LOK SABHA
A total power generation
capacity of about 3700 MW has so far been installed in the country
from non-conventional energy sources such as Wind, Biomass, Small
Hydro and Solar Energy. Of this, 2351 MW has come up as commercial
projects through private sector participation. This includes 1639
MW of Wind Power Projects; 415 MW of Biomass Power and Bagasse
Cogeneration Projects; 275 MW of Small Hydro Power Projects and
22 MW of Waste to Energy Projects. These commercial projects have
been set up by a large number of private developers, investors
and entrepreneurs in various States.
This information
was given by Shri M. Kannappan, Minister of State for Non-Conventional
Energy Sources in a written reply to a question by Shri Haribhau
Shankar Mahale in Lok Sabha today.
