{"id":352645,"date":"2025-12-24T12:12:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=352645"},"modified":"2025-12-24T12:12:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T06:42:41","slug":"planning-and-management-of-renewable-and-non-renewable-energy-resources-of-uttar-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/planning-and-management-of-renewable-and-non-renewable-energy-resources-of-uttar-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning and Management of Renewable and Non- Renewable Energy Resources of Uttar Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Uttar Pradesh is making a strong push toward renewable energy, aiming to achieve <strong>32 GW capacity by 2030<\/strong> under the <strong>Solar Energy Policy 2022<\/strong>. The strategy emphasizes <strong>large-scale solar parks<\/strong>, widespread adoption of <strong>rooftop solar with a target of 13.5 lakh households<\/strong>, and the development of <strong>Ayodhya as a model solar city<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;text-align: center\"><strong>Table of Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\"><a href=\"#t1\">Planning and Management of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources in Uttar Pradesh<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#t2\">Planning and Management of Renewable Energy Resources<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#t3\">Planning and Management of Non-Renewable Energy Resources<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#t4\">Challenges in Energy Planning and Management<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#t5\">Way Forward<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t1\"><\/a>Planning and Management of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources in Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Energy planning and management are central to sustainable development, economic growth, and energy security. As India\u2019s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh faces rising energy demand from agriculture, industry, urbanisation, and infrastructure expansion. In response, the state has adopted a comprehensive strategy integrating <strong>renewable energy expansion<\/strong>, <strong>efficient management of non-renewable resources<\/strong>, <strong>policy incentives<\/strong>, and <strong>infrastructure development<\/strong>, aligned with India\u2019s national commitment of <strong>500 GW clean energy capacity by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/industrial-development-in-uttar-pradesh\/\">Read more about Industrial Development in UP<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t2\"><\/a>Planning and Management of Renewable Energy Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Key Government Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Utility-Scale Solar Development<\/strong>: The state plans <strong>14 GW of utility-scale solar power projects by FY 2028<\/strong>, including large and ultra-mega solar parks to ensure bulk generation, grid stability, and cost efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooftop Solar Expansion<\/strong>: A target has been set to cover <strong>13.5 lakh households<\/strong> with rooftop solar systems. Regulatory support through <strong>net billing and net feed-in mechanisms<\/strong> notified by <strong>UPERC<\/strong> improves financial viability for consumers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Green Energy Tariff<\/strong>: The Government of Uttar Pradesh has introduced a <strong>Green Energy Tariff<\/strong>, fixing <strong>50% of the additional cost at \u20b90.54 per kWh<\/strong>, allowing consumers to voluntarily opt for renewable electricity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PM-KUSUM Scheme<\/strong>: Under this scheme, UP has declared a target of adding <strong>2,000 MW of solar capacity<\/strong>, mainly through solar irrigation pumps and decentralised solar plants, reducing diesel dependence in agriculture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rural and Village Electrification<\/strong>: Solar micro-grids and village electrification programmes enhance last-mile connectivity and energy access in remote areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Model Solar City Initiative<\/strong>: <strong>Ayodhya<\/strong> is being developed as a <strong>Model Solar City<\/strong>, integrating rooftop solar, solar street lighting, and green urban infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/invest.up.gov.in\/renewable-energy-sector\/\">Read more about Renewable Energy Sector in UP<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t3\"><\/a>Planning and Management of Non-Renewable Energy Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the renewable push, non-renewable energy continues to form the backbone of Uttar Pradesh\u2019s energy system, ensuring base-load supply and grid stability.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-style: solid;background-color: #deed53\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Non-Renewable Energy Source<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Status and Role in Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Primary contributor to electricity generation in the state. Coal-based thermal power plants supply most of Uttar Pradesh\u2019s base-load electricity and ensure grid stability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Natural Gas<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Uttar Pradesh has limited gas reserves but is connected to the national gas grid. Gas-based power plants such as <strong>Panki<\/strong> and <strong>Dibiyapur<\/strong> provide peak-load and balancing power.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Oil and Petroleum<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The state has modest oil reserves and hosts the <strong>Mathura Oil Refinery<\/strong>, a key petroleum processing facility supplying fuels to northern India.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nuclear Energy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Contributes a small share (around <strong>1\u20132%<\/strong>) to the state\u2019s installed capacity but remains a strategic non-renewable source, exemplified by the <strong>Narora Atomic Power Station<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Major Conventional Power Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bara Thermal Power Station (Prayagraj)<\/strong> \u2013 ~1980 MW<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meja Thermal Power Station (Prayagraj)<\/strong> \u2013 ~1320 MW<\/li>\n<li>Other plants include <strong>Anpara<\/strong>, <strong>Obra<\/strong>, <strong>Panki<\/strong>, and <strong>Dibiyapur<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These plants are essential for meeting industrial demand and evening peak loads when solar generation is low.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Institutional and Regulatory Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>UPPCL<\/strong> oversees generation, transmission, and distribution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UPPTCL<\/strong> manages power transmission infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UPERC<\/strong> regulates tariffs, power purchase agreements, and performance standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Non-renewable plants play a crucial role in balancing the intermittency of renewable energy within the state grid.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t4\"><\/a>Challenges in Energy Planning and Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"672\">\n<p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"672\"><strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"541\">High Transmission and Distribution (T&amp;D) Losses<\/strong>: Persistent AT&amp;C losses reduce financial viability and limit the ability of DISCOMs to invest in modern energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"811\">\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"698\">Land Use Conflicts<\/strong>: Large solar parks compete with agricultural land, creating social resistance and rehabilitation challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"962\">\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"962\"><strong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"852\">Policy and Regulatory Uncertainty<\/strong>: Delays in tariff approvals, revision of PPAs, and evolving regulatory norms create investor uncertainty.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1133\">\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1133\"><strong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1005\">Limited Domestic Manufacturing Base<\/strong>: Heavy dependence on imported solar modules and storage technologies exposes the sector to global supply chain disruptions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1289\">\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1165\">Skilled Manpower Deficit<\/strong>: Inadequate availability of trained personnel for installation, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1455\">\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1455\"><strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1333\">Water Stress in Thermal Power Plants<\/strong>: Coal-based plants are water-intensive, creating sustainability challenges in drought-prone regions like Bundelkhand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1501\">Environmental and Social Externalities<\/strong>: Air pollution, ash disposal, and displacement issues related to thermal power plants continue to pose governance challenges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_352646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-352646\" style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-352646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Challenges-in-Energy-Planning-and-Management-visual-selection.png?resize=750%2C693&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Energy Planning Challenges\" width=\"750\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Challenges-in-Energy-Planning-and-Management-visual-selection.png?w=792&amp;ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Challenges-in-Energy-Planning-and-Management-visual-selection.png?resize=300%2C277&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Challenges-in-Energy-Planning-and-Management-visual-selection.png?resize=768%2C710&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-352646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Created by ForumIAS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"t5\"><\/a>Way Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2013\"><strong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1851\">Grid Modernisation and Storage Expansion: <\/strong>Accelerate deployment of <strong data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1922\">battery energy storage systems (BESS)<\/strong>, pumped hydro storage, and AI-based grid management for balancing intermittent renewables.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2178\"><strong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2064\">DISCOM Reforms and Financial Sustainability: <\/strong>Reduce AT&amp;C losses through smart metering, feeder separation, and direct benefit transfer (DBT) of subsidies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2331\">\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2331\"><strong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2217\">Land-Efficient Renewable Models: <\/strong>Promote <strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2306\">canal-top solar, floating solar, agro-photovoltaics, and rooftop systems<\/strong> to reduce land pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2497\">\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2497\"><strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2375\">Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing: <\/strong>Encourage solar module, inverter, and battery manufacturing under <strong><em data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2461\">Make in India<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2479\">PLI schemes<\/em><\/strong> within the state.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2665\">\n<p data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2665\"><strong data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2541\">Water-Smart Thermal Power Management: <\/strong>Mandate <strong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2582\">dry cooling technologies<\/strong>, treated wastewater reuse, and stricter water efficiency norms for thermal plants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2836\">\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2836\"><strong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2717\">Regulatory Stability and Investor Confidence: <\/strong>Ensure transparent, time-bound approvals of tariffs, PPAs, and grid connectivity through single-window mechanisms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2999\"><strong data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2866\">Just Energy Transition: <\/strong>Support re-skilling of workers from fossil fuel sectors and ensure social safeguards for communities affected by large projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3160\">\n<p data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3160\"><strong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3055\">Decentralised and Community-Based Energy Systems: <\/strong>Expand solar micro-grids, biomass plants, and local energy cooperatives to improve rural resilience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Uttar Pradesh\u2019s energy planning reflects a <strong>pragmatic and future-oriented transition<\/strong> towards a renewable-led growth model while responsibly managing non-renewable resources. Through strong policy support, institutional mechanisms, and targeted initiatives, the state is well-positioned to ensure <strong>energy security, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development<\/strong>, making it a significant contributor to India\u2019s clean energy transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uttar Pradesh is making a strong push toward renewable energy, aiming to achieve 32 GW capacity by 2030 under the Solar Energy Policy 2022. The strategy emphasizes large-scale solar parks, widespread adoption of rooftop solar with a target of 13.5 lakh households, and the development of Ayodhya as a model solar city. 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