NAME: DAKSHIT CHOPRA DATE: 15/04/2023

REG. NO.: RA2011003030243

BATCH: CSE K
ENERGY CONSERVATION (18EEO306T)
ASSIGNMENT - 3
1. Discuss the Overview of Renewable Energy Policy and Five-Year Plan Programme.

ANS:
Renewable energy policies and Five-Year Plan Programmes are designed to facilitate the transition
from traditional, non-renewable energy sources to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. The
primary objective of these policies is to increase the use of renewable energy and decrease reliance
on fossil fuels.

Renewable energy policies typically include a set of rules and regulations aimed at promoting the
development and deployment of renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, hydro,
geothermal, and biomass. These policies often include incentives, such as tax credits, subsidies, and
feed-in tariffs, to encourage individuals and businesses to invest in renewable energy.

In contrast, Five-Year Plan Programmes are comprehensive economic development plans that set
out the direction for economic growth and development over a five-year period. They typically
include strategies for various sectors of the economy, including energy, and often incorporate
renewable energy policies as part of their overall framework.

In India, the Five-Year Plan Program is a comprehensive economic development plan that sets out
the direction for economic growth and development over a five-year period.

1. The Five-Year Plan in India is a comprehensive economic development plan that sets out the
direction for economic growth and development over a five-year period.
2. The country's 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-2017) included specific goals for renewable energy, with
the aim of achieving 175 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2022.
3. To achieve this target, the Indian government has implemented several policies and initiatives to
promote renewable energy, including:
a. National Solar Mission: Launched in 2010, it aims to promote the development and
deployment of solar power in the country. The mission includes a range of policy
measures such as subsidies, tax incentives, and preferential tariffs to encourage the
adoption of solar power.
b. National Wind Mission: Launched in 2014, it aims to promote the development of wind
power in the country. The mission aims to install 60 GW of wind power capacity by 2022
and includes a range of policy measures like incentives for wind energy generation,
research and development, and infrastructure development.
c. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme:
Launched in 2019, it aims to promote the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected
renewable power plants.
 d. Other initiatives: The government has also launched various initiatives to promote the
use of other renewable energy sources like biomass, small hydro, and geothermal
energy.
4. The Indian government has also set up the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to
coordinate and implement policies related to renewable energy.
5. The policies and initiatives implemented by the Indian government have led to a significant
increase in renewable energy capacity in the country. As of January 2021, India's renewable
energy capacity stood at 92.97 GW, which is around 36% of the country's total installed power
capacity.

2. Regulatory Frameworks and Reforms across various Energy Sectors.

ANS:

Regulatory frameworks and reforms are essential for creating an enabling environment for
investment and growth in the energy sector. Here are some examples of regulatory frameworks and
reforms across various energy sectors in India:

1. Power sector: The Electricity Act, 2003, provides for the creation of regulatory bodies such as
the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory
Commissions (SERCs). These bodies are responsible for promoting competition, efficiency, and
sustainability in the power sector. The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020, proposes several
reforms to promote renewable energy, reduce power tariffs, and ensure reliable power supply.
2. Oil and Gas sector: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) was established
in 2006 to regulate downstream activities such as the transportation, distribution, and marketing
of petroleum products. The government has introduced several policies to attract private
investment in the exploration and production of oil and gas, such as the Open Acreage Licensing
Policy (OALP) and Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP).
3. Renewable Energy sector: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the primary
regulatory body for the renewable energy sector in India. The National Tariff Policy, 2016,
provides guidelines for determining tariffs for renewable energy, and the National Wind-Solar
Hybrid Policy, 2018, promotes the development of hybrid power projects. The government has
launched several schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan
Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) to promote the installation of solar pumps and grid-connected
renewable power plants.
4. Coal sector: The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, enables the auction of coal blocks to
private companies. The government has also introduced policies such as the National Coal Index
(NCI) and the Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Policy to attract private investment in the coal sector.
5. Nuclear sector: The Atomic Energy Act, 1962, governs the nuclear sector in India. The
government has set up regulatory bodies such as the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) to
ensure safety and security in the nuclear sector. The government is also promoting private
investment in the nuclear sector through initiatives such as the Nuclear Power Corporation of
India Limited (NPCIL).
6. Smart Grids: The National Smart Grid Mission, 2015, was launched to promote the adoption of
smart grid technologies in the power sector. The Smart Grid Task Force and Smart Grid Forum
have been set up to oversee the implementation of the mission.