State-wise Solar Energy Policies in 2022 - Andhra Pradesh & Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has a total Solar installed capacity of 4390.48 MW as of June 2022. It is one of the highest Solar power producing states in India, with the projects being developed as a Joint venture with Solar Energy Corporation of India, Andhra Pradesh power generation corporation, and New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh state policy for Solar Power production are:
● The total installed capacity of any Solar power project should be <=1MWp
● The cumulative capacity of all Solar projects installed in an area must be <=60% of the Local Distribution Transformer Capacity for LT level and 100% for HT Level.
● The state offers Self-Ownership (CAPEX Model) and Third-party ownership (RESCO Model).
● Solar projects are exempted from distribution losses.
● The projects can choose to participate under the REC mechanism.
● Solar power projects are applicable for up to 40% Early Depreciation
● They also receive a 10 year Tax Holiday
● Solar power projects are scheduled for priority in low-interest loans for up to Rs. 15 Crores.
Maharashtra
The total solar installed capacity of Maharashtra is 2753 MW as of August 2022. The Sakri Solar Plant is the biggest in the state with a capacity of 125 MW. The state offers up to 100% subsidy to Government offices and 15% subsidy to private offices to install solar panels.
The Maharashtra state policy for Solar Power production are:
● The total installed capacity of any Solar power project should be <=1MWp with allowable variation of 5%.
● The power production must be <100% of the Sanctioned Load
● The cumulative capacity of all Solar projects installed in an area must be <=40% of the Local Distribution Transformer Capacity.
● Solar PV Installations exceeding 40% of the DTC may be allowed based on detailed load study.
● The state offers Self-Ownership (CAPEX Model) and Third-party ownership (RESCO Model).The Approval is valid for 6 months.
● Solar Power projects require the approval of the MSEDCL, which can be obtained 7 working days post a Feasibility study.
● Solar projects are exempted from distribution losses, electricity duty, and cross-subsidy charges.
● In Gross Metering, the tariff for units generated <= 11 kV would be the average cost of service of Discom as set by the TSERC.
● Solar power projects are applicable for up to 40% Early Depreciation
● They also receive a 10 year Tax Holiday
● Solar power projects are scheduled for priority in low-interest loans for up to Rs. 15 Crores.
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