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RAJASTHAN Solar Energy Policy, 2019
Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019 Energy Department Government of Rajasthan
ASHOK GEHLOT
Chief Minister, Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a land of resilient people. For centuries they have braved
harsh geo-climatic conditions to shape themselves into one of the most
vibrant and colourful cultures in the world. This land of blistering sun and
vast tracts of barren land is now leading the green energy revolution in
India.
Rajasthan's solar generation potential has been assessed at 142 GW. The
State Government plans to systematically harness this potential and has
set for itself an ambitious target of 30 GW capacity by 2024-25 which will
transform the energyscape of the state and the country.
In 2011, we had formulated the State's first Solar Policy to kick-start the
State's solar journey. I am glad to see that Rajasthan now stands as one of
the top solar states in India. At this stage of the progression curve, the
sector now requires a fresh impetus for the next leap.
The Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy-2019 is manifestation of a new,
multidimensional vision for this sector. It aims at far-reaching
interventions at all levels of the generation pyramid and across the
consumption chain, involving all stake-holders, and employment
generation for our youth.
I invite you to partner with Rajasthan in writing a new chapter in the
history of sustainable energy of the country.
Ashok Gehlot
Dr. B. D. KALLA
Minister of Energy, Government of Rajasthan
If you are holding this document in your hand, it is unlikely that you
are not already familiar with how vibrant Rajasthan’s solar sector
is.
With the right policy environment, the State has successfully
leveraged two important natural endowments – availability of vast
un-cultivable land strips and abundant solar radiation throughout
the year – to become a front-runner in the sector.
In the Budget speech for 2019-20, Hon’ble Chief Minister had
announced a new Solar Policy to further augment the generation
capacity in the State. I am glad that guided by his vision, we have
formulated the Solar Energy Policy, 2019, which will pave way for
the next round of growth of this sector.
This document is an outcome of study of sector's best-practices
and a detailed dialogue with various stakeholders. We have
significantly broad-based the policy framework for a more holistic
and comprehensive development of the sector.
I am sure this investor-friendly policy will encourage further
investment in capacity generation and allied activities and also
spur employment generation.
Dr. B. D. Kalla
CONTENTS 1.
2.
3.
Preamble
Vision and Objectives
Title and Enforcement
09
10
11
4. Definitions 11
5. Target 15
6. RREC to act as Nodal Agency 16
PROJECT BASED PROVISIONS AND INCENTIVES
7. Rooftop PV Solar Power Systems 17
8. Decentralised Grid Connected 18
Solar Power Projects
9. Off-Grid Solar Applications 19
10. Utility Grid Power Projects 20
11. Solar Power Projects with 22
Storage Systems
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR PARKS
12. Solar Park 23
13. Promotion of setting up of 24
Renewable Energy based Electric
Vehicle Charging Stations
REGISTRATION AND APPROVALS
14. Registration of Solar Power Projects 25
15. Allotment/procurement of Land 27
16. Incentives/facilities available to 28
Solar Power Projects
APPROVAL MECHANISM
17. Committee for Project Approval 30
18. In-Principle Clearance of 30
Solar Power Projects
19. Security Deposits 31
20. Final Approval of Solar Power Projects 32
21. Power Purchase Agreement 33
22. Rajasthan Renewable Energy 33
Development Fund
23. Time frame for completion of 35
Solar Power Projects
24. Manufacturing of Solar 36
Energy Equipment
25. Evacuation and Grid Interfacing 37
of Solar Energy
26. Time Line for utilisation of 39
Power Evacuation facilities
27. Measures for Grid Stability 40
28. Forecasting & Scheduling 40
OTHER INITIATIVES
29. Solarisation of Stand Alone Mini 41
Drinking Water Supply System
for Rural Areas
30. Project Management Consultancy 41
31. RREC to undertake studies 42
in Renewable Energy for
further Policy Interventions
32. Savings 42
33. Regulation 43
34. Power to remove difficulties 43
Annexure 1 44
Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
1 Preamble
1.1 Growing concerns of global warming and efficient ways of utilisation of solar energy.
climate change require emphasis on clean and 1.6. On a life cycle basis, electric vehicles are
green energy. The Renewable Energy sources environmentally cleaner than fossil fuel based
lay foundation for planners in developing the vehicles. It is right time to push for a rapid
policy framework to ensure energy security transition of transport sector based primarily
and equity along with achieving the goals of on electric vehicles, requiring further policy
reducing carbon emission and pollution interventions to align electric vehicles
mitigation. charging by renewable energy based systems.
1.2. Utility scale power producers, small power 1.7. The State has vast and largely untapped
generators, state utilities such as generation, potential in terms of intense solar radiation,
transmission and distribution companies, one of the highest number of sunny days in a
regulatory and power management agencies, year and availability of vast barren/un-
Government and consumers are major cultivable unutilised government/private
stakeholders in the Renewable Energy (RE) land. This has potential to make Rajasthan a
sector. This Policy is envisaged for facilitation highly preferred destination for solar energy
of the stakeholders for promoting solar energy at the global level.
sector while safeguarding interests of the end
consumer. 1.8. To meet the global commitment Government
of India, has fixed a national target of 175 GW
1.3. Renewable energy brings enormous benefits Renewable Energy, which includes 100 GW
in the form of zero fuel cost resulting in from Solar Energy by the year 2022. This will
electricity prices free from volatility and reduce dependence on conventional sources
external influence, reduced water usage, low of energy by promoting non-conventional
import bill, and pollution mitigation. energy sources.
1.4. Over past several decades, demand for power 1.9. In view of ambitious national projections of RE
has grown and the State has added capacity addition, planning of transmission
conventional power capacity on a large scale. system is an important factor to facilitate
The State has achieved self-reliance in scaling up of renewable energy. Transmission
availability of power. Furthermore, renewable planning requires a new framework in terms of
energy has become commercially viable, multi stakeholder process and a long-term
therefore, state utilities and other perspective plan. Better structured RE
stakeholders have increased interest and procurement system can be created based on
focus on renewable energy. low generation cost and best value to the
1.5. Solar energy can be deployed in a system.
decentralised manner which brings benefit of 1.10 Due to unpredictability and variability of
reduced transmission & distribution losses Renewable Energy generation, its large scale
and savings in cost of establishing additional integration to the grid is a challenging task. It
transmission infrastructure because of requires upgradation of transmission and
g e n e ra t i o n o f p o w e r a t l o a d c e n t r e s . distribution infrastructure. This leads to
Decentralised generation through solar increase in system level cost of RE which is to
rooftop systems, off-grid applications and be borne by the state utilities and the
small solar power plants at consumers end are g ove r n m e n t . S e a m l e s s i n t e g ra t i o n o f
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renewable power with grid to ensure grid 1.12 Open access consumers are one of the major
stability requires deployment of technologies stakeholders using renewable power to fulfil
and implementation models for ancillary their energy demand as well as renewable
services. purchase obligations. Therefore, challenges of
1.11 Optimal generation capacity mix of renewable such consumers are to be addressed through a
and conventional energy sources requires to suitable regulatory and policy framework.
be assessed by considering possible 1.13 To keep pace with the changing needs of the
technology options, to match the future solar energy sector, State Government has
demand curve and energy requirement with decided to review the existing Rajasthan Solar
the generation profile of the State. Energy Policy, 2014.
2 Vision and Objectives
2.1 To develop solar power sector in the State with 2.6 Create better atmosphere to innovate and
“stakeholder-driven” policy. invest for micro, small and medium enterprises
2.2 To be a major contributing State for achieving for harnessing solar energy.
the national target of 100 GW capacity of solar 2.7 Human resource development with particular
energy as a part of global commitment. reference to renewable energy and
2.3 To a c h i e v e “o p t i m a l e n e r g y m i x ” o f generation of employment opportunities.
conventional and renewable power, ensuring 2.8 To f a c i l i t a t e a n d s u p p o r t r e s e a r c h &
energy security of the State, efficient grid development activities in the field of RE.
management and protecting interests of all Nurturing better products, processes and
stakeholders. systems to promote growth of renewable
2.4 To promote new technologies in solar energy energy.
generation and storage to make solar energy 2.9 To deploy ancillary services for making the grid
more cost competitive and reliable source of flexible for RE Power integration by various
energy for consumers. modes like Demand Side Management, Time
2.5 To facilitate development of infrastructure in of Day Tariff, Scheduling & Forecasting,
generation, transmission, distribution and Storage Systems, Reactive Power
manufacturing sector of renewable energy. Management, Grid Reserve/Balancing
Capacity, etc.
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3 Title and Enforcement
3.1 This Policy will be known as Rajasthan Solar 3.3 State Government may amend/modify/ review
Energy Policy, 2019. this Policy as and when required.
3.2 The Policy will come into operation with effect
from 18.12.2019 and will remain in force until
superseded by another Policy.
4 Definitions
4.1 In this Policy, unless the context otherwise
requires:
1. "Act" means Electricity Act, 2003, including
amendments thereto;
2. “ABT” means Availability Based Tariff;
3. “CAPEX Mode” means the mode under which
entire investment is to be incurred by the
power consumer for installation of solar
power plant;
4. “CEA” means Central Electricity Authority;
5. “Ceiling Act, 1973” means the Rajasthan
Imposition of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings
Act, 1973;
6. “Central Agency” means National Load
Dispatch Centre (NLDC) as designated by the
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
vide Order dated 29.01.2010 for the purposes
of the REC Regulations;
7. “CERC” means the Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission, constituted under
sub-section (1) of Section 76 of the Electricity
Act, 2003;
8. "CERC REC Regulations" means Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms &
Condition for recognition and issuance of
Renewable Energy Certificate for Renewable
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Energy Generation) Regulations, 2010 may include rebellion, mutiny, civil unrest, riot,
notified by CERC vide Notification dated strike, fire, explosion, flood, cyclone, lightning,
14.01.2010 as amended from time to time; earthquake, act of foreign enemy, war or other
9. “Contract Demand” means regular contract forces, theft, burglary, ionizing radiation or
demand plus standby contract demand, if any, contamination, Government action, inaction
of the Consumer with DISCOM; or restrictions, accidents or an act of God or
other similar causes;
10. "COD" means Commercial Operation Date, i.e.
t h e d a t e w h e n t h e Po w e r P l a n t g e t s 19. "Generating Plant Sub-station/Pooling Sub-
commissioned as per rules/provisions; Station" means Sub-station developed by the
S o l a r Po w e r P r o d u c e r / D eve l o p e r f o r
11. "Collector" means Collector of a district as interfacing with the receiving sub-station;
defined in the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
and includes every officer authorized to 20. “Government” and “State” mean Government
discharge the duties of Collector under the of Rajasthan and the State of Rajasthan
Act/Rules/Executive Orders of the respectively;
Government of Rajasthan; 21. “Grid Code” means Rajasthan Electricity
12. “CPP” or “Captive Power Plant” means Regulatory Commission (Rajasthan Electricity
Captive Power Plant as defined in Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2008/Central
Act, 2003 and Electricity Rules, 2005; Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian
Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2010 as
13. “CSP” means Concentrated Solar Power; amended from time to time;
14. "DISCOM of Rajasthan" means a distribution 22. “Gross Metering” means methodology under
licensee of the State, such as Jaipur DISCOM, which the entire electricity generated by the
Jodhpur DISCOM and Ajmer DISCOM; rooftop/ ground mounted Solar PV System set
15. "District Level Committee" or "DLC" means up in the premises of the consumer is delivered
the Committee constituted by the State to the distribution system of the licensee;
Government for a District from time to time 23. “GST” means Goods and Services Tax;
under Clause (b) of sub-rule (I) of rule 2 of the
Rajasthan Stamps Rules, 2004; 24. "Interconnection Line" means Transmission/
Distribution Line connecting Generating Plant
16. “Energy Storage Systems” or “ESS” shall mean Sub-station/Pooling Sub-station of
the system(s) installed in addition to the solar Developer/Power Producer to Receiving Sub-
PV and/or wind power capacity as part of the Station of ISTS/RVPN/DISCOMs of
project, that can capture energy produced at Rajasthan;
one time for use at a later time;
25. “Inter-Connection Point” shall mean a point at
17. "Financial Year" means a period commencing Extra High Voltage (EHV) substation of
on 1st April of a calendar year and ending on Transmission Licensee or High Voltage (HV)
31st March of the subsequent calendar year; substation of distribution licensee, as the case
18. " Fo r c e M a j e u r e" m e a n s a ny eve n t o r may be, where the electricity produced from
circumstance which is beyond the reasonable the RE generating station is injected into the
direct or indirect control and without the fault Grid;
or negligence of the solar power producer or 26. "IREDA" means Indian Renewable Energy
developer and which results in solar power Development Agency;
p r o d u c e r ’ s / d e v e l o p e r ’ s i n a b i l i t y,
notwithstanding its reasonable best efforts, to 27. “ISTS” means Inter State Transmission System;
perform its obligations in whole or in part and 28. "Licensee" includes a person deemed to be a
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licensee under Section 14 of the Electricity delivery point;
Act, 2003; 39. "Receiving Sub-station" means EHV/HV Sub-
29. "MNRE" means Ministry of New and Station developed by RVPN/DISCOM of
Renewable Energy of Government of India, Rajasthan for evacuation of power generated
responsible to develop and deploy new and from Renewable Energy Sources;
renewable energy for supplementary energy 40. “Renewable Energy Certificate” or “REC”
requirement of the country; means the Renewable Energy (Solar)
30. “National Solar Mission or Solar Mission” Certificate issued by the Central Agency in
means Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar accordance with the procedure prescribed by
Mission 2009 launched by Government of it and under the provisions specified in this
India; regard by the Central Electricity Regulatory
31. “Net Metering” means the methodology C o m m i s s i o n ( Te r m s & C o n d i t i o n s f o r
under which electricity generated by the recognition and issuance of Renewable
Rooftop/Ground mounted Solar PV System Energy Certificate for Renewable Energy
set up in the premises of a consumer under the Generation) Regulations, 2010;
CAPEX/RESCO mode is primarily for self 41. “Renewable Energy Power Plants” means
consumption, and the surplus generated power plants other than the conventional
e le c tr ic it y, if a ny, is de livere d to th e p o w e r p l a n t s g e n e ra t i n g g r i d q u a l i t y
distribution licensee which will be off-set electricity from Renewable Energy Sources;
against the electricity supplied by the 42. “Renewable Energy Sources” means and
distribution licensee to the consumer during includes non-conventional renewable
the billing cycle; generating sources as approved by the
32. “Nodal Agency” means Rajasthan Renewable Ministry of New & Renewable Energy,
Energy Corporation Limited (RREC); Government of India;
33. “NVVN” means NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, a 43. “RERC”/"Commission" means Rajasthan
wholly owned subsidiary company of NTPC; Electricity Regulatory Commission;
34. “Person” means an individual or a firm/ 44. “RESCO Mode” means the methodology in
company registered under the Companies Act which entire investment is to be incurred by a
1956; company/individual other than the consumer
35. "Pooled Cost of Power Purchase" means the for setting up of the solar power project in the
w e i g h t e d ave ra g e p r i c e a t w h i c h t h e consumer premises and the consumer pays for
distribution licensee has purchased the the electricity generated from such solar
electricity including the cost of self- power project at mutually agreed tariff to such
generation, if any, in the previous year from all investor company/ individual;
the energy suppliers excluding short-term 45. “RPO” means Renewable Purchase
power purchases and those based on Obligation;
renewable energy; 46. "RREC/RRECL" means Rajasthan Renewable
36. "PPA" means Power Purchase Agreement; Energy Corporation Ltd;
37. " Po o l i n g S t a t i o n" m e a n s s u b - S t a t i o n 47. “RVPN" means the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut
developed by the Developer for interface with Prasaran Nigam Limited;
the Receiving Sub-station; 48. “RVUN" means the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut
38. “Project Capacity” shall mean the maximum Utpadan Nigam Limited;
Alternating Current (AC) capacity at the
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49. “RUVN/RUVNL” means the Rajasthan Urja 57. “Solar PV Power Plant” means Solar Photo
Vikas Nigam Limited; Voltaic (SPV) Power Plant that uses sunlight
50. “SECI” means the Solar Energy Corporation of for direct conversion into electricity through
India; Photo Voltaic technology;
51. “SLEC” means State Level Empowered 58. “Solar Thermal Power Plant” means Solar
Committee constituted under the provisions Thermal Power Plant that uses sunlight
of this Policy; through Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
technology based on either line focus or point
52. “ S L S C ” m e a n s S t a t e Le v e l S c r e e n i n g focus principle for conversion into heat/steam
Committee constituted under the provisions which can be used for producing electricity;
of this Policy;
59. “Scheduled Commissioning Period” means
53. “Solar Farm/Park” means a group of solar the scheduled period of the completion of the
power plants in the same location used for the project counted from the date of “final
generation of electric power; approval” from SLSC/SLEC to the date of
54. “Solar Power Park Developer” means a person “COD”;
who develops and/or maintains solar parks 60. “State Agency” means Rajasthan Renewable
and the related common infrastructure Energy Corporation Ltd. or any other agency
facilities; designated by the Rajasthan Electricity
55. "Solar Power Producer/Developer" means a Regulatory Commission for accreditation and
person that makes an investment for setting recommending the Renewable Energy Project
up of solar power project and generating for registration with Central Agency in
electricity from solar energy; accordance with the procedure prescribed by
56. “Solar Plant/Solar Power Plant” means a it and under the provisions specified in the
power plant or system utilizing solar energy CERC REC Regulations;
through solar photo-voltaic or concentrated 61. “State Load Dispatch Centre” or "SLDC"
s o l a r t h e r m a l d ev i c e s f o r g e n e ra t i n g means the Centre established by the State
electricity; Government for the purposes of exercising theRajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
powers and discharging the functions under 63. " W B A" m e a n s W h e e l i n g a n d B a n k i n g
Section 31&32 of the Electricity Act, 2003; Agreement.
62. “Tariff” means the schedule of charges for 4.2 The terms not defined above will have their
generation, transmission, wheeling and supply usual meanings.
of electricity together with terms and
conditions for application thereof;
5 Target
5.1 The Policy aims to achieve a target of 30,000 5.2 The State DISCOMs will purchase solar energy
MW Solar Power Projects up to 2024-25 in the as per the Renewable Purchase Obligation
State as under: (RPO) as determined by RERC.
5.3 State will endeavour to develop Solar Power
Projects for sale of power to parties other than
S.No. Particulars Capacity
DISCOMs of Rajasthan and for captive
Utility/Grid Scale Solar consumption, within and outside the State.
1 24,000 MW
Parks
5.4 This Policy also aims to promote Solar Energy
2 Distributed Generation 4,000 MW as under:
3 Solar Rooftop 1,000 MW i. Promotion of small Decentralized Grid
Connected Solar Power Projects at load
4 Solar Pumps 1,000 MW centres.Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
ii. Promotion of Rooftop Solar Projects v. Promotion of Electric Vehicles (EV)
through Net Metering and Gross Charging Stations by Renewable Energy.
Metering mechanism or in any other vi. Development of Solar Parks.
manner as per the provisions of
Electricity Act, 2003 and relevant vii. Strengthening of Transmission and
Regulations/Orders issued by RERC/ Distribution Network for Renewable
CERC. Energy.
iii. Promotion of Off-Grid Solar applications viii. Promotion of manufacturing industries of
like Solar Water Pumps, home lighting solar energy equipment and storage
systems, water heater, etc. systems.
iv. Promotion of Solar Energy Projects with ix. P r o m o t i o n o f fl o a t i n g /c a n a l t o p /
Storage Systems. reservoir top solar power projects.
6 RREC to act as Nodal Agency
RREC to act as nodel agency for: SECI/RUVNL (as may be applicable);
i. Registration of projects; viii. Arranging any other statutory clearances/
ii. Approval of projects; approvals;
iii. Development of Solar Parks; ix. Facilitating water allocation for Solar Thermal
Power Plant/for auxiliary consumption and
iv. Selection of projects by process of competitive cleaning of Solar PV Plants;
bidding on request of RUVNL/ DISCOMs;
x. Coordination with MNRE/NIWE/DISCOMs of
v. Facilitating allotment of Government land; Rajasthan/RVPN/Central Agency/other
vi. Facilitating approval of power evacuation plan relevant agency;
and allocation of bays and other related xi. Accreditation and recommendation of the
facilities; Solar Power Projects for registration with
vii. Facilitating execution of PPA/WBA with Central Agency under REC Mechanism.
DISCOMs of Rajasthan/RVPN/NVVN/
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PROJECT BASED PROVISIONS AND INCENTIVES
7 Rooftop PV Solar Power Systems
7.1 Rooftop PV Solar Power Systems with Net iii) The DISCOMs will develop a suitable and
Metering comprehensive consumer-friendly IT
T h e S t a t e G ove r n m e n t w i l l f a c i l i t a t e application for facilitating online timely
installation of Rooftop PV Solar Power approvals and monitoring of these projects.
Systems in the State. It will endeavour to iv) Rooftop consumers will be provided
develop 33 district headquarters as ‘Green subsidies/incentives as per the guidelines
Energy Cities’ in next 5 years by installing 300 of MNRE/State Government.
MW of Solar Rooftop Systems in the following v) Start-ups will be promoted for installation
manner: of Rooftop Solar Systems.
i) The State will promote setting up of grid vi) Benefits such as banking facility and
connected Rooftop PV Solar Power Plants payment of surplus energy by DISCOMs
under Net metering arrangement. The under Net-metering Scheme as applicable
DISCOMs will allow Solar Rooftop capacity to domestic consumers, will also be
addition up to 50% of the capacity of the applicable to Government offices,
distribution transformer of the area. Government schools, Government
ii) Rooftop Solar Power Plants can be set up colleges, Government hospitals and any
on Government Buildings on RESCO other Government buildings notified by
Model. State Government under the Net Metering
Scheme.Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
vii) Maximum time period for execution of 7.2 Rooftop PV Solar Power Systems with Gross
various activities in respect of Solar Metering
Rooftop Systems under Net Metering by Solar Rooftop Systems can also be set up under
DISCOMs will be as under: gross metering scheme as per the guidelines
S. No. Activity Maximum Time prescribed by the State Government/
Period Government of India. The entire generated
power will be supplied to DISCOMs at a tariff
7 days from receipt determined by RERC. Solar Rooftop Systems
1 Issuance of NOC
of application up to 1 MW capacity will be allowed under this
Scheme.
7 days from
Solar & Net Meter
2 depositing of 7.3 Appropriate provisions would be made in
Testing
meters Urban Building Bylaws to promote and
Execution of Net 3 days from facilitate use and installation of Solar Rooftop
3 Metering submission of draft Systems.
Agreement agreement
Commissioning/
3 days from receipt
4 Connection of
of application
Rooftop system
8 Decentralized Grid Connected
Solar Power Projects
Decentralized Grid Connected Solar Power Projects guidelines of State Government/ Government
provide an opportunity to meet power requirement of India.
close to the load centres. Such generation will help 8.2 State aims to increase participation of farmers
the utilities to reduce their T&D losses and optimize in solar energy sector to augment their
the cost of transmission and distribution system. sources of income by production and sale of
8.1 The State will promote setting up of solar energy to DISCOMs, in following
decentralized solar power projects with a manner:
minimum capacity of 0.5 MW and maximum 8.2.1 Farmers, on their own or through a developer,
capacity of 3 MW in the premises and vicinity can set up decentralised power project on
of 33 kV Grid Sub-Stations for sale of power to their un-cultivable agriculture land as per
DISCOMs. The sub-stations for which clause 8.1.
decentralized solar power projects are to be
established will be selected by RUVNL/ 8.2.2 The State will promote solarization of existing
DISCOMs. The tariff for these projects will be grid connected agriculture pumps as per the
determined on basis of tariff-based provisions/guidelines issued by DISCOMs
competitive bidding process or as per the based on Regulations of RERC/Guidelines of
Central/State Government.
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9 Off-Grid Solar Applications
9.1 The State will promote and incentivize off-grid consumers through its own distribution
solar applications, including hybrid systems, as system/local solar grid.
per the guidelines issued by MNRE to meet 9.3 The State will also promote setting up of stand-
various electrical and thermal energy alone solar systems to provide electricity to
requirements for domestic and commercial households in remote villages/ hamlets
use. (Dhanis).
9.2 The State will promote setting up of solar 9.4 The State will promote installation of Solar PV
power plants by persons for sale of power to Pumps for pressure irrigation systems.Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
10 Utility Grid Power Projects
10.1 Solar Power Projects in Rajasthan for sale of 10.3.2 Solar Power Projects outside the premises of
power to DISCOMs of Rajasthan consumer of Rajasthan:
The State will promote setting up of solar
Up to Contract
power projects for sale of power to DISCOMs 1 Capacity Demand of the
of Rajasthan on the tariff discovered through consumer
competitive bidding process: Transmission and
2 As per clause 16.5
i) To fulfil Renewable Purchase Obligation Wheeling Charges
(RPO) target fixed by RERC. 3 Banking As per clause 16.3
ii) DISCOM/RUVNL may purchase solar power Exempted as per
4 Electricity Duty
beyond RPO limit and can avail the benefit of clause 16.4
REC as per CERC Regulations/NLDC Additional
5 Not applicable
guidelines. Surcharge
10.2 Solar Power Projects sanctioned under Cross Subsidy
6 Not applicable
Surcharge
guidelines/schemes of MNRE
Contribution
The State will promote setting up of Solar
towards Rajasthan
Power Projects under the Guidelines/ 7 Not applicable
Renewable Energy
Schemes of MNRE or Solar Power Projects Development Fund
allocated through competitive bidding by/for
other State Utilities/Entities.
10.3 Solar Power Projects for captive use 10.3.3 Solar Power Projects set up in the State for
captive use outside Rajasthan through open
The State will promote setting up of solar
access:
power projects for captive use as under:
10.3.1 Solar Power Projects within premises of a As per requirement
consumer of Rajasthan: 1 Capacity
of the consumer
Transmission and As per RERC
Up to Contract 2
Wheeling Charges Regulations
1 Capacity Demand of the
Banking Not applicable
consumer 3
Transmission and
2 Not applicable Electricity Duty Not applicable
Wheeling Charges 4
3 Banking As per clause 16.3 Additional Not applicable
5
Exempted as per Surcharge
4 Electricity Duty
clause 16.4 Cross Subsidy Not applicable
6
Additional Surcharge
5 Not applicable
Surcharge Contribution As per clause 22
Cross Subsidy towards Rajasthan
6 Not applicable 7 Renewable Energy
Surcharge
Development Fund
Contribution
towards Rajasthan
7 Not applicable
Renewable Energy
Development Fund
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10.4 Grid connected Solar Power Projects for 10.4.3 Solar Power Projects set up for sale of power
Third Party Sale outside State through open access/power
The State will promote setting up of solar exchange:
power projects for third party sale within/ Generating Plant Any capacity
1
outside the State as under: Capacity projects
10.4.1 Solar Power Projects within premises of 2 Tariff As mutually agreed
consumer of Rajasthan (under RESCO mode): Transmission and As per RERC
3 Wheeling Charges Regulations
4 Banking Not applicable
Up to Contract
5 Electricity Duty Not applicable
1 Capacity Demand of the
consumer Additional Not applicable
6
Surcharge
2 Tariff As mutually agreed
Transmission and Not applicable Cross Subsidy Not applicable
7
3 Wheeling Charges Surcharge
Contribution As per clause 22
4 Banking As per clause 16.3
towards Rajasthan
5 Electricity Duty As per GoR Orders 8 Renewable Energy
Additional As per RERC Development Fund
6
Surcharge Regulations
Cross Subsidy Not applicable
7 10.5 The Projects set up under clause 10.3 & 10.4
Surcharge
will also be eligible for RE (Solar) Certificate
Contribution As per clause 22
towards Rajasthan as per Orders/Regulations issued in this
8 Renewable Energy regard by the appropriate Commission.
Development fund
10.6 The State will also promote setting up of
floating/reservoir top/canal top Solar Power
10.4.2 Solar Power Projects set up for sale of power
Projects for sale of power to DISCOMs
within State through open access:
through competitive bidding or for captive
Generating Plant Any capacity use/third party sale.
1
Capacity projects
Sale to the Up to Contract
2 consumer Demand of the
consumer
3 Tariff As mutually agreed
Transmission and As per clause 16.5
4 Wheeling Charges
5 Banking As per clause 16.3
6 Electricity Duty As per GoR Orders
Additional As per RERC
7
Surcharge Regulations
Cross Subsidy Not applicable
8
Surcharge
Contribution As per clause 22
towards Rajasthan
9 Renewable Energy
Development Fund
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11 Solar Power Projects with
Storage Systems
11.1 Solar power is intermittent in nature as it is in addition to the RPO target.
available only in daytime and it also depends 11.3 The minimum rated energy capacity of an
on prevailing weather conditions. Therefore, Energy Storage System (ESS) shall be equal to
to reduce the variability of output of solar ‘X/2’ MWh, where ‘X’ is the installed capacity
power injected into the grid and to ensure of the Project in MW. For example, in case the
availability of firm power for a particular installed capacity of a Project is 50 MW, then
period, the State will promote Solar Power minimum energy rating of the ESS installed
Projects with storage systems in form of shall be 25 MWh.
battery storage, pumped hydro storage or any
other grid interactive storage system. 11.4 The State will also promote Solar Power
Projects with Storage Systems for captive
11.2 Initially, power up to the capacity of 5% of RPO use/third party sale.
target in MW (Solar & Non-Solar combined)
from Solar Power Projects with Storage 11.5 The State will facilitate Research and
Systems (including Wind and Wind-Solar Development (R&D) of storage technologies
Hybrid Power Projects with Storage Systems), including generation of hydrogen for use in
will be procured by Rajasthan DISCOMs at a hydrogen fuel cell, by renewable energy.
tariff discovered through competitive bidding,Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR PARKS
12 Solar Park
Solar Park is a concentrated zone for development of
solar power projects. It provides a well demarcated
area with proper civil and power system infra-
structure to a power producer, where the risk in
projects is minimized and the fast approval process is
facilitated. The Solar Power Park Developer creates
supporting infrastructure and facilities including
power evacuation, water arrangements, internal
roads and administrative facilities.
12.1 Solar Parks by RREC
Rajasthan Solar park Development Company
Ltd., a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the
form of a subsidiary company of RREC, has
b e e n e s t a b l i s h e d f o r d eve l o p m e n t o f
infrastructure and management of Solar
Parks. RREC will develop Solar Parks in
Rajasthan on its own or through any other SPV
which may be created as required.
12.2 Development of Solar Parks by Private Sector
(I) State will promote development of Solar
Parks by Private Sector. The Private Sector
Solar Power Park Developer (SPPD) will
submit an application in the prescribed
online format to RREC for development of
Solar Park along with a non-refundable
Registration charges @ Rs10,000/ MW +
GST subject to maximum of Rs10 lac + GST
for each Solar Park. RREC will complete the
processing of registration application
within a period of 30 days.
(ii) The Private Sector Solar Power Park
Developer(s) shall be obliged to create
common infrastructure facilities for
development of Solar Park(s) such as
creation of power evacuation systems and
development of roads, lights, water supply
systems and other administrative support
systems.
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(iii) The SPPD will be allowed to acquire developers by investing up to 50% equity or
agriculture land from title holder any other percentage of equity participation
(Khatedar) for developing Solar Park(s) in as decided by the State Government. The
excess of ceiling limit in accordance with cost of land allotted by State Government
the provisions of Rajasthan Imposition of would be part of its equity participation in
Ceiling on Agriculture Holding Act, 1973. the joint venture company.
(iv) Land conversion will not be required in 12.3.2 The State Government will separately
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e p r ov i s i o n s o f formulate guidelines regarding selection of
R a j a s t h a n Te n a n c y A c t , 1 9 5 5 a n d partner for the formation of Joint Venture
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 for the Companies in a transparent manner for the
development of solar park on private purpose of development of Solar Park.
agriculture land. 12.3.3 Applicant will submit proposal to RREC for
(v) Allotment of Government land to Private formation of Joint Venture Company with
Sector Solar Power Park Developer(s) for the State Government. RREC after
development of Solar Park(s) will be examining the same will submit the proposal
considered on recommendation of RREC. to SLSC, which will recommend it to SLEC if
(vi) The Private Sector Solar Power Park found suitable as per the guidelines. The
Developer(s) shall be responsible for SLEC after examining the proposal will
registration of solar power projects within submit it to the State Government for final
their park with RREC as per the provisions approval.
of Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019. 12.3.4 The State Government on its own or through
12.3 Development of Solar Parks through Joint any other agency designated by it will
Venture Companies (JVCs) promote setting up of Ultra Mega
Renewable Energy Power Park (UMREPP) in
12.3.1 The State will promote development of Solar joint venture with Central Public Sector
Pa r k s i n J o i n t Ve n t u r e w i t h p r i v a t e Undertakings.
13 Promotion of setting up of
Renewable Energy based
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The shift to clean and green transport has become The above factors are main reasons for adoption of
necessary due to increase in carbon emission from Electric Vehicles (EV) and supporting technologies.
fossil fuel which leads to global warming and climate The requirement of suitable grid-grade electricity is
change. The rapid increase in fossil fuel consumption seen as a major challenge for establishing sufficient
due to rising vehicular movement has led to increase charging stations for the EVs. Charging of EVs from
in pollution and an adverse impact on Balance of electricity generated from fossil fuel based
Payment situation because of the rising import bill. conventional sources does not reduce emissions. For
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further reduction of carbon footprint it is essential the chain of EV charging stations owned by a
that the EVs are charged from renewable energy single service provider.
sources. In view of the above, the State will promote vi. T h e S t a t e w i l l s u p p o r t R e s e a r c h a n d
the use of renewable energy for charging of EVs in Development activities regarding promotion
the following manner: and use of Renewable Energy by EV charging
i. The Charging Infrastructure will be developed as stations and also for the impact of EV charging
per the guidelines and standards issued by infrastructure on the grid.
Ministry of Power and Central Electricity
Authority.
ii. The EV charging stations may be established by
the State/Central Public Sector Undertakings,
private operators or under public private
partnership models.
iii. Government land will be allotted at 50%
concessional rate for first 500 renewable energy
based EV charging stations installed within 5
years from the date of commencement of this
Policy.
iv. The charging station service providers may set up
renewable energy generation plants within their
premises for captive use, and may also draw
renewable power through open access from
generation plants located within the State to
avail the benefits as provided under clause 16 of
this Policy.
v. The aforesaid benefits would also be available to
REGISTRATION AND APPROVALS
14 Registration of Solar Power Projects
14.1 All projects installed in the State shall be RREC in the prescribed format along with
required to be registered with RREC. requisite documents.
14.2 The Solar Developer/Power Producer will 14.3 Each Developer/ Power Producer will deposit
submit an online application for registration to non-refundable registration charges with
RREC as under:
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the power producers of such projects shall
S. No. Project Capacity Rate have to apply for in-principle clearance within
3 years from the date of original registration or
within 1 year from the date of commencement
For Project ≤ 10 MW Rs 50,000 per
1 of this Policy whichever is later, failing which
capacity MW
the registration shall be deemed to be
cancelled.
For Projects > 10 MW 14.7 The projects registered under this Policy shall
Rs 5 lac per
2 and ≤ 50 MW
project have to apply for in-principle clearance within
capacity
a period of 2 years from date of registration,
failing which the registration shall be deemed
For Projects > 50 MW to be cancelled.
Rs 10 lac per
3 and ≤ 100 MW
project 14.8 For the projects already commissioned under
capacity
RE (Solar) certificate mechanism, the
Developer/Solar Power Producer will have to
For Projects > 100 Rs 30 lac per deposit Accreditation/Registration fee with
4
MW capacity project State Agency/Central Agency as per the
procedure laid down by the regulations/orders
of the appropriate Commission.
14.4 The GST and other charges, as applicable, shall
14.9 The installation of Solar Power Plants not
be payable in addition to the registration
registered with RREC and without prior
charges. Registration will not confer any right
approval of competent authority as per policy
to the Solar Power Producer and will not
provisions will be liable to be disconnected
create any obligation on the part of RREC.
from the Grid. The developer/power producer
14.5 The Solar Power Projects registered under the will be required to submit certificate of
policies prior to this Policy and three years registration of project with RREC to the Sub-
before the commencement of this policy, for Registrar or any other officer authorized by
which project developer has not applied for in- the Government for the registration of
principle clearance, the registration of such sale/lease deed of the land.
projects shall be allowed to be re-validated
14.10 No prior registration with RREC will be
within 6 months from the commencement of
required for participation in bidding as per the
this Policy by depositing Rs5,000 per MW with
clause 8.1, 10.1, 10.2 & 11.2. Only successful
applicable GST, otherwise the registration of
bidders will be required to register their
such projects shall be deemed to have been
projects with RREC.
cancelled. Such re-validated projects will be
required to apply for in-principle clearance 14.11 No registration will be required for solar
within 1 year from the date of re-validation, power projects connected to low tension grid
failing which the registration shall be deemed under Net/Gross Metering Scheme.
to be cancelled. 14.12 Developer/power producer can transfer its
14.6 The Solar Power Projects registered under the registered capacity or part thereof to its
Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2014 in the 'holding’, 'subsidiary', 'fellow subsidiary’ or
period of three years prior to the date of ‘ultimate holding’ company with the prior
commencement of this Policy, shall be deemed approval of RREC on payment of an amount
to be registered under this Policy with the equal to 50% of the registration charges.
same registration number allotted earlier, and, However, the provisions of clause 14.5 & 14.6
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shall be applicable to the transferee. registration to its another registration with
14.13 Developer/Power Producer can transfer the the prior approval of RREC on payment of an
registered capacity or part thereof from one amount equal to 25% of the registration
charges.
15 Allotment/Procurement of Land
15.1. Allotment of Government Land to Solar Park RREC, Jaipur. The security deposit will be
/Solar Power Projects refunded to the developer in proportion to
Government land will be allotted to Solar the commissioned capacity of the project on
Park /Solar Power Projects as per the written request of applicant. The security
provisions of Rajasthan Land Revenue deposit shall be forfeited in case the allotted
(Allotment of land for Setting up of Power land is not used within the specified period as
Plant based on Renewable Energy Sources) per allotment rules. If land is not allotted,
Rules, 2007, as amended from time to time. security deposit will be refunded on the
Solar Power Park Developer shall be allowed written request of the applicant.
to sub-lease the allotted land as per the 15.1.2 For setting up of Solar Power Plants based on
aforesaid rules. different technologies, maximum land area
15.1.1 RREC will recommend, on case-to-case basis, which can be allotted to the Developer/Solar
to the concerned District Collector for Power Producer will be as under:
allotment of government land only on
submission of cash security deposit of Rs5 Lac
per MW by demand draft/RTGS in favour ofRajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
Maximum area that 15.2. Solar Power Projects on Private Land
S. No. Technology
can be allotted 15.2.1 The State will promote setting up of Solar
i SPV on Crystalline 2.0 Hectare/MW Power Project/Solar Farm on private land.
Technology Developer shall be permitted to set-up Solar
Power Project/Solar Farm on private
ii SPV on Crystalline 3.0 Hectare/MW
agriculture land without the requirement of
Technology with
tracker land conversion in accordance with the
provisions of Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955
iii SPV on Thin 3.5 Hectare/MW
and Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 and
Film/Amorphous
Technology with the rules made thereunder.
or without tracker 15.2.2 Solar Power Producers shall also be allowed
iv Solar a) Up to PLF of to acquire/hold private land from the title
Thermal (CSP): 21%: 3.5 holders (Khatedar) for setting up of Solar
Parabolic Trough / Hectare/MW Power Plant in excess of ceiling limit in
Tower/Other b) For every 1% accordance with the provisions of Ceiling
Technology with increase in PLF, 0.15
Act, 1973.
or without storage Hectare/MW
additional land will 15.3 Stamp Duty
be allotted
Rates of stamp duty levied on the land used
for setting up of solar power plant/solar park
shall be equal to twice the rates of stamp
Note: For solar power projects with storage system, duty leviable on agriculture land of that area.
additional land will be allotted as per the rules
prescribed by the Revenue Department, GoR.
16 Incentives/facilities available
to Solar Power Projects
16.1 Grant of incentives available to Industries required quantity of water from IGNP
Generation of electricity from Solar Power canal/the nearest available source for cleaning
Plant shall be treated as eligible industry of solar panels and auxiliary consumption for
under the schemes administered by the State's Solar PV Power Plants and water requirement
Industries Department and for incentives for Solar Thermal Power Plants subject to the
available to industrial units under the availability of water. Power Producer will
Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme intimate estimated water requirement to
(RIPS). RREC along with source of water. After
a s s e s s m e n t /s c r u t i n y, c a s e o f w a t e r
16.2 Availability of Water requirement shall be forwarded to the Water
Water Resources Department will allocate
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Resources department. The modifications(s) period of 10 years from date of
required, if any, in the existing canal system establishing of Electric Vehicle (EV)
will be done by the Water Resources charging station.
Department at the cost of the Power iv. The above provisions will be applicable for
Producer. an individual plant capacity of maximum
16.3 Banking 25 MW.
Banking of energy at the drawl end within the
S t a t e s h a l l b e p e r m i t t e d f o r C a p t i ve
Consumption and third party sale on yearly
basis. Banking charges shall be adjusted in kind
@ 10% of the energy delivered at the point of
drawl. The banking year shall be from April to
March. However, drawl of banked energy will
not be allowed during peak hours as
determined by DISCOMs. The unutilized
banked energy at the end of year shall lapse.
16.4 Exemption/Relaxation from Electricity Duty
The electricity consumed by the Power
Producer for captive use within the State
under clause 7.1, 10.3.1, 10.3.2, 11.4 & 13(iv)
will be exempted from payment of Electricity
Duty for 7 years from COD.
16.5 Transmission and Wheeling charges
For Solar Power Projects set up for captive
use/third party sale within the State after the
commencement of this policy and up to March
2023 or for a capacity of 500 MW (Solar, Wind
and Wind-Solar Hybrid, with or without
storage, taken together) whichever is earlier,
the transmission and wheeling charges will be
levied as under:
i. For Solar Power Project under clause
10.3.2 and 10.4.2: @ 50% of normal
transmission and wheeling charges for a
period of 7 years from date of
commissioning of the project.
ii. For Solar Power Project under clause 11.4:
@ 25% of normal transmission and
wheeling charges for a period of 7 years
from date of commissioning of the project.
iii. For Solar Power Project under clause
13(iv): @ 100% exemption in normal
transmission and wheeling charges for a
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APPROVAL MECHANISM
17 Committees for Project Approval
In-principle clearance and final approval will be ii) Principal Secretary/Secretary, Revenue,
granted by State Level Screening Committee/ State GoR
Level Empowered Committee as the case may be. iii) Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy,
The constitution of the committees will be as under: GoR
17.1 State Level Screening Committee (SLSC) iv) Principal Secretary/Secretary, Water
i) Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy, Resources Department, GoR
GoR (Chairman) v) Chairman, Rajasthan Renewable Energy
ii) Chairman & Managing Director, RVPN Corporation Ltd.
iii) Managing Director, RREC vi) CMD, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran
iv) Managing Director JVVNL/AVVNL/ Nigam Ltd.
JDVVNL/RUVNL vii) Principal Chief Conservator of Forest
v) Director (Finance), RREC (HoFF), Forest Department, GoR
vi) Director (Technical), RREC - Convener viii) District Collector of concerned District
(Special Invitee)
17.2 State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC)
ix) M D, R a j a s t h a n R e n e w a b l e E n e r g y
i) Chief Secretary, GoR (Chairman) Corporation Ltd., (Member- Secretary)
18 In-Principle Clearance of
Solar Power Projects
18.1 For projects under Clause 8.1, 10.1, 10.2 and evaluating/examining the project proposals on
11.2 the following criteria:
These projects will be governed by the • Detailed project report
provisions of the bid document and will not • Financial capability of the power producer
require in-principle clearance from SLSC. (Annexure-1)
18.2 In-Principle Clearance of Solar Power • Availability of land
Projects under Clause 10.3, 10.4, 11.4 and 13
(iv) • Availability of power evacuation system
for proposed project
In-principle clearance of projects under clause
10.3, 10.4, 11.4 and 13(iv) will be granted by • Availability of water for solar thermal
the State Level Screening Committee after plant, if required
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• Documentary evidence of power purchase principle clearance of the project within three
agreement or an undertaking in case of sale months from the date of signing of lease deed
to third Party through open access or of the allotted Government land. If Solar
undertaking for sale of power in the power Power Producer fails to apply for in-principle
exchange clearance within the time prescribed, RREC
18.3 Timeline for In-Principle Clearance will recommend for cancellation of allotment
of Government land with the approval of SLSC.
Solar Power Producer to whom Government
land is allotted will have to apply for in-
19 Security Deposits
19.1 For projects under Clause 10.3, 10.4, 11.4 and depositing the security deposit, or in-principle
13(iv) clearance has been cancelled under deemed
After in-principle clearance of the projects provision of clause 19.2, then 25% security
under clause 10.3, 10.4, 11.4 and 13(iv) by the deposit will be forfeited and balance 75%
State Level Screening Committee (SLSC), the amount of the security will be refunded to the
Developer/Power Producer will be required developer/power producer on his written
to deposit security amount of Rs10 lac/MW in request. This clause will be applicable only for
the form of bank guarantee or Rs5 lac/MW in new projects registered under this Policy.
cash within one month without interest and 19.4 The security amount deposited by the
within 3 months with interest @ 9% per annum developer/power producers shall be non-
from the date of issue of in-principle clearance. convertible and non-transferable.
In case Developer/Power Producer fails to 19.5 The security deposit shall be refunded on
deposit security money within stipulated time written request of the developer/power
as mentioned above, then the in-principle producer in proportion to the capacity
clearance shall be deemed to be cancelled commissioned after the commissioning of
without any notice. such capacity. The remaining amount shall be
19.2 The developer/power producer, who has forfeited after the expiry of the scheduled
submitted the project security within commissioning period including extension as
prescribed time period, shall be required to per Clause 23.2.
apply for final approval within 6 months from 19.6 For Projects under clause 8.1, 10.1, 10.2 and
the date of issue of in-principle clearance, 11.2
failing which in-principle clearance shall be
deemed to be cancelled without any notice. Security deposit will be governed by the
provisions of bid document and power
19.3 In case the developer/power producer wants purchase agreement.
to withdraw his project within 6 months of
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20 Final Approval of
Solar Power Projects
20.1 All in-principle cleared projects of capacity up 20.2 All in-principle cleared projects by SLSC of
to 20 MW under clause 10.3, 10.4, 11.4 and capacity more than 20 MW under clause 10.3,
13(iv) will be submitted to the State Level 10.4, 11.4 and 13(iv) will be submitted to the
Screening Committee (SLSC) for final State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) for
approval. final approval.Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
21 Power Purchase Agreement
The Power Purchase Agreement between the 21.3 Assignment of PPA
Developer/Power Producer and Procurer of Power PPA/WBA will be allowed to be assigned in
will be executed in the following manner: parts or full to other parties under following
21.1 Solar Power Projects sanctioned under conditions:
clause 8.1, 10.1, 10.2 and 11.2 i. After completion of the project and its
For the projects sanctioned under clause 8.1, connectivity to the grid;
10.1, 10.2 and 11.2, the Power Purchase ii. Consent of RREC & RVPN/DISCOM(s) and
agreement/Power Sale agreement will be related parties;
executed as per the provisions of the bid
document. iii. On payment of Rs2 lac per application to
RREC (GST will be payable as applicable).
21.2 Solar Power Projects for Captive Use/Third
Party Sale 21.4 In case the project is financed by any financial
institution/lender, the name of financial
For projects sanctioned under clause 10.3.2, institute/lender may be included in PPA on
10.3.3, 10.4.2 and 10.4.3, the Developer/ request of Developer/Power Producer.
Power Producer shall execute Wheeling and
Banking Agreement (WBA) with DISCOM(s).
In case transmission system of RVPN is also
used, then power producer will execute
separate Transmission Agreement with RVPN.
22 Rajasthan Renewable Energy
Development Fund (RREDF)
Wind and Solar power are unpredictable and supporting infrastructure and facilitation works for
variable in nature and their large scale integration to the stakeholders.
the grid is a challenging task having both technical In view of the above, Rajasthan Renewable Energy
and financial implications. It requires up-gradation of Development Fund is being utilized as per the plan
transmission and distribution infrastructure of the approved by the State Level Steering Committee
power utilities leading to increase in system level constituted under the chairmanship of Chief
cost of the RE injected into the grid. This increased S e c r e t a r y, G ove r n m e n t o f R a j a s t h a n . T h i s
cost has to be borne by the state utilities and the development fund will be raised in the following
Government in various forms, mainly as expenditure manner:
for development of large power system
infrastructure for grid management, other 22.1 In case of Solar Power Project set up in
33Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2019
Rajasthan for sale of power to parties other shall be @ Rs1 lac/MW/Year for entire life
than DISCOMs of Rajasthan, a contribution cycle of the project.
towards Rajasthan Renewable Energy 22.3 There will be no requirement of contribution
Development Fund shall be made by the power towards RREDF for the Solar Power Projects
producer, from the date of commissioning, as commissioned on or after the date of
under: commencement of this Policy, for sale of
power to DISCOMs of Rajasthan either
S. No. Period Rate* of directly or through any other Agency/Trader.
Contribution
However, such projects commissioned before
the date of commencement of this Policy, for
Projects
Rs2 lac/ sale of power to DISCOMs of Rajasthan
1 commissioned up to
MW/year
31.03.2024 through any Agency/Trader, will continue to
pay the contribution towards RREDF @ Rs1
Projects lac/MW/Year for the remaining life of the
commissioned from Rs3 lac/
2 Project.
01.04.2024 to MW/year
31.03.2025 22.4 There will be no requirement of contribution
towards RREDF for the Solar Power Projects
Projects
commissioned from Rs4 lac/ commissioned on or after the date of
3
01.04.2025 to MW/year commencement of this Policy for captive
31.03.2026 consumption within the State.
Projects 22.5 Solar Power Producer shall deposit the
Rs5 lac/
4 commissioned contribution towards Rajasthan Renewable
MW/year
on/after 01.04.2026 Energy Development Fund by 30th of April in
every financial year without interest and up to
30th of June with interest @ 9% per annum. If it
*Rate will be applicable for entire life cycle of the
is not deposited up to 30th June, then
project from the date of commissioning of the
RVPN/DISCOM or any other Central/State
project.
Government entity will take suitable action,
22.2 The contribution to the RREDF as above shall such as but not limited to recovery of dues
be levied on the projects which will be from the power bill of the Power Producer or
commissioned on or after the commencement disconnection from Grid till the depositing of
of this policy and for the entire life-cycle of the dues with interest, on recommendation of
project, from the date of commissioning. RREC.
However, for the projects against which bids
have been submitted prior to commencement
of this Policy, the contribution towards RREDF
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