Sun, wind for energy: first draft of new law is ready

Solar heating to be made mandatory in cities by 2012, solar rooftop lighting in 10,000 government buildings by 2010, solar heating in industries, wind-powered systems to generate 25 KW. These are among the radical reforms towards what President A P J Kalam called ‘‘energy independence,’’ contained in the first draft of a renewable energy law for the country.

Besides giving for the first time a legislative backing for commitment to renewable energy—wind, solar and biomass—the law is meant to impose on the Government legally-binding targets for converting a percentage of energy into renewables. It would also make it obligatory for fuel companies to use a certain amount of biofuels.

Indian Express