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The objective of this Department is to promote,development and popularization of Non-conventional and renewable sources of energy.Energy on one hand and energy security on the other alongwith research and development programme within the State in the most efficient and economical manner.Preparation and implementation of accelerated development of renewable sources of energy in the State.

SMALL HYDRO DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

A) PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION

The State Government has taken several initiatives to encourage private sector participation in small hydro power development. Himachal Pradesh is among the few States, which has streamlined and is continuously refining the various procedures/processes to minimize the bottlenecks. The process of exploitation of hydel potential in small hydro sector through private sector participation began during 1995-96. Since then, the allotment of project sites has been a continuous process. Till 31st August,2014, 475 Small hydro Electric Projects (upto 5MW capacity) with an aggregate capacity of 1208.62 MW have been allotted. Out of these 64 projects with an aggregate capacity of 238.85 MW have been commissioned. 3 projects of total capacity 2.70 MW also commissioned in Private Sector under UNDP-GEF Programme. 13 project of an aggregate capacity 16.87 MW have been allotted to Himurja for development in State Sector. Out of these 10 projects of total capacity 2.37 MW have been commissioned.

B) PROJECTS TO BE OFFERED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION

Projects up to 5.00MW are handled by HIMURJA in following modes.

• Projects Identified by HIMURJA.
• Projects Identified by the IPPs designated as self identified projects.
• Small Hydro Project up to 2.00 MW capacity shall be exclusively reserved for the Himachalis. Whereas while allotting projects upto 5.00 MW, Himachali shall be given extra 30 marks in addition to the marks obtained by them for financial strength.
• Not more than 3 projects shall be allotted for implementation to an IPP including the already allotted projects.

PROJECTS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION