RE priorities:
To upscale and mainstream the use of New and Renewable Energy sources in furtherance of the national aim of energy security and energy independence, with attendant positive impact on local, national and global environment.--- Supporting related Research & Development activities/ projects taken up by institutions and industry, - Undertaking resource assessment and potential estimation studies for all new and renewable sources of energy. --- Human Resource Development in the new and renewable energy sector.
RE action plans:
To promote development and deployment of grid-interactive and off-grid/ distributed renewable power generation projects for augmenting contribution of renewables in total electricity mix;
RE prioritization, portfolio standards:
Increase the contribution of Renewable Energy in the total energy mix of the country to 6 per cent by 2022, with about 10 per
cent contribution to total electricity mix.
RE capital subsidy, grant, or rebate:
Making available necessary fiscal and financial incentives to domestic industry, developers/ investors and users for development/ deployment of:
- Grid interactive / Off-grid renewable power systems to supplement fossil fuels based electricity generation - Standalone RE systems/ devices and services to supplement energy needs of cooking, lighting & motive power in rural areas - RE systems and services for urban, industrial & commercial applications.
RE public awareness/promotional programmes:
Information, Publicity, Public Awareness creation in the Renewable Energy (RE) sector.
Cooperation in RE:
Fostering international cooperation in new and renewable energy sector.