The power generation from bagasse cogeneration projects is in the range of Rs 3.00 to 3.50 per kWh, which is considered economical.
The scheme for promotion of power generation through bagasse co-generation in the sugar mills provides for Central Financial Assistance in the form of capital subsidy depending upon boiler configuration of projects in co-operative, public and private sectors. Besides, fiscal incentives such as, accelerated depreciation, excise duty exemption, concessional customs duty on equipment and components required for initial setting up of co-generation projects, ten years tax holiday on income tax are, also available. Further, preferential tariff is also being provided for the power generated by sugarcane bagasse co-generation projects. Financial support is also provided for organizing business meets, workshops and training programmes.
State-Wise Power Generated From Sugar Cane Bagasse Based Cogeneration Projects and Biomass Power Projects during Last Three Years
|
States |
Generation during 2009-10 in MU | Generation during 2010-11 in MU | Generation during 2011-12 in MU |
| Andhra Pradesh |
2059.5 |
2179.5 |
2179.5 |
| Bihar |
38 |
||
| Chattisgarh |
936.6 |
1199.4 |
1391.4 |
| Gujarat |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Haryana |
36 |
46.8 |
214.8 |
| Karnataka |
1176.72 |
1344.72 |
1460.72 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
6 |
6 |
6 |
| Maharashtra |
742 |
874 |
1612 |
| Orissa | |||
| Punjab |
112 |
250 |
298 |
| Rajasthan |
187.8 |
187.8 |
439.8 |
| Tamil Nadu |
1334.8 |
1582.8 |
1952.8 |
| Uttarakhand |
40.0 |
||
| Uttar Pradesh |
1490 |
2268 |
2370 |
| West Bengal |
96 |
96.0 |
This information was given by Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Rajya Sabha today.