HIMURJA | RTS

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Do you find your electricity bill a bit too hefty?
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What is RTS System?
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How much does it cost?
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Can’t it be reduced a bit?
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Can my roof accommodate it?
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Who can install it for me?
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How long will it take to install?

Do you find your electricity bill a bit too hefty?

Produce electricity on your rooftop

Set up a Roof Top Solar (RTS) system ASAP.

What is RTS System?

A Roof Top Solar (RTS) system consists of solar panels that generate electricity using sunlight and powers your electrical gadgets. If you have no consumption during the day the power flows into the grid through your service line. A net meter keeps account of the outflow and inflow of electricity to and from the grid. DISCOM bills only the net power displayed in the meter.

Am I Eligible for Net Metering?

A. The Capacity to be installed by the Consumer is limited to the Contract Demand/Load of the Consumer

B. For Consumers using a separate Transformer for their connection, the Solar Plant Capacity is limited to Contract Demand or 75% of Transformer Capacity whichever is less

C. Consumers interested to go for Battery Backup must follow the Single Line Diagram approved by HPERC

How much does it cost?

Consumer category	Solar Plant Capacity*(in kW)	MNRE Benchmark Cost (Rs per kW)*	Subsidy Amount(30% of Benchmark Cost)* (Rs per kW)
Residential/ Institutional	1 kW-10 kW	Rs 60,000	Rs 18,000
	Above 10 kW- 100 kW	Rs 55,000	Rs 16,500
	Above 100 kW-500 kW	Rs 53,000	Rs 15,900
Government	Any Capacity	-	Rs 16,250

*Subsidy is applicable only in the range of 1 kW to 500 kW

*The Subsidy Amount will be 30% of MNRE Benchmark Cost or Project Cost whichever is less.

* Benchmark Cost is as per MNRE Recommendation.However actual project cost depends on agreement between Beneficiary and Vendor

Can’t it be reduced a bit?

Central Financial assistance up to Rs 18,000 per KW is available to individuals, educational institutes, health institutes, Social Institutions like NGOs, Trusts etc.

Those Registred under Socities Registration Act 1860 Or Indian Trust Act 1882 may also apply.

Can my roof accommodate it?

It needs a shadow free area of only 100 Sft (10 Sqm) per Kw capacity

Who can install it for me?

Select any one of the approved vendors of HIMURJA

How long will it take to install?

90 days max.

How long the system can provide me electricity?

Up to 25 years

What if something goes wrong?

Just call +91 0177 2621783

How can I get it?

Simply log on to www.rts.himurja.gov.in

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Rooftop Solar Program

The Government of Himachal Pradesh is earnestly exploring different sources of clean energy, to meet its increasing energy requirement, diversify sources of energy and address potential climate change issues. With about 280 - 300 days of sunshine a year and a Global Horizontal Solar resource average of about 4.5-5.0 KWh/m2/day, Himachal Pradesh has fairly good potential for solar power generation.

The Government of Himachal Pradesh is implementing measures to promote solar energy development in the state and the Himachal Pradesh Renewable Energy Policy, 2016 sets a target of 2,200 MW of additional solar generation by 2022; this includes generation through roof-top solar and other non-land based solar projects. The Government has taken several initiatives for the promotion of rooftop solar projects in the state and is also supporting Central Government schemes for the development of rooftop solar segment.

The HIMURJA is the State Nodal Agency for promotion of renewable energy and aims to enhance the proliferation of rooftop solar within the State for projects less than 1 MW. HIMURJA as the State Nodal Agency (SNA) is also responsible for supporting the Central Government schemes. It has undertaken several measures and plans to assist the consumers and Utilities in Himachal Pradesh for large scale implementation of rooftop solar programme.

The programme has following objectives

To promote grid connected rooftop solar among the residential, institutional, industrial, commercial & other establishments.
To reduce dependence on fossil fuel by encouraging clean energy technologies.
To create conducive framework for connectivity of rooftop solar with distribution grid.
To promote investment though creating enabling environment for rooftops.
To spread awareness to key stakeholders for speedy adoption of rooftop solar

The Government of India (Ministry of New & Renewable Energy) provides capital subsidy upto 30% of the benchmark cost. The subsidy is available for residential, institutional (hospital, educational institute etc.) and social sector. Commercial and Industrial consumers are not covered under the subsidy scheme.

About Online Web Service for Solar Rooftop

The online platform developed by HIMURJA aims to facilitate submission of online application for installation of rooftop solar system. The online application platform covers applications for availing Govt. subsidy and submitting solar net-metering application to the respective distribution utility in Himachal Pradesh.

The services to be provided though online web are as follows:

Online application process to avail subsidy and net-metering connectivity for rooftop solar system
Rooftop solar Calculator – Cost benefit assessment of rooftop solar system for different consumer categories
Information with respect to empaneled vendors, System Integrators, Financial Institution/banks, Equipment Manufactures etc.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Applicants can enjoy following benefits from online web service

Online application submission and status check
Online approvals from different government agencies
Easy and Quick Access (27 X 7) of service
Estimation of energy yield, energy saving, payback period etc.
Complete information on project installation and connectivity
List of trusted vendors
Help line numbers for support

The application provides clarity on checklist and data inputs required from consumer while filling application, status of application, intimation to state agencies (HIMURJA, Utility) on action required & processing, output reports & additional information to support installation.

About Solar Rooftop System

In rooftop solar system, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels converts solar energy into electricity using a power conditioning unit (Inverter). Electricity generated from rooftop solar system can be used to energize the consumer load (part or complete load depending upon the capacity of rooftop solar system).

In general, grid interactive rooftop solar systems are categories under two broad categories based on their metering and settlement mechanism.

Net metering: In this mechanism, solar power generated during the day is utilized fully to power the consumer load and feed excess power to the grid as long as the grid is available. In case, where solar power is not sufficient due to cloud cover etc., the consumer loads are served by drawing power from the grid. Under this mechanism the beneficiary pays to the utility on net meter reading basis only.
Gross Metering: In this mechanism, solar power generated during the day is directly fed to the electricity grid. There is no interconnection between the consumer load and rooftop solar system. Under this mechanism the utility pays beneficiary for the quantum of electricity supplied to the grid through rooftop solar on tariff determined by the State Electricity regulatory commission or on mutual agreement.

Benefits of Solar Rooftop

Solar Rooftop projects have multiple benefits, some of them are outlined below

Utilization of available vacant space for solar power generation.
Reduction in electricity utility bills.
30% Capital Support from MNRE (to select consumer categories on first come first serve basis).
Easy to Operate and Maintain.
Environmental friendly, No Fuel required.
Long life around 25 years.

Popular Business Models in Solar Rooftop

The key business models currently prevalent for installation of rooftop solar system are CAPEX model and OPEX model.

CAPEX/Self-owned rooftop system: Self -Owned rooftop model is also known as CAPEX based business model, main features of this model are as follows:
1. Total investment in the project is made by consumer/building owner.
2. Consumer/building owner remains the owner of the project.
3. The project owner selects a vendor/EPC on turnkey basis for installation of rooftop solar system
4. Grid is used for net-metering arrangement
3rd Party Owned Rooftop System: Third party owned rooftop model is also known as RESCO/OEPX Model. This model works especially in commercial, institutional and industrial sectors. Main features of this model are as follows
1. Total investment is made by third party and not by consumer/building owner
2. Project ownership remains with third party
3. Energy generated from the rooftop solar system is consumed by the consumer/ building owner.
4. Consumer/building owner pays ONLY for the solar power consumed from the rooftop solar system.
5. Grid provides the net-metering arrangement

Why Net Metering

(Upto 50% reduction in electric bill)

What Is Solar Power?

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ABOUT HIMURJA SOLAR ROOFTOP PROGRAMME

CONSUMER ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS

GUIDELINES FOR EMPANELED VENDORS/SI