Maharashtra Comprehensive Policy for Grid-connected Power Projects based on New and Renewable (Nonconventional) Energy Sources - 2015

Considering the importance of wind, solar and sources including bagasse-based on sugarcane and from agricultural, bio-medical, mineral, industrial and other wastes and their potential in power generation, the Government of Maharashtra approved the Comprehensive Policy for Grid-connected Power Projects. Accordingly, the Government Resolution lists the details of the policy:Overall targets:5000 MW of Wind Power Projects;1000 MW of Bagasee-based Co-generation Projects;400 MW of Small Hydro Projects;300 MW of Biomass-based Power projects;200 MW of Industrial Waste-based Power Projects;7500 MW of Solar Power Projects;Total of 14,400 MW capacity power projects based on new and renewable energy sources are targeted to be installed in the next 5 years.

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