Assessment of various renewable energy resources potential in different states, determination of RPO trajectory and its Impact
The existing share of renewables in total electricity is around 3.9% in 2009-10. This has been achieved owing to continuous focus and support from the Government, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Forum of Regulators (FOR), State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) and the other supporting bodies like MNRE and IREDA. The need for promoting renewable energy is also recognized and stipulated in the Electricity Act.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) has recommended increasing the share of renewable to 10% by 2015 and 15% by 2020. Similar target has been mentioned by Forum of Regulators in its Policy on Renewables. In order to achieve these targets and to set RPO trajectories for coming years, it is critical to assess the RE potential available in the country and the various challenges that are required to
be addressed.
This report provides scenarios for RPO trajectory based on availability of Renewable Energy (RE) sources, target suggested by NAPCC, operationalisation of REC mechanism and the impact on tariffs. It also highlights the key challenges and bottlenecks that might be required to be addressed for step increase in the growth.
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