Bihar

Policy for promotion of New and Renewable Energy Sources 2017

1. To target installed capacity of 2969 MW solar, 244 MW Biomass & Bagasse cogeneration and 220 MW small hydro power by 2022 in the state with an objective to meet the growing demand for power in an environmentally sustainable manner.
2. To attract private sector participation including foreign players in solar energy sector by providing conducive environment for setting up grid connection as well as decentralized renewable energy projects.
3. To provide decentralized renewable energy for agriculture, industry, commercial and household sector particularly in rural areas thereby improving the quality of power.
4. To support R&D, demonstration and commercialization of new and emerging technologies/applications
5. To promote local manufacturing contribute economic growth in the state.
6. To facilitate imparting necessary skills and capacity building in establishing, operating and managing RE projects to generate indirect employment opportunities for local population.
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Related resources

1. Policy for promotion of New and Renewable Energy Sources
2. Policy for promotion of New and Renewable Energy Sources – 2009
3. Policy Guidelines for Private Sector Participation for Developing Non-Conventional Energy Sources
4. Bihar Policy for New and Renewable Energy Sources- CEED

Source : Central Board of Irrigation and Power