A. OBECTIVES OF ENERGY PARK PROGRAMMES

Energy Park Scheme was launched by MNRE in 1994-95 & implemented through MEDA in the State of Maharashtra.The main objective to create awareness and give publicity among the students, teachers, rural & urban masses, to the extent possible about the use and benefits of renewable energy systems and devices.

B. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES

A broad range of Educational Institutions. R & D and Training Institute. Krishi Vigyan Kendras recognised by State/Central Government. Corporate and Industry Associations/Public Places- such as National Parks, Zoological Gardens, Botanical Gardens,Botanical Gardens. Histrolical Places/Monuments. Science Museums & Popular Tourist Places. Social & cultural Institutions and other institutions,where there is a large is a large flow of public

C CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2006-07

District Level Energy Park- Maximum Rs.10 lakh including Annual Maintenance Cost (AMC) cost of about 2% per annum of sanctioned energy systems & devices. For 1st proposal 75:25 basis between MNRE & Institution concern. For 2nd proposal from same district 50:50 basis between MNRE & Institution concern.

D MNRE EXISTING POLICY:

Introduction

The Ministry of Non-Conventional Sources (MNRE) has launched the Energy Park Scheme in the year 1994-95 with the main objective of creating awareness and imparting publicity among students, teachers and rural & urban masses, to the extent possible, about the use and benefits of renewable energy systems and devices. Well-known educational institutions, registered consumer forums, well established registered NGOs with adequate facilities for science and environment education will be eligible for assistance under this Scheme for setting up Energy Parks. State Governments and Renewable Energy Agencies may also set up Energy Parks.

Objectives of Renewable Energy Parks

The best way to create awareness is to display Renewable Energy-based exhibits, which are interactive and participatory in nature. The objectives for establishing this Park are mentioned below:
• To impart awareness to the general public, students, visitors and beneficiaries about the use of renewable energy, its advantages, its significance w.r.t the environment, its innate characteristics
• To demonstrate a non-polluting, renewable-based transport system by introducing the solar-powered electric train
• To demonstrate the technical parts of various renewable energy devices to educate people on the subject
• To provide the public a recreational center integrated with renewable energy education
• To make available a forum for children for having fun and experiment with renewable energy devices
• To partially meet the energy needs of the Park from renewable energy sources

District Level Renewable Energy Park

1. District Level Renewable Energy Parks may be sanctioned to a broad range of Educational Institutions, R&D and Training Institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras recognized by the State Governments/Central Government, Corporate and Industry Associations and Institutions/ Public places - such as National Parks, Zoological Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Historical Places / Monuments, Science Museums & Popular Tourist Places, Social and Cultural Institutions and other institutions, where there is a large flow of public.

2. Under the current policy, one Energy Park may be set up in each district depending upon the availability of funds. However, a second Energy Park may be allowed in the same district with reduced Central Financial Assistance (CFA) i.e. on 50:50 cost-sharing basis. The Energy Park Scheme would be extended to Corporate and Industry Associations on a 50% cost-sharing basis.

3. The cost of the district level Energy Park should be in the range of about Rs.1.00 lakh to Rs.10.00 lakh. The maximum cost of district level Energy Park would be Rs. 10.00 lakh including Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) cost of about 2 percent per annum of sanctioned energy systems and devices.

4. The procurement and installation cost of the energy systems and devices for the North-Eastern states including Sikkim and Ladakh Region will be shared between MNRE and the institutions concerned on a 90:10 basis and for all other States/Regions, the cost will be shared on a 75:25 basis between MNRE and the institutions concerned for the first energy park in a district. The procurement and installation cost of the energy systems and devices for a second district level Energy Park in the same district will be shared between MNRE and the institution on a 50:50 basis. In the case of Corporate and Industry Associations too, the procurement and installation cost of the energy systems and devices of the district level Energy Park will be shared between MNRE and the institution on a 50:50 basis, who will provide land free of cost and ensure upkeep of the park.

5. The district level Energy Park project will be given to the organization / institution which has the appropriate infrastructure and facilities to establish such a park and maintain it. The energy systems and devices sanctioned for district level Energy Parks will be procured and installed by the concerned State Nodal Agencies or the institutions concerned as decided by the Energy Park Committee of MNRE and funds will accordingly be released to the State Nodal Agency or the institution concerned. Only Government Institutions would be considered for direct sanction of district level Energy Parks and the Energy Park Committee of MNRE would do their selection. However, the responsibility of operation and maintenance of energy systems and devices will be of the organization / institution, where the Energy Park is set up.

6. The Institutions will come up with a proposal of district level Energy Park for demonstration/ exhibition of NRSE devices. The district level Energy Park proposal should include devices relevant to the institutions. The surrounding areas, the details of the devices to be installed, methodology and procedure for proper utilization and maintenance of the systems should be spelt out. All district level Energy Park proposals should be routed through the concerned State Nodal Agencies.

7. 50% cost of the MNRE share of the district level Energy Park will be released initially along with the sanction of the project. 40% funds would be released on submission of the satisfactory progress report including installation / commissioning of major devices along with the Utilization Certificate and the balance 10% funds on (i) completion and satisfactory performance of project devices for at least a month as per DPR norms, (ii) on submission of proof for Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) signed by the concerned State Nodal Agency with the suppliers/manufacturers and (iii) satisfactory report from the concerned MNRE Regional Office. The project should normally be completed in a period of one year and in no case beyond a period of 24 months from the date of sanction of the project.

8. MNRE will not give any financial support towards recurring cost of the Energy Park. This will be the responsibility of the institution/organization, where it is set up. It will be mandatory for the institution concerned to enter into an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for a period of 10 years, excluding warranty period. The AMC Cost (about 2 percent per annum) may be included as a part of the cost of energy systems and devices.

9. MNRE will arrange for a Training Programme for the Officer In-charge / Nodal Officer of the Energy Park in the maintenance and operation of the systems and devices through the State Nodal Agencies in an institution identified by them. MNRE will provide up to Rs. 5,000/- to the State Nodal Agency for organizing the training, depending upon the number of participants and proposals received from the State Nodal Agency.

10. Standard publicity material in Hindi and English on renewable energy systems and devices will be prepared by MNRE by engaging an institution for distribution to the Energy Parks through the State Nodal Agencies, which may be translated into Regional Languages by State Nodal Agencies.

11. A Committee on Energy Parks will decide the number and type of renewable energy systems and devices for sanction in the Energy Parks depending upon the requirement of the institutions and their utility / past performance. An indicative list of system configuration for district and state level Energy Parks are given at Annexure II & III respectively.

12. In the cases where the district level Energy Parks are to be set up by the State Nodal Agencies, the funds will be released to the concerned State Nodal Agency. However, in cases where the district level Energy Parks are to be set up by the institutions, the funds could be released to the institution, as decided by Energy Park Committee of MNRE (Para 7 reference). However, their cheques / drafts will be routed through the State Nodal Agency concerned. The State Nodal Agency will be paid Rs.5000/- per institution/park for monitoring the progress of the implementation of all district level Energy Park projects.

13. District level Energy Parks will be set up in selected Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) through Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The funds for setting up of Energy Parks at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) will be released to ICAR under intimation to the concerned State Nodal Agency.

STATE LEVEL RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK

1. One State Level Renewable Energy Awareness / Education Park (large-sized) should be considered for setting up in each State with a maximum Central Financial Assistance of Rs.1.00 crore to meet the full cost of procurement and installation of energy systems and devices depending upon the availability of funds. The large sized Energy Park will be established in the State by the concerned State Nodal Agency on self-sustainable basis for its operation and maintenance.

2. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the State Level Energy Park would be prepared by the State Nodal Agency for submission to MNRE Detailed technical specifications for all the energy systems / exhibits shall be given in the DPR including details of civil construction work, etc.

3. State Government / Nodal Agency will make available land free of cost admeasuring at least 2.5 to 3 acres for which the State Nodal Agency will submit a certificate as proof of the acquisition of land along with the submission of Detailed Project Report (DPR).

4. The State Government / Nodal Agency will meet the cost on infrastructure development of the State Level Energy Park such as civil works, Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of the energy systems and devices etc. for a period of ten years, excluding warranty period.

5. The State Nodal Agency will submit a certificate to the effect that the State Level Energy Park would be operated and maintained on self-sustainable basis including mode of generation of revenue, while submitting the DPR.

6. It would be mandatory for the State Nodal Agency to enter into an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for a period of ten years, excluding warranty period for maintenance of all systems/devices installed in the State Level Energy Park. The State Nodal Agency will enter into a contract with the supplier to operate the systems/devices during the initial period of one year. During this period, the State Nodal Agency will select local persons after following the prescribed State Government procedure and get these local persons trained in the operation and maintenance of the energy systems and devices, by the supplier.

7. 50% of the MNRE share will be released initially along with the sanction of the State Level Energy Park. 40% funds would be released on submission of the completion report of the project including installation / commissioning of the devices along with the Utilization Certificate and the balance 10% funds on satisfactory performance of project devices as per DPR norms for at least a month and after satisfactory observation that they are in conformity to the conditions given in the preceding Para. 9 above. The project should normally be completed in a period of one year and in no case beyond a period of 24 months from the date of sanction of the project.

8. The Energy Parks will be monitored on a half-yearly basis through the State Nodal Agencies. The Regional Offices of MNRE will also be involved in monitoring the progress and functioning of the Energy Parks. Besides, Energy Parks will also be monitored by MNREThe evaluation of Energy Parks may also be got done through independent agencies. The completion certificates, monitoring report and the audited statement of accounts are to be submitted in the prescribed formats at Annexure IV to VI

9. The Committee on Energy Parks of MNRE will scrutinize and recommend the proposals for sanction and monitor the setting up and functioning of the parks.

E MEDA GUIDELINES ON ENERGY PARK SCHEME IN THE STATE:

On the basis of MNRE policy for energy park scheme separate guidelines for the state of Maharashtra are adopted by MEDA. Wherein following major steps are involved.

1. MNRE announce every year the policy for the Energy park scheme with subsidy pattern. After receipt of this policy, MEDA communicate same on district level to concerned ADOs and MEDA project officers working at district level.

2. While communicating this policy district wise target has been set to generate the appropriate and feasible energy park proposal. This is done on the basis of MNRE policy and prescribed forms proposed in the policy. Alternatively Zilla Parishad may suggest proper/ interested institutions/ NGOs/ Private organizations/ trusts/ temples/ Historical places where people are generally gathered on various occasions.

3. On receipt of such information and preliminary survey report from field project officers /interested organizations, at MEDA level detailed scrutiny is made and on the basis of information received a field visit arranged to ascertain the feasibility and authenticity of the information received from the field. During this field visit the points remained to be considered for the proposal are explained in details to the concern for final proposal to be submitted by the beneficiary.

4. This field visit is compulsorily arranged to guide the beneficiary and prepare the full-fledged feasibility report for onward submission to MNRE for necessary sanction. Here while collecting this proposal beneficiary has to confirm the deposition of applicable beneficiary share by giving bond about it. This has to be done along with submission of proposal for necessary sanction with MEDA, prior to implement the project at actual.

5. The beneficiary shall deposit Rs.5000/- as processing charges (Non refundable) and 25 % of beneficiary share along with proposal.

6. On receipt of sanction to these projects, MEDA communicate it to beneficiary officially by requesting to deposit the beneficiary share at the earliest. On the receipt of beneficiary share as per the sanction, the technical and financial offer is prepared in the form of open tender and advertisement is published in the leading daily newspapers.

7. MEDA shall inspect the progress of the work any time during the execution of project. However the joint commissioning schedule has been arranged compulsorily in all projects along with manufacturer representative and beneficiary representative by the MEDA officials.

8. The precaution has been taken to operate and maintain the project at least for the period of 10 years from the date of successful commissioning. For this manufacturer and beneficiary should enter into an agreement for day to day operation and maintenance of various systems installed in the project for their proper functioning.