1-Power & Renewable Energy - Planning Department , Uttar ...

1-Power & Renewable Energy
                                                    -Power Dept. & Renewable Energy Dept. U.P.
Background

  UP Discoms are currently supplying power to 2.80 crore consumers in the State, out of
   which1.12 Crore new connections provided in last 2.5 years by ensuring that all
   habitations are electrified. Rural Supply Hours in the State have been increased from
   16:40 hours in FY 2016-17 to 19:10 hours in 2019-20(up to dec). Supply hours for
   Bundelkhand Region has increased from 20:47 Hours of supply in 2017 to more than
   21:30 hours by 2019.For ensuring quality supply, transmission capacity has been
   enhanced from 17,200 MW in 2017 to 24,000 MW now. Specifically, in Bundelkhand
   Region Transmission Capacity enhanced from 5078 MVA in FY 2017 to 6116 MVA in
   FY2019.

  Total Consumer count in Bundelkand area has increased by 82% from 7.11 Lac in FY
   2017 to 12.95 Lac in FY 2019-20, with increase in connected load by 49% from 1598 MW
   in FY 2017 to 2376 MW in FY 2019-20.The per unit Revenue Collection for Bundelkhand
   consumers has increased by 19%, from Rs.2.16 per unit (FY2017) to Rs.2.56 per unit
   (FY2019).In absolute terms Revenue Collection has increased from Rs.983 crore
   (FY2017) to Rs.1321crore (FY 2019) thereby recording an increase of around35%

Key Issues
Industrially Backward

  Bundelkhand region still industrially backward. Though erstwhile UPSIDC and now
   UPSIDA have developed 10 Industrial Areas in 6 districts of Bundelkhand i.e Jhansi,
   Jalaun, Lalitpur, Chitrakoot, Banda and Hamirpur but the industrial activity in these
   industrial area has not picked up to the desired level. As per the data available on
   UPSIDA website 1439 industrial plots covering 3721.82 Acres land are available in these
   industrial areas out of which 360 plots covering 222.04 Acres land are not sold as yet. As
   per IIA‟s information in most of the industrial plots sold either the industries are not
   operational or their health is not good.
  There are obvious reasons for slow progress of industrialization in Bundelkhand which
   includes poor infrastructural facilities i.e road , rail and air connectivity & water etc.
  It is observed that the condition of Roads(internal & external),drainage, sewage, water
   supply, common effluent treatment plant and fire safety in all industrial areas in Uttar
   Pradesh is pathetic. Generally it has been observed that when the Industrial Areas are
   developed, the conditions are bit better but later on nobody takes care.

Low Income of Farmers

      Due to un-cultivatable lands, the income of the farmers is also very poor in
Bundelkhand Area. Also currently there are very limited sources for generating a second
source of Income.

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Last Mile Connectivity & Power Supply Position

      Despite adding massive consumer based & improving power supply position in past
2.5 years, some households are still unconnected to the power distribution network and
Bundelkhand Region is yet to get 24 Hrs power supply. Door to Door consumers services for
connection/bill collection need to be strengthen.

Critical Strategies
Industrial Development

  Government of Uttar Pradesh and Government of India as on date are focused on the
   development of industries in Bundelkhand.This is evident from the announcement of
   setting up Defence industrial Corridor for which UPEIDA the nodal agency have already
   acquired about 3500 hactares of land in Bundelkhand for the Defence Corridor.
  Industrial Areas along Bundelkhand Expressway should be developed wherein minimum
   25% land area should be earmarked for setting up MSME Units.
  Development of Private Industrial Areas in Bundelkhand should been courage d and a
   suitable policy should be announced.
  The existing Industrial Areas in Bundelkhand are therefore required to be maintained
   properly and infrastructural facilities are to be augmented so that industrial units in the
   area are able to function properly & efficiently.

Conversion of Land Use

       Normally suo moto conversion do not take place and for getting it done through an
application the process is too cumbersome and the fee applicable of 1% is too high. This
hurdle is required to be removed through suitable amendments in the law.

Solar Parks / De-centralised Solar Generation

Bundelkhand region has the most barren lands, which should be used for development of
Solar Park. Development of Solar Parks attracts more investors thereby create various job
opportunities for the localities, increases the pace of road development activities, improves
facilities of education, health, protection, etc.

PPP Model

The PPP mode of projects are mostly linked with government agencies as a Front End,
serving as utility provider to end customer and realizing the tariff etc.from them against the
power plant investors and operators.

Action Plan
Bundelkhand Expressway

Proposed Bundelkhand Expressway will be another milestone for the development of
Industries in Bundelkhand. Once this expressway is a reality, it will help in economic & social
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development of the region by:-

  Enhancement of the agriculture, commerce, tourism and industrial income.
  Setting up industrial corridor along the Expressway which will assist in the Omni
   directional development of the area.
  Establishment of Industrial Training Institutes, Teaching and Training Institutes and
   Medical Institutes etc. near expressway.

Industrial Development

  Industrial land allotted on lease should be converted to Free Hold, which is a long
   standing demand of the industries in U.P. Indian Industries Association with the
   recommendation that while doing so the condition of no change of land use may be
   imposed.
  In case of setting up of industry in agriculture land though the process of conversion of
   land use from Agriculture to Industrial is defined in the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code-2006
   Section 80 and subsequent Sections, yet the process is cumbersome as well as
   unacceptable to the Banks for financing the project. As per the Code the Sub Divisional
   Officer may suo moto on an application made by bhumidhar may declare or reject the
   application.

Development of Green Energy Corridor

  To increase the pace of development in Bundelkhand Region, Govt. of U.P has planned
   to build Green Energy Corridor for evacuation of 4000 MW solar plants which will be
   installed in Bundelkhand Region. Evacuation system will be developed by UPPTCL(nodal
   agency) under MNRE, GoI assisted Green Energy Corridor-II. The development Plan &
   DPR has already been approved by CEA Standing Committee, 2018.
  Transmission projects to be operational in four phases (each 1000 MW). First phase will
   be commissioned by April-2021, second by April-2022, third by April-2023, and fourth by
   April-2024. It would also include construction of 26 Nos new Sub-stations and 1752 KM
   line.

Strengthening of Power Distribution Network

For ensuring reliable and affordable supply on a sustained basis with round-the-clock power
supply, special package of Rs.803.98 Crore has been approved by GoI for Bundelkhand area
for the period 2019-20 to 2023-24 for strengthening of the Power System in Bundelkhand
region. The scheme includes for providing electricity connection to all PTW‟s for facilitating
irrigation to more and more farmers in U.P.

Following works would take place under the above scheme for strengthening the Distribution
Network in Bundelkhand Area:-

  Construction of 42 no. new 33/11 KV Sub-stations and augmentation of 71 No. 33/11 KV
   Sub- stations with total capacity of around 600 MVA.
  Construction of 33 KV Line of 160 KM.
  Installation of 6,747 no. Distribution Transformers with capacity of 550 MVA.
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 Installation of new 148 energy feeders including feeder segregation.
  Replacement of 5700 KM LT Line by AB Cable for ensuring zero tripping.

Convergence Options
Opportunity for Bundelkhand Consumers to generate income by selling power to UP
Discoms

KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uhaan Mahaabhiyan)–Component A

  Under this component, solar or other renewable energy based power plants(REPP)of capacity
   500 kW to 2MW will be set up by individual farmers/group of farmers/cooperatives/ panchayats
   /Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO)/Water User associations(WUA).
  The plant will be preferably installed within five km radius of the sub-stations in order to avoid high
   cost of sub-transmission lines and to reduce transmission losses.
  It will offer a stable source of income to landowners for at least 25years and would allow the
   farmers to earn from their uncultivable land.
  Capacity installation of 75 MW has been targeted for FY2019-20.

KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uhaan Mahaabhiyan)–Component C-Solarisation of 10 lakh
grid-connected agricultural pumps

  The farmer will be able to use the generated solar power to meet the irrigation needs and the
   excess solar power will be sold to discoms. Priority would be given to small and marginal farmers.
  Support will be given to farmers under this scheme to solarise their grid-connected agricultural
   pumps. Two times the pump capacity in kW is the permissible generation capacity of the solar PV
   system to be installed.
  Under this scheme, the government will provide a 60% subsidy to a farmer for setting up of pump
   sets and tube wells on their land.
  Out of the remaining 40% cost, the farmer can avail a loan from the bank for 30% of the cost. So,
   initially, the farmer has to pay only 10% of the cost.
  Discoms will ensure „must-run‟ status of the above plants.

Ease of Doing Business
Nivesh Mitra- for Commercial Consumers

  UP Govt. has launched web portal "NIVESH MITRA", which is a dedicated Single Window System
   of Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.
  The main objective of the system is to enable „ease of doing business in Uttar Pradesh‟ through
   facilitating the entrepreneurs with the electronic based transparent system for online submission
   and tracking of applications including online fee payment.
  Web Address:http://niveshmitra.up.nic.in

Jhatpat Connection - for Domestic Consumers

  UPPCL has also launched online portal “Jhatpat Connection”, which is a single window system to
   apply for new electricity connection.
  With this facility, consumer will save his time, efforts and money by submitting online application
   for electricity connection and would also be able to pay the Electricity bills just sitting at home.
  Web Address:http://apps.uppcl.org/jhatpatconn/frmUserRegistration.aspx
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Online window for Agriculture Consumers

  UPPCL has also imitated facility for farmers, who can now apply for „Niji Nalkoop / PTW‟
   connection online. Farmer‟s seeking agriculture connection can visit UPPCL website for
   registration.
  Web address: http://apps.uppcl.org/ptw/Account/UserRegistration.

Aasan Kisht Yojna has been launched by UP Government

  To provide relief for consumers with large outstanding late payment surcharge will be waived off.
   for all the consumers getting themselves registered under this Scheme.
  Rural Consumers are allowed to pay the outstanding in 24 instalments.
  Urban consumers are allowed to pay the outstanding in 12 instalments.

Role of Agencies, UP Government through UPPCL and Discoms will
ensure the following activities

  Strengthening of Distribution Network in Bundelkhand Area.
  Development of Green Energy Corridor.
  Deployment of various online platforms to provide better & quick services to the
   consumers.
  Development of Bundelkhand Expressway.
  Allot Land for the Development of Solar Park in UMREPP by NTPC and Reservoirs for
   installation of Floating PV.

Specific Locations

Currently in the Bundelkhand region, following options are open for the land owners for
development of individual solar power plants
    Zone                Janpad                 Name of 33/11 KV sub-           Total Capacity
                                                     station                         (MW)

         Banda           Hamirpur                      Para Raipur                      10

         Banda           Mahoba                        Mahobakand                       10

         Banda           Banda                         Bagaru                           18

         Banda           Banda                         Paloni                           5

         Jhansi          Jhansi                        Gurusarai                        20

         Jhansi          Jhansi                        Bamor                            15

         Jhansi          Urai                          Niyamadpur                       15

         Banda           Urai                          Navigav                          10

                     Total                                                             103
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Development of Solar Power Plants across various districts of Bundelkhand Region

                District                           Planned Solar Capacity (MW)
              Jalaun                                        600
              Lalitpur                                      1200
              Hamirpur                                      450
              Jhansi                                        1000
              Banda                                         100
              Mahoba                                        650
              Total                                         4000

Financing Options

  Development of Green Energy Corridor for evacuation of 4000 MW solar plants which will
   be installed in Bundelkhand Region. Transmission projects to be operational in four
   phases (each 1000 MW) with total investment of Rs.5011Crore.The proposed capital
   investment will be funded through 40% MNRE grant, 20% State Equity and 40% Foreign
   Bank Loan.
  Strengthening of Distribution Network for ensuring reliable and affordable supply on a
   sustained basis with round-the-clock power supply, special package of Rs. 803.98 Crore
   has been approved by GoI for Bundelkhand area for the period 2019-20 to 2023-24 for
   strengthening of the Power System in Bundelkhand region.

Expected Outcomes

  Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, “Affordable and Clean Energy” is one of the
   most important goals and it is that around which many important health and development
   indicators revolve. The main driving factor behind this growth is sustained political
   commitment and financing, enabling policies and incentives and strong institutions backed
   by motivational leadership.
  Access to quality power, is central to issues such as security, climate change, food
   production, and strengthening economies while protecting ecosystems. Increased access
   to electricity improves education, entertainment, health, comfort, protection, and
   productivity. Increased access to electricity improves education, entertainment, health,
   comfort, protection and productivity.
  Development of Solar Parks attracts more investors thereby create various job
   opportunities for the localities, increases the pace of road development activities,
   improves facilities of education, health, protection,etc.
  KUSUM yojna launched by GoI, will offer a stable source of income to landowners for at
   least 25 years and would allow the farmers to earn from their uncultivable land.

Monitoring Method and Indicators

        All the development schemes planned for implementation will be monitored based on
their individual project timelines.
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Summary
UPPCL presented the current status of power supply position in Bundelkhand Region, works
done for strengthening of Distribution and Transmission Infrastructure, special dispensations
allowed in tariff for farmers in the Bundelkhand Region, various online portals including
Nivesh Mitra, Jhatpat connection which have been made operational for ensuring ease of
doing business and steps taken for providing best services to the electricity consumers in the
State. Following key achievements of UP Govt. in last 2.5 years were highlighted by Principal
Secretary (Energy) :-
  Addition of 1.12 Crore new connections in last 2.5 years. (Total Consumers: 2.80 crore).
   6 Lac consumers added in Bundelkhand Region recording a growth of 82%.
  100% electrification of all habitations.
  For UP State, Rural Supply Hours increased from 16:40 hours in FY 2016-17 to 19:10
   hours in 2019-20 (upto dec). For Bundelkhand Region supply hours increased from 20:47
   Hours of supply in 2017 to more than 21:30 hours by 2019.For UP State, Transmission
   capacity gone up from 17,200 MW in 2017 to 24,000 MW now. For Bundelkhand Region
   Transmission Capacity has enhanced from 5078 MVA in FY 2017 to6116 MVA in FY2019
  Construction of Green Energy Corridor for evacuation of 4000 MW of renewable energy.
  Brief of Aaasan Kisht Yojna, which provides relief to consumers with large outstanding
   bywaiving of the late payment surcharge for all the taking registration under this Scheme.
   Rural & Urban Consumers are allowed to pay the outstanding in 24 and 12 instalments
   respectively.
    Further,following two schemes were specifically highlighted by UPPCL and NEDA as an
opportunity for Bundelkhand Consumers to generate income by selling power to UP
Discoms:-
  KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uhaan Mahaabhiyan)–Component A
  Under this component, solar or other renewable energy-based power plants (REPP) of
   capacity 500 kW to 2 MW will be setup by individual farmers/ group of farmers/
   cooperatives/ panchayats/ Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO)/Water User
   associations(WUA).
  The plant will be preferably installed within five km radius of the sub-stations in order to
   avoid high cost of sub-transmission lines and to reduce transmission losses.
  It will offer a stable source of income to landowners for at least 25 years and would
   allowthe farmers to earn from their uncultivable land.
  Capacity installation of 75 MW has been targeted for FY2019-20.
  UPPCL listed the transmission sub-stations across the Bundelkhand region available for
   connecting solar generating stations.
  KUSUM (Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uhaan Mahaabhiyan)–Component C-Solarisation of
   10 lakh grid-connected agricultural pumps.
  The farmer will be able to use the generated solar power to meet the irrigation needs and
   the excess solar power will be sold to DISCOMs.
  Under this scheme, the government will provide a 60% subsidy to a farmer for setting up
   of pump sets and tube wells on their land.
  Out of the remaining 40% cost, the farmer can avail a loan from the bank for 30% of the
   cost. So, initially, the farmer has to pay only 10% of the cost.
  Discoms will ensure „must-run‟ status of the above plants.

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