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Solar power is the best choice for India
A vision for power sector is to be framed based on present and future demand. Also the potential of various sources (Hydro, Fossil, Uranium, Solar, Wind, Biomass, Wave, Tidal, OTEC etc) is to be considered. I come to the conclusion that solar source is a viable alternative for conventional sources. Solar is free, abundant, predictable, perpetual and now is getting cheaper than fossil.
1). Theft of energy is rampant nowadays. It started in a very small way and gradually rose to the present gigantic level. Philosophically we can see an involvement of officials of utilities. Leniency shown to the offenders also is a reason for the sharp rise. It indicates that the problem is to be tackled in different levels and spheres. Strict laws and rigorous punishments are one of the solutions. Before jumping to solutions let there is an assessment of loss sustained by utilities by way of THEFT. Let there be detailed studies by utilities based on field realities. Let the study reports be published in the website of Central Regulatory Commission, State Regulatory Commissions and utilities. It is essential that the names of offenders be shown in the report. It will take a long time to reach a ZERO loss from theft.
2) Small Hydro: Small hydro sector will grow once we insist for locally made plants. Foreign components should be avoided. After all the technology is not high end. BHEL has the know how. They can open new plants as required. Or let BHEL provide technical support to new ventures.
3) Promote solar: It is not advisable to depend on depleting resources. This is the case for all fossil fuels and Uranium. Potential of every renewable resource is to be assessed and decide the road map. It could be seen that wind and solar own the larger share. It has been postulated by scientists, that renewables can meet India's energy needs. Comparing the potential I find that solar is the best choice for India. Almost all nations do turn to solar for their energy needs. France derives over 75% of its electricity from nuclear energy. Now they are moving towards solar for their energy needs. Let India also move towards solar for energy needs. We can not switch over to solar overnight. It took Germany 15 years to attain exponential growth of solar harvesting. Reason for their fast growth is due to the simple technology and method they applied for solar harvesting (SPV). O&M of rooftop plant is easier. 80% of their (German) solar capacity is from Rooftop harvesting. There will be teething problems which is to be addressed by R&D and policy changes. Grid connected rooftop plant (RTS) will promote a culture rooted in sustainable existence. Job creation for RTS is almost double that of fossil fuel source. RTS creates feeling of unity among the people "one produce for the good of all". It is found that around 50% of the FIT payable to RTS will be circulated among the local society. This will invigorate the financial environment of the society which will lead to more jobs in other areas. Considering the matrix of Indian population I think RTS will show tremendous influence on the local people.
I am not against large plants which has its own merits. The FIT for the large plants has to be decided by the process of reverse bidding. An element of preference can be incorporated in FIT for local contents. I cannot support projects the concepts of which are in the R&D stage. There should be transparency in deciding the project proposals.
4) Scaling up of capacity addition is a natural process in business. Let the government formulate policies that encourage healthy competition between stakeholders. Government can encourage R&D in energy storage etc. Universities can be involved in the R&D programme.
5) Non-repayment of loan is a serious matter to be handled carefully. It may end up in wild criticism against solar generation. The amount 2 crores mentioned, if true, is alarming. It may become a Solindra. Suggestion of government nominee in the Board is not recommended. It may provide sanctity for non-payment. FI nominee is advisable. There can be a government guarantee for bill payment by DISCOM.
6) Capital subsidy is the path to delays etc. It is to be avoided. Interest subsidy with conditions is a viable option.
7) It is true that India is unique. A country of large population is the right place where we can try rooftop harvesting. We cannot spread it overnight. Let us make a start. Experience gained in the course of time can be applied in R&D and I expect wonderful results. Energy cost from solar is to be compared with energy cost from fossil fuels. But the fossil fuel is depleting fast and will reach precarious level in a few decades. Let us conserve fossil fuel to extend its use for a few more decades.
8) It has been projected that solar will reach grid parity within two years. Further cost of energy from solar will continue a downward path while that of energy cost from conventional source will take rising path. The rising path can be exponential due to various reasons. So I do not expect investors venture the risky investments. They will go for easy bucks. Solar will be the right energy sector for investments in coming years. There are many innovative ways to make roof top successful and that too at low cost.
My opinion is to try grid connected rooftop systems applying a scientifically decided Feed in Tariff. Let the government decide Feed in tariff and promulgate required codes and rules for RTS.
1). Theft of energy is rampant nowadays. It started in a very small way and gradually rose to the present gigantic level. Philosophically we can see an involvement of officials of utilities. Leniency shown to the offenders also is a reason for the sharp rise. It indicates that the problem is to be tackled in different levels and spheres. Strict laws and rigorous punishments are one of the solutions. Before jumping to solutions let there is an assessment of loss sustained by utilities by way of THEFT. Let there be detailed studies by utilities based on field realities. Let the study reports be published in the website of Central Regulatory Commission, State Regulatory Commissions and utilities. It is essential that the names of offenders be shown in the report. It will take a long time to reach a ZERO loss from theft.
2) Small Hydro: Small hydro sector will grow once we insist for locally made plants. Foreign components should be avoided. After all the technology is not high end. BHEL has the know how. They can open new plants as required. Or let BHEL provide technical support to new ventures.
3) Promote solar: It is not advisable to depend on depleting resources. This is the case for all fossil fuels and Uranium. Potential of every renewable resource is to be assessed and decide the road map. It could be seen that wind and solar own the larger share. It has been postulated by scientists, that renewables can meet India's energy needs. Comparing the potential I find that solar is the best choice for India. Almost all nations do turn to solar for their energy needs. France derives over 75% of its electricity from nuclear energy. Now they are moving towards solar for their energy needs. Let India also move towards solar for energy needs. We can not switch over to solar overnight. It took Germany 15 years to attain exponential growth of solar harvesting. Reason for their fast growth is due to the simple technology and method they applied for solar harvesting (SPV). O&M of rooftop plant is easier. 80% of their (German) solar capacity is from Rooftop harvesting. There will be teething problems which is to be addressed by R&D and policy changes. Grid connected rooftop plant (RTS) will promote a culture rooted in sustainable existence. Job creation for RTS is almost double that of fossil fuel source. RTS creates feeling of unity among the people "one produce for the good of all". It is found that around 50% of the FIT payable to RTS will be circulated among the local society. This will invigorate the financial environment of the society which will lead to more jobs in other areas. Considering the matrix of Indian population I think RTS will show tremendous influence on the local people.
I am not against large plants which has its own merits. The FIT for the large plants has to be decided by the process of reverse bidding. An element of preference can be incorporated in FIT for local contents. I cannot support projects the concepts of which are in the R&D stage. There should be transparency in deciding the project proposals.
4) Scaling up of capacity addition is a natural process in business. Let the government formulate policies that encourage healthy competition between stakeholders. Government can encourage R&D in energy storage etc. Universities can be involved in the R&D programme.
5) Non-repayment of loan is a serious matter to be handled carefully. It may end up in wild criticism against solar generation. The amount 2 crores mentioned, if true, is alarming. It may become a Solindra. Suggestion of government nominee in the Board is not recommended. It may provide sanctity for non-payment. FI nominee is advisable. There can be a government guarantee for bill payment by DISCOM.
6) Capital subsidy is the path to delays etc. It is to be avoided. Interest subsidy with conditions is a viable option.
7) It is true that India is unique. A country of large population is the right place where we can try rooftop harvesting. We cannot spread it overnight. Let us make a start. Experience gained in the course of time can be applied in R&D and I expect wonderful results. Energy cost from solar is to be compared with energy cost from fossil fuels. But the fossil fuel is depleting fast and will reach precarious level in a few decades. Let us conserve fossil fuel to extend its use for a few more decades.
8) It has been projected that solar will reach grid parity within two years. Further cost of energy from solar will continue a downward path while that of energy cost from conventional source will take rising path. The rising path can be exponential due to various reasons. So I do not expect investors venture the risky investments. They will go for easy bucks. Solar will be the right energy sector for investments in coming years. There are many innovative ways to make roof top successful and that too at low cost.
My opinion is to try grid connected rooftop systems applying a scientifically decided Feed in Tariff. Let the government decide Feed in tariff and promulgate required codes and rules for RTS.
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