Electricity scenario of the state of Gujarat

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• Wind energy is seasonal. Solar can go off for a few days in a year due to monsoon clouds. Tidal is not yet a proven &
  dependable source of energy. Is Gujarat's lignite potency being fully used. Its waste lands can be utilised for large scale planting of cashurina/eucliptus or other fast growing trees. Within 5 to 7 years, the trees can be cut and used as fuel in thermal power stations.

  • Thanks for your comment. Renewable energy like wind and solar is though seasonal but can contribute considerably in the overall energy mix and also help to greenhouse gas emission reduction. Having major energy portion from conventional and some (possible) portion from renewables always help to utilize optimum energy potential from these sources. In addition, growing biomass on wasteland and further its utilization for energy generation is also a best possible option in near future. Solar Power Policy (2009) introduced by GEDA, Govt of Gujarat clearly mentioned "Productive use of the wastelands, thereby engendering a socio economic transformation". Please read relevant articles here http://greencleanguide.com/2011/05/08/the-sun-is-bright-in-gujarat/ and http://greencleanguide.com/2011/01/18/wastelands-types-and-status-in-india/

• In reference to the data shown above i have few question..

  1).Considering present condition of Gujarat which Renewable Energy Source (RES) can be promoted for Future needs and why?

  2).If there was no RES in Gujarat which conventional energy can be promoted and why?

  • Comment on your first question;
    Both wind and solar energy projects are suitable on Gujarat soil. However, project developers may prefer solar projects from this year. Before March 31, 2012, wind energy project developer was eligible to take accelerated depreciation (AD) benefits. Now the same has been transferred to solar energy projects and this could be the reason behind inclination towards solar projects.

    In addition, tariff for the power purchased by utility/others from solar and wind energy projects is different - Solar (Levelized Tariff for 25 years is Rs 9.28/kWh for project availing AD and Rs. 10.37/kWh for projects not availing AD + With 7% decline in FY14 and FY 15 respectively) and Wind (4.23 Rs./KWh). Source: GERC 2012 tariff orders for solar and wind.

    Technically, wind energy projects can give around 22-28% of PLF depends on site and solar can come up around 14-22% depends on the type of technology (Solar PV and CSP).

    Other RES like biomass and hydro can come up depends on resource availability.

    Comment on your second question:
    Probably coal and natural gas would be the best options for conventional power generation.

    • For meeting the energy demand of Gujarat wat is the (approx) amount of Coal(in Tonnes per day or per year), Lignite(Tonnes per day or percyear), Oil(Barrels or Lits per day or per year), Natural gas(Cubic Meter per day or year) being used??

      • It seems like you are in need of data for your college project or assignment. I suggest to visit Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Power websites. You can also check various report on "Indian electricity sector" by planning commission of India (It's available on their web site). Gujarat government also provide good information on their respective official websites.

        • thanx for the suggestion... i did check the site, n have also found the details to an extent. As soon as my report for Gujarat gets ready i will be happy to send it to u as a token of gratitude for ur help...

        • n the report was not for my collage assignment or project... it was for my own research, since in my collage wen ever m asked about my state for the status of electricity or power consumption i dint hav a solid shot report n an answer so i thought of makin it.... :)

        • That's great Tarun. Please share your short report with us. We will help you in every possible aspect of your research.

• Thanx a lot... for ur ans n time...

  • Hey guys , this is a good discussion going on here.. well Shailesh and Tarun could you share your details with me what do you do and where do you study ? my email address in parthpatel_28@hotmail.com. I am also studying in this field. would like to hear from you.

    thanks :)

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  • give me your report....plz

    • Hi,
      Thanks for commenting. What kind of report you want? Please come up with specific requirements.

      • i want report of convention and renewable status of india...

• thought I am more on sustainable energy side..

• why coal and natural gas would be the best options for conventional power generation in gujarat...can u plz rpy me ...its urgent

  • In India, the contribution of Renewable energy is limited. In addition, it can support overall energy requirement but cannot displace conventional energy resources completely. We have more than 60% of total installed electricity generation capacity on coal and other fossil fuel based power sources. We have considerable coal reserves too. Therefore to support growing energy need, coal and natural gas might be the best options for conventional power generation.

• Can u please answer my questions :-

  1- Most abundant form of electricity used in Gujarat
  2- The uses of different form of electricity in the sectors of agriculture,industry,transport and domestic household.
  3- Role of electricity in the development of the state in general

• what about hydroelectricity in Gujarat?

• can i get the amount of power consumption in gujarat. all types of power as a whole

• what are the major problems faced by Gujarat in energy sector currently and what are its solutions? Can you please revert back asap its urgent