Promotion of Solar Energy Schemes
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-678
ANSWERED ON-04.02.2021
PROMOTION OF SOLAR ENERGY SCHEMES
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:
(a) the name of schemes run by the Union Government to promote solar energy in Jammu & Kashmir at present;
(b the details of the funds provided during the last two years under these schemes;
(c) whether the Union Government has made a provision of any kind of subsidy for consumption of solar energy; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) There is no scheme for promotion of solar energy exclusively in J&K. However, Government has undertaken various schemes for promotion of solar energy in the country including in Jammu & Kashmir. These, inter-alia, include the following:
- Solar Park Scheme for setting up of Solar Parks of 40,000 MW capacity;
- Scheme for setting up of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects of 12000 MW by the Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and the Government of India organisations with Viability Gap Funding (VGF);
- Installation of Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Power Plants;
Scheme for Off-Grid Solar PV Systems;
Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme to support farmers to set up small solar power projects and solar pumps for irrigation purpose.
(b) The details of expenditure made during last two years in Jammu & Kashmir, under these schemes are as under:
(In Rs. Crores)
|
Year |
Expenditure |
|
2018-19 |
10.53 |
|
2019-20 |
16.67 |
|
a) Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Power Projects in |
@ 40% for capacity up to 3 kWp
· CFA @ 20% for GHS/RWA capacity up to 500 kWp (limited to |
|
b) Grid connected Solar PV Power Projects by the Government |
VGF of upto Rs. 70 lakhs/ MW is provided (actual VGF is |
|
c) Solar Park Scheme |
(i) Upto Rs. 25 lakh per Solar park for preparation of
(ii) CFA of Rs. 20 Lakh per MW or 30% of the project cost |
|
d) Pradhan Mantri- Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan |
Component |