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NTPC Distributed Generation
India is aiming at spectacular economic development in near future and this specifically needs to include all sectors to contribute, especially the rural sector where 80% of our population lives. Such an economic development cannot be achieved without availability of energy and subsequently efficient energy management which is crucial for rural development. As per census 2001, about 44% of the rural house-hold do not have access to electricity. Some of the villages are located in remote & inaccessible areas where it would be either impossible or extremely expensive to extend the power transmission network.
In such isolated and remote rural areas, NTPC has initiated the concept of rural electrification through Distributed Generation (DG) projects for assisting the Government of India (GoI) in achieving the goal of “Electricity for all”. This will facilitate integrated development of the villages and subsequently economic growth of our country.
NTPC has formulated a Business Model for implementation of these projects with respect to viability and long term availability. These projects are located within the village and managed, operated & maintained by the local villagers through a cooperative “Village Energy Committee” (VEC). The VEC is responsible for collecting electricity consumption charges from the consumers, payment to operator charges penalties if any and bears the O&M expenses. All decisions w.r.t. implementation & sustainability of the projects are taken by VEC with full confidence of the villagers by convening a Gram Sabha as per the guidelines for Panchayati Raj system of Governance.
NTPC provides necessary technical support, training and capacity building of the VEC for enabling them to operate & manage the plant independently.
OBJECTIVES
- Implementation of distributed generation projects using locally available renewable resources such as biomass, solar photovoltaic, micro hydel, bio-diesel etc.
- Training & capacity building of local community to enable them to independently manage, operate & maintain the plant.
- To ensure viability and long term sustainability of DG projects.
- Integrated growth & development of rural areas by enhancing employment education, income generation & livelihood opportunities.
- To ensure implementation of various technologies as demo/pilot project.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy (RE) is being perceived as an alternative source of energy for “Energy Security” and subsequently “Energy Independence” by 2020. Renewable energy technologies provide not only electricity but offer an environmentally clean and low noise source of power.
NTPC plans to broad base generation mix by evaluating conventional and non-conventional sources of energy to ensure long run competitiveness and mitigate fuel risks.
NTPC has also formulated its' business plan of capacity addition of about 1,000 MW thru renewable resources.
Portfolio of renewable power
| S. No |
Renewable Energy Sources |
Capacity |
| 1. |
Wind energy farms |
650 MW |
| 2. |
Small Hydro Project |
300 MW |
| 3. |
Solar PV Power Project |
5 MWe |
| 4. |
Solar Thermal |
10 MW |
| 5. |
Biomass Power Project |
15 MW |
| 6. |
Geothermal Power Project |
30 MW |
Foray into Renewable Energy
- 50 MW wind farm
- 8 MW hydro based plant at NTPC – Singrauli
- 4 MW hydro based plant at NTPC – Rihand
- 5 MW biomass based power plant on combustion technology
- 1 MW bio-diesel based power plant in cluster of villages
- Identification of potential site(s) for geothermal based power plant
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