Non-Conventional Energy Resources

Non-Conventional nada ResourcesIndia is a country rich in natural resources as well as in population. In order to ply to the involve of ever increasing population, we flummox to conserve our natural resources by utilizing them carefully. vigor resources are considered to be the most quested resources for the existence of mankind. The conventional zilch resources like gas, oil and coal are used everywhere starting from the household chores to industrial activities. As the conventional resources are subject to depletion nature and cannot be regenerated immediately, there is a rummage around for alternative sources of vital force. The government of India has recognized the need for the development and promotion of non-conventional zippo resources like solar heftiness, current of air-energy, bio- plenitude energy etc to conserve conventional resources. Establishment of Non conventional Energy phylogenesis Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (NEDCAP) is a milestone in this endeavor. The article highlights the importance of non-conventional energy resources and the role of NEDCAP in promoting these sources and discusses the various sources of non-conventional energy and highlighted the efforts of NEDCAP in conservation of conventional sources of energy.*Associate Professor Head, Dept. of Management, Auroras PG College, Hyderabad and can be reached emailprotected**Assistant Professor, Dept of Business Administration, PVP Siddartha Institute of Technology, Vijayawada and can be reached emailprotected mental hospitalThe conventional energy resources are continuously registering a diminishing balance with the population explosion and industrialization-taking place all around the piece. India is the second largest in the world in the statistics of population and considered to be sixth in the consumption of energy as per the study conducted by the Government of A.P. In view of the existence of a large gap between the requirements of the population and th e availability of the conventional sources of energy there is a need for the development of a sustainable resource base alternative for the conventional energy resources. The conventional energy resources are the natural resources like coal, oil and gas. With the rapid developments taking place in the industrial vault of heaven the need for energy is excessively increasing constantly. It has let inevitable to supplement the exhaustible resources with renewable resources to cater to the needs of the future contemporariess effectively. Fortunately, India is gifted with large come up of sustainable non-conventional energy resources like solar force, idle words and biomass along with small hydro power and industrial and domestic scratch offs. These resources are natural, cost free, available abundantly and promptly usable for the generation of energy in different forms. Moreover these are pollution free and hence can be used to produce undress form of energy without any wasta ge apart from being renewable. So there is a need for the development of non-conventional energy resources in the country.Non-Conventional Energy ResourcesAs the posit for power and energy is increasing rapidly and depletion of natural resources is taking place with the same pace, the emergence of environmental friendly and pollution free non-conventional energy resources has become a viable alternative. The non-conventional energy resources like solar energy through thermal as well as photovoltaic systems, cheat energy, bio mass, hydal energy and industrial and household wastes result help the economy to a great extent in enhancing the power generation expertness and energy needs of different sectors. The undermentioned is a brief presentation of the renewable sources of energy.Solar EnergyIndia has a locational advantage in receiving abundant radiant energy form the sun as it is located in the equatorial sun belt of the earth. Majority of the Indian continent is bestowed with clear sunny weather in all most 280-300 eld of a year. Daily solar energy incident over India varies from 4-7 KWH per square time depending on the region. Solar energy can be used in two waysSolar Thermal Conversion Conversion of solar energy into heat using devices of steel, copper, aluminum is called solar-thermal conversion. A solar thermal device captures and transfers the heat energy available in the solar radiation. The energy generated can be used for varied applications in the household and industrial sectors like piddle oestrus systems, air heating systems, cooking and other household utilities.Solar Photovoltaic Conversion This is the conversion of solar energy into electricity using semitrailer conductors and their hybrids to convert the solar energy into Direct Current form of electricity for the application of DC and AC. The electricity thus generated can be used to needs of home lighting, street lighting and running motor pumps etc. The direct current form of sol ar energy is a major technical condition for SPV application.Wind EnergyThe evolution of windmills to convert wind power into energy, using wind turbines dates back to the beginning of the century. Denmark was the first country to install the first windmill for the generation of electricity. Later many countries entered into the field of wind energy. India started operations during 1983-84. The technology involves generation of electricity using turbines, which converts mechanical energy from the wind mills and is primarily used for pumping body of water from bore wells, open wells etc .However, average wind speed is major technical consideration to harness wind energy depending upon the climatical conditions and geographical locations of the project.Bio mass and other Bio energy systemsBio mass is yet another renewable source of energy with potential to generate power to the extent of to a greater extent than 50% of the requirements our country. Indian economy is predominantly an agricultural establish economy with the availability of ample quantities of biomass available in the form of husk, straw, shells of coconuts and of wild bushes etc. Bio mass resources include large quantities cattle dung and other organic wastes. The biomass resources can be used for production of thermal energy or electricity. It can as well as be used to produce gas that may be used for combustion and to run gas engines.Small Hydro PowerHydropower is tapped from running waterfalls, canals and other water streams containing relatively small quantities of water but with some force of falling. The force of falling and flowing water can be converted into electricity by using turbines. This is a cheaper and abundant source on energy in our country. It is estimated that nearly 15,000 MW of power can be generated with the potential of the small hydro projects in the country. This power can be used to meet the requirements of the vicinity areas of the water streams like agro processi ng and milling.Industrial and other WastesThese projects utilize the municipal and industrial wastes which has a puzzle for their disposal. The cleanliness of urban and industrial areas are contactd by utilizing these wastes as raw material to generate power. Wastes from the household, agricultural and industrial sectors are utilized to produce electricity. Industrial wastes from sago manufacturing units refined sugar manufacturing units, poultries and others can be effectively used to produce power. This is a source of cheaper and renewable energy source available in India. Production of gases can also be undertaken using the wastes.Government Initiatives in Conservation of EnergyRealizing the potential for energy from renewable sources, the government set up the Ministry of Non-conventional Energy Sources (MNES) in 1992, which is at a time called MNRE. The Prime Minister directly controls the activities of the ministry. MNRE activities include promotion of renewable energy tech nologies, creating an environment conducive to promote renewable energy technologies and assessment of renewable energy resources. Various sources of renewable energy are identified and policies are developed to supplement the conventional energy resources under the auspices of the ministry. Nodal agencies with different stimulates have been established in different states to achieve the primary objective of supplementing the energy needs of the states.Non-Conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limiited (NEDCAP)The nodal agency of Andhra pradesh is popularly called NEDCAP. Initially the name is Agro Pumpsets Implements Ltd., (APIL) for work throughing non-conventional energy programmes sponsored by both the State and Central Governments. The corporation was incorporated on 21.10.1969 and was renamed as NEDCAP on 10-5-1986. The primary objectives of the Corporation areTo survey, develop and implement renewable energy programmes of the State and Central Gove rnments.To generate electricity through renewable sources like wind and solar energy on a alter manner.To conserve the sources of energy in rural areas.To import and adopt viable technology and machinery in the areas of Non-Conventional energy sources and ensures post installation service.To impart training and to promote research and development in the field of Non-conventional energy sources.To provide technical consultancy services in implementation of power projects through renewable energy sources.To achieve the above objectives NEDCAP has initiated many programmes in different areas of non-conventional energy sources. The programmes are continuously monitored and requisite support is extended to individuals, non-profit making organizations, commercial and industrial organizations working in various projects associated with renewable energy resources. The following are some highlights of the promotion measures initiated by NEDCAP. promotional material of solar energyGovernmen t of Andhra Pradesh has issued GOs under reference Nos. G.O.Ms.No.302 M.A. date 03.08.2004 and G.O.Ms.No.506 MA dated 03-12.2004 of Municipal Administration Urban Development (M) Department making mandatory for installation of Solar Water Heating Systems at proposed wind of hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, guest houses, lodges and multi-storied buildings of stilt + 5 floors or 15 meters and above height provision shall be made in their formulates. NEDCAP is taking all necessary initiatives in the implementation of the programme. It is providing subsidized loans with banks with concessional rates of interests.Type of UsersRate of interest applicableDomestic users2%Institutional users not availing accelerated depreciation3%Industrial and commercial users availing depreciation5%Source www.nedcap.gov.inAlong with the provision of loans at concessional rates of interest, NEDCAP is also providing capital subsides for the organizations which are not availing the facility of cushy loan s depending on the type of the organization and the area used for collecting the solar energy. The subsidies are Rs. 1100 per square meter of the collector area for registered non-profit making organisations and Rs.825 per square meter of the collector area for registered commercial establishments. Further it is providing and incentive of Rs. 100 per square meter for motivators and agents working in the field of attracting potential buyers of the solar water heaters.Promotion of Wind energyBased on the studies conducted through wind monitoring exercise, it is found that the southern part of Andhra Pradesh has got wind potential for setting up of wind farthestms. The areas in Anantapur, Cuddapah, Kurnool and parts of Nellore and Chittoor district have been identified with relatively better potential sites to set up wind power projects. In the master plan to assess the potentiality in southern part of A.P. it is estimated that there is a potential of about 2100 MW capacitor. NEDCAP has established 2.25 MW wind farm project at Kondamedapally, Kurnool dist. and 2.50 MW wind farm at Narasimhakonda, Nellore district under demonstration scheme of MNRE. To encourage investment and to promote wind power projects in Andhra Pradesh, the Govt.of Andhra Pradesh has announced a wide policy and incentives to set up wind power projects in private sector. NEDCAP is the single window clearance agency to sanction projects up to 20 MW capacity in the State and so far 100.12 MW capacity of projects by 30 developers at Ramagiri, Kadavakallu, Tallimadugula in Anantapur District and on Tirumala Hills, Chittoor district, was commissioned. The fall installed capacity is 107.37 MWs as on March, 2008.NEDCAP extends the following services to the wind farm developers to set up projects in private sector.Clearance of projectsSelection of suitable sites for the proposed projectsProviding data related to the speed of the wind and related parametersGuidance on suitable equipment needed , i ts erection and commissioning of the projectGuidance on inter-facing of the projectCo-ordination with the revenue department on the set down allotment to the proposed projectsNecessary technical assistance to the projects authorise and to the ones commissioned.A total of 0.25% of the project cost subject to a minimum Rs.1.50 lakhs / MW is payable to NEDCAP towards sanction tap of the project.Promotion of Biomass utilizationAfter identifying the abundant availability of bio mass in the state of Andhra Pradesh NEDCAP has started implementing the Biogas programme since 1982-83. The initial stages of implementing the programme, 4 cum 6 cum capacity KVIC model biogas plants were erected. It has been observed that KVIC models of biogas plants are comparatively associated with high initial costs along with periodical maintenance. Since, 1990-91, the Corporation is promoting the Deenabandhu model as it is less expensive and much efficient. The programme gained momentum and the same mode l is continued. The Corporation till now has installed around 2.50 lakhs biogas plants in the state so far. Under the biomass programme rural energy programmes are designed and implemented.Rural Energy ProgrammesSl.No.DescriptionNos. Installed1Family Size Biogas Plants for cooking2.8 Lakhs2Improved Chulhas27.28 lakhsSource www.nedcap.gov.inNational Project on Biogas DevelopmentBasing on the studies conducted and on the success of the plants already installed in Andhra Pradesh, there is huge demand/potential for the establishment of Biogas Plants in Andhra Pradesh. The estimated potential of family size biogas plants is 10.90 lakhs. So far 2.84 lakh family-size biogas plants have been installed in the state.Improved ChulhasThe estimated potential in Andhra pradesh is 95 lakhs. Since 1984-85 the achievement is 27.03 lakhs. Presently, the programme is being undertaken with State Govt. assistance.Promotion of Industrial waste ground ProjectsNEDCAP is authorized by the A.P. State Govern ment vide. G.O. Ms. No. 253, E F (RES) Department, dated 15-11-94 to sanction the Municipal Solid Waste/Industrial Waste base Power projects of capacity up to 20 MW. Andhra Pradesh is having a enactment of Industries which generate effluents. These effluents are to be treated to have value added products. The waste generated from Industries like sago, starch, handle oil, distilleries, dairy, vegetable wastes and poultry etc can be treated to generate Electricity. The following table presents the total capacity of the power generation projects undertaken in the industrial waste management area.i)Municipal Solid Waste Projects107 MWii)Municipal Liquid Waste16 MWTotal123 MWiii)Industrial Waste Projects 135.0 MWSource www.aponlineltd.orgIt is estimated that there is a huge potential of 40 MW from municipal solid wastes in the cities of Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur. Two projects aggregating to a capacity of 12.6 MW are under implementation at Hyderabad and Vijayawada cities. It is estimated that there is still an untapped potential of 135 MW from industrial wastes including poultry, distilleries and others industries operating in the state. Out of this potential projects with a capacity of 1.50 MW have been commissioned.Small Hydro PowerThe activity of power generation from small hydro power has been transferred from AP TRANSCO wing which was previously known as APSEB to NEDCAP vide G.O.Ms.No.37 dated 01-02-1999 of Energy (Power I) Department, Government of AP. The assessed Hydro Power potential is 1000 MW (approx). The status report on Small Hydro Power projects is shown in the table given below.Status of small hydro power projects as on 31-03-2008S.No.Description No. of projectsCapacity in MW1No. of projects sanctioned47146.6032No. of projects commissioned3192.3533No. of projects under progress057.1504No. of projects Financial stop consonant not completed1147.1005Detailed project reports referred to Irrigation Dept. for issuance of No Objecti on Certificate125305.500Source www.nedcap.gov.inThe total no of projects sanctioned are 47in number with a capacity of 146.603MW. The capacity utilized so far is 92.353 MW through 31 projects commissioned under private sector participation. The number if Projects, which are in progress, is 16 with a capacity of 54.250 MW. The proposals and detailed project reports referred to Irrigation Department for issuance of No Objection Certificate are aggregating to a total capacity of 305.500 MW.Andhra Pradesh is one of the pioneering states in the country in encouraging the non-conventional energy based power projects. The State Government has authorized the nodal agency NEDCAP to sanction NCES based power projects of capacity up to 20 MW in private sector also along with the public sector participation. The cumulative installed capacity as on 31.10.2003 is 473.09 MW which is about 4.6 % of the total installed capacity in the state. During the year 2002-03, 1287.55 Mega Units of power was f ed into the State grid which is 3.65 % of the total volume of power generated in the state. The Non Conventional Energy based power projects have the following advantagesEnvironmental friendly and produce green power with less costs and free rawmaterial.Every KWH of power generated from NCES will eliminate 1 KG of Carbon emission into the atmosphere which is relatively very less when compared with conventional sources like coal, oil and natural gas.Non Conventional Energy Sources are abundantly available and are renewable with in no period of time.Low gestation period of the projects commissioned under the utilization of non-conventional sources. in like manner helpful in conserving the rapidly depleting reserves of fossil fuels.Helpful in creating rural employment and self employment opportunitiesHelps in improving the economic and invigoration conditions of the rural population.ConclusionThe importance of non-conventional energy resources is gaining momentum in the country as wel l as in the state. India is now one of the countries implementing various programmes on the utilization and promotion of non-conventional energy resources. Rightly identifying the need of the hour for the conservation of energy resources the Planning Commission of India in its Integrated Energy Policy key out (IEPR) has highlighted the need to develop domestic supply options and diversify energy sources. The projections of the report state that non-conventional sources may account for 5 to 6 per cent of Indias total energy mix by 2031-32. As the Nodal agency of the state of Andhra Pradesh, NEDCAP is taking all necessary initiatives to promote the usage of the renewable sources of energy like solar, wind, biomass, industrial wastes etc, as evident from the above discussion on various areas of non-conventional areas of energy. Private participation is also solicited in some of the areas like power generation and solar heating systems. To become more effective in the promotion, NEDCAP can also undertake promotional and publicity campaigns for individuals, NGOs, commercial and non-commercial institutions elaborating the importance of the conservation of the conventional sources of energy and the need for supplementing them with non-conventional sources. Finally it is aptly said that Save Nature and Enjoy the Future