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The energy sector comprises of non-renewable/ conventional (coal, lignite, petroleum, natural gas, etc.) and renewable/ non-conventional (wind, solar, small hydro, biomass, cogeneration bagasse, etc.) sources. Estimated reserves of non-renewable sources and estimated potential of renewable energy sources.
Estimated reserves of non-renewable sources and estimated potential of renewable energy sources
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Type |
Unit |
2011 | 2012 |
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India |
Maharashtra |
India | Maharashtra |
| Non- Renewable |
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| Coal |
Billion Tonnes |
285.86 |
10.53 |
293.50 | 10.88 |
| Lignite |
Billion Tonnes |
40.91 |
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41.96 | |
| Crude Oil |
Million Tonnes |
757.40 |
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759.59 | |
| Natural Gas |
Billion Cubics mtrs |
1,278.06 |
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1,330.26 | |
| Renewable Energy |
MW |
89.760 |
3,302 |
89,774 | 4,021 |
The installed capacity has increased by 22.1 per cent during 2012-13, whereas the central sector allocation to the State increased by 12.6 per cent over the previous year. The total installed capacity as on 31st March, 2013 in the State comprises of public sector 43.2 per cent, private sector 47.9 per cent (28.6 per cent conventional & 19.3 per cent renewable) and PPP
(Ratnagiri Gas Power Project Ltd.-RGPPL) 8.9 per cent
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