Planning to Reduce Dependence on Coal for Power Generation

To reduce the emission of green-house gases and to also reduce dependence on coal, a low carbon growth strategy has been adopted in the planning process and the highest priority is being accorded to the development of electricity generation based on hydro, nuclear and renewable sources of energy to the extent possible. This was stated by Sh. Piyush Goyal, Minister of state for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy (Independent Charge).

However, the rising demand of electricity cannot be met alone with power generation from these sources. Hence, a mix of coal, hydro, renewable and nuclear sources is planned to meet the rising demand of power in the country, the Minister added.

The Minister further informed that the to increase the share of renewables, in addition to the generation capacity addition target of 88,537 MW from conventional sources, the capacity addition of about 30,000 MW has been planned from Renewable sources during 12th Five Year Plan. The cumulative installed capacity of renewable power is expected to be 55,000 MW by March 2017.

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