Roof top Solar PV Systems

Why roof top PV

• For consumers, it
– Reduces the dependency on grid power.
– Mitigates diesel generator dependency.
– Long term reliable power source.

• For Discoms, it reduces

– Demand
– T&D and conversion losses as power is consumed
at the point of generation.

• Most suitable for commercial

establishments
– Max generation during peak usage time.
– Solar power is Cheaper than grid power for
commercial and industrial
 Andhra Pradesh
 AP Solar Policy is promoting roof top
solar projects.
 Only for 3 phase service consumers can
setup roof top PV systems.
 Net metering is allowed.
 A two way meter will be installed and bill
will come for net imported power.
 For any surplus solar power govt will pay
Rs 3.50/unit.

 Wheeling and banking is allowed for

large scale consumers.
Wheeling and banking mechanism
• For the consumers where sufficient roof is not available.
• Plant can bet set up any where in the state within the discom
area.
• The generated power from the plant can be wheeled to the
requirement facility.
• The total generated solar power will be banked against the
contracted entity and can be adjusted in their monthly bill.
• Wheeling charges waived of in AP and Telangana.
• Cross subsidy charges also are not applicable for captive
consumers ( plant owner and consumer should be same).
• Electricity duty also waived off.
Suggested Metering Scheme
 Support provided
• Complete installation of system.
• Getting permissions from Govt.
• Development of best quality system. ( in the market
various suppliers are giving low quality solar panels).
• Technical support during operation and
maintenance.
• Construction period 2-3 months from the date of
order.
• Customer may give turkey order or only installation
order.
• Support will given for design and construction.
 Commercial viability
• Average tariff for commercial consumers is around Rs 7-
7.5/unit including various charges.
• The estimated cost of solar power is around Rs 5/ kWh.
• The investment for 100 kW is around Rs 50-55 lakhs. Plant life
is 25 years.
• This will generate 1.6 lakhs units per annum.
• The investment pay back is 6 years at the tariff of Rs.5/unit. At
Rs. 7/kWh the payback will be 5 years.
• For the rest of the plant life ( i.e. 18-20 Years) the consumer
gets power at free of cost.
• For any profit making organization can accelerated
depreciation @40% during 1st year which will give tax benefit of
6-8 lakhs.
• Bank funding is also available.
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