Lok Sabha Question No. 2537 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Potential for Renewable Energy Generation in Jhansi
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2537

ANSWERED ON 07/08/2024

## POTENTIAL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION IN JHANSI

## 2537. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of schemes to leverage potential for renewable energy generation such as solar, wind, biomass etc., in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) the details of such schemes being implemented in the district and in case no such scheme is being implemented, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether any incentives and subsidies are being provided by the Government to promote renewable energy generation in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a)  to  (d)  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  (MNRE)  is  implementing  various  schemes  and programmes to promote development and deployment of renewable energy (RE) in the country, including the State of Uttar Pradesh.

The details of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) being provided under the major ongoing schemes and programmes of MNRE are given at Annexure.

As per the information received from Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Development Agency (UPNEDA), 243 MW utility-scale solar power projects have been installed in District Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.  Further, to leverage the potential for renewable energy (RE) generation, a 600 MW Solar Park is being developed in Jhansi under the  scheme of  'Development  of  Solar Parks  and  Ultra Mega  Solar  Power  Projects'  of the MNRE, by M/s. TUSCO Ltd. (a Joint Venture of UPNEDA and THDC India Ltd.)

Further, UPNEDA has informed that Government of Uttar Pradesh announced Solar Energy Policy 2022. Under the policy, 22,000 MW capacity of solar power generation is targeted up to the year 2027, in the State.  Under the said policy, Government of Uttar Pradesh has declared various incentives as given below:

- (i)     100% exemption from stamp duty for solar power project
- (ii)      Capital subsidy by the State of Rs.2.5 crore per MW to Utility scale solar power projects set up with 4 hours battery storage system of 5 MW capacity or above and standalone battery storage system (energized by solar energy only) for sale of power to distribution licensee/ Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL).
- (iii)   For grid connectivity of standalone solar power projects of capacity 5 MW and above proposed to be set up in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal region, State Government to bear the cost for construction of maximum transmission line length as follows:
- For 5 to 10 MW capacity - 10 kilometers
- For more than 10 MW to 50 MW capacity - 15 kilometers
- For more than 50 MW capacity - 20 kilometers

Further, all solar projects set up within the State, are eligible for exemption from electricity duty for ten years on sale of power to distribution licensee, third party, and for captive consumption.

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## Annexure referred to in reply of part (a) to (d) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2537 to be answered on 07.08.2024

## Incentives being provided as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for the implementation of major ongoing Renewable Energy Schemes/Programmes

| Scheme/Programmes                   | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                  | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                  | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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| a) PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana | The details of the CFA pattern for the component 'CFA to Residential Consumers' under this scheme are as follows: | The details of the CFA pattern for the component 'CFA to Residential Consumers' under this scheme are as follows: | The details of the CFA pattern for the component 'CFA to Residential Consumers' under this scheme are as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | The details of the CFA pattern for the component 'CFA to Residential Consumers' under this scheme are as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | The details of the CFA pattern for the component 'CFA to Residential Consumers' under this scheme are as follows:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|                                     |                                                                                                                   | S. No.                                                                                                            | Type of Residential Segment                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              | CFA (Special Category States/UTs)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|                                     |                                                                                                                   | 1                                                                                                                 | Residential Sector (first 2 kWp of Rooftop Solar (RTS) capacity or part thereof)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | Rs.30,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Rs.33,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|                                     |                                                                                                                   | 2                                                                                                                 | Residential Sector (with additional RTS capacity of 1 kWp or part thereof)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Rs.18,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Rs.19,800/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|                                     |                                                                                                                   | 3                                                                                                                 | Residential Sector (additional RTS capacity beyond 3 kWp)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        | No additional CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | No additional CFA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|                                     |                                                                                                                   | 4                                                                                                                 | Group Housing Societies/ Residential Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA) etc. for common facilities including EV charging up to 500 kWp (@ 3 kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      | Rs.18,000/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Rs.19,800/kWp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
|                                     |                                                                                                                   | 5                                                                                                                 | per house) • The scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5%of applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved above 10% and less than 15% of installed base capacity; 10% of the applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved beyond 15% of installed base capacity. | per house) • The scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5%of applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved above 10% and less than 15% of installed base capacity; 10% of the applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved beyond 15% of installed base capacity. | per house) • The scheme includes the provision for incentive to DISCOMs to motivate and help them in activities such as create conducive regulatory and administrative mechanisms, achieve targets for implementation. The incentive is pegged at 5%of applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved above 10% and less than 15% of installed base capacity; 10% of the applicable benchmark cost for capacity achieved beyond 15% of installed base capacity. |

| Scheme/Programmes                                                                                                                                                              | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
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|                                                                                                                                                                                | provision for incentive to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), at the rate of Rs.1000 for every installation of RTS in residential segment in the jurisdiction of ULB/PRI, for which CFA has been transferred to consumer. • A fund of Rs. 800 crore has been provisioned for developing a Model Solar Village in each district of the country, with an assistance of Rs 1 crore per Model Solar Village.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| b) Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by the Government Producers | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhsperMW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| c) PLI Scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules'                                                                                                         | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PV modules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (i) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; (ii) performance parameters (efficiency and temperature coefficient of maximum power) of solar PV modules sold; and (iii) percentage of local value addition in modules sold.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| d) Solar Park Scheme                                                                                                                                                           | (a) Up to Rs. 25 lakhs per Solar Park, for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). (b) Rs. 20 lakh per MWor 30% of the project cost, whichever is                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| e) PM-KUSUM scheme                                                                                                                                                             | lower, for development of infrastructure. Component A : Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground/Stilt Mounted Solar Power Plants Benefits available: Procurement Based Incentive (PBI) to the DISCOMs @ 40 paise/kWh or Rs.6.60 lakhs/MW/year, whichever is lower, for buying solar power under this scheme. The PBI is given to the DISCOMs for a period of five years from the Commercial Operation Date of the plant. Therefore, the total PBI payable to DISCOMs is up to Rs. 33 Lakh per MW. Component B : Installation of 14 Lakh Stand-alone Solar Pumps Benefits available: CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar agriculture pump is provided. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and A&NIslands, CFAof 50%of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar pump is provided. Component B can also be implemented without State share of 30%. The Central Financial |

| Scheme/Programmes                                                                                     | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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|                                                                                                       | Assistance will continue to remain 30% and rest 70% will be borne by the farmer. Component C: Solarisation of 35 Lakh Grid Connected Agriculture Pumps including through Feeder Level Solarisation Benefits available: (a) Individual Pump Solarization (IPS): CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the solar PV component will be provided. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and A&NIslands, CFAof 50%of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the solar PV component is provided. Component C (IPS) can also be implemented without State share of 30%. The Central Financial Assistance will continue to remain 30% and rest 70% will be borne by the farmer. (b) Feeder Level Solarization (FLS): Agriculture feeders can be solarized by the State Government in CAPEX or RESCO mode with CFA of Rs. 1.05 Crore per MW as provided by MNRE. However, in North Eastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Island, CFA of Rs. 1.75 crore perMW is provided. |
| f) Green Energy Corridor Scheme (for development of intra- state transmission system for RE projects) | (a) GEC Phase-I: CFA of 40% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower. (b) GEC Phase-II: CFA of 33% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| g) Biomass Programme                                                                                  | (a) For Briquette manufacturing plants: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (b) For Non-Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 21 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 105 lakhs per project) (c) For Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 42 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 210 lakhs per project) (d) For Non-Bagasse Cogeneration Projects: Rs. 40 Lakhs/MW (Maximum CFA- Rs. 5 Crore per project)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |

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| h) Waste to Energy Programme | (a) For Biogas generation: Rs. 0.25 crore per 12000 cum/day (Maximum CFA- Rs.5 crore/project) (b) For BioCNG/Enriched Biogas/Compressed Biogas generation: (Maximum CFA- Rs.10 crore/project) (i) BioCNG generation from new Biogas plant - Rs. 4 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (ii) BioCNG generation from existing Biogas plant - Rs 3 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (c) For Power generation based on Biogas (Maximum CFA - Rs. 5 crore/project): (i) Power generation from new biogas plant: Rs. 0.75 crore per MW (ii) Power generation from existing biogas plant: Rs. 0.5 crore perMW (d) For Power generation based on bio & agro-industrial waste (other than Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through incineration process): Rs.0.40 crore/MW (Maximum CFA - Rs.5.00 Crore/Project) (e) For Biomass Gasifier for electricity/ thermal applications: i) Rs. 2,500 per kW e with dual fuel engines for electrical application ii) Rs. 15,000 per kW e with 100% gas engines for electrical application iii) Rs. 2 lakh per 300 kW th for thermal applications. Note: • In case, the Waste to Energy plants are set up in Special Category States (NE Region, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the eligible CFA would be 20% higher than Standard CFA pattern given above. • Biogas/BioCNG/Power (biogas based) generation plants based on cattle dung as main feedstock set up by Gaushalas independently or through joint ventures/partnerships will be eligible for20%higherCFA than Standard CFA pattern given above. These Gaushalas (Shelters) should be registered with the respective State Government. |

| Scheme/Programmes                  | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| i)Biogas Programme                 | (a) Rs. 9800/- to Rs. 70,400/- per plant based on size of the plant in cubic meter for small biogas plants (1-25 cubic meter/day plant capacity) (b) Rs. 35,000/- to Rs. 45,000/- per kilowatt for power generation and Rs. 17,500 /- to Rs. 22,500/- per kilowatt equivalent for thermal applications (25 - 2500 cubic meter/day plant capacity) The eligible CFAwould be 20%higher than Standard CFAin for North Eastern Region (NER), Island, Registered Gaushalas and SC/ST beneficiaries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| j) R&Dprogramme                    | The Ministry encourages research and technology development proposals in collaboration with the industry and provides up to 100% financial support to Government/non-profit research organizations and up to 70%to Industry, Start-ups, Private Institutes, Entrepreneurs                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| k) National Green Hydrogen Mission | and Manufacturing units. The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme guidelines under the Mission have been notified for Electrolyser Manufacturing and Mode-1, Mode 2A and Mode 2B for Green Hydrogen Production. (a) SIGHTprogramme for Electrolyser manufacturing has an allocation of Rs. 4440 crore by 2029-30. The incentives start from Rs. 4440 per kW in the first year and end at Rs. 1480 per kW in the fifth year. SIGHT programme for Green Hydrogen production (Mode-1) provides incentives for Green Hydrogen production, which are capped at Rs. 50/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 30/kg for the first, second and third year respectively. For Mode 2A and 2B, the incentives are fixed at Rs. 50/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 30/kg for the first, second and third year respectively. (b) Pilot projects for projects in Mobility sector have an outlay of Rs. 496 crore. (c) Pilot projects in Shipping sector have an outlay of Rs. 115 crore. (d) Pilot projects in Steel sector have an outlay of Rs. 455 crore. (e) Hydrogen hubs have been allocated an outlay of Rs. 200 crore. (f) The R&D program of the Mission has a budget of Rs. 400 crore. (g) Skill Development component of the Mission has an outlay of Rs. 35 crore. (h) The Testing component of the Mission has an outlay of Rs. 200 crore. |