hindi Salahkar Samiti of the Ministry has been reconstituted vide resolution dated 8 September, 2021.
Hindi Salahkar Samiti works under the Chairmanship of Union Minister (NRE) with the main objective
to advise the Ministry with regard to progressive use of Hindi in its official work.

13.9 AKSHAY URJA PURASKAR YOJNA

To promote original book writing in Hindi or translated in Hindi related to the subjects of Renewable
Energy, Akshay Urja Purskar Yojna is being implemented in the Ministry. Under this scheme, there is a
provision to award a First prize of Rs. 1,00,000 Second prize of Rs. 60,000 and Third prize of Rs. 40,000
for the books originally written in Hindi. For the books translated into Hindi, the amount of first, second
and third prize is Rs. 50,000, Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively. An appreciation letter signed by
the Secretary, MNRE is also given to the awardees. Winners of this scheme up to the year 2019 have
been awarded.

13.10 ORGANIZATION OF HINDI WORKSHOPS

With a view to encourage the officers and staff to do their official work in Hindi, Hindi workshop is
organized quarterly for the officers and staff of different categories.

13.11 INSPECTION OF SUBORDINATE OFFICES AND SECTIONS

With a view to assess the status regarding progressive use of Official Language, inspection of various
Autonomous Institutions and PSUs are being carried out from time to time.

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ANNEXURE - I
STAFF STRENGTH
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (ADMINISTRATION)
Table 1: Sanctioned and in-position strength in MNRE as on 31.12.2021, are as follows:

Group A B C Total
Sanctioned 141 83 85 309
In Position 86 43 68 197
SC 13 8 19 40
ST 03 02 04 09
OBC 10 11 10 31
Physically Handicapped 01 01 02 04

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WIND ENERGY (NIWE)

Table 2: Group-wise sanctioned and In-position posts in NIWE as on 31.12.2021 are as follows:

No. of Posts Group ** Total

A B C
Sanctioned 18 13 17 48
In Position 17 10 16 44
SC 4 02 05 11
ST 1 - - 01
OBC 7 05 11 23
PH - - - -

** Classification of posts as per the G.I., Dept of Per. & Trg. O.M. No. F.No.11012/10/2016 –

Estt. A-III dated 8.12.2017

* Deputation on Foreign Service terms.

INDIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IREDA)

Total sanctioned strength for Board level is 3 and below Board level is 213. Employees staff strength of IREDA as
on 31.12.2021 is given in Table 3.

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Table 3: Staff strength of IREDA as on 31.12.2021 is as follow:

Classification Board Level Group A Group B Group C Group D Total

In Position 02 134 04 18 - 158
SC - 16 02 04 - 22
ST - 08 - 01 - 09
OBC - 22 - 03 - 25
PH - 03 - 01 - 04

SARDAR SWARAN SINGH - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BIO-ENERGY (SSS-NIBE)

Table 4: Group-wise sanctioned and In-positioned posts in SSS-NIBE as on 31.12.2021 are as follows:

Group Board Level A B C D Total

Sanctioned 1* 20* 1 4 0 26
In Position - 3 1 4 - 8
SC - - - - - -
ST - - - - - -
OBC - - - - - -
PH - - - - - -

*The recruitment of DG and 11 Scientists are under process.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOLAR ENERGY (NISE)

Table 5: Group-wise sanctioned and In-positioned posts in NISE, as won 31.12.2021 are as follows:

Group A B C D Total
Sanctioned 25 16 0 0 41
In Position 20 6 0 0 26
SC 1 1 0 0 2
ST 0 0 0 0 0
OBC 2 2 0 0 4
PH 1 0 0 0 1

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SOLAR ENERGY CORPORATION OF INDIA (SECI)

Table 6: Group-wise sanctioned and In-position posts in SECI as on 31.12.2021 are as follows:

Group A B C D Total
Sanctioned 118 35 Non-operational 153
In Position 99 7 106
SC 8 2 10
ST 4 3 7
OBC 17 2 19
PH 1 1 2

PAY AND ACCOUNTS OFFICE, MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

Table 7: Group-wise sanctioned and In-position posts in Pay & Accounts Office, MNRE as on 31.12.2021 is as
follows:

Group A B C D Total
Sanctioned 3 5 9 0 17
In-position 3 3 8 0 14
SC 1 0 1 0 2
ST 0 0 1 0 1
OBC 0 0 2 0 2
Physically Handicapped 0 0 0 0 0

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ANNEXURE - II
AUDIT PARA
Year Report Chapter Para Action Subject Stage
No. No. No.
2018 2 of 2018 IX 9.1 Added Non-Utilisation of Solar Thermal The updated ATN along
Revised Power Plant. The updated ATN with Hindi translation is to
ATN along with Hindi translation has be uploaded on the APMS
to be uploaded on the APMS Portal
Portal

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ANNEXURE - III
GRANTS IN AID TO STATES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS
Table 1: Funds released to Implementing Agencies under HRD Programme in FY 2021-22 (as on 31.12.2021)

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount ( Rs.)
1 10/1(26)/2015-P&C National Institute of Solar Energy, 25.11.2021 11,15,66,699
Gurugram
2 342-12/11/2019-HRD National Institute of Wind Energy 13.12.2021 12,74,071

Table 2: Grant given to State PIAs of more than Rs. 50 lakh in Green Energy Corridor from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021

S. Sanction No. Project/Organization Name State Fund released

No.
Sanction Amount
Date (Rs. in lakh)
1 367-11/26/2017- Karnataka Power Transmission Karnataka 23.03.2021 5735.40
GEC Corporation Limited
2 367-11/25/2017- Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Rajasthan 25.03.2021 553.40
GEC Nigam Limited
3 1/7/2015-EFM Gujarat Energy Transmission Gujarat 26.03.2021 2457.00
Company Limited
Total 8745.80

Table 3: Cumulative CFA released to SPPD/STU/CTU under the Solar Park Scheme as on 31.12.2021 (Rs. in Lakh)

S. No. State Solar Park CFA Released

1. Ananthapuramu-I Solar Park 13525.00
2. Kurnool Solar Park 12025.00
3. Kadapa Solar Park 5425.00
4. Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park 5124.80
Andhra Pradesh
5. Hybrid Solar Wind Park 25.00
6. Ext Trans PGCIL-AP 10955.54
7. Ext Trans APTRANCO-AP II 4000.00
8. Ext Trans APTRANCO-Kurnool 8000.00
9. Arunachal Pradesh Lohit Solar Park 19.65
10. Chhattishgarh Rajnandgaoun Solar Park 15.00
11. Radhnesada Solar Park 3311.35
Gujarat
12. Ext Trans PGCIL-Radhnesada 5600.00

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S. No. State Solar Park CFA Released

13. Pavagada Solar Park 19194.55
Karnataka
14. Ext Trans PGCIL-Pavagada 16000.00
15. Kerala Kasargod Solar Park 882.00
16. Rewa Solar Park 7633.51
17. Mandsaur Solar Park 2548.50
18. Agar Solar Park 1723.50
Madhya Pradesh
19. Shajapur Solar Park 1800.00
20. Neemuch Solar Park 1560.48
21. Ext Trans PGCIL-Rewa 6000.00
22. Sai Guru Solar Park 217.08
23. Maharashtra Patoda Solar Park 25.00
24. Dondaicha Solar Park 625.00
25. Manipur Bukpi Solar Park 10.00
26. Meghalaya Solar park in Meghalaya 3.07
27. Mizoram Vankal Solar Park 58.00
28. Nagaland Solar Park in Nagaland 10.00
29. Bhadla-II Solar Park 4489.735
30. Bhadla-III Solar Park 11069.76
31. Bhadla-IV Solar Park 6025.00
32. Phalodi-Pokaran Solar Park 1825.00
33. Rajasthan Fatehgarh Phase-1B Solar Park 25.00
34. Nokh Solar Park 6685.00
35. External Transmission System by RVPN for Bhadla 11440.00
II, III & IV
36. External Transmission System by PGCIL- for 12000.00
Bhadla III, IV and Phalodi Pokaran
37. Tamil Nadu Kadaladi Solar Park 25.00
38. Solar Park in UP 2081.80
39. Jalaun Solar Park 25.00
40. Lalipur Solar Park 25.00
Uttar Pradesh
41. Jhansi Solar Park 25.00
42. Mirzapur Solar Park 0.00
43. Ext Trans UPPTCL 1719.15
44. Uttarakhand Solar Park in Uttarakhand 8.25
45. West Bengal Solar Park in West Bengal 25.00
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Table 4: Funds released under 2000 MW VGF Scheme to SECI from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021
2000 MW Variable Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount (Rs.)
1 F. No. 283/70/2017-Grid Solar SECI 08.07.2021 13,55,55,512
2 F. No. 283/70/2017-Grid Solar SECI 14.09.2021 32,83,99,515
3 F. No. 283/70/2017-Grid Solar SECI 16.11.2021 44,99,85,248
4 F. No. 283/70/2017-Grid Solar SECI 21.12.2021 26,81,61,060

Table 5: Funds released to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) for Payment of
Interest on Government of India Fully Serviced Bonds in FY 2021-22 till 31.12.2021

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Amount

Date Released (Rs.)
1. 340-12/2/2018-IREDA Indian Renewable Energy Development 02.08.2021 21,84,00,055
Agency Ltd (IREDA)
2. 340-12/2/2018-IREDA Indian Renewable Energy Development 09.08.2021 8,29,12,877
Agency Ltd (IREDA)
3 340-12/2/2018-IREDA Indian Renewable Energy Development 23.08.2021 32,05,38,082
Agency Ltd (IREDA)

Table 6: Solar Photovoltaic (Off-grid Solar Division) Fund released above Rs.50 lakh upto 31.12.2021

S. Sanction No. Project/ Organisation State Funds Released

No.
Date Amount (In Rs.)
1 32/11/2020-SPV Haryana Renewable Energy Haryana 05-05-21 11,37,45,000
Division Development Agency
2 32/97/2021-SPV Haryana Renewable Energy Haryana 30-12-21 51,29,31,550
Division Development Agency
3 32/11/2020-SPV Haryana Renewable Energy Haryana 14-10-21 98,44,83,904
Division Development Agency
4 32/12/2020-SPV Department of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh 02-08-21 5,00,00,000
Division Government of Uttar Pradesh
5 32/12/2021-SPV Maharashtra Energy Maharastra 31-12-21 9,59,68,985
Division Development Agency
6 32/22/2020-SPV Punjab Energy Development Punjab 05-07-21 11,70,00,000
Division Agency
7 32/7/2020-SPV Rajasthan Horticulture Rajasthan 29-07-21 33,50,00,000
Division Development Society Solar
Project
8 32/7/2020-SPV Rajasthan Horticulture Rajasthan 30-12-21 91,77,38,543
Division Development Society Solar
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S. Sanction No. Project/ Organisation State Funds Released

No.
Date Amount (In Rs.)
9 32/8/2020-SPV Agricultural Engineering Tamil Nadu 15-09-21 1,63,50,000
Division Department, Government of
Tamil Nadu
10 32/98/2021-SPV Agricultural Engineering Tamil Nadu 30-12-21 18,66,73,283
Division Department, Government of
Tamil Nadu
11 32/3/2021-SPV Ladakh Renewable Energy Ladakh 24-06-21 4,85,95,794
Division Development Agency
12 32/60/2018- SPV Himachal Pradesh Energy Himanchal 28-06-21 18,33,41,625
Division Development Agency Pradesh
13 32/6/2021 - SPV Arunachal Pradesh Energy Arunchal 05-08-21 1,78,10,100
Division Development Agency Pradesh
14 32/31/2019-SPV Uttar Pradesh New Uttar Pradesh 22-11-21 55,85,017
Division And Renewable Energy
Development Agency
15 32/52/2017-SPV Himachal Pradesh Energy Himanchal 28-06-21 1,34,52,000
Division Development Agency Pradesh
16 32/57/2018-SPV Renewable Energy Ladakh 14-12-21 7,55,15,505
Division Development Agency Kargil
17 32/60/2018-SPV Jammu & Kashmir Energy Jammu and 28-06-21 5,77,47,500
Division Development Agency Kashmir
18 32/60/2018-SPV Tripura Renewable Energy Tripura 05-07-21 4,42,17,899
Division Development Agency
19 32/60/2018-SPV Jammu & Kashmir Energy Jammu and 20-10-21 16,30,05,750
Division (Part-2) Development Agency Kashmir
20 32/60/2018-SPV Uttarakhand Renewable Uttarakhand 09-11-21 5,42,85,289
Division (Part-2) Energy Development Agency
21 32/60/2018-SPV Assam Energy Development Assam 30-12-21 8,76,35,280
Division Part (1) Agency
22 32/60/2018-SPV Arunachal Pradesh Energy Arunchal 20-10-2021 5,27,67,000
Division Part (2) Development Agency Pradesh
23 32/60/2018-SPV Manipur Renewable Energy Manipur 20-10-2021 3,63,71,103
Division Part (2) Development Agency
24 32/60/2018-SPV Manipur Renewable Energy Manipur 25-10-2021 96,66,761
Division Part (2) Development Agency
25 32/60/2018-SPV Zoram Energy Development Mizoram 25-10-2021 50,31,991
Division Part (2) Agency
26 32/60/2018-SPV Arunachal Pradesh Energy Arunchal 25-10-2021 1,91,51,839
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S. Sanction No. Project/ Organisation State Funds Released

No.
Date Amount (In Rs.)
27 32/60/2018-SPV Tripura Renewable Energy Tripura 30-12-21 3,47,61,826
Division-Part(2) Development Agency
28 32/27/2019-SPV Zoram Energy Development Mizoram 30-12-21 1,32,11,226
Division Agency

Table 7: The Private, voluntary organizations and State PIAs received grant of more than Rs. 50.00 lakh
during the year 2021-22 (up to 31.12.2021)

S. Sanction No. Project/ State Organization Funds Released Remarks

No. Organisation / Agency
Date (Rs. in Lakh)
1 286/6/2017- Setting up UT of Jammu and 03.09.2021 500.00 Release
SHP of Karnah Jammu & Kashmir of 1st
(3x4MW) SHP Kashmir State Power instalment
project in Development of CFA
Kupwara district Corporation
of UT of Jammu (JKSPDC)
& Kashmir
2 289/9/2017- Renovation & Mizoram Power & 09.11.2021 80.00 Release
SHP Modernization Electricity of 3rd
(R&M) of Department, instalment
Maicham-I SHP Mizoram of CFA
in Serchhip
district of
Mizoram
3 289/13/2017- Renovation & Mizoram Power & 23.11.2021 61.15 Release
SHP Modernization Electricity of 3rd
(R&M) of Department, instalment
Tuipanglui SHP Mizoram of CFA
in Saiha district
of Mizoram
4 285/7/2017- Preparation of Arunachal Department 02.12.2021 69.55 Release
SHP Detailed Project Pradesh of Hydro of 2nd
Reports (DPRs) Power and final
for 48 nos. of Development instalment
new potential (DHPD), of CFA
SHP sites by Arunachal
Department of Pradesh
Hydro Power
Development
(DHPD),
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Table 8: Funds released to Implementing Agencies under “Off -Grid and Decentralized Concentrated
Solar Thermal (CST) Technologies for Community Cooking, Process Heat and Space Heating & Cooling
Applications in Industrial, Institutional and Commercial Establishments” Programme in 2021-22 (as on
31.12.2021)

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount (Rs.)
1. 271/6/2019-CST M/s Megawatt Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 20.19.2021 28,50,000
2. 271/4/2019-CST M/s Pune Zillha Sahakar Dudh Utpadak 23.09.2021 16,70,000
Sangh Maryadit, Pune.

Table 9: Funds released under 750 MW VGF Scheme to SECI from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount (Rs.)
1 F.No.32/7/2017-Solar Energy Group SECI 16.11.2021 5,37,00,000

Table 10: Funds released under Scheme for “Installation of grid connected solar project & various off-grid
applications for 100% Solarization of Konark Sun Temple & Konark Town” from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount (Rs.)
1 F.No. 322/8/2019-NSM OREDA 03.11.2021 5,00,00,000

Table 11: Funds released under RPSSGP Scheme to IREDA from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount (Rs.)
1 F.No.32/6/2017-Solar Energy Group IREDA 15.09.2021 72,78,45,923

Table 12: Funds released under DEMO GBI Scheme to IREDA from 01.01.2021 to 31.12.2021

Sl. No. Sanction Number Agency Name Sanction Date Amount (Rs.)
1 F.No.283/68/2018-Grid Solar IREDA 08.07.2021 16,94,72,276
2 F.No.283/69/2018-Grid Solar IREDA 22.07.2021 27,14,32,437
3 F.No.283/68/2018-Grid Solar IREDA 29.09.2021 10,50,44,575
4 F.No.283/62/2018-Grid Solar IREDA 10.11.2021 6,58,37,689

Table 13: Agency-wise details of funds released in FY 2021-22 under phase II of the Rooftop Solar
Programme ( upto 31.12.2021)

Sl. No. Sanction Number Sanction Date Agency Name Amount (Rs.)
1 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 09-12-2021 Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited 1,44,35,600
Rooftop
2 318/44/2020-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd 1,29,75,000
Rooftop
3 318/25/2021-Grid Connected 29-06-2021 BSES Rajdhani 1,11,26,314
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Sl. No. Sanction Number Sanction Date Agency Name Amount (Rs.)
4 318/25/2021-Grid Connected 29-06-2021 BSES Yamuna Power Limited 56,47,000
Rooftop
5 318/32/2021-Grid Connected 04-08-2021 Chhattisgarh State Power 1,20,00,000
Rooftop -Part Distribution Company Limited
6 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd 12,94,89,600
Rooftop
7 318/12/2021-Grid Connected 21-12-2021 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd 69,20,30,734
Rooftop-Part(1)
8 318/12/2021-Grid Connected 02-12-2021 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd 44,51,57,326
Rooftop
9 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 16-06-2021 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd 38,30,00,000
Rooftop-part (1)
10 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 19-04-2021 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd 28,21,00,000
Rooftop
11 318/12/2021-Grid Connected 19-04-2021 Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd 16,74,11,268
Rooftop
12 318/31/2021-Grid Connected 21-12-2021 Eastern Power Distribution 13,12,000
Rooftop Company of AP Ltd
13 318/31/2021-Grid Connected 29-07-2021 Eastern Power Distribution 2,01,60,000
Rooftop Company of AP Ltd
14 318/39/2021-Grid Connected 09-09-2021 Electricity Department Goa 3,58,66,000
Rooftop
15 318/34/2021-Grid Connected 05-08-2021 Jharkhand State Electricity Board 57,24,000
Rooftop
16 318/44/2020-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam 2,61,91,080
Rooftop Ltd
17 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 17-09-2021 Kerala State Electricity Board 9,89,69,200
Rooftop
18 318/2/2021-Grid Connected 19-04-2021 Kerala State Electricity Board 10,49,08,500
Rooftop
19 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Madhya Gujarat Vij Co. Limited 13,27,54,000
Rooftop
20 318/5/2021-Grid Connected 26-10-2021 Madhya Gujarat Vij Co. Limited 48,01,80,705
Rooftop-Part(1)
21 318/5/2021-Grid Connected 29-09-2021 Madhya Gujarat Vij Co. Limited 1,00,35,31,798
Rooftop
22 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 16-06-2021 Madhya Gujarat Vij Co. Limited 52,20,00,000
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Sl. No. Sanction Number Sanction Date Agency Name Amount (Rs.)
23 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 19-04-2021 Madhya Gujarat Vij Co. Limited 25,69,00,000
Rooftop
24 318/5/2021-Grid Connected 12-04-2021 Madhya Gujarat Vij Co. Limited 16,95,15,814
Rooftop
25 318/25/2020-Grid Connected 02-12-2021 Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran 4,33,20,000
Rooftop Nigam Limited
26 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 23-09-2021 Maharashtra State Electricity 59,71,05,724
Rooftop Distribution Company Ltd. -
Msedcl-[Msedcl]
27 318/19/2020-Grid Connected 14-12-2021 Northern Power Distribution 1,10,21,042
Rooftop-part (1) Company of Telengana Limited
28 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-09-2021 Northern Power Distribution 2,28,40,800
Rooftop Company of Telengana Limited
29 318/19/2020-Grid Connected 01-07-2021 Northern Power Distribution 45,32,651
Rooftop-Part(1) Company of Telengana Limited
30 318/13/2021-Grid Connected 31-12-2021 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company 1,24,32,13,682
Rooftop Limited
31 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company 11,08,03,200
Rooftop Limited
32 318/13/2021-Grid Connected 26-10-2021 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company 35,58,47,289
Rooftop Limited
33 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 16-06-2021 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company 60.60,00,000
Rooftop-part (1) Limited
34 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 19-04-2021 Paschim Gujarat Vij Company 40,06,00,000
Rooftop Limited
35 318/19/2020-Grid Connected 14-09-2021 Punjab State Power Corporation 3,33,00,000
Rooftop Ltd
36 318/19/2020-Grid Connected 13-12-2021 Southern Power Distribution 8,99,58,834
Rooftop-part (1) Company of Telengana Limited
37 318/19/2020-Grid Connected 01-07-2021 Southern Power Distribution 3,25,74,650
Rooftop-Part(1) Company of Telengana Limited
38 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 09-12-2021 Tata Power Company Limited 1,28,82,800
Rooftop
39 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Torrent Power Limited 1,67,68,868
Rooftop
40 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Torrent Power Limited 5,81,42,800
Rooftop
41 318/9/2021-Grid Connected 21-12-2021 Torrent Power Limited 11,53,14,116
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Sl. No. Sanction Number Sanction Date Agency Name Amount (Rs.)
42 318/9/2021-Grid Connected 13-12-2021 Torrent Power Limited 14,53,89,840
Rooftop
43 318/10/2021-Grid Connected 26-11-2021 Torrent Power Limited 56,17,44,254
Rooftop
44 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 21-06-2021 Torrent Power Limited 2,51,00,000
Rooftop
45 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 21-06-2021 Torrent Power Limited 31,60,00,000
Rooftop-part (1)
46 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 21-06-2021 Torrent Power Limited 8,30,00,000
Rooftop-part (1)
47 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 21-06-2021 Torrent Power Limited 5,03,00,000
Rooftop
48 318/10/2021-Grid Connected 17-05-2021 Torrent Power Limited 7,74,81,629
Rooftop
49 318/9/2021-Grid Connected 07-05-2021 Torrent Power Limited 3,02,05,228
Rooftop
50 318/24/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company 5,19,83,600
Rooftop Limited
51 318/14/2021-Grid Connected 30-12-2021 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company 42,41,11,240
Rooftop-Part(1) Limited
52 318/14/2021-Grid Connected 02-12-2021 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company 35,09,33,124
Rooftop Limited
53 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 16-06-2021 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company 22,70,00,000
Rooftop-part (1) Limited
54 318/69/2019-Grid Connected 19-04-2021 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company 22,42,00,000
Rooftop Limited
55 318/14/2021-Grid Connected 08-04-2021 Uttar Gujarat Vij Company 97,30,921
Rooftop Limited

Table 14: Agency-wise details of funds released in FY 2021-22 under phase I of the Rooftop Solar
Programme (upto 31.12.2021)

S. No. Sanction Number Sanction Date Agency Name Amount (Rs.)

1 318/5/2017-Grid Connected 13-12-2021 Agency For Non-conventional 4,67,14,118
Rooftop Energy &Rural Technology
2 318/6/2017-Grid Connected 30-11-2021 Agency For Non-conventional 19,31,113
Rooftop Energy &Rural Technology
3 318/53/2018-Grid Connected 20-07-2021 Central Electronics Ltd. 9,54,98,900
Rooftop-Part (5)

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S. No. Sanction Number Sanction Date Agency Name Amount (Rs.)

4 3 1 8 / 1 3 6 / 2 0 1 7 - G r i d 12-05-2021 Gujarat Energy Development 2,38,46,000
Connected Rooftop Agency
5 318/16/2021-Grid Connected 03-08-2021 Himachal Pradesh Energy 6,31,50,962
Rooftop Development Agency
6 318/17/2021-Grid Connected 03-08-2021 Himachal Pradesh Energy 7,44,29,253
Rooftop Development Agency
7 318/15/2017-Grid Connected 28-05-2021 India SMETechnology Services 24,12,800
Rooftop-Part(4) Limited
8 318/20/2018-Grid Connected 28-05-2021 India SMETechnology Services 24,26,841
Rooftop-Part (3) Limited
9 318/40/2021-Grid Connected 29-09-2021 Indraprastha Power Generation 11,70,93,922
Rooftop Company Limited
10 318/68/2019-GCRT 31-08-2021 Indraprastha Power Generation 3,85,74,632
Company Limited
11 318/46/2020-Grid Connected 09-09-2021 Jammu & Kashmir Energy 5,67,97,230
Rooftop Development Agency
12 318/53/2018-Grid Connected 09-08-2021 Jammu & Kashmir Energy 7,46,30,934
Rooftop-Part(2) Development Agency
13 318/46/2020-Grid Connected 09-08-2021 Jammu & Kashmir Energy 7,04,12,250
Rooftop Development Agency
14 318/47/2019-Grid Connected 12-05-2021 Jharkhand Renewable Energy 6,03,63,502
Rooftop Development Agency
15 318/36/2021-Grid Connected 30-09-2021 Punjab Energy Development 38,50,222
Rooftop Agency
16 318/26/2021-Grid Connected 02-08-2021 Punjab Energy Development 3,64,04,881
Rooftop Agency
17 318/22/2018-Grid Connected 21-05-2021 Punjab Energy Development 29,93,437
Rooftop Agency
18 318/53/2018-Grid Connected 21-12-2021 Solar Energy Corporation of India 6,37,50,000
Rooftop Limited
19 3 1 8 / 2 3 4 / 2 0 1 7 - G r i d 18-05-2021 Solar Energy Corporation of India 73,12,565
Connected Rooftop Limited
20 318/89/2018-Grid Connected 06-12-2021 Uttar Pradesh New and 1,54,37,489
Rooftop Renewable Energy Development
Agency
21 318/9/2019-Grid Connected 31-08-2021 Uttarakhand Renewable Energy 5,42,35,272
Rooftop Development Agency
22 318/9/2019-Grid Connected 31-08-2021 Uttarakhand Renewable Energy 2,23,22,730
Rooftop Development Agency

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Table 15: Funds released to Implementing Agencies under New National Biogas Organic Manure
Programme (NNBOMP) & Biogas power (Off -grid) Generation and Thermal Programme (BPGTP) during
FY 2021-22 (as on 10.02.2022)

Sl. No. Executing Agency Amount (Rs.)

1. Non-conventional Energy & Rural Technology (ANERT). Kerala 45,56,700
2. New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), 88,41,500
Tadepalli, (A.P.)
3. Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Mission, RDD Bihar, Patna 15,64,500
4. Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA), Raipur (C.G.) 1,27,04,400
5. Maydhya Pradesh State Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd. (MPSAIDC), 1,54,15,210
Bhopal
6. Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), Pune 18,40,000
7. KREDL, Bangalore, Karnataka 34,25,000
Total 4,83,47,310

Table 16: Academic Institutions received Grant of Rs. 10 Lakh or more under Hydrogen and Fuel Cell
Programme during the FY 2021-22 (as on 31.12 2021 )

S. No. Name Fund Released (Rs.)

1. Dayalbagh Educational Institute 53,00,000

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