Lok Sabha Question No. 1608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-31
Subject: Solar Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1608

ANSWERED ON 31/07/2024

## SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS

## 1608. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR

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

- (a) the details of the solar energy projects which have been implemented in the country by BHEL, State-wise especially in Osmanabad constituency of Maharashtra;
- (b) the quantum of energy generated from solar projects in Kodgao MIDC, Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra;
- (c) the number of wind energy plants sanctioned in Osmanabad district during the last five years;
- (d) the number of proposals lying pending along with the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to introduce any other new projects relating to New and Renewable Energy Sector in Osmanabad district; and
- (f) whether any such proposal is under consideration of the Government and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) BHEL has implemented a 50 MW solar power plant in EPC mode at Kaudgaon, District Osmanabad, which was commissioned on 30.09.2022. The State-wise list of solar energy projects implemented by BHEL in the country are given at Annexure-I.
- (b) From the date of commissioning, i.e., from September 2022 to June 2024, the 50 MW Kaudgaon solar plant has generated approx. 116 Mus of solar energy.
- (c) & (d) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has not sanctioned any wind energy plant in Osmanabad district during the last five years and there is no such proposal pending.

However, the wind power projects are set up mostly by private  developers based on technoeconomic  viability  of  the  project.  At  present,  there  is  no  specific  scheme/ programme  of  the  Ministry  for  providing  financial  support  for  setting  up  wind  power projects.

- (e)  &  (f) MNRE  is  implementing  various  schemes/programmes  in  the  entire  country, including Osmanabad district of Maharashtra, for promotion of renewable energy (RE), as per details given in the Annexure-II. Under these schemes/programmes, the projects are sanctioned based on the proposals/ applications received from the State Implementing Agencies and Developers.

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## ANNEXURE-I REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1608 FOR 31.07.2024

## State-wise list of Solar Projects executed by BHEL

| State            |        |
|------------------|--------|
| Gujarat          |  428.6 |
| Telangana        |  246.5 |
| Tamilnadu        |   92.5 |
| AP               |   77   |
| MP               |   71.7 |
| Maharashtra      |   54   |
| Odisha           |   40   |
| West Bengal      |   35   |
| Karnataka        |   28   |
| Kerala           |   22   |
| UP               |   14.5 |
| Daman, Diu & DNH |    7   |
| HP               |    5   |
| Rajasthan        |    5   |
| Tripura          |    5   |
| Uttarakhand      |    5   |
| Bihar            |    5   |
| Punjab           |    2   |
| Rooftop Solar    |   12   |
| Total            | 1155.8 |

## ANNEXURE-II REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PART (e)&(f) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1608 FOR 31.07.2024

## Details of the major ongoing Renewable Energy Schemes/Programmes

1. Scheme for Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-mega Solar Power Projects with a target of setting up 40,000 MW capacity. Under the scheme, the infrastructure such as land, roads, power evacuation system water facilities are developed with all statutory clearances/approvals. Thus, the scheme helps expeditious development of utility-scale solar projects in the country.
2. Central  Public  Sector  Undertaking  (CPSU)  Scheme  Phase-II  (Government  Producer Scheme) for setting up grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by Government Producers,  using  domestically  manufactured  solar  PV  cells  and  modules,  with  Viability  Gap Funding (VGF) support, for self-use or use by Government/ Government entities, either directly or through Distribution Companies (DISCOMS).
3. Production Linked Incentive scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules' for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV modules (Tranche - I & II).
4. PM-KUSUM Scheme to promote small Grid Connected Solar Energy Power Plants, standalone solar powered agricultural pumps and solarization of existing grid connected agricultural pumps.
5. PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana for installing rooftop solar for 1 Crore households.
6. Green Energy Corridors (GEC) Phase I and II: to create intra-state transmission system for renewable energy projects.
7. Bio-Energy Programme:
- Waste to Energy Programme: Programme on Energy from Urban, industrial and Agricultural Wastes/Residues
- Biomass Programme: Scheme to Support Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries.
- Biogas Programme: for promotion of family type Biogas plants
8. Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development (RE-RTD) Programme.
9. Human Resource Development Scheme with components such as short-term trainings & skill development programmes, fellowships, internships, support to lab upgradation for RE and renewable energy chair.
10. National Green Hydrogen Mission launched with aim to make India a Global Hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.