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India receives abundant solar radiation, indicating a very large potential for<br />

solar energy use. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are being promoted primarily for<br />

rural and remote applications, but their use is limited. The decentralised<br />

systems, used mainly in rural areas, are solar power plants with minigrids, solar<br />

home systems, solar lanterns and solar streetlights. Photovoltaics capacity rises<br />

to 4 GW in the Reference Scenario, but its share in total generation remains<br />

minimal.<br />

Currently, about 1.9 million m 2 of solar water heaters are used in buildings<br />

and in industry. This is a small fraction of the total potential, estimated at<br />

140 million m 2 . Solar water heaters can be cost-effective, with a payback period<br />

of around 3 years (see Chapter 18). <strong>Energy</strong> use from solar water heaters<br />

remains marginal in the Reference Scenario.<br />

India has multiple strategies to promote renewable energy, at the state and<br />

central government level. A number of states have set targets and have provided<br />

incentives. Renewable energy is seen as an important element in rural<br />

electrification and is promoted by the Ministry of New and Renewable <strong>Energy</strong><br />

through various programmes.<br />

Investment<br />

India will need to invest $1.25 trillion in energy infrastructure in the period<br />

2006-2030. More than three-quarters of this investment will be in power<br />

infrastructure (Figure 17.14). Attracting investment in a timely manner will be<br />

essential if economic growth is to be sustained.<br />

Figure 17.14: India's Investment in <strong>Energy</strong> Infrastructure, 2006-2030<br />

Port<br />

Mining<br />

Distribution<br />

Transmission<br />

Power generation<br />

Electricity<br />

76%<br />

$1 250 billion<br />

Coal<br />

5%<br />

Oil<br />

14%<br />

Gas<br />

5%<br />

Refining<br />

Upstream<br />

Transmission and distribution<br />

LNG<br />

Upstream<br />

Note: Investment in biofuels is negligible and is included in oil.<br />

520 <strong>World</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Outlook</strong> <strong>2007</strong> - INDIA’S ENERGY PROSPECTS

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