The Present Status of Solar Energy Projects in India and a Peek into Future Prospects

From,Bharath Prabhu P (1RV08TE013)Dileep Kadambi K (1RV08TE016)

Seminar in partial fulfillment of Internal Evaluation in the subject Renewable Energy Resources

Outline

Introduction

Overview on Government Policy

Present Projects in India

Objectives for the future

Peek into future prospects

Why Solar?

Answer from 2 different angles Grid InteractiveOff-Grid

Grid interactive solar energy is derived from solar photovoltaic cells and CSP Plants on a large scale

Off Grid use micro generation of Solar Energy and replace conventional sources where ever possible.

Renewable Energy Technology

Technology

Solar photovoltaic (SPV) cells convert solar radiation (sunlight) into electricity. A solar cell is a semi-conducting device made of silicon and/or other materials, which, when exposed to sunlight, generates electricity. Solar cells are connected in series and parallel combinations to form modules that provide the required power.

Solar Thermal Power systems, also known as Concentrating Solar Power systems, use concentrated solar radiation as a high temperature energy source to produce electricity using thermal route

SPV (Solar Photo Voltaic Cell)

CSP (Concentrated Solar Power)

Solar Energy Proposition in India Economic Value: • Coincides with the normal peak demand during daylight hours • Mitigates peak energy costs, brings total energy bills down• Obviates the need to build as much additional generation and

transmission capacity

Geographical Location: • India receives adequate solar radiation for 300 days, amounting to

3,000 hours of sunshine • Almost all the regions receive 4-7 kWh of solar radiation per sq meters

Power Shortage:• Electricity losses in India during transmission and distribution have

been extremely high • Theft of electricity, common in most parts of urban India, amounts to

1.5% of India’s GDP

Government Policy

In July 2009, India unveiled a US$19 billion plan to produce 20 GW of solar power by 2020.

In November 2009, India launched its National Solar Mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change, with plans to generate 1,000 MW of power by 2013

Allocation of Rs.10 billion towards the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and the establishment of a clean energy fund

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) provides 70% subsidy on the installation cost of a solar photovoltaic power plant in North-East states and 30% subsidy on other regions. 

Solar Mission in India

Average Annual Solar Energy

Solar Projects in India (At Present)

Objectives for the Future

The Indian Government has recently approved a solar mission which aims to diminish the cost of electricity produced from solar power to equalize that with fossil fuels by 2030

This mission is quite ambitious to create 20 GW of solar power by 2020 which would again be increased to 100 GW and 200 GW by 2030 and 2050 respectively 

Peek into Future

Moser Baer India is developing a 1 MW solar power project in Chandrapur district. When completed, it will be one of the largest solar projects in the world using the latest thin film technology.

Country's largest private power utility Tata Power today said it has commissioned the 25 MW Mithapur solar project in Gujarat. Tata Power plans to set up 300 MW of solar power capacity by 2017. 

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