SOURA GRUHA YOJANE (SGY)  

Guidelines for Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Program under SOURA GRUHA YOJANE (SGY) scheme for FY 2021-22

Preamble

• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), GoI under phase-II scheme has launched grid connected solar rooftop scheme for Residential Consumers and Group Housing Societies (GHS)/Residential Welfare Scheme (RWA) categories of consumers with Central Finance Assistance (CFA).
• MNRE, GoI has issued guideline vide dated 20.08.2019 and the list is as below
  1. The program will be implemented through DISCOMs as this will lead to ease of access for the consumers.
  2. The implementing agency i.e DISCOMs or its authorized agency shall invite Expression of Interest for empanelment of agencies for supply, installation, testing and commissioning of RTS system in residential premises.
  3. The beneficiary interested to install RTS plants will submit their application online or to the local office of the concerned DISCOMs where the online portal is not developed.
  4. The entire process of receiving proposals, processing them and approval would be IT enabled.
• The CFA/subsidy details are as below Table A:
  
  

  Type of Residential sector	CFA (as percentage of bench mark cost or cost discovered through competitive process whichever is lower)
  Residential sector (upto 3kW capacity)	40% of bench mark cost
  Residential sector (above 3kW capacity and upto 10kW capacity)	40% upto 3kW Plus 20% for RTS system above 3kW and upto 10kW
  Group Housing Societies/Residential Welfare Associations (GHS/RWA) etc., for common facilities up to 500 kWp (@10kWp per house), with the upper limit being inclusive of individual rooftop plants already installed by individual residents in that GHS/RWA at the time of installation of RTS for common activity	20%

  
  
• MNRE, GoI has allocated 03MW to GESCOM for FY 2021-22.
• The MNRE, GoI benchmark cost for grid connected SRTPV for FY 2021-22 is as tabulated below
  

  Capacity Range *	Benchmark Cost (Rs. per kW) including GST
  1kW	Rs.56,041/-
  Above 1kW and upto 2kW	Rs.51,523/-
  Above 2kW and upto 3kW	Rs.50,185/-
  Above 3kW upto 10kW	Rs.48,956/-
  * Capacity will be calculated based on Inverter capacity or the SPV module array capacity whichever is lower.

  Consumer investment portion and CFA amount details for Individual Residential Consumers
  SRTPV Capacity (kWp)	Awarded price (Rs/KWp) Incl. GST	Total Capacity cost (In Rs) Incl. GST	CFA/Subsidy from MNRE			Consumer Investment (Rs.)
  			Benchmark cost (Rs/KWp) Incl. GST	Subsidy avaliable for the awarded/Benchmark cost whichever is lower	Subsidy Amt. (In Rs.)	Amt. (In Rs)	Net Metering cost
  a	b	c=a*b	d		e	f=c-e	g
  1	56041	56041	53398	40% for 1kW = Rs.21359/-	21359	34682	To be purchased
  2	51523	103046	49093	40% for 2kW=Rs.39274/-	39274	63772	To be purchased
  3	50185	150555	47819	40% for 3kW=Rs.57383/-	57383	93172	To be purchased
  4	48956	195824	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 1kW=Rs.9330/-	65307	130517	To be purchased
  5	48956	244780	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 2kW=Rs.18659/-	74637	170143	To be purchased
  6	48956	293736	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 3kW=Rs.27989/-	83966	209770	To be purchased
  7	48956	342692	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 4kW=Rs.37318/-	93296	249396	To be purchased
  8	48956	391648	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 4kW=Rs.46648/-	102626	289022	To be purchased
  9	48956	440604	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 4kW=Rs.55977/-	111955	328649	To be purchased
  10	48956	489560	46648	40% for 3kW=Rs.55977/- + 20% for 4kW=Rs.65307/-	121285	368275	To be purchased

  
  All the above benchmark costs are inclusive of total system cost including Photo-Voltaic solar modules, inverters, balance of systems including cables, Switches/Circuit Breakers/Connectors/Junction Boxes, mounting structure, earthing, Lightening arrester, cost of meters (if any other than net meter), cost of civil works, foundations, etc. and its installation, commissioning, transportation, insurance, comprehensive maintenance charges for five years, applicable fees and taxes etc.
• The schematic diagram of Solar Rooftop Plant for net metering & gross metering arrangement is as below and consists of following components
  
  
  • a. Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) modules
  • b. Inverter
  • c. Module Mounting structures
  • d. Array Junction Boxes
  • e. DC Distribution Box
  • f. AC Distribution Box
  • g. Protections – Earthing System, Lightning Protection, Surge Devices
  • h. Cables (DC cables & AC cables)
  • i. Energy Meters (Bi-Directional Meter & Solar Meter)
• MNRE, GoI vide OM dated 02.02.2022 has issued new simplified procedure wherein the residential consumers will have flexibility to get the solar rooftop plant installed by themselves or through any vendor of their choice. The procedure is under process.
  

General Terms and Conditions for installation of SRTPV plant from the empanelled EPC contractor of GESCOM under SGY scheme

1. Online Applications are invited from Individual Residential Consumers and Group Housing Societies (GHS)/Residential Welfare Associations (RWA) category consumers of GESCOM for installation of solar rooftop plants. The consumer in addition to registration through online shall also submit application form in the prescribed Format-1 to the sub-divisional officer, GESCOM.
   Online Application Link: https://gescomsrtpv.in:8443/SRTPV/expression_of_interest_soura_gruha.jsp
2. The existing SRTPV consumers are not eligible under this SGY scheme.
3. The consumer during registration shall request SRTPV capacity less than or equal to sanctioned load of the installation.
   Note:
   • Plant capacity means DC Capacity i.e., total solar wattage of all of solar panels connected. The plant capacity of the SRTPV Plant installed at the Consumer premises shall be less than or equal to the sanctioned load of the Consumer. Inverters shall be installed equal to or nearer to capacity of the plant as arrived above.
   • Solar Rooftop plant of 1kWp, total solar wattage of all of solar panels connected i.e DC capacity shall be less than or equal to 1kW and the inverter shall be installed equal to 1kW capacity.
4. The consumer shall opt for Net Metering or Gross Metering during registering the application
   • Net Metering: means an arrangement under which an eligible consumer supplies the surplus electricity generated from his SRTPV plant to the Distribution Licensee after off-setting the electricity supplied by the distribution licensee to such eligible consumer during the billing period.
   • Gross-metering: means an arrangement under which an eligible consumer supplies the entire electricity generated from his SRTPV plant to the distribution licensee during the billing period.
5. The consumer shall pay application fee and facilitation fee as detailed below:
   

   Sl.No	Capacity of proposed SRTPV system	Registration fee Rs.	Facilitation fee Rs.	Remarks
   1	>1kWp upto 5kWp	500/- + Applicable GST	1000/- + Applicable GST	Application fee is non- refundable. Facilitation fee is collected only from consumers to whom the feasibility is given.
   2	>5kWp upto 50kWp	1000/- + Applicable GST	2000/- + Applicable GST
   1	>50kWp upto 2000kWp	2000/- + Applicable GST	5000/- + Applicable GST

   
   
6. The consumer shall select Engineering Procurement & Construction Contractor (EPC) from the empanelled list of GESCOM for installation of SRTPV plant during registration. The safety of the consumer in all aspects is their responsibility
7. The sub-divisional officer, GESCOM shall be the nodal point of contact for the scheme.
8. Technical feasibility will be carried out by the concerned sub-divisional officer, GESCOM. The sub-divisional officer, GESCOM shall submit feasibility report in the online portal of GESCOM. Application which is not technically feasible will be rejected.
9. The EPC contractor shall conduct survey of the installation and the survey report shall be duly signed by the EPC Contractor & Consumer.
10. The consumer shall pay facilitation fee to GESCOM through online portal of GESCOM after receiving payment intimation from GESCOM.
11. The sub-divisional officer, GESCOM shall issue intimation letter in the prescribed Format-2 to the consumer for execution of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GESCOM.
12. The consumer shall execute Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on Non-Judicial stamp paper of Rs. 200 as per the KERC Standard Format with GESCOM for a period of 25 years on Net/Gross metering arrangement at the tariff determined by Hon’ble Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) and the EPC contractor shall coordinate with the consumer for execution of PPA. The cost of the stamp paper shall be borne by the Consumer.
13. The consumer shall execute an agreement with the EPC contractor for installation of SRTPV plant and shall upload the agreement in the online portal of GESCOM.
14. The consumer shall pay the SRTPV installation cost excluding CFA to the EPC Contractor through online transaction mode only and the customer shall be solely responsible for financial transaction with the EPC Contractor. The cost of the Bi-directional Meter and the related necessary components of metering system shall borne by the Consumer.
15. The list of the empaneled Meter Vendors for different types of Bi-direction Meters and the corresponding Rate of the Meter is as shown in the table below.
    

    Capacity Range	Type of Bi-directional Meter	M/s Secure M/s Genus M/ Rates Inclusive of taxes in Rs. and Name o
    		M/s Secure	M/s Genus	M/ Rates Inclusive of taxes in Rs. and Name of the empanelled Meter Vendors HPL	M/s L&T	Calibration fees of Meter (Payable to GESCOM) in Rs.
    Upto 5kW	Single Phase, 2 wire	2,805	2,680	2,200	---	200
    Above 5kW & upto 17.5 kW	Three Phase, 4 wire, Whole current	6,985	---	6,300	---	1,800
    Above 17.5 kW & upto 50 kW	Three Phase, 4 wire, CT Operated	10,076	9,700	8,500	---	1,800
    50 kW & above	Three Phase, 4 wire, CT Operated	21,755	---	---	22,000	2,400

16. The sub-divisional officer, GESCOM in the prescribed Format-4 shall issue approval letter to the consumer to start the installation of SRTPV systems by the EPC contractor of GESCOM after execution of PPA.
17. The SRTPV installation shall be carried out by the EPC contractor within 150 days from the date of approval of PPA from sub-divisional officer, GESCOM or the last date of the project timeline specified by MNRE to GESCOM i.e. 05.01.2024 whichever is earlier
    Note:
    • The project shall be implemented as per Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Power systems Regulations, 2016 and as per DWA issued to the empanelled EPC contractor.
    • The SRTPV systems above 50kWp, the infrastructure charges such as replacement of HT cubicle, Transformers etc., have to be borne by respective SRTPV consumers. The evacuation of energy from SRTPV systems shall abide by KERC SRTPV Regulations-2016.
    • The consumer shall use only tested Bi-directional meters from GESCOM empanelled firms available at vendor outlets and has to pay the cost of the bi-directional meter and the related necessary components of metering system.
18. The consumer shall collect invoice and warranty card from the EPC contractor.
19. The consumer along with EPC contractor shall carry out inventory of the materials after installation of the SRTPV plant and inventory report shall be jointly signed by the EPC Contractor and consumer.
20. The consumer shall submit Work Completion Report in the online portal of GESCOM and shall also submit hardcopy of Work Completion Report in Format-5 to the sub-divisional officer, GESCOM. The EPC contractor shall coordinate with the consumer for submission of Work Completion Report.
21. Joint inspection of the SRTPV plant shall be carried out by GESCOM, Consumer and EPC contractor after work completion and shall submit Joint Inspection Report in the online portal of GESCOM. The EPC contractor shall coordinate with the consumer for submission of Joint Inspection Report.
22. The sub-divisional officer, GESCOM shall commission and synchronize the SRTPV plant. The EPC Contractor shall coordinate for the Commissioning and Synchronizing of the SRTPV plant. The sub-divisional officer, GESCOM shall upload and submit Format-6 and also issue Certificate of Synchronization in the prescribed format i.e Format-6A to the consumer.
23. The EPC contractor shall conduct training to the consumer on various aspects of maintenance after commissioning of the SRTPV plant.
24. The consumer shall submit a photograph of the plant with placard held by the consumer showing the name of the beneficiary, GESCOM’s application registration number and system capacity to GESCOM to claim the CFA.
25. The consumer shall issue a certificate that the system is installed and commissioned in all respect with the date of commissioning, system and invertor capacity, etc. and that the selected EPC contractor has provided the 05 (Five) Year Warranty Card and the O&M Manual.
26. The EPC contractor shall hand over the SRTPV plant to the consumer after commissioning of the Solar Rooftop plant and the handing over report shall be jointly signed by the EPC and consumer.
27. The Operation and Maintenance of the SRTPV plant by the EPC Contractor shall be from the date of the commissioning of the SRTPV plant and shall be for a period of 5 years.
28. GESCOM or MNRE Officials or Designated Agency reserves the right to inspect the SRTPV plant.
29. Any queries and clarifications, the consumer may contact the concerned Sub-Divisional officer, GESCOM or e-mail to gescomsrtpv@gmail.com or contact Help line number No:1912.

sd/- Executive Engineer (DSM) GESCOM, Kalaburagi