Renewable Energy Sources

• The Government has formulated an Integrated Energy Policy (IEP) covering all sources of energy including renewable energy sources.
• The IEP document gives a roadmap to develop energy supply options and increased exploitation of renewable energy sources.
• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has made a Plan for a capacity addition of about 30,000 MW power during the 12th Plan period (2012-17) from various renewable energy sources mostly through private sector participation in the country.
• MNRE has also launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January, 2010 aiming to 20,000 MW grid power from solar energy by March 31st 2022.
• State Nodal Agencies (SNAs) for renewable energy have been designated by respective State Governments.
• The main objectives of these SNAs include:-

1. To promote renewable energy technologies and create an environment conducive to their commercialization through innovative/pilot projects
2. Assist Central & State Government in implementation, coordination and monitoring of renewable energy programmes.
3. Information, dissemination and public awareness through training programmes, publications, exhibitions, seminars and conferences.
4. Administrative charges up to 5 percent of the Central Financial Assistance is provided towards project/programme sanctioned to the SNA