30th July, 2003
Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy  


SANCTION TO THE WIND POWER PROJECTS OF KERALA


RAJAY SABHA

The Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources is implementing a broad based programme on different aspects of Hydrogen including its production, storage and utilisation as a fuel for various applications.

As a result of the Research and Development projects supported by the Ministry at various institutions, use of hydrogen has been demonstrated in two-wheelers, power generating units, catalytic burners and fuel cells for stationary, portable and vehicular applications. Hydrogen energy is at the research, development and demonstration stage. Widespread availability of hydrogen energy as an alternative fuel for domestic and other uses would depend on a number of factors, including cost, infrastructure etc.

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 Ramachandra Khuntia in Rajya Sabha today.