Part A: The theory of RE procurement Drivers Targets Business model Tendering Due diligence Negotiations Contract signing Communications Basics In-depth: Maharashtra Source Project Location Grid usage charges applicable: Solar Grid usage charges applicable: Wind Ownership of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) DISCOMs Within State Can be purchased based on prices fixed by the REC Registry of India (https://recregistryindia.nic.in/index.php/general/publics/regis_issuance_fees) Yes Within State 100% wheeling, 2% banking and 100% CSS 100% wheeling charges , 2% banking charges. 100% CSS Yes Captive (Self) consumption Outside State “0” inter-state transmission charges & losses. Other charges as per CERC guidelines. Zero CSS As per CERC guidelines. Zero CSS No Order dt. 03.11.2016 http://www.mercindia.org.in/pdf/Order%2058%2042/Order-48%20of%202016-03112016.pdf For 3rd Control Period: FY 2016-17 to FY 2019-20 Order dt. 29.04.2017 http://www.mercindia.org.in/pdf/Order%2058%2042/Order-33%20of%202017-28042017.pdf For FY 2017-18 Within State 100% wheeling & 2% banking and 100% CSS 100% wheeling & 2% banking charges. 100% CSS Yes Third Party Sellers Outside State “0” inter-state transmission charges & losses. Other charges as per CERC guidelines As per CERC guidelines No