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Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited KREDL was established in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka. Nodal agency for implementation of programs of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and BEE. Nodal Agency for the Non-Conventional Energy Sources and the implementation of various energy conservation activities. Objective To promote renewable energy and to initiate all necessary actions for the Energy Conservation in the State.

KREDL is State Nodal agency for implementing agency for all renewable energy generation like Generation by Wind Generation by Solar Generation by Mini Hydel Generation by Bio mass Generation by Co Generation Generation by Solid municipal waste

Generation Pattern in India

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Generation Pattern in Karnataka

Energy Generation In Karnataka Source MW RE Share 4676 Thermal & Nuclear 2971 Major Hydro 6498 TOTAL 14145

Cumulative Progress of Renewable Energy As at the end of JANUARY 2015 Sl.No RE Sources Alloted Capacity in MWs Commissioned Capacity in MWs Cancelled Capacity in MWs Balance Allotted Capacity to be Commissioned Tariff fixed by KERC (a) (b) (c) (d=(a-b-c)) In Rs./unit 1 Wind 12960.42 2614.54 2498.49 7847.39 4.50 2 Hydro 2924.66 785.21 402.07 1737.38 4.16 3 Solar 782.00 84.00 10.00 688.00 8.40 9.56,7.20 4 Co-gen 1677.35 1144.55 0.00 532.80 4.83 5 Bio Mass 369.98 113.03 256.95 5.19 6 Municipal Solid Waste 25.50 ----   Total 18739.91 4741.33 2910.56 11088.02

COAL AVAILABILITY in INDIA 60.6 billion tonnes

With the present rate of coal consumption for power generation the available coal will exhaust within 85 years if there is no import of coal from other countries.

Among the various renewable energy resources, solar energy potential is the highest in the country. In most parts of India, clear sunny weather is experienced 250 to 300 days a year. The annual radiation varies from 1600 to 2200 kWh/m2, which is comparable with radiation received in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. The equivalent energy potential is about 6,000 million GWh of energy per year.

The National Tariff Policy was amended in January 2011 to prescribe solar-specific RPO be increased from a minimum of 0.25 per cent in 2012 to 3 per cent by 2022. CERC and SERCs have issued various regulations including solar RPOs, REC framework, tariff, grid connectivity, forecasting etc. for promoting solar energy. Many States have come up with up their own Solar Policy.

Solar Policy 2014-2021 In light of technological advantages unfolding in the sector and achievements made by other states it was felt necessary to revise the policy. Government of Karnataka recently announced new Solar policy for Karnataka for the period 2014-2021. It is proposed to establish 2000MWs of solar power project during policy period.

Various categories Projects under grid connected categories are as follows : Renewable Purchase Obligation. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism Projects. Captive /Group and IPP. Innovative Projects.

Policy Initiative to Accelerate Solar Power Targets Time bound permissions to acquire land under section 109 of land reforms act and deemed conversion of lands acquired under section 109. Time bound clearance for evacuation approval from KPTCL. Reduction of supervision charges by KPTCL/ESCOMs from 10% to 5%. Exempted for obtaining clearance from state pollution control Board.

Salient Features The policy envisages the projects under following categories Grid connect, utility scale projects Grid connect ,rooftop projects Off-grid Projects Minimum targets proposed for policy period To promote distributed generation, land owning farmers are encouraged to set up projects of capacity between 1MW and 3MW The energy generated through these projects will be sold to ESCOMs at the rates determined by the Regulator. Segment Period Capacity (MWs) Utility scale 2014-21 1600 Rooftop category 2014-18 400

Fiscal Incentives Tax concessions in respect of entry tax, stamp duty and registration charges shall be as per industrial policy. Measures to exempt VAT: The Value Added Tax applicable on various Renewable Energy Equipment's, Instruments & inputs required for establishment of Solar Power Project shall be considered for VAT exemption. Government of India incentives: Concessional excise duty & customs duty exemptions shall be allowed to project developer by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

Other Initiatives Solar Park: Development of solar parks helps to utilize uneven waste land for power generation, understand appropriate technology usage to achieve optimum efficiency, mitigate issues like watch & ward facilities by way of common infrastructure etc. The experience will be used to decide further development of solar parks in the State. The Policy also encourages: Promotion of distributed generation through small solar parks. Promotion of integrated solar parks.

NET METERING Net Metering arrangements are proposed to focus on self consumption of energy generated from roof top PV. In case of solar rooftop PV systems connected to the grid of a Distribution company on a net basis, the surplus energy injected shall be paid by the ESCOMs at a tariff determined by KERC from time to time.

Solar Policy 2014- 2021 issued by Karnataka Govt. It is proposed achieve minimum 400 MW of grid connected roof top solar generation projects in the state by 2018.  Approved Tariff for grid connected solar PV Rooftop & Small Solar PV Plants Rs/Unit 9.56 Rooftop & Small Solar PV Plants Rs/Unit 7.20 ( with 15% subsidy) (90% of SL) The above approved tariff is applicable to solar power generators entering into PPA on or after 01.04.2013 & up to 31.03.2018.

The grid connected solar RTPV systems up to max The grid connected solar RTPV systems up to max.capacity of 500kWp can be installed. Above that & less than 1MW KERC approval has to be obtained. KERC decides not to levy any Wheeling & Banking Charges or Cross-Subsidy Surcharges on the Solar Generators who sell electricity on open access within the State. KERC decides that the useful life of the plant shall be taken as 25 years.

PROJECT COST The Project cost of a rooftop PV system will include the hardware i.e., PV modules, inverters, meters, support structures, charge controllers, cables & minimum battery required to ensure smooth operation. It will also include cost of transportation, installation , connectivity ,civil works & operation & maintenance for 5 years along with warranty of the system.

BENCH MARK COST The Benchmark cost may be fixed by MNRE on yearly/ half yearly basis. The level of CFA may be revised by MNRE from time to time. The present benchmark price for photovoltaic systems without battery backup support is Rs.80/-Wp for the systems up to 500kWp

CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Central Financial Assistance would be 15% of the benchmark cost or the actual project cost as applicable, which ever is lower. The level of CFA may be revised by MNRE from time to time. Form A 1-5 kWp capacity [ List Mode] Form B Cap.above 5kWp –up to 50kWp Form C Cap. Above 50kWp to 500kWp

For grid connected rooftop solar projects, the priority will be given for the following sectors for providing the subsidy of MNRE Educational Institutions,Hospitals,Old age homes,Orphanages etc. Government community centres,Facilities for use of community, common service centres,Panchayat buildings, common workshops for artisans or craftsman. Governments buildings of state and Central Governments Any other establishment for common use Residential buildings Industrial and commercial buildings, both in public sector will get priority only after the above.

SECI allocated 2000kWp to Karnataka State through tender for installation of Rooftop solar power plant capacity of 1000kWp each to Bangalore & Mysore cities. Tata power solar systems Ltd 1000 kWp Bosch Limited 1000 kWp The scheme targets roofs of Govt.offices, PSUs, Institutions, Hospitals, Private buildings, Industries.

MNRE Financial outlay for 12th plan is Rs MNRE Financial outlay for 12th plan is Rs. 600 Crores for Grid interactive Rooftop & small Solar Systems.

Beneficiary Funds in Crores Projects in KREDL Sl No. Projects Quantity in Nos. State funds in Crores Beneficiary Funds in Crores Tender Status 1 Solar Water Pump 2500 GOK Subsidy Under cosideration 30 % MNRE subsidy About 1 lac Under Process 2 Solar Lanterns 30,188 3.00 1.00 DI issued 3 DDG Programme 45 8.00 _ 4 Belaku Yojane 10,50,000 20.00 Supply Started

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