Major Renewable Energy Potential In Uttar Pradesh

Here's a breakdown of which renewable energy sources can be developed in Uttar Pradesh and potential locations:

Highly Suitable:

• Solar Power: Uttar Pradesh excels in solar power due to its abundant sunshine hours. The state government actively promotes solar with projects like the Jhansi Solar Park. Solar can be developed throughout Uttar Pradesh. 

Moderately Suitable:

• Biomass/Co-generation: With its significant agricultural sector, Uttar Pradesh has potential for biomass power generation using agricultural residue. Suitable locations include agro-industrial clusters and areas with large sugar mills. Example: biogas, Ethanol 

• Small Hydro Power: Small-scale hydropower plants could be suitable for some rivers and canals. Identifying potential locations would require studying river flows and gradients.

Limited Potential:

• Wind Power: While not as strong as solar, wind power has some potential. Uttar Pradesh lacks extensive coastlines for offshore farms, but some inland areas might be suitable for onshore wind plants. Specific locations with good wind speeds would need to be identified through wind resource assessments. [Wind Power Potential In Uttar Pradesh] [List of mast installed in Uttar Pradesh]

• Large Hydropower: Limited geographic features restrict large hydropower projects in Uttar Pradesh.

Emerging Option:

• Waste to Energy: Waste-to-energy plants can address waste management and generate electricity. Uttar Pradesh, with its large population, could benefit from exploring this option. Locations for these plants would likely be near urban centers that generate significant waste.

Here are some resources for further information on renewable energy development in Uttar Pradesh:

• Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA): https://upneda.org.in/
• Solar Rooftop Programme - UPNEDA: https://upneda.org.in/