Introduction

Glimpses of the 11th Sustainable Energy Summit

Objective

India is the fifth largest producer of electricity in the world after China, the US, Japan and Russia. However, inper capita terms, it ranks around 150. China is at the 80 rank, Russia 26, Japan 19 and the US 11. Annual per capita electricity consumption, a key index of development, is at around 650-700 kWh in India. This is less than half of the average in non-OECD countries, one-fourth the world average and 14 times less than the average in OECD countries. We need to decide what our target should be a considered view is 5,000 kWh appears a reasonable number. Although it will still be about half the average in OECD centres.

At this level of per capita electricity consumption for a projected stabilized population in India of around 1.6 billion, we need to add to Indian grids electricity generation of around 40% of the present-day global output. To realize the same target, our coal reserves can support electricity supply at such a level for around 11 years. Our total hydro potential can provide for around 5% of the needed generation capacity. Other renewables excluding solar can support around 2%. Nuclear and solar energy are thus the only energy sources that can meet the challenge of our development. This does not mean less emphasis on other forms of energy generation. We need to make full use of all energy resources available to us.

In addition, India is committed to ensure that our carbon footprint will be contained and India will infact, reduce emission intensity by 20 to 25% by 2020. So what are the options? Renewables especially solar and nuclear energy are real options.

The Planning Commission in a recent presentation on its approach to the 12th Five Year Plan has projected that commercial energy demand will increase at 7% per annum for achieving 9% GDP growth. This would require proactive response spanning the regulatory structure as well as sector specific policies. It has suggested:

• Nuclear power programme must continue with necessary safety review.
• Solar energy is a good option but Solar Mission is seriously underfunded.  
• Wind power development, including off shore wind power, needs to be encouraged.

Each of these energy source face grave challenges which put question mark on their real achievable potential. The conference aims to discuss these challenges in depth and attempt to find viable solutions.

Key Focus Areas

• Nuclear Energy
  • Is it vital for India’s Development?
  • Is it Safe and Secure?
  • Is it Viable Technology- Fuel Availability
  • International  Scenario – Fukushima Disaster
• Solar Energy
  • Implementing Mission Challenges
  • Achievements
  • Funding – Viability
• Wind Energy
  • Achievements
  • Next Steps
  • Upgrading Technologies
• Biomass
  • Viability
  • Technology Up gradations

Registration

A nominal registration fee of Rs.5,000/- per delegate will be charged. Two or more delegates from the same organization 20% debate. Early bird discount till 10th November, 2011 is 15%.