An initiative to bolster grid connected rooftop solar deployment in 14 states via policy & regulatory assistance, capacity building, hand-holding and media & outreach.
World Bank – SBI Grid Connected
Solar Rooftop PV (GRPV) Technical
Assistance Program
October 2018
Senior Management Consultation on Development of Grid Connected Rooftop PV (GRPV) Program in
Nagaland
- Policy Session
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Content
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02
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04 Best Practices that the State can adopt
Analysis based on State Specific Challenges
Need for GRPV Policy in Nagaland
GRPV: Current Status and Hurdles in Scaling up
05 Contours of Draft GRPV Policy
Discussion and Way Forward
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GRPV : Status, Component and Hurdles
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GRPV Status- State wise
Source: BTI, Idam Infra Secondary Research
Regulations, 2015 Regulations, 2015
Bihar GRPV Regulations, 2018
Regulations, 2014
Jharkhand GRPV Regulations, 2015
Regulations, 2016
Regulations, 2015
Regulations, 2015
Regulations, 2016
Regulations, 2015
Regulations, 2016
Nagaland GRPV Regulations, 2016
Regulations, 2014
Regulations, 2015
Regulations, 2015
Regulations, 2016
Regulations, 2016
APERC Orders/ approvals to AP DISCOMs
TNERC Orders/ approvals
Regulations, 2016
Policy, 2015
RE Policy, 2015Policy, 2012
Policy, 2014
Policy, 2017
Policy, 2014
Policy, 2016
Policy, 2016
Policy, 2014
Policy, 2015
Policy, 2016
Policy, 2012
Policy, 2017
Policy, 2015
Policy, 2018
Policy, 2014
RE Policy, 2016
15 MW
79 MW
126 MW
167 MW
170 MW
47 MW
309 MW
182 MW
253 MW
95 MW
89 MW
103 MW
146 MW
► NER and Sikkim–32 MW
9 MW
20 MW
17 MW
38 MW
► Others (PSUs/ Railways/ etc.) – 40+ MW
24 MW
Total Installed Capacity ~ 2.5 GW
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Hurdles for GRPV: Parliamentary Committee Report
The 28th Report titled “National Solar Mission – An Appraisal” of the 16th Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy attributed multiple reasons hampering GRPVs growth.
► Reasons linked to Utility Preparedness
❑ Need for standardized and time bound interconnection framework
❑ Need for standardized agreements, applications forms and formats
❑ Capacity building of DISCOMs staff
❑ Streamline commissioning process
❑ Need of change in utility’s billing system
Slow Growth of
GRPV
• Involvement of multiple approval agencies
• DISCOMs reluctance to operationalize GRPV.
• Non uniform framework and agreements
across States
• Lack of consumer awareness. Skill and
knowledge gap.
• Tedious process for project commissioning and
subsidy disbursement
• Frequent changes in Government Policies or
lack in Policies for GRPV promotion.
TA support under the WB-SBI Program would facilitate creating enabling environment for
investment opportunities for GRPV sector in the State to move towards market mode
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Way to Scale-up GRPV deployment in the State
01 02 03 04
Policy and
Regulatory• Develop Solar Rooftop Policy
• Update Metering Regulations
Standardized
Processes
Monitoring &
Verification Framework
Capacity Building
& Outreach
• Empanelment of Vendors
• Interconnection Procedure
• Helps in developing market
• Approach to business models
• Implementation support
• Incentive mechanisms
• Well defined technical standards
• Robust interconnection process
• Consumer-friendly
Interconnection process
• Execution in timely manner
• Web based procedures
• Online monitoring
• Error reduction
• Save of time and money
• Technical knowledge to
developers and DISCOMs
• Awareness to consumers
• Strengthening the state
government
• Unified Web Portal
• Database creation
• Training Program
• Media Outreach Programs
It is important to adopt & implement Progressive policies, Standardized procedures, and robust frameworks, to
enable Rooftop Solar sector.
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Profile of the State
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About Nagaland
Source of Data: Census 2011, CEA Reports, MNRE Annual Reports, SECI List of Successful Bidders, LGBR Eastern Region 2018-19. Nagaland Tariff order)
NERC SLDC DPGN
Generation Transmission Distribution
NREDA EI
General Information
Area 16,579 Sq.km.
Total Population
(Census 2011)19.80 Lakh
Per Capita Electricity
Consumption 277 kWh
Solar Statistics
Estimated Potential 7 GWp
Target for GRPV 50 MW
Current Installation MW
Power Statistics
Installed Capacity 177.30 MW
Energy Sales (Approved FY
2018-19) 695.13 MU
Peak Demand (LGBR FY
2018-19) 156.55 MW
Actual T&D Losses (FY 16) 26%
DISCOM :
Department of
PowerTotal Domestic Commercial Industrial Others
Consumer break
up (numbers)3,01,706 2,69,973 24,220 5,156 2,357
Energy Sales:
2018-19 ( MU)695.13 359.06 109.99 67.72 159.36
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Tariff Structure
Lowest Tariff discovered for RESCO for Government Buildings
Lowest Tariff discovered for RESCO for Residential Sector
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Nagaland: Peak Demand
Source :
CEA’s Annual LGBR Report for FY 2016-17,
Web report LGBR for NER for FY 2018-19
CEA Monthly reports for FY 2017-18
Projected Peak Demand
deficit throughout the
year except for the
months of July &
August, 2018
-70
-50
-30
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Projected Peak Power: Surplus and Deficit
SURPLUS(+)/DEFICIT(-) NET TOTAL POWER AVAILABLE MAXIMUM DEMAND
December, 156.55
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170
April May June July August September October November December January February March
Peak P
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Trend: Monthly Variation in Peak Demand
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
Projected Peak Demand
for 2018-19 is 156.5 MW
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Nagaland: Energy Requirement
Source :
CEA’s Annual LGBR Report for FY 2016-17,
Web report LGBR for NER for FY 2018-19
CEA Monthly reports for FY 2017-18
Projected Energy
requirement for 2018-19 is
872.64 MU
Energy deficits projected in
the months of December to
May 2018
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45
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60
65
70
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80
85
April May June July August September October November December January February March
Energ
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Trend: Monthly Variation in Energy Requirement
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
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Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19
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Energ
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Projected Energy Requirement: Surplus and Deficit
Surplus/ Deficit Energy Available Energy Requirement
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Solar generation peak does not coincide with
peak demand.
Nagaland: Mapping Demand Curve to Solar Generation
Source :
PVSyst Simulations
Energy Demand Pattern : POSOCO
Solar Generation is higher in the months of November to April when State faces
energy deficit. Solar Generation can supplement energy requirements during
winter and summer months.
CUF: 15-16%
Simulated Monthly Energy Generation from a 48 kW plant in Kohima
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Key Incentives and Exemptions
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Energy Credits
Feed in Tariff
Capital Subsidy
Generation Based
Incentive
Wheeling and
Banking
Open Access
Cross Subsidy
Charges
Electricity Duty and
Cess
State Incentives Incentives for Batteries Incentives for Maintenance Exemptions from Charges
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Scheme of incentives for North Eastern States
Central Financial Assistance
State wise lowest Price discovered for NER & Sikkim for residential sector
• Subsidy :70% of benchmark cost
• Not CFA for commercial and Industrial establishments
• Applicability:
• Grid connected solar rooftop power plants
• with captive/hybrid consumption
• with or without net metering/gross metering
Size <25 kWp 25 to 500 kWp
Capex cost per
kW
INR 65,000 INR 45,100
Tariff INR per
kWh
NA 4.81
Achievement Linked Incentive
Achievement Incentive per kW
Above 80% Rs 39,000/-
50-80% Rs 23,400/-
40-50% Rs 15,600/-
CAPEX Competitive Bidding
RESCO Tariff based reverse
bidding
State Project cost per kWp
in INR
Tariff per Kwh in
RESCO Mode in INR
Nagaland 69,500 2.960
For Installation of Solar panels on rooftops of government
institutions
Residential Institutional Social
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MNRE Guidelines on transparent bidding process
Implementation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar
power projects through transparent bidding process
• Implementing Agencies must adhere to the guidelines
(vide OM no. 03/88/201S-16/GCRT dated 08.09.2016)
• Selection of bidders and discovery of project cost for
rooftop solar under Ministry's scheme must be through
a transparent competitive bidding process.
• Any violation of these guidelines shall make the project
ineligible for availing CFA from MNRE
Competitive Bidding
Central Financial Assistance
Despite economically attractive case, GRPV deployment has not picked up in the State till now
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Way to Scale-up Solar Rooftop
The WB-SBI assignment’s aims to address challenges faced by GRPV sector and help sector’s growth by following constructive approach .
The above mentioned approach under the WB-SBI assignment would help in improved
investment opportunities in the solar rooftop sector
Elements to scale up
State level engagement with SNA,
DISCOMs, and ERCs,
Consultative approach among various
stakeholders
Amalgamation of experts knowledge
Ground level involvement at state
levels
Feedback and knowledge of past
programs
Policy and regulatory
environment
Standardized processes
Capacity building
Monitoring & verification
framework
• Helps in developing market
• Provides framework to developers
• Thoughtful approach to business models, financing options
• Implementation support and incentive mechanisms
• Well defined technical standards
• Robust interconnection process
• Consumer-friendly Interconnection process
• Execution in timely manner
• Web based procedures
• Online monitoring
• Error reduction
• Save of time and money
• Technical knowledge to developers and DISCOMs
• Awareness to consumers
• Strengthening the state government
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State Specific Challenges
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Existing scenario: Net Metering Regulations
► Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Energy Systems Regulations, 2016
► Key highlights of the Regulations include:
Cumulative capacity: 15% average minimum
load of distribution feeder
System size: 1 kWp to 1 MWp
Max. size of system 100% of sanctioned load/
contract demand
Excess energy capped at 90% of electricity
consumption
Settlement Period: April - March
Regulatory policy framework based on FOR’s 2013
Draft Model Regulations. The same is under
revision with the assistance of WB-SBI TA
What the State can adopt?
Role of Utility as a proactive member in entire transaction
Aggregate demand and facilitate tendering
Innovative business models
Empowered committee/ DISCOM rooftop cell
Simplify interconnection process
Web based application system
Gross metering framework.
Empanelment of vendors.
Standardized forms/ formats and agreements.
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Snapshot of Policy: Solar and Solar Rooftop
State Policy Notified in Key Features
Objectives Target
Assam Assam Solar
Energy Policy 2017
January, 2018 • Enabling environment for business
• Incorporate Solar in Building Bylaws
590 MW of which
rooftop-110 MW
Delhi Delhi Solar Policy,
2016
September
2016
• Use regulatory mechanisms to drive
demand such as
▪ mandatory deployments on
government rooftops
▪ Modify Building bylaws
▪ Demand Aggregation
145 MW
Uttar
Pradesh
Draft Solar Policy
2017
- • Promote R& D, innovations and skill
development
• Encourage participation of Private Sector
10700 MW of
which rooftop is
4300 MW
Madhya
Pradesh
MP Policy for
Decentralized
Energy Systems
October 2016 • Reduce distribution losses
• Improve tail end Voltages
• Encourage job creation
495 MW
Target based on:
• Peak demand
• Energy
Consumption
GOI defined
Targets
8 % of electricity
consumption
Targets defined
for consumer
categories
Technical
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Existing Policy/Regulatory Framework
2014 Sikkim Solar regulations, Manipur Rooftop Solar Policy
2015 Meghalaya, Assam Net Metering Regulations 2016 Net Metering Regulations in
Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
2017 Mizoram Solar Power Policy
2018 Assam Solar Energy Policy
State Solar Power
Policy
Solar Rooftop
policy
Net Metering
Regulations
Feed in Tariff
determination
for Gross
metering
Interconnection
Procedure
Application
Portal
Innovative
Business
models and
Metering
arrangements
Meghalaya Yes
Assam Yes Yes
Manipur Yes Yes Yes
Mizoram Yes Yes
Nagaland Yes
Arunachal Pradesh Yes
Sikkim Yes
Best Practice Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Off GridSolar Park• MW to GW Scale
• Ground Mounted projects
• Suitable Land requirement for 25 years
• Dedicated Transmission Infrastructure
• T& D Losses same as conventional
• 23 MW pipeline capacity approved
GRPV• kW to MW Scale
• Unutilized Rooftop space
• Existing Grid Infrastructure used
• Contribute in T&D Loss reduction
Solar Deployment Methods
Policy focus for harnessing Solar Potential
Feasibility in Nagaland:
Low due to small size, hilly terrain
and high forest cover
• kW Scale
• Back up Supply
• Use of Grid Infrastructure not applicable
Off-Grid Solar PV Systems in
Nagaland are under utilized
1,506
kWp1
Feasibility in Nagaland:
Reasonably high and can further be
improved with appropriate Policy
Interventions
► 1MNRE Annual report 2016-17
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Net Metering with/without Storage
Excess Generation is fed into grid.
Grid is used as Storage
Works well in areas with Day time Peak
Benefits
Net Metering : with battery
Net Metering: without battery
► Supplementary generation when Peaking Plants Shutdown mid-day
► Replace thermal power in the Energy Basket
► Reduce Peak Demand at the consumer end
► Additionally serves as Back Up Supply source
Excess Generation is stored in batteries
first and later fed to grid when batteries are
full
Benefits
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8:00 AM, 60
6:00 PM, 80
Existing Demand curve
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Case 1: Only PV
Case 1: Only PV
Case 2: PV+ Back up storage
Case 2: PV+ Back up storage
Case 3: PV+ Peak Management Storage
6:00 PM, 75
Case 3: PV+ Peak Management Storage
Impact of Different PV+ Storage Deployment Scenarios
Impact on Consumer Only PV PV + Back up Peak Management
Cost of the system Low Moderate Higher
Self consumption (Solar) Low Higher Higher
Back Up Power No Yes Yes
Reduce demand charges No No Yes
Impact on DISCOM Only PV PV + Back up Peak Management
Morning peak demand Reduced Reduced Reduced
Ramping rate High Lesser Lowest
Grid Support
(reduce overvoltage)
No Yes Yes
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NER – Promote GRPV + Storage
432
1
Peak Demand Management
Increase Self consumption
100 % Renewable Future
Back up during grid failure
State endowed with hydro resources can offset thermal power procurement combing Solar PV + Storage
Inclusion of Storage helps in shifting energy from the time of availability to the time of requirement in the evening
Allowing grid connected systems to have storage component reduces the grid injection during low demand from the consumer
Back up power is a requirement in the region prone to climatic and seismic sensitivities
State should explore benefits combining PV + Storage by adequate policy provisions to solve
challenges
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State (NER) specific Capex Benchmarking
Source: MNRE office memorandum No. 318/38/2018-GCRT
Benchmark costs are basis of central
government’s incentives/ subsidies
Benchmark cost varies significantly from lowest bids determined by SECI
Higher cost of O&M, Logistics,
Supply chain
Larger number of residential consumers
Subsidy for PV with/without
Storage
Value of NER, Hilly states are 10% higher
A separate Benchmark Cost assessment may be performed for the State for GRPV
For NER and Hilly states:
• No separate benchmark cost for GRPV
• Separate benchmark cost exist for Standalone
systems
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Best Practices and Learnings
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Best Practice: TEDA Incentive Scheme for Apartments
Under CM’S SOLAR ROOFTOP CAPITAL INCENTIVE SCHEME
➢Implementing Agency: Tamil Nadu Energy Development
Agency (TEDA)
➢ Model: Capital Incentive Scheme for Domestic: Group
➢Supporting Policy: Tamil Nadu Solar Policy, 2012
Source: TEDA website
State Incentive: Rs. 20000 per kWp
Capacity and Subsidy Cap1 kWp per applicant (average)
Common FacilitiesPV Plant can also cater to common service
connection such as lift, pumps etc.
Eligible for Net MeteringJoint Ownership of a Solar PV Plant
Benefits are shared by all the participants.
For Flats and Apartments
TN Solar Policy,2012 says “All domestic consumers will
be encouraged to put up Solar rooftop installations”
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Best Practice: UPNEDA PV + Storage Application
Project : Siwaya Toll Plaza
➢ Implementing Partner: Uttar Pradesh New & Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA),
Amplus Solar, Leclanche
➢Model: Diesel Offseting
➢Supporting Policy :UP Solar Energy Policy 2017 (Draft)
“.. To support in providing environment friendly and affordable Power for All.”
Objective of UP Solar Policy
Before After
Problem
• Unreliable Grid
• Multiple Outages in a Day
• Fossil fuel based and Expensive Back up
Solution
• 100 kWp PV
• 96 KWh Battery Storage
• Energy Management system
Benefits
• Reduction in operating expenses
• Clean Back Up
Source: Amplus Solar, Leclanche
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Best Practice : AEDA Local Entrepreneurship Promotion
GRPV Target:
14 MW
Capex:7 MW
Open Category:
1 MW<10 kW
Tender : 6 MW >10 kW
RESCO: 7 MW Tender
Reservation for • Local developers
• Registered office in the
State
➢ Implementing Agency: Assam Energy Development Agency (AEDA)
➢Model: Local Entrepreneurship promotion
➢Supporting Policy :Assam Solar Energy Policy 2017
Encourage participation of Local Developers
Relaxation in technical criteria
Match L1 financial bid of Tender Category
Meet annual turnover required for 50 kW
1
2
3Minimum Criteria for all :• Must have office in Assam or
• Set up the same at least 10
days after signing of LOA
Combined Tender
for CAPEX and RESCO
Financial Quotation Simplified design
Source: AEDA
“..create an enabling environment for businesses and
developers to participate and invest in the process of targeted
solar power capacity expansion”
Objective (5.a) of Assam Solar Policy
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Best Practice :APEPDCL Financing model
Roles• Discom recovers the loan as EMI through consumer bills.
• Regulator approves the loan recovery as a part of bill.
• State Nodal agency manages Subsidy allocation
Utility based Business Model
Utility as Facilitator
➢ Implementing Agency: Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution
Company (APEPDCL)
➢ Model: On-bill-financing model
➢Enabling Policy: AP Solar Policy 2015, AP Solar Rooftop
Policy/Guidelines
Source: Case Study on APEPDCL Scheme
Consumer
APEPDCL
Developer/
VendorNREDCAP
Andhra
Bank
Loan
Application
50% Subsidy
MNRE : 30%
GoAP: 20%
50% Loan
Tripartite Agreement
Disburses
Loan Amount
Balance 50%
payment to vendor
Domestic
Monthly
consumption
< 200 units
Subsidy
Application
Pays EMI
Consents for
system set up
system. Pays EMI
The development of the Scheme was aided by the policy
framework which allowed provisions such as Subsidy
from State Government
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Best Practice: BSES Solarize Dwarka
➢ Implementing Agency: BSES Rajdhani Power Limited in
collaboration with USAID –PACE D and GIZ
➢Model: Consumer Demand Aggregation
➢Policy: Delhi Solar Policy, 2016
Utility based Business Model
Utility as facilitator
Source: News articles on Solarize Dwarka
Benefits to DiscomRESCO mode
Third Party Installs and maintains
the systems
Benefits to ConsumersMonthly Savings : Rs 750 per kWp
Generation Based Incentive: Rs 2 /kwh
Aggregate DemandResidential Consumers living in
• Apartment Buildings
• Housing Societies
One GRPV plant for a group
• Minimize overloading issues
• Capital deferment for line replacement
• Meeting its renewable purchase obligation
Delhi Solar Policy has innovative provisions such as demand
aggregation, Virtual net metering, and generation based
incentives for targeting domestic consumers
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Draft HERC Net Metering Regulations, 2018
➢Policy and Regulatory framework help create an investment climate for a sector’s growth.
➢Policy provides the vision of the Government whereas Regulations help create rules of the games to fulfil the vision for the Sector.
➢ In many cases Regulations are guided by both the applicable policy framework and the market dynamics.
➢HERC recently published the Draft Net Metering Regulations, 2018 to create a facilitative environment for GRPV’s off-take in Haryana.
➢Many of the provisions addressed in the Regulations, may be incorporated in the Policy document for Nagaland. These provisions may
then guide the NERC amend/ draft GRPV Regulations encompassing the State Government’s visions for the sector.
1. Increasing 1 MW limit to 2 MW
2. Virtual Net Metering – with multiple variants
3. Utility driven Business Models
4. Extending Net Metering benefits to Metered
Agriculture Pumpsets
5. Grandfathering Clause for exemption of various
charges for 25 years
6. Constitution of State Level Co-ordination Committee
and DISCOMs Rooftop Cell
► The WB-SBI TA Program recommends to include such sector friendly provisions as part of the Nagaland GRPV Policy
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Best Practice : NREDCAP: Unified Web Portal
➢ Implementing Agency: New and Renewable Energy Development
Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP)
➢Model: Unified Solar Rooftop transaction Portal
➢Supporting Policy: Solar rooftop Net Metering Policy, 2015
Key Features of UWP:
➢ Enables inter and Intra Stakeholder interaction
➢ Facility to apply for GRPV and Subsidy
➢ Provides State specific information to the consumer
➢ GRPV application status Dashboard for key stakeholders
➢ Time Schedule report generation
➢ Geo-tagging allows tracking from “Application” to
“Synchronisation” stage in real-time
Source: NREDCAP
Objective: “A single window access to consumers for
information and interaction with Multiple Stakeholders”
“the Net Metering Policy, 2015 emphasizes that the State
Should have an online mechanism for Application process and
approvals”
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Best Practice: MPUVN Data room in Tender➢ Implementing Partners Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN), WB-SBI TA program
➢Model: Demand Aggregation and Vendor Facilitation
➢Supporting Policy :MP Policy for Decentralised RE systems 2016
“. Framework for Implementation through RESCO
(Renewable Energy Services Company)
Section 13 of MP DRE policy
Problem
Information Asymmetry
Identify
LocationAssess
Potential
Create
Database
,Source: GSES, EQ
250 Sites 22 MWSite co-ordinates, Solar PV layout
and generation data, Energy Bills
Indicative Solar PV array layout superimposed on Google image at an identified location
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Need for Dedicated State Specific GRPV Policy
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Need for dedicated GRPV Policy
Off-Grid to GRPV
To clearly provide guidance on
converting existing Off-grid systems to
GRPV with storage subject to
appropriate safety measures.
Clarity on RoleTo bring in the clarity on Roles and responsibilities
of various Government Institutions in accelerating
GRPV deployment. Also, provide guidance towards
time bound action plan for achieving the Policy
Objective.
ClimateWith lesser sunny days, lower solar
irradiance and heavy rainfall,
promotion of solar technology would
require special measures and
incentives.
Target SettingSetting of target capacity to be installed in the State,
taking into consideration the present scenario. Setting
of Category-wise, Sector-wise, year-wise targets along
with guidance on facilitative eco-system.
TerrainNagaland being a hilly state with large
forest cover need focused approach
towards GRPV as against Utility Scale
Solar which need large land tracts and
investments.
Supply Chain Management /
Local Employment To successfully install GRPV in the State, the policy
is required to establish a robust supply chain system
management system to make it reach to the far flung
areas of the State. Policy to further provide guidance
on promotional measures for localized start-ups,
employment opportunities.
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Key Elements of Proposed Solar Rooftop Policy
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Preamble
Governance and
Institutional Structure
Technical
Requirements
Role of stakeholders
Vision, Objective &
Control Period
Implementation Plan
Information for
Consumers
Procedures for Revisions
and Amendments
GRPV Policy
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Objectives
Target Setting
Incentives
Operation Modes
Metering Arrangements
Best practices
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Key Decision Variables / Discussion Points
What should be the Key
Objective of the Policy?
• Local Employment generation
• R&D and Manufacturing
• Capacity Building
• State’s overall Target till 2022
• Category wise, Sector wise,
Year wise Trajectory for -
Domestic, Commercial,
Industry, Institutions,
Government Departments
What state specific incentives should
be adopt?
• State Level Fund
• Generation based Incentives
• Subsidy for Batteries
• With / Without Battery back-up
• ToD Tariff design for promoting
Peak Demand Management
• Converting Off-grid systems to
GRPV
Should the state go beyond
net metering?
• Gross metering
• Net Metering
• Virtual Net Metering
Which all innovative ideas/ best
practices should the policy adopt?
• Utility based Business Models
• Aggregator
• Facilitator
• Super RESCO
• Online Unified Portal
Thank you
Dr. Amit JainRenewable Energy SpecialistEmail: [email protected]
Nithyanandam Yuvaraj Dinesh BabuTeam Leader, EY Consortium / Senior AdvisorEmail: [email protected]:9560719349
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Contours of Proposed GRPV Policy (1/2)
Key Elements
Preamble • Preamble
Rooftop Solar PV System Policy:
Vision, Objective & Control Period
• Title of the Policy
• Objectives
• Legislative Framework for Policy
• Eligible Entities
• Target Capacity
Governance and Institutional
Structure
• Nodal Agency
• Implementing Agency
• Regulatory Agency
Implementation Plan for Solar
Power Systems and Plants
• Operating Modes
• Metering Arrangements
• Schemes
• Incentives
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Contours of Proposed GRPV Policy (2/2)
Key Elements
Technical Requirements • Technical Standards for Electric Components, Connectivity, Metering
• Standards for Interconnection
• Safety of Grid and systems
Information for Consumers • Process of Interconnection framework
• Process of Empanelment of vendors
• Financial arrangement and support
• Monitoring of projects
Role of stakeholders • Role of Consumers
• Role of Nodal Agency
• Role of State Distribution Utility
• Role of CEI
• Role of Electricity Regulatory Commission
Procedures for Revisions and
Amendments
• Empowered Committee
• Power to Clarify and Amend
• Power to Remove Difficulties
• Powers to Interpret