By Solar Times News Service
The success of programme would lead towards launching of National Programme on Grid connected small wind and solar hybrid system in future
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing a programme to promote the installation of Small Wind Energy and Hybrid Systems (SWES) with the objective to provide electricity in unelectrified areas or areas with intermittent electric supply. The first- such Pilot-cum- demonstration project of 25 KW capacities will be installed at the wind turbine test station of National Institute of Wind Energy at Kayathar, Tootikudi District Tamil Nadu.
Under the programme, MNRE provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to community users for installation of such systems. The total installed capacity as on 31st March 2016 is 2.69 MW. There are 6 small wind turbine manufacturers and 9 models empanelled under this programme.
The SWES projects have been highly successful in USA and European countries. Initially, 10 such demonstration projects will be supported for grid integration. The tentative cost for each of the roject will be in the range of Rs 2-3 lakh per KW, depending upon the configuration and location of the projects. The Ministry will support upto 50% of the project cost.
The installation of such projects and its success would lead towards launching of National Programme on Grid connected small wind and solar hybrid system in future.