KERC determines the tariff for solar projects
KERC with an order dated 10th October 2013 determines the following tariff:
| Type of solar plant | Approved tariff in Rs. Per unit |
| Solar PV | 8.40 |
| Solar Thermal | 10.92 |
| Roof-top and small solar PV | 9.56 |
| Roof-top and small solar PV with 30% capital subsidy | 7.20 |
- It is applicable for solar power generators entering into PPA on or after 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2018.
- ·
- The tariff mentioned above is different from tariff from the bidding procedure.
Sharing of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) benefits between the generating company and the beneficiaries
- For first year, from the date of commercial operation, 100% of gross proceeds on account of CDM benefit are to be retained by the project developer.
- Second year onwards the share of beneficiaries will increase by 10 % every year, from 10% (share in 2nd year) till it reaches 50 %. After this, the benefits will be shared proportionally.
Grid Connectivity for roof-top projects
- 1 kW to 5 kW – single phase 230 volts
- 5 kW to 50 kW – 3 phase 415 Volts
- 50 kW to 1 MW – 11 kV line.
Metering
- Metering shall be in compliance with the CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations 2006 as amended from time to time.
- In the case of, Solar rooftop PV systems connected to LT grid of a distribution company, the concept of net metering shall be adopted and the net energy pumped into the grid shall be billed.
Note – An amendment to CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations 2006 has been issued recently, in which a new definition of “renewable energy meter” has been introduced to extend clarity to net-metering scheme.
- If export>import, ESCOM pays generator at the tariff determined.
- If import > export; then generators pays to DISCOM at prevailing retail tariff.
Applicability of Wheeling and Banking Charges and Cross Subsidy Surcharge :
For solar generators going with intra-state open-access, no wheeling/banking charges or cross- subsidy charges are to be paid.
The copy of the order can be accessed here.