August 30, 2008

Indian new & renewable energy sources touch 11449 MW

Mr Vilas Muttemwarinister union minister of state for new & renewable energy said that a grid interactive power generation installed capacity of 11449 MW has been set up in India till and of March 2008.

This is based on various renewable energy sources. This comprises of 7939 MW wind power, 2062 MW small hydropower, 1446 MW bio power and 2 MW solar power.

Besides this large number off grid decentralized renewable energy systems or devices are making a significant contribution to conservation of conventional energy. A capacity addition of 15000 MW from renewable energy sources has been proposed during the 11th Plan period.