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MNRE has approved guidelines for implementation of phase II of grid connected rooftop solar programme with a target of 40 GW installed capacity by 2026. Total financial support outlay for the scheme is INR 118 billion.
| Component A | Scheme targets addition of 4 GW capacity addition in residential segment. | |
| DISCOMs will be the nodal points for implementation of the programme and will invite expressions of interest for empanelment of agencies. Companies with bids within 25% of L1 bid would be empanelled for installation at L1 price. Minimum 10% of allocated capacity would be awarded to L1 bidder. | ||
| Capital subsidy of 40% for system size up to 3 kW and 20% for residual capacity up to 10 kW will be available. Total budget for capital subsidy is INR 66 billion. | ||
| For group housing societies, capital subsidy will be limited to 20% for installation up to 500 kWp capacity. | ||
| Consumers would also be eligible for subsidy if rooftop systems are installed by non-empanelled installers. | ||
| Component B | Incentives worth 5% of applicable system cost to DISCOMs – for annual installation above 10% of installed base capacity up to March 2019. Total budget for subsidy is INR 49.5 billion. | |
| Procedure for implementation of component A | ||
| Procedure for implementation of component A | Consumers will file application to set up rooftop solar systems at a national portal. DISCOMs will grant technical feasibility approval within 15 days of submission of application. | |
| Installers must follow standards and specifications issued by MNRE for installation and enter into standard agreements with consumers. | ||
| DISCOMs will grant net metering approval after installation of rooftop solar system. | ||
| DISCOMs will transfer subsidy to consumers after completing inspection of rooftop solar systems. | ||
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