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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.
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  • 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.