PERSPECTIVE OF CIVIL SOCIETY AS A PRESSURE GROUP Civil society and actions groups’ role in expanding SRT Knowledge dissemination strategies Acting a bridge – key stakeholders and co-ordination

Gurugram Demographics Gurugram consumes about 18-20 per cent of Haryana’s electricity. Peak demand of 1,700 MW with avg. consumption of about 27 million units a day. Potential for 600 MW SRT Installation Merely 25 MW installed (20 MW without subsidy & 5 MW with subsidies). Receives 320 days of high intensity solar radiation presenting great opportunity to harness solar. Presence of tall buildings with substantial surface area on roof.

Why Gurugram Should Go Solar Opportunity to replace polluting diesel gensets Solar can reduce the demand from the grid Reduce Electricity Bills Progressive Policy Framework Headquarters to ISA Sheer Goodness of Solar : Clean and green power, Low conversion losses as power is consumed at the point of generation and long term reliable power source

Work by Gurgaon First Workshops Handbook Revamping Gurgaon's Electricity Sector (March 2013) Energising Gurgaon Through Solar (Feb 2015) Getting Started on Energy Management and Solar (Sep 2015) Net Metering for Growth in Solar : Key Enablers and Action Plan (April 2016) Roundtable on Roadmap for Scaling up Solar Rooftop Installation in Gurugram (along with CSE) (August 2017) Inaugural Roundtable for Growth in Solar in Gurugram (March 2018) Solar RWA Meet in Gurugram (May 2018) Handbook Gurgaon Handbook on Solar ( 2015-2016 )

Cost of Solar System Size Approximate Price/Watt Up to 3KW Rs. 90-95 3 KW to 4 KW Rs. 85-90 5 KW to 9 KW Rs. 75-80 10 KW to 20 KW Rs. 70-75 21 KW to 50 KW Rs. 68-75 51 KW to 100 KW Rs. 63-68 101 KW to 200 KW Rs. 61-66 201 KW to 500 KW Rs. 58-65

Why lack of presence of solar Lack of awareness that solar has achieved grid parity Promise of DHBVNL for round-the-clock power Lack of awareness about policies of the government Lack of technical and financial awareness. High Upfront Cost Cumbersome process; find our right vendor for both EPC and maintenance, apply for subsidy, net metering process etc. Need for single-window approach.

What Needs be Done Solar is the need-of-the-hour green technology, it is indeed a vital replacement for polluting DG sets. It’s a win-win for all. consumers, environment, government and the solar industry. Lack of awareness is still the biggest obstacle for growth of solar at the consumer level. Streamlined, well-articulated and clear policies and guidelines from the government can boost solar. Risk concerns need to be addressed. Better coordination between HAREDA, HUDA, DHBVNL and HERC.

Cont. A neutral party hand-holding is a must. Facilitators and consultants to be encouraged. DHBVNL need to play a larger role in ensuring a smooth transition. Make net metering easy. Solar power could be further incentivised through rebates in property tax, stamp duty and increased FAR. Solar adaptors need to recognised and showcased. Financing and getting subsidy needs to be simplified. Financing should be as easy as an auto loan. Subsidy could be released in a time-bound manner.

Role of Civil Societies Encourage the use of Renewable Energy, through appropriate technology, social responsibility, and communication. Bring together expertise from the fields of politics, industry, science, and culture to promote the introduction of solar energy. Apply practical projects, technology transfer, education, training and support to the issue of global energy development. Should regard a total solar energy supply as essential for a sustainable economy

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