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ENERGYSOURCESOF
JAMMUANDKASHMIR
Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous renewable energy sources
such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy biogas and
water resources for hydropower, etc. Despite of having many energy
sources, the state is still one of the energy starved states of India
due to many reasons.
The per capita consumption of power in the state is 993 units which is very near to
India’s per capita consumption of 1075 units. The Jammu and Kashmir State has
sufficient resources that are not harnessed property. If these resources are harnessed
on priority, they could transform its economy and bring socio-economic
development. Among the major natural resources, water as a resource forms the base
for its hydroelectric power.
Hydro Power in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a hydropower generating state. As per Economic Survey
2017-18, It has about 20000 Megawatts (MW) hydropower potential. The state has
identified only 16475 MW hydropower potential (out of the total), out of which
only 20% has been exploited (of identified potential). The Chenabriverbasinhas
thehighestpowerpotential (11283 MW) followed by Jhelumriverbasin
(3084 MW),Indusriverbasin (1608 MW) and Raviriverbaisn (500 MW).
Major Power Projects
The major power projects in the state are Baglihar hydropower project (Doda
district), Salal hydropower project (Reasi/Udhampur districts), Uri (8 km from
Baramulla district) and Dul Hasti hydropower project (Kishtwar district). As the
demand for electricity is increasing day by day, there is a need to enhance the power
generation capacity of the state.
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ENERGYSOURCESOF
JAMMUANDKASHMIR
Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous renewable energy sources
such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy biogas and
water resources for hydropower, etc. Despite of having many energy
sources, the state is still one of the energy starved states of India
due to many reasons.
The per capita consumption of power in the state is 993 units which is very near to
India’s per capita consumption of 1075 units. The Jammu and Kashmir State has
sufficient resources that are not harnessed property. If these resources are harnessed
on priority, they could transform its economy and bring socio-economic
development. Among the major natural resources, water as a resource forms the base
for its hydroelectric power.
Hydro Power in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a hydropower generating state. As per Economic Survey
2017-18, It has about 20000 Megawatts (MW) hydropower potential. The state has
identified only 16475 MW hydropower potential (out of the total), out of which
only 20% has been exploited (of identified potential). The Chenabriverbasinhas
thehighestpowerpotential (11283 MW) followed by Jhelumriverbasin
(3084 MW),Indusriverbasin (1608 MW) and Raviriverbaisn (500 MW).
Major Power Projects
The major power projects in the state are Baglihar hydropower project (Doda
district), Salal hydropower project (Reasi/Udhampur districts), Uri (8 km from
Baramulla district) and Dul Hasti hydropower project (Kishtwar district). As the
demand for electricity is increasing day by day, there is a need to enhance the power
generation capacity of the state.
Some major power projects of Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
BagliharHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in the
Southern Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project
started in 1999. It has a total installed capacity is 900 MW. It is divided into two
stages i.e. Stage I and Stage II. The Stage I of the Baglihar Dam was commissioned
in 2005 which has installed capacity of 450 MW. The Stage II of the Baglihar Dam
was commissioned in 2008 which also has installed capacity of 450 MW.
SalalHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in
the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project started in
1970. It has a total capacity of 690 MW. It is divided into two stages i.e. Stage I and
Stage II. The Stage I was commissioned in 1987 which has installed capacity of 345
MW. The Stage II was commissioned in 1995 which also has installed capacity of
345 MW.
UriHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Jhelumriver near Uri in
Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located very near to the Line of
Control, the between India and Pakistan. The project is largely built under a hill
with a 10 km tunnel. It was commissioned in 1997. It has installed capacity of 480
MW.
DulHasti HydroPowerProject It is a power project in Kishtwar district of Jammu
and Kashmir built on Chandra river, a tributary of Chenab river. It was
commissioned in 2007. It consists of a 70 m (230 ft) tall gravity dam. It has installed
capacity of 390 MW.
Other Projects Running in the State
The Northern state of Jammu and Kashmir is a mountainous state of India. Some of
the hydro electric projects in this state do not has much water storage facilities due
to lack of flat lands. Such projects are called runoftheriver hydro electricity project.
These are as follows :
Name River District and Year
Ratle Hydroelectric Project Chenab Doda, under construction from
June 2013
Pakal Dul Project Marusadar
(tributary of Chenab)
Kishtwar
Dumkhar Project Indus Leh, 2003
Nimoo Bazgo Project Indus Alchi village, Leh, 12th August,
2014
Chutak Project Suru (tributary of Indus) Kargil, January 2013
Kishanganga Project Kishanganga (tributary of
Jhelum)
Bandipore, Halted due to water
sharing controversy with
Pakistan
Sewa Project Sewa River
(tributary of Ravi)
Kathua, 2010
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ENERGYSOURCESOF
JAMMUANDKASHMIR
Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous renewable energy sources
such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy biogas and
water resources for hydropower, etc. Despite of having many energy
sources, the state is still one of the energy starved states of India
due to many reasons.
The per capita consumption of power in the state is 993 units which is very near to
India’s per capita consumption of 1075 units. The Jammu and Kashmir State has
sufficient resources that are not harnessed property. If these resources are harnessed
on priority, they could transform its economy and bring socio-economic
development. Among the major natural resources, water as a resource forms the base
for its hydroelectric power.
Hydro Power in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a hydropower generating state. As per Economic Survey
2017-18, It has about 20000 Megawatts (MW) hydropower potential. The state has
identified only 16475 MW hydropower potential (out of the total), out of which
only 20% has been exploited (of identified potential). The Chenabriverbasinhas
thehighestpowerpotential (11283 MW) followed by Jhelumriverbasin
(3084 MW),Indusriverbasin (1608 MW) and Raviriverbaisn (500 MW).
Major Power Projects
The major power projects in the state are Baglihar hydropower project (Doda
district), Salal hydropower project (Reasi/Udhampur districts), Uri (8 km from
Baramulla district) and Dul Hasti hydropower project (Kishtwar district). As the
demand for electricity is increasing day by day, there is a need to enhance the power
generation capacity of the state.
Some major power projects of Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
BagliharHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in the
Southern Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project
started in 1999. It has a total installed capacity is 900 MW. It is divided into two
stages i.e. Stage I and Stage II. The Stage I of the Baglihar Dam was commissioned
in 2005 which has installed capacity of 450 MW. The Stage II of the Baglihar Dam
was commissioned in 2008 which also has installed capacity of 450 MW.
SalalHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in
the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project started in
1970. It has a total capacity of 690 MW. It is divided into two stages i.e. Stage I and
Stage II. The Stage I was commissioned in 1987 which has installed capacity of 345
MW. The Stage II was commissioned in 1995 which also has installed capacity of
345 MW.
UriHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Jhelumriver near Uri in
Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located very near to the Line of
Control, the between India and Pakistan. The project is largely built under a hill
with a 10 km tunnel. It was commissioned in 1997. It has installed capacity of 480
MW.
DulHasti HydroPowerProject It is a power project in Kishtwar district of Jammu
and Kashmir built on Chandra river, a tributary of Chenab river. It was
commissioned in 2007. It consists of a 70 m (230 ft) tall gravity dam. It has installed
capacity of 390 MW.
Other Projects Running in the State
The Northern state of Jammu and Kashmir is a mountainous state of India. Some of
the hydro electric projects in this state do not has much water storage facilities due
to lack of flat lands. Such projects are called runoftheriver hydro electricity project.
These are as follows :
Name River District and Year
Ratle Hydroelectric Project Chenab Doda, under construction from
June 2013
Pakal Dul Project Marusadar
(tributary of Chenab)
Kishtwar
Dumkhar Project Indus Leh, 2003
Nimoo Bazgo Project Indus Alchi village, Leh, 12th August,
2014
Chutak Project Suru (tributary of Indus) Kargil, January 2013
Kishanganga Project Kishanganga (tributary of
Jhelum)
Bandipore, Halted due to water
sharing controversy with
Pakistan
Sewa Project Sewa River
(tributary of Ravi)
Kathua, 2010
Minor Power Projects
Projects Installed Capacity (MW) Location
Ganderbal 15 Srinagar
Upper Sindh-I, II, III 105 Srinagar
Karnah 12 Kupwara
Chenani-I,II, III 30 Udhampur
Iqbal 3.75 Kargil
Sumoor 0.10 Nobra (Leh)
Igo-Mercellong 3 Leh
Haftal 1 Zanskar (Kargil)
Marpachoo 0.75 Drass (Kargil
Stakna 4 Leh
Sanjak 1.26 Kargil
Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development
Policy, 2017
The new Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy came in
2017. This policy came after 2011 Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy. The
main aim of this policy is to facilitate the partnerships with private sector and work
in a time bound manner and also to implement the hydropower projects in an
environmentally sustainable manner. This policy includes all the hydel projects
which have a capacity above 10 MW to 100 MW. Any of the private sector entities,
public sector entities, State Governments or non-government entities or their joint
ventures are eligible to generate power under this policy. Jammu and Kashmir State
Power Development Corporation ( JKSPDC) is the nodal agency of this policy.
Renewable Energy Source in Jammu and Kashmir
The state has some sources of renewable energy.These are as follows:
Solar Energy
The state mainly depends on hydel projects and diesel sets for electricity supply.
Hydel power plants remain closed during winter season due to freezing of river
water and they also remain closed during some of the summer months due to high
siltation in rivers. Due to these situations, the people of the state are compelled to
rely on conventional fuels like coal and lignite which cause environmental hazards.
In September, 2009 about 27 villages of the Gurez tehsil (Bandipora district) got
solar energy-powered electrical lighting systems under the Central Government’s
Remote Village Electrification (RVE) Programme. In order to solve the issue of
repair and maintenance of solar power equipments, the State Government has
opened some Akshay Urja Shops in districts like Jammu, Kishtwar, Srinagar,
Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Shopian, Kupwara and Budgam.
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ENERGYSOURCESOF
JAMMUANDKASHMIR
Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous renewable energy sources
such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy biogas and
water resources for hydropower, etc. Despite of having many energy
sources, the state is still one of the energy starved states of India
due to many reasons.
The per capita consumption of power in the state is 993 units which is very near to
India’s per capita consumption of 1075 units. The Jammu and Kashmir State has
sufficient resources that are not harnessed property. If these resources are harnessed
on priority, they could transform its economy and bring socio-economic
development. Among the major natural resources, water as a resource forms the base
for its hydroelectric power.
Hydro Power in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a hydropower generating state. As per Economic Survey
2017-18, It has about 20000 Megawatts (MW) hydropower potential. The state has
identified only 16475 MW hydropower potential (out of the total), out of which
only 20% has been exploited (of identified potential). The Chenabriverbasinhas
thehighestpowerpotential (11283 MW) followed by Jhelumriverbasin
(3084 MW),Indusriverbasin (1608 MW) and Raviriverbaisn (500 MW).
Major Power Projects
The major power projects in the state are Baglihar hydropower project (Doda
district), Salal hydropower project (Reasi/Udhampur districts), Uri (8 km from
Baramulla district) and Dul Hasti hydropower project (Kishtwar district). As the
demand for electricity is increasing day by day, there is a need to enhance the power
generation capacity of the state.
Some major power projects of Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
BagliharHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in the
Southern Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project
started in 1999. It has a total installed capacity is 900 MW. It is divided into two
stages i.e. Stage I and Stage II. The Stage I of the Baglihar Dam was commissioned
in 2005 which has installed capacity of 450 MW. The Stage II of the Baglihar Dam
was commissioned in 2008 which also has installed capacity of 450 MW.
SalalHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in
the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project started in
1970. It has a total capacity of 690 MW. It is divided into two stages i.e. Stage I and
Stage II. The Stage I was commissioned in 1987 which has installed capacity of 345
MW. The Stage II was commissioned in 1995 which also has installed capacity of
345 MW.
UriHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Jhelumriver near Uri in
Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located very near to the Line of
Control, the between India and Pakistan. The project is largely built under a hill
with a 10 km tunnel. It was commissioned in 1997. It has installed capacity of 480
MW.
DulHasti HydroPowerProject It is a power project in Kishtwar district of Jammu
and Kashmir built on Chandra river, a tributary of Chenab river. It was
commissioned in 2007. It consists of a 70 m (230 ft) tall gravity dam. It has installed
capacity of 390 MW.
Other Projects Running in the State
The Northern state of Jammu and Kashmir is a mountainous state of India. Some of
the hydro electric projects in this state do not has much water storage facilities due
to lack of flat lands. Such projects are called runoftheriver hydro electricity project.
These are as follows :
Name River District and Year
Ratle Hydroelectric Project Chenab Doda, under construction from
June 2013
Pakal Dul Project Marusadar
(tributary of Chenab)
Kishtwar
Dumkhar Project Indus Leh, 2003
Nimoo Bazgo Project Indus Alchi village, Leh, 12th August,
2014
Chutak Project Suru (tributary of Indus) Kargil, January 2013
Kishanganga Project Kishanganga (tributary of
Jhelum)
Bandipore, Halted due to water
sharing controversy with
Pakistan
Sewa Project Sewa River
(tributary of Ravi)
Kathua, 2010
Minor Power Projects
Projects Installed Capacity (MW) Location
Ganderbal 15 Srinagar
Upper Sindh-I, II, III 105 Srinagar
Karnah 12 Kupwara
Chenani-I,II, III 30 Udhampur
Iqbal 3.75 Kargil
Sumoor 0.10 Nobra (Leh)
Igo-Mercellong 3 Leh
Haftal 1 Zanskar (Kargil)
Marpachoo 0.75 Drass (Kargil
Stakna 4 Leh
Sanjak 1.26 Kargil
Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development
Policy, 2017
The new Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy came in
2017. This policy came after 2011 Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy. The
main aim of this policy is to facilitate the partnerships with private sector and work
in a time bound manner and also to implement the hydropower projects in an
environmentally sustainable manner. This policy includes all the hydel projects
which have a capacity above 10 MW to 100 MW. Any of the private sector entities,
public sector entities, State Governments or non-government entities or their joint
ventures are eligible to generate power under this policy. Jammu and Kashmir State
Power Development Corporation ( JKSPDC) is the nodal agency of this policy.
Renewable Energy Source in Jammu and Kashmir
The state has some sources of renewable energy.These are as follows:
Solar Energy
The state mainly depends on hydel projects and diesel sets for electricity supply.
Hydel power plants remain closed during winter season due to freezing of river
water and they also remain closed during some of the summer months due to high
siltation in rivers. Due to these situations, the people of the state are compelled to
rely on conventional fuels like coal and lignite which cause environmental hazards.
In September, 2009 about 27 villages of the Gurez tehsil (Bandipora district) got
solar energy-powered electrical lighting systems under the Central Government’s
Remote Village Electrification (RVE) Programme. In order to solve the issue of
repair and maintenance of solar power equipments, the State Government has
opened some Akshay Urja Shops in districts like Jammu, Kishtwar, Srinagar,
Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Shopian, Kupwara and Budgam.
These Akshay Urja shops sell, repair renewable energy devices and also provide
information about availability of these energy sources. The State Government has
also provided about 91000 solar lights to households in unelectrified villages of
Jammu and Kashmir under the Remote Village Electrification Programme. The
state also has a rooftop power plant at Katra railway station.
Solar Energy in Ladakh
Ladakh has high potential to tap solar energy (solar radiation) due to its climatic
conditions. It is called the Solar Capital of India. The nodal agency of the Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and the Ladakh
Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) is trying to implement
renewable energy technologies in this region.
Solar Photovoltaic Technology (SPV)
It is a type of renewable energy technology which enables direct conversion of
sunlight into electricity without moving any parts and without causing pollution.
The SPV device can be used for lighting purpose, to run various equipments of
domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. The Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MMRE), Government of India is working in this direction to promote the
use to SPV in the country by providing subsidy.
Solar Power Policy, 2013
Solar Power Policy was launched in the year 2013 by the Jammu and Kashmir
Government. It came to promote solar energy use in the state and large scale Grid
connected solar power plants to achieve the collective targets set by Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the year 2022.
The main objectives of this policy are as follows:
n
To generate green and clean power in the state by using solar energy.
n
To create environmental consciousness among citizens.
n
To use wastelands in a productive and help in socio-economic transformation.
n
To establish care technical competence in professionals to initiate sustain use and
effective management of newer energy applications.
Geothermal Energy
It is an eco-friendly energy source. The Geological Survey of India has done a
preliminary Survey in Puga valley in Ladakh and estimated that there could be
present around 40 MW of geothermal energy. This can improve the power situation
of the state. Thus, the Government of India is planning to set up 100 MW
goethermal projects in Reasi district and other places of Jammu and Kashmir. The
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned about 68 villages of
Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama and Shopian for electrification.
Thus, it is the responsibility of the State Government to develop geo-thermal energy
in a planned way.
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ENERGYSOURCESOF
JAMMUANDKASHMIR
Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous renewable energy sources
such as wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy biogas and
water resources for hydropower, etc. Despite of having many energy
sources, the state is still one of the energy starved states of India
due to many reasons.
The per capita consumption of power in the state is 993 units which is very near to
India’s per capita consumption of 1075 units. The Jammu and Kashmir State has
sufficient resources that are not harnessed property. If these resources are harnessed
on priority, they could transform its economy and bring socio-economic
development. Among the major natural resources, water as a resource forms the base
for its hydroelectric power.
Hydro Power in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a hydropower generating state. As per Economic Survey
2017-18, It has about 20000 Megawatts (MW) hydropower potential. The state has
identified only 16475 MW hydropower potential (out of the total), out of which
only 20% has been exploited (of identified potential). The Chenabriverbasinhas
thehighestpowerpotential (11283 MW) followed by Jhelumriverbasin
(3084 MW),Indusriverbasin (1608 MW) and Raviriverbaisn (500 MW).
Major Power Projects
The major power projects in the state are Baglihar hydropower project (Doda
district), Salal hydropower project (Reasi/Udhampur districts), Uri (8 km from
Baramulla district) and Dul Hasti hydropower project (Kishtwar district). As the
demand for electricity is increasing day by day, there is a need to enhance the power
generation capacity of the state.
Some major power projects of Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:
BagliharHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in the
Southern Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project
started in 1999. It has a total installed capacity is 900 MW. It is divided into two
stages i.e. Stage I and Stage II. The Stage I of the Baglihar Dam was commissioned
in 2005 which has installed capacity of 450 MW. The Stage II of the Baglihar Dam
was commissioned in 2008 which also has installed capacity of 450 MW.
SalalHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Chenabriver in
the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project started in
1970. It has a total capacity of 690 MW. It is divided into two stages i.e. Stage I and
Stage II. The Stage I was commissioned in 1987 which has installed capacity of 345
MW. The Stage II was commissioned in 1995 which also has installed capacity of
345 MW.
UriHydroPowerProject It is a power project on the Jhelumriver near Uri in
Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located very near to the Line of
Control, the between India and Pakistan. The project is largely built under a hill
with a 10 km tunnel. It was commissioned in 1997. It has installed capacity of 480
MW.
DulHasti HydroPowerProject It is a power project in Kishtwar district of Jammu
and Kashmir built on Chandra river, a tributary of Chenab river. It was
commissioned in 2007. It consists of a 70 m (230 ft) tall gravity dam. It has installed
capacity of 390 MW.
Other Projects Running in the State
The Northern state of Jammu and Kashmir is a mountainous state of India. Some of
the hydro electric projects in this state do not has much water storage facilities due
to lack of flat lands. Such projects are called runoftheriver hydro electricity project.
These are as follows :
Name River District and Year
Ratle Hydroelectric Project Chenab Doda, under construction from
June 2013
Pakal Dul Project Marusadar
(tributary of Chenab)
Kishtwar
Dumkhar Project Indus Leh, 2003
Nimoo Bazgo Project Indus Alchi village, Leh, 12th August,
2014
Chutak Project Suru (tributary of Indus) Kargil, January 2013
Kishanganga Project Kishanganga (tributary of
Jhelum)
Bandipore, Halted due to water
sharing controversy with
Pakistan
Sewa Project Sewa River
(tributary of Ravi)
Kathua, 2010
Minor Power Projects
Projects Installed Capacity (MW) Location
Ganderbal 15 Srinagar
Upper Sindh-I, II, III 105 Srinagar
Karnah 12 Kupwara
Chenani-I,II, III 30 Udhampur
Iqbal 3.75 Kargil
Sumoor 0.10 Nobra (Leh)
Igo-Mercellong 3 Leh
Haftal 1 Zanskar (Kargil)
Marpachoo 0.75 Drass (Kargil
Stakna 4 Leh
Sanjak 1.26 Kargil
Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development
Policy, 2017
The new Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy came in
2017. This policy came after 2011 Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy. The
main aim of this policy is to facilitate the partnerships with private sector and work
in a time bound manner and also to implement the hydropower projects in an
environmentally sustainable manner. This policy includes all the hydel projects
which have a capacity above 10 MW to 100 MW. Any of the private sector entities,
public sector entities, State Governments or non-government entities or their joint
ventures are eligible to generate power under this policy. Jammu and Kashmir State
Power Development Corporation ( JKSPDC) is the nodal agency of this policy.
Renewable Energy Source in Jammu and Kashmir
The state has some sources of renewable energy.These are as follows:
Solar Energy
The state mainly depends on hydel projects and diesel sets for electricity supply.
Hydel power plants remain closed during winter season due to freezing of river
water and they also remain closed during some of the summer months due to high
siltation in rivers. Due to these situations, the people of the state are compelled to
rely on conventional fuels like coal and lignite which cause environmental hazards.
In September, 2009 about 27 villages of the Gurez tehsil (Bandipora district) got
solar energy-powered electrical lighting systems under the Central Government’s
Remote Village Electrification (RVE) Programme. In order to solve the issue of
repair and maintenance of solar power equipments, the State Government has
opened some Akshay Urja Shops in districts like Jammu, Kishtwar, Srinagar,
Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Shopian, Kupwara and Budgam.
These Akshay Urja shops sell, repair renewable energy devices and also provide
information about availability of these energy sources. The State Government has
also provided about 91000 solar lights to households in unelectrified villages of
Jammu and Kashmir under the Remote Village Electrification Programme. The
state also has a rooftop power plant at Katra railway station.
Solar Energy in Ladakh
Ladakh has high potential to tap solar energy (solar radiation) due to its climatic
conditions. It is called the Solar Capital of India. The nodal agency of the Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and the Ladakh
Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) is trying to implement
renewable energy technologies in this region.
Solar Photovoltaic Technology (SPV)
It is a type of renewable energy technology which enables direct conversion of
sunlight into electricity without moving any parts and without causing pollution.
The SPV device can be used for lighting purpose, to run various equipments of
domestic, industrial and agricultural purposes. The Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy (MMRE), Government of India is working in this direction to promote the
use to SPV in the country by providing subsidy.
Solar Power Policy, 2013
Solar Power Policy was launched in the year 2013 by the Jammu and Kashmir
Government. It came to promote solar energy use in the state and large scale Grid
connected solar power plants to achieve the collective targets set by Ministry of New
and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the year 2022.
The main objectives of this policy are as follows:
n
To generate green and clean power in the state by using solar energy.
n
To create environmental consciousness among citizens.
n
To use wastelands in a productive and help in socio-economic transformation.
n
To establish care technical competence in professionals to initiate sustain use and
effective management of newer energy applications.
Geothermal Energy
It is an eco-friendly energy source. The Geological Survey of India has done a
preliminary Survey in Puga valley in Ladakh and estimated that there could be
present around 40 MW of geothermal energy. This can improve the power situation
of the state. Thus, the Government of India is planning to set up 100 MW
goethermal projects in Reasi district and other places of Jammu and Kashmir. The
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has sanctioned about 68 villages of
Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama and Shopian for electrification.
Thus, it is the responsibility of the State Government to develop geo-thermal energy
in a planned way.
Biogas
It is a safe and renewable source of energy. Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to
develop this source of energy, as the state has good number of livestock population
which can provide a large amount of dung to produce biogas. The state has more
than 2000 biogas plants. Jammu region has more number of biogas plants as
compared to Kashmir valley region, because Kashmir valley has temperate climatic
conditions which reduce the capacity to generate biogas during winter season.
In order to remove such obstacle,Sher-e-KashmirUniversityofSciencesand
TechnologyofKashmir, with the help of Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India, has developed such biogas technology which could help to
produce biogas even in temperate climatic conditions. Some areas of Jammu and
Kashmir have model biogas plants i.e. Rohama in Baramulla. New Theed town
(Srinagar district) and Safapora village (Ganderbal district).
Wind Energy
Some districts of Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to generate wind energy such
asLeh (7000 kwh),Kupwara (5500 kwh),Anantnag,Baramulla andUdhampur
(5000 kwh each). Thus, it is expected from the State Government to play a major
role to develop and utilise such valuable energy source for the welfare of the state.
Government Departments
JammuandKashmirStatePowerDevelopmentCorporation(JKSPDC) The Jammu
and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation ( JKSPDC) is a private limited
company which was established by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on 16th
February, 1995. The main functions of this corporation are to takeover, execute,
complete, operate and maintain all power stations and power projects of the state.
JKSPDC have the right to include projects above 100 MW or exclude projects
below 100 MW in the state.
JammuandKashmirEnergyDevelopmentAgency(JAKEDA) JAKEDA is a
government agency set up in 1989 formed under the Department of Science and
Technology. It is a nodal agency for the promotion of renewable energy programmes.
The main objectives of this corporation are as follows:
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To plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of electric
power in all its aspects.
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To investigate, research, design and preparation of preliminary feasibility and
detailed project reports.
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Construction, generation, operation and maintenance of power stations and sale of
power and construction of transmission lines and ancillary works for timely and
coordinated supply of power.