Peek into the prospects of solar energy in india

1. From, Seminar in partial fulfillment of
Bharath Prabhu P (1RV08TE013) Internal Evaluation in the subject
Dileep Kadambi K (1RV08TE016) Renewable Energy Resources

2.  Introduction
 Overview on Government Policy
 Present Projects in India
 Objectives for the future
 Peek into future prospects

3.  Answer from 2 different angles
 Grid Interactive
 Off-Grid
 Grid interactive solar energy is derived from
solar photovoltaic cells and CSP Plants on a large
scale
 Off Grid use micro generation of Solar Energy
and replace conventional sources where ever
possible.

5.  Solar photovoltaic (SPV) cells convert solar radiation
(sunlight) into electricity. A solar cell is a semi-
conducting device made of silicon and/or other
materials, which, when exposed to
sunlight, generates electricity. Solar cells are
connected in series and parallel combinations to form
modules that provide the required power.
 Solar Thermal Power systems, also known
as Concentrating Solar Power systems, use
concentrated solar radiation as a high temperature
energy source to produce electricity using thermal
route

8.  Economic Value:
• Coincides with the normal peak demand during daylight hours
• Mitigates peak energy costs, brings total energy bills down
• Obviates the need to build as much additional generation and
transmission capacity
 Geographical Location:
• India receives adequate solar radiation for 300 days, amounting to
3,000 hours of sunshine
• Almost all the regions receive 4-7 kWh of solar radiation per sq meters
 Power Shortage:
• Electricity losses in India during transmission and distribution have
been extremely high
• Theft of electricity, common in most parts of urban India, amounts to
1.5% of India’s GDP

9.  In July 2009, India unveiled a US$19 billion plan to
produce 20 GW of solar power by 2020.
 In November 2009, India launched its National Solar
Mission under the National Action Plan on Climate
Change, with plans to generate 1,000 MW of power by
2013
 Allocation of Rs.10 billion towards the Jawaharlal
Nehru National Solar Mission and the establishment
of a clean energy fund
 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
provides 70% subsidy on the installation cost of a solar
photovoltaic power plant in North-East states and
30% subsidy on other regions.

13.  The Indian Government has recently
approved a solar mission which aims to
diminish the cost of electricity produced from
solar power to equalize that with fossil fuels
by 2030
 This mission is quite ambitious to create 20
GW of solar power by 2020 which would
again be increased to 100 GW and 200 GW by
2030 and 2050 respectively

14.  Moser Baer India is developing a 1 MW solar
power project in Chandrapur district. When
completed, it will be one of the largest solar
projects in the world using the latest thin film
technology.
 Country's largest private power utility Tata
Power today said it has commissioned the 25
MW Mithapur solar project in Gujarat. Tata
Power plans to set up 300 MW of solar power
capacity by 2017.