Framework for integrated energy planning with application in india

This paper presents a hierarchical framework for integrated energy planning and applications of the framework for planning at different levels. The proposed planning framework links macro level national and/or state (regional) energy planning with micro level block and village energy planning. Models are proposed for energy planning at national/state level, block level and village level. Real-life application of the models for energy planning at each level in India is presented. The models through appropriate inter-linkages provide a wholistic framework for policy analysis and planning.