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Wind energy developers in Andhra Pradesh also seem to be taking a breather after the rush of activity in the early 1990s. "The establishment of new farms has been short of expectations,' says M

Till 1997 depreciation allowance to investors in the wind sector is estimated to be worth about Rs 270 crore

When the wind energy sector was opened to private investors in 1993, there was a virtual boom. However, after the initial rush of activity, promoters and investors seem to be taking a breather now. The establishment of wind farms has fallen far short of t

A non conventional energy complex set up in Brahampur village lies in a shambles today because authorities disregarded the people's requirements

Efforts at realising the vastly untapped potential of hydel power in the country are hampered by lack of finances

Although small hydro electric schemes are considered ideal for remote hill villages, planners have overlooked crucial factors and not all villagers are happy

Although small hydro projects are expensive, they are clean and renewable sources of energy and there is scope to reduce costs

After initial success in deriving energy from water, sun, wind and biomass, India is poised for a great leap in making these the energy sources of the future.

MNES anticipates that its financing in the last two years of the Eighth Plan will be augmented by about Rs 1,300 crore, with the additional funding coming mainly as external assistance from the World Bank and GEF.

The nonconventional energy sector is seen as the mainstay of the nation's future power requirements and is all set for major expansion, following a significant infusion of funds.