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January 1, 2013 7:21 pm

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Electricity shortage Gujarat Power deficit Power supply position Renewable energy

Indian power sector is facing challenges despite the significant growth

in generation capacity over the past few decades. The power situation in India is characterised by demand in
excess of supply, high transmission and Distribution losses, peak demand and energy shortages, low plant
load factors and decreasing availability of best quality fuel to run the power plants. However, over the last
few years, Gujarat has successfully crossed all these barriers. Gujarat has become successful in securing its
overall energy requirements with installed power generation capacity of 23,927 MW (as of Aug 2012).

Institutional structure of power sector in Gujarat

In the year 1999, the state of Gujarat established the Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) under the
Companies Act, 1956. The GUVNL was created by the Gujarat Electricity Board (GEB) as its wholly
owned subsidiary towards restructuring of the power sector for better management. GUVNL was
incorporated as a Government of Gujarat Company which holds 100% of shares in the other six companies
i.e. Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited(GSECL), Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation
Limited GETCO), Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL), Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited
(DGVCL), Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Limited (MGVCL) and Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited
(PGVCL).

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Institutional structure of power sector in Gujarat

All six companies are 100% subsidiaries of GUVNL. The GUVNL is engaged in Supervision, Co-ordination
and facilitation of the activities of its six Subsidiary Companies.

Power supply-demand position in Gujarat

As a result of growing installed power generation capacity, the peak demand-peak deficit in the state has
decreased by Compound Annual Growth Rate of 31%.

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Peak Demand and Peak Met in the State of Gujarat, Source: CEA

Actual power supply position of the state of Gujarat has improved in the last seven years considerably. The
power requirement and availability deficit in the state has been decreased by CAGR of 38%. Year 2012
shows nearly zero percent deficit made Gujarat power sufficient.

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Actual Power Supply Position of the State of Gujarat, Source: CEA

Renewable energy scenario in Gujarat

Gujarat is rich in solar energy, biomass and wind energy. It is also

the leading state in terms of overall solar energy installation in India. As part of its renewable energy
promotion policy, Gujarat enacted the country’s first Wind Energy policy in 1993 and become the first state
with a Solar Policy in 2009. As per the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), the state has
tremendous renewable energy potential;

Table showing renewable energy potential of the state of Gujarat;

Source Resource Energy Generation/Saving Potential

Solar Solar Radiation 300 days 5.6 -6.0 kwh/m​
2/ day

Biomass 24 million tones 900 MW of electric power could be generated to meet

energy requirements of almost all villages in Gujarat.
Biogas 200 lakh cattle population Could generate 5.6 million cubic meter of biogas per day
(Dung avaible at 70% to cater cooking gas to 2.8 million families or generate
collection efficiency) electric power equivalent to 933 MW
Biogas 67 lakh hectare wasteland Could yield 67 million tones of Biomass which can sustain
Energy power generation to the order of 15000 MW
Plantation
Wind Coastline and hilly regions 5000 MWe
Tidal Gulf of Kachchh 9000 MWe
Gulf of Khambhat 9000 MWe

The economics time quoted, “Gujarat’s overall integrated renewable energy potential is
estimated to be around 748.77 GW. A study conducted by TERI, Gujarat’s potential for
concentrated solar power (CSP) with water availability stands at 345.71 GW, solar
photovoltaic (SPV) wind hybrid excluding CSP at 240.60 GW, only SPV excluding wind
and CSP at 21.36 GW, only wind excluding solar potential at 139.21 GW and biomass at
1.89 GW.” (ET, 20 April 2012).

Increasing power generation capacity in each year along with the growing share of Renewable energy in its
total energy mix has made Gujarat a prominent destination for investment. Gujarat government is positively
looking towards renewable energy which reduces dependency on conventional fuel. Let’s hope for a similar
model in other parts of the country.

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Please click here to view the list of solar power plant commissioned in Gujarat.

Need more information on solar energy development in Gujarat? Please click here.

Read more on Summary of Incentives and Subsidies for Renewable Energy Products by MNRE.

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19 Comments

V K Raman
January 4, 2013
1:37 pm

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.

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Shailesh
January 4, 2013
1:47 pm

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,
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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/

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Tarun Dodhia
January 16, 2013
10:47 pm

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?

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Shailesh
January 17, 2013
3:58 pm

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.

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Tarun Dodhia
January 21, 2013
10:19 pm

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??

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Shailesh
January 21, 2013
10:55 pm

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.

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Tarun Dodhia
January 22, 2013
10:50 pm

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…

Tarun Dodhia
January 22, 2013
11:34 pm

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….

Shailesh
January 22, 2013
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11:42 pm

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

Tarun Dodhia
January 18, 2013
1:34 am

Thanx a lot… for ur ans n time…

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Parth Patel
April 9, 2013
12:18 pm

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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Shailesh
April 9, 2013
1:38 pm

Hi Parth,

Thanks for commenting here.

Please visit my profile here http://greencleanguide.com/team/

Please do subscribe to our website via email and also like us on facebook to receive each
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amit patidar
July 29, 2013
6:21 pm

give me your report….plz

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Shailesh
July 29, 2013
6:26 pm

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

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amit patidar
July 29, 2013
9:35 pm

i want report of convention and renewable status of india…

Reply

Parth Patel
April 9, 2013
12:19 pm

thought I am more on sustainable energy side..

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amit patidar
July 29, 2013
9:38 pm

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

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Shailesh
August 16, 2013
12:44 pm

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
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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.

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Riya Ray
January 5, 2014
5:41 pm

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

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