1. Part A: The theory of RE procurement
Drivers
Targets
Business model
Tendering
Due diligence
Negotiations
Contract signing
Communications
Basics
In-depth: Tamil Nadu
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 (
Yes
Within State
40 % of [21.05 paise/ kWh wheeling charges].
zero CSS
50 % of [21.05 paise/ kWh wheeling charges].
Zero CSS, no banking allowed No
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
Within State
40 % of [21.05 paise/ kWh wheeling charges , 2% banking charges]. 60% of [CSS `/ kWh 1.67 (Industrial) 1.98 (Commercial)]
50 % of [18.87 paise/ kWh wheeling charges], no banking . 60% of [CSS `/ kWh 1.67 (Industrial) 1.98 (Commercial)] No
Third Party Sellers
Outside State
“0” inter-state transmission charges & losses. Other charges as per CERC guidelines
As per CERC guidelines No