Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

Renewable Energy

The increased use of indigenous renewable resources is expected to reduce India’s dependence on expensive imported fossil fuels. India has an estimated renewable energy potential of about 900 GW from commercially exploitable sources viz. Wind – 102 GW (at 80-meter mast height); Small Hydro – 20 GW; Bio-energy – 25 GW; and 750 GW solar power, assuming 3% wasteland.

Government’s Targets

• The Government of India has set a target of 175 GW renewable power installed capacity by the end of 2022.
• This includes 60 GW from wind power, 100 GW from solar power, 10 GW from biomass ....