Non-Conventional Energy based Power Projects (Including Wind energy based Power Projects)

The Govt. of Rajasthan had brought out a policy for promotion of Generation of power from Non-Conventional Sources on 11.3.99. Under this Policy, Agreements for Bio-mass, waste fuel and Mustard Husk based power projects totaling 113 MW capacity have been executed. Out of which, plant of 7 MW capacity has been commissioned.

A separate policy aimed at achieving installed capacity of 100 MW exclusively from wind was issued on 4.2.2000. Under this policy and policy dated 1.3.99, Agreements totaling 87.08 MW capacity for wind power have been executed. Out of which, projects totaling 71.48 MW capacity have been commissioned upto March, 2004.

The operative period of both policies ended in March, 2004.

The Govt. of Rajasthan has issued a revised policy for promotion of electricity generation from wind on 30.4.2003. There is no cap on generation of power; however, it will not be obligatory for RVPN to purchase power beyond 250 MW within this policy. Up to March, 2004, Agreements totaling 165.16 MW have been executed under this policy. Out of which, plants totaling 113.58 MW capacity have been commissioned upto March,04. The operative period of this policy is up to 31.3.2009.