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{{Short description|Indian government agency}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox government agency
| agency_name     = Agency for New and renewable Energy Research & Technology
| seal            = 
| seal_width      = 
| seal_caption    = 
| logo            = Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology (ANERT).jpg
| logo_caption    = ANERT logo
| formed          = 1986
| jurisdiction    = [[Kerala]], India
| headquarters    = [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
| minister1_name  = [[K. Krishnankutty]]
| minister1_pfo   = Minister for Electricity
| chief1_name     = Harshil R Meena IAS
| chief1_position = [[Chief executive officer]]
| parent_department = [[Department of Power (Kerala)|Power Department]], [[Government of Kerala]]
| website         = {{URL|http://anert.gov.in}}
}}

The '''Agency for New and Renewable Energy Research and Technology''' ('''ANERT''') (earlier known as the Agency for Non-conventional Energy & Rural Technology) is a government agency in the [[Government of Kerala|Kerala]], [[India]]. Its mission is gathering and disseminating knowledge about [[non-conventional energy|renewable energy]], [[energy conservation]], and rural technology. The agency was established in 1986 with its headquarters at [[Thiruvananthapuram]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ANERT|url=http://anert.gov.in/|publisher=Govt of Kerala, India|access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref>

== About ==
ANERT is an autonomous organisation which was initially established under the [[Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment|Science, Technology & Environment Council (STEC)]], of the Government of Kerala. It is the primary agency handling renewable energy programmes in Kerala and carrying out topical programs in Kerala for the [[Ministry of New and Renewable Energy]] (MNRE), a bureau of the [[Government of India]]. The body was registered under the Charitable Societies Act by the government of Kerala, and now functions under the state's Power Department.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ireeed.gov.in/policydetails?id=56 |title=Kerala Renewable Energy Policy |work=ireeed.gov.in |access-date=31 March 2018 |archive-date=31 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331173439/http://www.ireeed.gov.in/policydetails?id=56 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Administration==
===Governing body===
ANERT is administered by a governing body chaired by the state Minister for Electricity, with highest oversight by a director appointed by the Government. This board provides direction for activities in various energy-related areas.

===Executive committee===
ANERT has also an [[executive committee]] chaired by the Secretary to the Government of Kerala, Power Department. Other members are the Secretary to Government for the Finance (Expenditure) Department, Government of Kerala, the chairman of the [[Kerala State Electricity Board]], the member secretary of the [[Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment]], and two additional members nominated by the state government.{{citation needed|date=August 2019}}

==Programmes==
Major programmes that are implemented by ANERT are:<ref>{{cite web|title=ANERT |url=http://www.old.kerala.gov.in/dept_power/anrt_org_in.htm |publisher=Govt. of Kerala, India |access-date=11 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424012518/http://www.old.kerala.gov.in/dept_power/anrt_org_in.htm |archive-date=24 April 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=((Planning Commission, Govt of India, New Delhi))|title=Kerala development Report|year=2008|publisher=Govt of India|isbn=9788171885947|page=220}}</ref>

=== Solar Photovoltaic Programme (SPV) ===
Under this programme, ANERT distributes devices which use [[solar energy]]. These include [[solar lantern]]s, home lighting systems, [[street light]] systems, TV [[Battery pack|power packs]], and [[vaccine refrigerator]]s. These devices are distributed in accordance with MNRE and other programmes using ANERT funds.<ref>{{cite journal|title=ANERT plans 10,000 roof-top solar panels in Kerala|journal=The Economic Times|date=9 February 2013}}</ref>

=== Solar Thermal Energy Programme ===
The Solar Thermal Energy Programme aims to supplement [[thermal energy]] requirements at various temperatures for different applications; they include cooking, [[water heating]], heating for industrial processes, crop drying, space heating, and water [[desalination]]. Programme processes include harnessing solar energy from the Sun and converting it into heat energy using various solar thermal devices and systems.

===  Wind Energy Programme ===
ANERT is in the process of increasing [[wind power]] usage at different locations within the state. In association with MNRE, the agency has conducted a detailed study of the wind potential in Kerala. Its largest capacity [[wind farm]] is located at [[Kanjikode]], in [[Palakkad District]]; it has a capacity of 22 MW<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/State-seeks-to-raise-wind-energy-output-by-25-MW/article17072093.ece|title=State seeks to raise wind energy output by 25 MW|date=2017-01-21|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-03-31|last1=Nandakumar|first1=T.|language=en-IN}}</ref>

=== Bio-Energy Programme ===
This program aims to recover [[energy]] from waste; study the scientific disposal of waste; convert waste into [[fertilizer]] after energy extraction; improve [[sanitation]]; protect the environment; and generate relevant employment opportunities.<ref>{{cite web|title=Carbon Neutral Fuels and Chemicals from Standalone Biomass Refineries |url=https://www.ijee.latticescipub.com/wp-content/uploads/papers/v3i2/B1845113223.pdf|access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Domestic and industrial [[Biodegradable waste|biowaste]] is of major import to the agency, as it can be converted into [[producer gas]] via [[gasification]]. This gas can be used for heating and generating [[electricity]].<ref>{{cite web|title=ANERT invites applications for setting up biogas plants on subsidised rate |date=25 July 2017 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2017/jul/25/anert-invites-applications-for-setting-up-biogas-plants--on-subsidised-rate-1632986.html |publisher= New Indian Express |access-date=31 March 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Domestic biogas plants from Anert for cooking |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Domestic-biogas-plants-from-Anert-for-cooking/article13993486.ece |publisher=thehindu.com |access-date=31 March 2018 }}</ref>

=== National Programme on Improved Chulha ===
In 2001, as part of its declared "[[Women's empowerment|Women's Empowerment]] Year", MNRE decided to make 10,000 villages throughout India "smoke free" by the promotion of improved [[chulha]]s, or cooking stoves.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wcd.nic.in/empwomen.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025071255/http://wcd.nic.in/empwomen.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-10-25|title=NATIONAL POLICY FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN|date=2015-10-25|access-date=2018-03-31}}</ref>

== Training and Workshops ==
ANERT provides training and workshops for field level staffs to improve services.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/feb/21/anert-training-programme-for-kseb-field-staff-1776488.html|title=Anert training programme for KSEB field staff|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-03-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://anert.gov.in/Training%20Programme%20on%20Installation,%20Repair%20and%20Maintenance%20of%20SPV%20Sysytems|title=Training Programme on Installation, Repair and Maintenance of SPV Sysytems {{!}} Anert|website=anert.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-03-31|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Policies ==
=== Kerala Renewable Energy Policy 2002 ===
The Kerala Renewable Energy Policy was introduced in April 2002 to develop, propagate, and promote non-conventional energy sources, as well as to exploit natural resources for cheaper power projects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://biomasspower.gov.in/state-wise-policy-kerala.php|title=Biomass website|website=biomasspower.gov.in|access-date=2018-03-31|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401074903/http://biomasspower.gov.in/state-wise-policy-kerala.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Wind Energy Policy 2004 ===
The Wind Energy Policy was instituted to set up wind farms on private lands in Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://103.251.43.130/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=2:renewableenergy&id=103:wind-policy&Itemid=49|title=Wind Power Plants – policy, guidelines, application format|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-03-31|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401005516/http://103.251.43.130/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=2:renewableenergy&id=103:wind-policy&Itemid=49|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== Kerala Solar Energy Policy 2013 ===
In November 2013 the Solar Energy Policy was implemented to increase the use of solar energy appliances in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://anert.gov.in/index.php/node/113|title=Solar energy policy – Anert|website=anert.gov.in|language=en|access-date=2018-03-31|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401004057/http://anert.gov.in/index.php/node/113|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:State agencies of Kerala]]
[[Category:Renewable energy organizations]]
[[Category:Renewable energy in India| ]]
[[Category:Appropriate technology]]
[[Category:Solar energy organizations]]
[[Category:Energy in Kerala]]
[[Category:1986 establishments in Kerala]]
[[Category:Government agencies established in 1986]]