December 16, 2009 7:48 PM

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Intl Conference on Renewable Energy begins at Chandigarh

International Conference on Renewable Energy- Agenda for the North on Wednesday began at Chandigarh with Mr. Farooq Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Chief Minister collectively resolving to make India a leading force in Renewable Energy Sector by the year 2020.<br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that India has achieved over 15,500 MW of grid interactive installed renewable power, that was around 8% of the total installed grid capacity.<br/><br/>He said that it was matter for great pride that India was fourth in the world in the wind energy sector with the production of 10890 MW wind Power.<br/><br/>He said that India was fully prepared to harness 48,500 MW wind power by the year 2022.

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