India has set the ambitious target of achieving the capacity of
175 Giga – Watts (GW) from renewable sources of energy by the
year 2022, including 100 GW from solar energy and 60 GW from wind
energy. Research studies have concluded that solar energy and wind
energy are complementary to each other and as a result,
hybridization of solar and wind technologies would reduce variable
costs, optimally utilize infrastructure and land since there are
several areas with moderately to high potential for both solar and
wind energy. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of the
Government of India seeks to provide a framework for proper
hybridization of wind and solar technologies, promote large grid
connected wind – solar photo – voltaic (PV) system for
optimal and efficient utilization of both infrastructure and land
and thereby reduce variable costs and ensure better grid stability.
In this regard, the MNRE has proposed a draft National Wind –
Solar Hybrid Policy, 2016
