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The document discusses the need for and work of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India. It outlines that the 1973 oil crisis prompted nations to pursue energy conservation, efficiency, fuel diversification, and renewable energy sources. In India, this led to the creation of organizations focused on renewable energy, culminating in the MNRE. The MNRE works on solar, wind, hydro, biomass and other renewable technologies. It aims to develop technologies, provide incentives to attract investors and users, and support renewable energy research and development.

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MNRE

The document discusses the need for and work of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India. It outlines that the 1973 oil crisis prompted nations to pursue energy conservation, efficiency, fuel diversification, and renewable energy sources. In India, this led to the creation of organizations focused on renewable energy, culminating in the MNRE. The MNRE works on solar, wind, hydro, biomass and other renewable technologies. It aims to develop technologies, provide incentives to attract investors and users, and support renewable energy research and development.

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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

{Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources (MNES)}

Points to be discussed:
Need for MNRE (Why?) Its journey till date (When?) What does MNRE stand for (What?) How does it work (How?) Its field (Where?) Its achievements

Need for MNRE (Why?):


The 1973 oil crisis OAPECs decision: a) Stoppage of oil exports to allies of Israel (i.e US and Western world) b) Hike in price of petroleum (oil price quadrupled) Results of the crisis: a) Inflation b) Recession in the economy (NYSE lost $97 billion in value in six weeks).

Need for MNRE (Contd):


c) Unemployment (e.g. Schools and offices in the U.S often closed down to save on heating oil; and factories cut production and laid off workers.

Note: Japan fared particularly well in the aftermath of the world energy crisis of the 1970s because of its energy efficient cars, usage of community transit facilities and huge involvement in less energy intensive electronics industry.

Need for MNRE (Contd):


Crisis ended in March 1974 after negotiations at the Washington Oil Summit, but the effects of the energy crisis lingered on throughout the 1970s.

Need for MNRE (Contd):


Oil crisis made nations think of: a) Energy conservation b) Technology development and efficiency improvement c) Fuel diversification d) Fuel supplier diversification e) Renewable energy sources and technologies

Need for MNRE (Contd):


Search for alternatives: a) The energy crisis led to greater interest in renewable energy, especially wood fuel and spurred research in solar power and wind power. It also led to greater pressure to exploit North American oil sources, and increased West's dependence on coal and nuclear power. b) In US in 1977 a cabinet-level Department of Energy was created, which led to the creation of the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The National Energy Act of 1978 was also largely a response to this crisis.

Need for MNRE (Contd):


In India:
Government of India recognized the enormous potential of Renewable Energy for national development and created the following organizations: a) Commission for Additional Sources of Energy (CASE) in 1981. b) Department of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (DNES) in 1982. c) Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES) in 1992. d) Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES) renamed as Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in 2006.

MNREs field of work: The mandate of the Ministry covers the entire renewable energy sector, namely Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal and Tidal Energy sources, as detailed below: Solar Energy-Solar Thermal and Solar Photovoltaics, including photovoltaic devices and their development, production and applications. Small/Mini/Micro Hydel- All matters relating to Small/Mini/Micro Hydel Projects upto 25 MW capacity. (25 or 10 MW/1 MW/100 kW) Wind Energy - Wind Farms, Wind Pumps and Wind Battery chargers.

MNREs field of work (Contd):


Biomass Energy Combustion, Gasification and Cogeneration. Energy from Urban & Industrial Wastes. Alternative Fuel for Surface Transportation. Hydrogen Energy and Chemical Sources of Energy/Fuel Cells. Biogas- Research & development of Biogas and programmes relating to Biogas units/plants. Improved Chulhas - Programme relating to Improved Chulhas and related research & development IREP- Integrated Rural Energy Programme. Research & Development of other nonconventional/renewable sources of energy and programmes relating thereof, including:

MNREs field of work (Contd):


Geothermal Energy- Research & Development and utilization of Geothermal Energy.. Tidal Energy - Research & Development and utilization of Tidal Energy. IREDA- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency. CASE - Commission for Additional Sources of Energy.

The functions of the Ministry:


Policy making & planning. Programme formulation and implementation. R&D, technology development and commercialization. Promotion of demonstration, pilot projects and extension programmes.

Encourage creation of industrial and manufacturing capacity.


Providing fiscal and financial incentives.

The functions of the Ministry (Contd):


Human resource development. Intellectual property right (IPR) protection.

International co-operation.
Promotion of consultancy services. Promotion & co-ordination.

CASE: Commission for Additional Sources of Energy


The Government of India set up a Commission for Additional Sources of Energy (CASE) through Resolution no. 64/1/1/80- Cab. Dated March 12, 1981. The mandate and composition of CASE are: Mandate: Formulating policies and programmes for development of new and renewable energy. Coordinating Research & Development activities in new and renewable energy sector. Ensuring implementation of Government's policies in regard to all matters concerning new and renewable energy sector. Preparing budget of the Commission. Clearing proposals.

CASE: Commission for Additional Sources of Energy (Contd):


Composition of CASE: Chairman - Secretary, MNRE. Members - Secretaries of Planning Commission, Ministries/Departments of Science & Technology, Power, Environment & Forests, Rural Development and Expenditure. Secretary -Joint Secretary, MNRE

Renewable Energy Programme:


Group Programme
Biogas Improved Chulha (Cook-stove) Integrated Rural Energy Programme Special Area Demonstration Programme Animal Energy Solar Photovoltaics Solar Water Pumping Wind Pumping / Hybrid Systems Solar Thermal Solar Cookers Solar Energy Center Small Hydro Power Wind Power Generation Biomass Combustion/ Cogeneration Power Biomass Gasifiers Solar Power Energy from Urban & Industrial Wastes

Rural Energy

Solar Energy

Power Generation

Energy from Urban & Industrial Wastes

Renewable Energy Programme (Contd):


New Technologies Chemical Sources of Energy Hydrogen Energy Geothermal Energy Alternative Fuel for Surface Transportation Tidal Energy

Planning, R&D,Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Databank

Non-Conventional Energy Technology Commercialization Fund NETCOF Technology Information Forecasting, Assessment and Databank Planning & Coordination International Co-operation Seminars and Symposia Research & Development Co-ordination

Information and Public Awareness

Information & Public Awareness

Information and Public Awareness Programme:


Publicity through Electronic Media Publicity through Print & Postal Media

Publicity through Exhibitions and Outdoor Media

Policies to attract investors: Accelerated depreciation for tax purposes No excise duty Low import tariffs Soft loans Tax holidays Remunerative price under alternate power purchase policy by State Government for the power generated through renewable energy systems, fed to the grid by private sector. Facility for Banking and wheeling of power.

Policies to attract investors (Contd):


Facility for Third party sale of renewable energy power. Financial Incentives/Subsidies for devices with high initial cost. Involvement of women not only as beneficiaries but also for their active contribution in implementation of renewable energy programmes. Encouragement to NGOs and small entrepreneurs. Special thrust for renewable energy in North-Eastern region of the country. 10% of Plan funds earmarked for North-East towards enhanced and special subsidies.

Policies to attract investors (Contd):


Industrial clearance is not required for setting-up of renewable energy industry. No clearance is required from Central Electricity Authority for power generation projects upto Rs. 100 crores (Rs. 1000 million). The proposals for up to 74% foreign equity participation in a joint venture qualifies for automatic approval.

Policies to attract RET users:

Soft loans Interest subsidy Capital subsidy Accelerated depreciation benefits

R&D Policy:
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been supporting R&D for technology and manpower development in Renewable Energy. Present emphasis is on reduction in cost and increase in efficiency. For sustained development of this sector, efforts are being made so that Renewable Energy is driven to a large extent by the market and the consumer.

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