Distributed Generation through Renewable Energy - Ministry of Power

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Distributed Generation
through Renewable Energy
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

Grid-interactive Grid interactive & Distributed
Renewable Power – 11 th Plan
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„ The aim is that at least 10 per cent power generation
installed capacity in the country, with 4-5 4 5 per cent
share in the electricity mix, should come from
renewables.
„ Out of the overall target of 70,000 MW power
generation installed capacity addition during the 11th
Plan period, 14,500 MW (about 20%) capacity
addition is proposed from renewables.
„ 13,500 MW grid-interactive grid interactive and 1000 MW DRPS (kW –
MW).
„ DG Power of 4000-5000 4000 5000 MW (2-5 (2 5 MW each) from
conventional energy sources – Ministry of Power

Renewable Power Potential and
Achievements
(MW)
Grid Power
Wind Power
Biomass Power
Bagasse Co-generation
Co generation
Biomass / Cogeneration (Non-
bagase) bagase
Waste to Energy
SOURCES / SYSTEMS
Small Hydro (up to 25 MW)
– MSW
– I ndustrial wase
Solar Photovoltaic Power
Distributed Power
* About 8% of total installed capacity
20 MW / sq. km.
Total
POTENTI AL
45000
18000
5000
15000
2700
(1700)
(1000)
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CUM. I NSTALLED CAPACI TY
(As on 31.12. 07)
7845
606
720
59
2045
36
20
2
11323*
205

Distributed Generation (DG)
„ Distributed Generation – Installation &
operation of electric power generation units
connected to the local network or off-grid off grid
generation characterized by:
„ Generation capacity ranging from kW to MW level.
„ Generation at Distribution Voltages (11kV or below).
„ Grid inter-connection inter connection at distribution line side
„ Inter-connected Inter connected to a local grid, or
„ Totally off-grid, off grid, including captive
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Renewable Energy based
Distributed Generation Options
Small Hydro
Biomass - gasification
Cogeneration
Biogas based Engines
Biofuel Engines
Hybrid Systems - e.g. Solar-Wind
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Biomass Gasification
I nitiatives in I ndia
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„ Small biomass gasifier systems developed indigenously in the
range of 3 kw to 500 kw for thermal, electrical and
mechanical applications.
„ Initially, small capacity biomass gasifier, linked with
indigenously developed 100% producer gas engine, were
deployed .
„ About, 10-12 10 12 biomass gasifier manufacturers are engaged in
manufacturing in India.
„ Ankur & IISc, IISc , Bangalore are the major technology developers.
„ About 89 MW equivalent systems are in place for various
electrical and about 100 MW thermal applications in
industries.
„ One Grid connected biomass gasifier system in the range of 1
MWe have been commissioned.

Biogas based Power Programme
„ 100% biogas engines
„ Micro-turbines
Micro turbines
„ Standard dual fuel engines preferably
with bio-diesel bio diesel in place of diesel.
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Achievements- Achievements Biogas Power
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„ For the first time in India, biogas operated micro
turbines of 2x30 kWe for rural electrification of two
villages of District Purulia, Purulia,
West Bengal has been
commissioned.
„ In addition, 20 kWe biogas based power generation
plant at Vidya Dairy, Anand Agricultural University
Campus, Anand, Anand,
Gujarat and 60 kW power plant in
Madhya Pradesh have been installed.
„ 60 kWe biogas plant in Dairy farm at Dist Satna MP
commissioned.
„ 30 biogas based power generation projects for a total
installed capacity of 400 kW have been sanctioned so
far in Maharashtra,
Maharashtra , Kerala, Kerala,
Andhra Pradesh, Pradesh,
Tamil
Nadu, Nadu,
Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Pradesh.

Remote Village Electrification
Programme
„ Villages where grid extension are not feasible, are
electrified through locally available renewable
energy sources to meet universal electrification.
„ About 6750 villages / hamlets sanctioned so far
mainly through SPV.
„ So far REC has identified about 6000 such remote
villages / hamlets.
„ About 38 villages have been electrified through
biomass gasifier systems (20-500 (20 500 kW).
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Test Projects on
Village Energy Security
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„ The aim of the test projects is to provide entire
energy need through modern biomass technologies
such as biogas, biomass, and biofuels based on
locally available resources for cooking, electricity,
and motive power.
„ Plantations of fast growing fuelwood and oil bearing
trees.
„ Opportunities for employment & income generation.
„ 79 test projects in 11 states under implementation.

Small Wind Energy & Hybrid Systems
„ Integration of two or more renewable energy
sources / generation systems as a solutions to meet
local requirement of specific location / end-use end use /
application – Capacity upto 20 kW.
„ 11 manufacturers are engaged in the
„
manufacture/supply of wind solar hybrid systems.
610 KW, mostly in Maharashtra, Maharashtra , Karnataka, Goa, Goa,
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Nadu
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Challenges for Renewable Energy
Distributed Generation
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ƒ Inherent intermittent nature of renewable energy
sources leading to relatively lower capacity utilization
factors.
ƒ Instances of inadequate load – need to couple rural
industrial load.
ƒ Relatively high capital costs when compared to
conventional power systems – requires incentives and
financial arrangement.
ƒ Capacity building - promotion & development of Energy
Servicing Companies (ESCOs ( ESCOs) ) for local programme
implementation required.

Challenges for Renewable Energy
Distributed Generation
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ƒ Users in rural areas need to be adequately mobilized
for payment of users charges – NGOs & Local bodies
could be involved.
ƒ Lack of O&M services providers – Need to develop
sustainable revenue / business models.
ƒ Feasibility for CDM mechanism – Assistance for project
preparation to be provided.
ƒ Establishment of sustainable fuel linkages –
developing Agreement.
business model for Fuel Service