State policy
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Conditions
- 80% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 20% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Settlement period
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid at APPC cost of electricity as approved by the Commission
Others
- Exempted from wheeling and cross subsidy surcharges
- Eligibility to participate under REC mechanism
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Policy In Formulation
Voltage Level
- Up to 56 kW, LT Level
- Above 56 kW to 1 MW, HT 11/33 kV
Conditions
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 60% of Local Distribution transformer capacity at LT level and 100% at HT level.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Half yearly
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by APERC.
Others
- No Distribution losses and charges
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 15% of distribution transformer capacity in your area
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
Others
- Exemption from wheeling charges and cross subsidy surcharge
- Electricity generated by the rooftop solar system shall not be more than 90% of the electricity consumption at the end of the settlement period.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 15% of distribution transformer capacity in your area
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by CSERC.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Voltage level
- Upto 6 kW, 230V- single phase
- Above 6 kW and upto 100 kW, 415 V-Three phase
- Above 100 kW, 11 kV-Three phase (HT)
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Group Captive.
- Third Party sale within same premises or outside of the premises (through lease agreement/ power sale agreement)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by GERC
Others
- Banking Charges- Rs.1.10 per unit of energy consumed for MSME and other than demand-based consumers.
Rs. 1.50 per unit of energy consumed for demand-based consumers.
Exempted for Government Buildings. - Transmission and wheeling charges if applicable depending on plant and point of consumption decided by GERC.
- Cross Subsidy and Additional charges are applicable as decided by GERC from time to time.
- Electricity Duty is applicable as per the provision of Gujarat Electricity Act,1958.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- Custom Duty concessions and Excise Duty Exemptions on solar equipment
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage level
- Upto 10 kW, 230V- single phase
- Above 10 kW and upto 25 kW, 400 V-Three phase
- Above 25 kW and upto 100 kW, 400 V-Three phase
- Above 100 kW, 11 kV-Three phase (HT)
Conditions
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Half yearly (Sep & March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per Solar Energy Tariff Order by JERC
Others
- Exempted from wheeling, banking charges & cross subsidy surcharges
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage level
- 230V (Single phase): 5 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): 15 kWp max.
- 11kV: 1 MWp max
Conditions
- 80% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Eligibility
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by HPERC from time to time.
Others
- Exempted from wheeling, banking and cross subsidy surcharge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 15% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per per the notification of commission from time to time.
Others
- Exempted from wheeling and cross subsidy surcharges
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Level
- 230V (Single phase): 5 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): 5 to 100 kWp max
- HT/ EHT: Above 100 kWp max
Conditions
- 50% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 20% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
Others
- Exempted from various Intra State Open Access charges
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Limits in kW
- HT Consumers: upto 1 MWp
- LT Consumers (Single Phase): upto 5 kWp
- LT Consumers (Three Phase): Above 5 kWp to 50 kWp
Conditions
- 150% of your Sanctioned Load.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid at rates as approved by KERC
Others
- Exempted from wheeling, banking, cross subsidy charges if applicable
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Conditions
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of distribution transformer capacity in your area for LT systems and 80% for HT systems.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid at rates as approved by KSERC.
Others
- Exempted from banking, cross subsidy charges, electricity duty
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Level
- Low Voltage Single Phase: 8 kWp max.
- Low Voltage Three Phase: 75 kWp max.
- High Voltage 11/33kV: Above 75 kWp
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 40% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Settlement period
- Annual (Oct to Sep)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid at tariff approved by the commission
Others
- Exempted from banking charge and cross subsidy surcharge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Conditions
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 15% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by the commission
Others
- If the electricity generated exceeds 90% of the electricity consumed at the end of the settlement period, no payment shall be made by the distribution licensee and shall not be carried
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Level
- Low Voltage Single Phase: 8 kWp max.
- Low Voltage Three Phase: 75 kWp max.
- High Voltage 11/33kV: Above 75 kWp
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 40% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Settlement period
- Annual (Oct to Sep)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid at tariff approved by the commission
Others
- Exempted from banking charge, electricity duty and cross subsidy surcharge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Voltage level
- 230 / 240V: upto 8 kWp max.
- 400/ 415V (Three phase): Above 8 to 150 kWp max in Metropolitian Area and 8 to 80 kWp in Other Areas
- 11 kV and Above Level: Above 150 to 1000kWp max in Metropolitian Area and 80 to 1000 kWp in Other Areas
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 40% of distribution transformer capacity in your area. The solar PV installation beyond 40% of DTC rated capacity may be allowed upon consideration of detailed load study on particular DTC.
- The HT consumers (11 KV and above) may install and connect Rooftop Solar PV systems at their LT bus bar System provided that, in such cases, the Net Meter shall be installed on the HT side of the Transformer
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by MERC.
Others
- MSEDCL shall, within 7 working days of the completion of the feasibility study, convey its approval for installing the Roof-top Solar PV System. The approval shall be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of approval, or such extended period as may be agreed to by the MSEDCL.
- MSEDCL shall complete the testing and commissioning of the System within 10 working days from receipt of testing and commissioning request, and shall install the Net Metering equipment and synchronise the Roof-top Solar PV System within 10 working days thereafter
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage level
- 230 V (single Phase): upto 3 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): Above 3 to 112 kWp max
- 11 kV HT: Above 112 to 300 kWp
- 33 kV HT: Above 300 kWp
Conditions
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by MPERC.
Others
- Exempted from banking, wheeling, cross-subsidy surcharges & electricity duty, no liability of property tax.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
SUBSIDY
- Applicable as per SECI guidelines
POLICY IN FORMULATION
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 75% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
Others
- If the electricity generated exceeds 90% of the electricity consumed at the end of the settlement period, no payment shall be made by the distribution licensee and shall not be carried
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage level
- 230V (Single phase): 7 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): 100 kWp max.
- 11kV: 1 MWp max
Conditions
- 80% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of Local Distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (Oct to Sep)
- The settlement of net energy including any banked energy shall be done at the end of each settlement period based on 90% of the consumption. At the beginning of each settlement period, cumulative carried over injected energy shall be reset to zero.
Others
- Exemption from wheeling charges and cross subsidy surcharge
- Electricity generated by the rooftop solar system shall not be more than 90% of the electricity consumption at the end of the settlement period.
- Exemption from open excess charges
- The applicant shall pay an application fee of Rs. 50/KVA along with the application to PSPCL. No parallel operation charges shall be leviable on these projects
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- Custom Duty concessions and Excise Duty Exemptions on solar equipment
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Levels
- 240(Single phase): upto 5 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): 5 – 50 kWp max.
- HT/EHT Level: 50kWp max.
Conditions
- 80% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 30% of Local Distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Capping of 4.8 units per kW of the approved, installed capacity per day will also be applicable and the net surplus electricity remaining available at the end of the billing period of the respective category will lapse, and no payment will be made.
Others
- Exemption from banking, wheeling & cross subsidy charges
- Check meters shall be mandatory for rooftop solar systems having capacity more than 250 kW
- Net energy credits less than 50 units under Net Metering achieved in the particular billing period shall be adjusted in the next billing period till credit of 50 units is achieved.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Conditions
- Up to 80% of Sanctioned Load
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Settlement period
- Annual (Oct to Sep)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid at tariff approved by the commission
Others
- Exempted from banking charge and cross subsidy surcharge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Level
- 240 V (single Phase): upto 5 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): Above 5 to 75 kWp max
- High Tension (HT): Above 75 kWp
Conditions
- 80% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 50% of Local Distribution transformer capacity at LT level
Ownership options
- Existing consumers of Discom with 3 Phase connections
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Half yearly (June & December)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per the rates notified by TSERC.
Others
- No Distribution losses and charges, Electricity duty, Cross subsidy surcharge
- Eligibility to participate under REC mechanism
GROSS METERING
- Tariff applicable for units generated under Gross Metering at 11 kV and below would be average cost of service of the DISCOM as determined by TSERC.
- No Distribution losses and charges, Electricity duty, Cross subsidy surcharge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Net metering is a billing system that allows rooftop owners having solar system installed at their rooftop to sell any excess electricity generated from solar system to local electricity utility
Voltage level
- Upto 10 kW, 240V- single phase
- Above 10 kW and upto 15 kW, 240 V/ 415 V-Three phase
- Above 15 kW and upto 100 kW, 415 V-Three phase
- Above 100 kW, 11 kV-Three phase (HT)
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 90% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
Others
- Exemption from wheeling & cross subsidy surcharge
- Electricity generated by the rooftop solar system shall not be more than 90% of the electricity consumption at the end of the settlement period.
- Consumer category solar energy shall be exempted from the electricity tax for two years till March 2021
- Net Metering is only applicable for LT Customers
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Level
- 230/240 V (1 phase): 8 kWp max.
- 400/ 415 kV: 80 kWp max.
- High Voltage 11 kV and Above: Above 80 kWp
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 40% of distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Settlement period
- Annual (Apr to Mar)
- Any unadjusted net credited units of electricity limited to 10% of total units generated during the year, shall be purchased by the Discom at approved rates.
Others
- Exempted from wheeling, banking, cross subsidy and other charge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Based on voltage levels
- 230 V (Single phase): 4 kWp max.
- 415 V (Three phase): 75 kWp max.
- 11kV: 1.5 MWp max.
- 11kV: 3 MWp max.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual (April to March)
- Any unadjusted electricity credits shall be paid as per rates decided by UERC.
Others
- Exemption from wheeling & cross subsidy surcharge
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Voltage Levels
- Low Voltage(Single phase): upto 5 kWp max.
- 415V (Three phase): 5- 50 kWp max.
- 6.6/11 kV: 50-2000 kW/kVA
- 11/33/66 kV Level: 2 MW to 5MW
Conditions
- 100% of your Sanctioned Load
- Cumulative capacity of all solar systems installed in your area shall not exceed 75% of Local Distribution transformer capacity in your area.
Ownership options
- Self-ownership (CAPEX model)
- Third party ownership (RESCO model)
Billing Mechanism
- Annual settlement
- Solar Injection Compensation is the weighted average tariff of Solar Projects of 5 MW and more discovered through competitive bidding in last financial year adopted by UPERC plus an incentive of 25%.
Other
- Exemption from wheeling & cross subsidy surcharge if applicable
- Electricity duty for ten years shall be exempted for sale to Distribution licensee, captive consumption and third-party sale in respect of all solar projects set up within the state. The Nodal Agency will undertake single window clearance for all Solar Power Producers.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
Mandatory for all large housing societies having a total contract demand of more than 500 kW will be required to install solar rooftop systems to meet at least 1.5% of their total electrical load.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- 40% Accelerated Depreciation
- 10 year Tax holiday on solar projects
- Loans available for up to Rs.15 Crore for renewable energy projects under Priority sector lending
- The host and obligated distribution utilities shall provide revolving Letter of Credit from a nationalized bank as a payment security mechanism for all RE projects.