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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched web tool for rooftop solar projects that will facilitate different stakeholders such as OREDA, distribution companies, consumers and vendors.

Solar Rooftop Calculator

Input

Category of Project Beneficiary *

Electricity Consumer Category *

Project District *

Total rooftop area for Project (M²) *

Percentage of total rooftop area available for Solar PV (%)*

Average monthly units consumed(kWh) *

Electricity Tariff Rate (₹/kWh) *

Capital Cost of Project (₹/kWp) *

Type of Module *

Do you have Seperate transformer for this service connection to be Net Metered?

Contract Demand (kW)*

Do you want to avail loan?*

YesNo

Recalculate

Output

Eligibility for MNRE Subsidy

Assessed Solar PV Potential (kWp)

Capacity of Solar Rooftop for net metering (kWp)

Monthly generation from Solar power(H)

Estimated Annual Energy Generation (kWh)

Applicable benchmark cost for MNRE Subsidy (₹/kWp)

Monthly Benefit from Solar Power (Rs)

Project Cost after MNRE Subsidy (₹ Lakhs)

Gross Savings over the Project Life (₹ Lakhs)

Payback Period

(Years)

Green House Emission Reduction over the Project Life(25 Years) (ton CO2)

Subsidy is applicable only for Grid Connected Solar PV using Net Metering

A. Solar PV Plant used for Self Consumption is also connected to supply Line provided by DISCOM through Net Metering.Refer SLD

B. The Capacity to be installed by the Consumer is limited to the Contract Demand/Load of the Consumer

C. For Consumers using a separate Transformer for their connection, the Solar Plant Capacity is limited to Contract Demand or 75% of Transformer Capacity whichever is less

D. Consumers interested to go for Battery Backup must follow the Single Line Diagram approved by OERC

Subsidy is applicable only if the work is done by an OREDA Empaneled or Approved Vendor.

A. Vendors Empaneled at OREDA are Selected after a Multi level Verification process.

Pre-requisite for Selection includes.

Their Authenticity of Registration
Their Capacity to Install
Their Experience in Solar
Their Presence& works in Odisha
Functionality of Office

B. Empaneled Vendors are obliged for using Equipmentse.g. Solar Modules, Inverters, etc… complying to MNRE Standards

C. Empaneled Vendors are liable for providing 5 years Trouble free Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance. Click here for Maintenance Schedule. Click here for Maintenance Schedule

D. OREDA is in the process of constantly keeping a watch on the Vendors. Consumer may lodge complaints or suggestions in the Consumer App

Click here for Roles & Responsibilities of Vendor

The Amount of Subsidy is according to the Latest MNRE Benchmark Cost published.Click here to get Subsidy Amount

Consumer category	Solar Plant Capacity*(in kW)	MNRE Benchmark Cost (Rs per kW)	Subsidy Amount(40% Upto 3kW) Rs. Per kW	Subsidy Amount(20% above 3kW) Rs. Per kW
Residential	1 kW-3 kW	Rs 54,000	Rs 20,000	-
Residential	Above 3 kW- 10 kW	Rs 54,000	Rs 20,000	Rs 10,000
Group Housing Society/residential welfare association	1 kW-3kW	Rs 54,000	-	Rs 10,800

*Subsidy is applicable only in the range of 1 kW to 10 kW

List Of Document to be Uploaded in RTS Subsidy Application Form

The consumer online application process allows the applicants to submit applications forms to respective state agencies through online mode. The process has three different types of applications:

Application Type 1: For Net Metering Only
Application Type 2: For both Subsidy & Net Metering

Applicants are required to assess the eligibility before selecting the application type.

Application Type 1: For Net Metering Only

This process is for applicants, who intent to apply only for net metering arrangement for the rooftop solar system from the respective DISCOM. Kindly note this application is not for applicants who intend to apply for both subsidy and net-metering arrangement.

The steps to be followed by applicant in the process are as follows.

1 Step 1
Generate Login Id and Password
2 Step 2
Login Page
3 Step 3
Select Apply for NetMetering
4 Step 4
Fill up the form and submit
5 Step 4
Final

1. First step in this process is to generate login ID and password for the web portal. For this applicant will have to register by providing generic details like Name, Mobile, Email, Address, Site Address etc.

2.Click on the Login/Register link

2.Click on the Register Button

2. Registeration Form appear

3. Enter generic details like Name, Mobile, Email, Address, Site Address etc.

4.On completion of registration, applicant will receive Login ID and password on its email ID provided during the registration process

5.After registration, Applicant has to deposit application fees of ₹ 500/- to DISCOMs account through NEFT/IMPS or Offline and save the acknowledgement receipt for filling the grid connectivity form

1.After registration, applicant can access the user account web page, through which it can apply for from “Apply for Subsidy & Net Metering” tab. Applicant can access both subsidy and net metering forms

1.NetMetering Form appers

2. On accessing the net metering form, applicant needs to provide all the details asked in the form. On completion of connectivity form, applicant has to upload the copy of payment acknowledgement receipt and submit the form.

3. On submission of the form, applicant will receive an auto generated acknowledgement on its registered email ID. The acknowledgement would also provide a unique reference number, through which application status can be tracked by the applicant

	Steps	Activity Owner	Milestones	Indicative Timelines
7	On submission of application form, the applicant and the concerned DISCOM officer will enter into an agreement i.e. interconnection agreement. (This activity shall be an Offline activity)	Applicant/ DISCOM	Interconnection Agreement	3 Days
8	After signing of interconnection agreement, concerned DISCOM officer will screen the application form and if it is complete and correct in all sense, then it will approve it for site inspection.	DISCOM(Divisional/ Sub Divisional Officer)	Application Screening	3 Days
9	After application screening, DISCOM officers will check for interconnection feasibility and if found feasible will intimate the Divisional Manager to issue an NOC for Interconnection to Applicant	DISCOM(Sub Divisional Officer)	NOC for Interconnection	4 Days
10	On receiving the NOC from DISCOM, Applicant will start project installation and will upload the work completion report once the project is completed.	Applicant	Work Completion Report	50 Days
11	On receiving the work completion report, DISCOM Officers will come for Net meter installation and test commissioning of project.	DISCOM(Sub -Divisional Officer)	Test Commissioning and Inspection Report	7 Days
12	After successful commissioning test, DISCOM officer will prepare an inspection report and will forward the same to the Divisional Manager for issuance of commissioning certificate.	DISCOM(Divisional/ Officer)	Commissioning Certificate	7 Days

Application Type 2: For both Subsidy & Net Metering

This process is for applicants, who wants to apply for net metering and for MNRE Subsidy as well for its rooftop solar system. The steps to be followed by applicant in the process are as follows.

1 Step 1
Generate Login Id and Password
2 Step 2
Login Page
3 Step 3
Select Apply for SubsidyandNetmetering
4 Step 4
Submition of Form
5 Step 4
Final Step

2.Click on the Login/Register link

2.Click on the Register Button

2. Registeration Form appear

3. Enter generic details like Name, Mobile, Email, Address, Site Address etc.

4.On completion of registration, applicant will receive Login ID and password on its email ID provided during the registration process

1.Subsidy and NetMetering Form appers

2. Similarly, On accessing MNRE Subsidy form, Applicant will have to first select about “who is filling the applicant form” applicant himself or vendor

3. On selection of vendor, Applicant authorizes the selected vendor to fill the application on its behalf. However the right of submission of application will remain with applicant only

4. On providing authorization to selected vendor, vendor will fill the subsidy form and will save it for applicant to review. Once the applicant is satisfied with all the information provided by the vendor, Applicant will submit the subsidy form.

5.Fill up Part 1.Project Details

6.Upload Declaration Certificate

6.Enter Bank details

7. Enter Grid Connectivity Details

8. Click on Final Submit button

9. On submission of subsidy form, applicant will receive an auto generated acknowledgement from OREDA on its registered email ID. The acknowledgement would also provide a unique reference number, through which application status can be tracked by the applican

	Steps	Activity Owner	Milestones	Indicative Timelines
11	On receiving subsidy form from applicant, OREDA will screen the application and if it is complete and correct in all sense, then it will approve it for subsidy sanction letter.	OREDA(District Officer)	Approval for Subsidy Sanction Letter	6 Days
12	While on submission of connectivity form, the applicant and the concerned DISCOM officer will enter into an agreement i.e. interconnection agreement. (This activity shall be an Offline activity till modification in OERC Net Metering regulation)	Applicant/ DISCOM	Interconnection Agreement	10 Days
13	After signing of interconnection agreement, concerned DISCOM officer will screen the application form and if it is complete and correct in all sense, then it will approve it for site inspection.	DISCOM(Divisional/ Sub Divisional Officer)	Application Screening
14	After application screening, DISCOM officers will check for interconnection feasibility and if found feasible will intimate the Divisional Manager to issue an NOC for Interconnection to Applicant	DISCOM(Sub Divisional Officer)	NOC for Interconnection
15	While at OREDA, On receiving application approval from district officer and NOC from DISCOM, the nodal officer at OREDA head officer will issue a subsidy sanction letter to Applicant	OREDA (Nodal Officer)	Issuance of Subsidy Sanction Letter
16	On receiving the NOC from DISCOM and Subsidy Sanction from OREDA, Applicant will start project installation and will upload the work completion report once the project is completed.	Applicant	Work Completion Report	50 Days
17	On receiving the work completion report, DISCOM Officers will come for Net meter installation and commissioning of project. In this step DISCOM officers will prepare an inspection report and will forward the same to the Divisional Manager for issuance of commissioning certificate.	DISCOM(Divisional Officer)	Commissioning Certificate	7 Days
18	While on receiving the work completion report from Applicant, OREDA District officer will come for site inspection and will sign a joint inspection report with system installer and Applicant. The Inspection report will be forwarded to the Nodal person for issuance of subsidy release letter.	OREDA (District Officer)	Inspection Report	10 Days
19	On receiving the inspection report, the Nodal Officer will issue a letter for release of subsidy	OREDA (Nodal Officer)	Subsidy Release Letter
20	After issuance of subsidy release letter, the OREDA accounts department will initiate the process of disbursement of subsidy to applicant’s account	OREDA (Accounts Dept.)	Disbursement of Subsidy

Sl No.	Bank Name
1	State Bank of India
2	Andhra bank Ltd.
3	Punjab National bank
4	Punjab and Sindh bank
5	Karnataka Bank Ltd
6	Syndicate Bank Ltd
7	Dena Bank
8	Bank of India
9	Indian Bank
10	HDFC Bank
11	HSBC Bank
12	ICICI Bank
13	HSBC Bank
14	HSBC Bank
15	HDFC Bank
16	KDCB
17	amia
18	kmfc
19	ASPN
20	TNCB
21	anai
22	krbc
23	IDBI

Name	Contact	Address	Email ID	Empanelment No
Aditi Solar Pvt. Ltd	8978854999	Plot No: 5,Behind jupiter Womens College,IRC Village,Nayapali	info@aditisolar.in	232
Arkaya Associates	9439412807	Arkaya Ass,Bhuneshwar	info@arkayaassociates.com	2001
Balaji Solar Systems	9937084389	Duplex No.2,Babylon Garden,Jayadurga nagar,Cuttack puri Road,Bhubaneswar-751006	balajiss.bbsr@gmail.com	NA
Crux power pvt.ltd.	9778208120	1281/3149,,Jayadurganagar,Bomikhal, Bhubanewar-751006	enquiry@cruxpower.co.in	111341
Eco-Hub Commercials	8249594872	Rengali Ca,Bargarh	eco.hub.commercials@gmail.com	20007
Elite Techno Comm	7788887248	Elite Tech,Cuttak	elite.grp@yahoo.com	2002
Gayatri Engineering and construction Pvt. Ltd.	9861065762	Plot No: 1,Sri Ram Nagar,Kapileswar Canal Road,Bhubaneswar	gayatrisolar1@rediffmail.com	11156
Joy Solar Pvt. Ltd.	9160840999	Joy Solar ,Cuttak	info@joysolar.in	2003
Kalinga Utkal Bidyut pvt. ltd.	9937063750	Plot no.1215/1535,,2nd Floor,Jaydev Vatika Chowk,Khandagiri,bhubaneswar	utkalbidyut@gmail.com	NA
SSamapathi Enterprises	8338098154	Plot No.34,Budha nagar,Dist-Khurda, Bhubaneswar-751006	ssampathi123@gmail.com	11199
Sunstone solar Solution pvt.ltd.	9437607751	GN-29,,Ganesh Nagar ,Talabania,Khandagiri	info@sunstonesolarsolutions.com	11198
Techland Systems pvt.ltd.	7328808081	Flat No. 2,B7, Hi-tech plaza , Bhubaneswar-751002	afreen@techlandsys.com	11194
Whiteshark Energy P	9040600700	Plot No-22,Sailashree vihar	info@whitesharkgroup.com	20006

	Vendor Name	Contact Person	Contact Number	Email ID
1	Arion Solar	Mr. V V Nagendra Yadali	8978854999	info@aditisolar.in
2	Andromeda Energy Technologies Pvt Ltd	Mr. Sushil Samantra	9439026733	sushil@cirarenewable.com
3	Arion Solar	Mr. Biswanath Das	7897998841	biswanath@bhaskarsolar.com
4	BEL	Mr. Udit Mishra	9040082832	gayatrisolar1@rediffmail.com
5	Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited	Mr. Santosh Kumar	9437022789	bobhubaneswar@gmail.com
6	Enfield Solar	Mr. Sakti Prakash	9937139875	sakti.rana@jakson.com
7	Evergreen Solar Systems	Mr. Joseph T D	9438621364	josejuby@rediffmail.com
8	Genus Solar	Mr. Subhash Kr	8763719577	info@kirtisolar.com
9	HBL Power		0674-2588608	mktgbbsr@lycosind.com
10	Jakson Solar	Mr. Devi Dash	9937681116	devidash@novusgreen.in
11	Premier Solar system Pvt. Ltd.	Mr. Deepak Ranjan	7205016587	mansinghdeepak@yahoo.com
12	Shanti Associates	Mr. Vikas Kumar	9437035994	ratankumar04@yahoo.com
13	BHEL	Bhilai	7937625171	bhilai@Bhel.com

1.What is a Solar Rooftop System?

Rooftop solar system is a kind of Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) application generating DC power which gets converted to usable AC power using inverter and can be used directly or fed back to the grid in grid connected systems. SPV generates power during the day which can be used to power in-house loads and transfer excess electricity to the grid for which the owner is compensated with a defined power tariff structure.

2. Who are eligible to install solar rooftop system?

All consumers are eligible to install solar rooftop system subject to the availability of space. However for getting connectivity from DISCOM, Consumer will have to be an existing consumer of particular DISCOM (CESU, WESCO, NESCO, SOUTHCO)

3. What is the size of grid connected solar rooftop system?

The size of rooftop solar system can vary from 1 kWp upto 500 kWp, depending upon the contract load (sanctioned load by DISCOM to consumer), space availability and available capacity of distribution transformer.

4. What are the conditions governing the capacity of solar rooftop project?

The capacity of grid tied solar rooftop project should be less than or equal to the contracted demand of consumer, subject to the cumulative capacity of solar rooftop projects at distribution transformer is less than 75% of the available capacity.

5. What are minimum requirements to install grid connected solar rooftop system?

Minimum roof area of 100-120 sq ft
Consumer needs to have 3 Phase/1 Phase supply service connection
A bi-directional meter
Mandatory safety precautions

6. What is the role of OREDA?

OREDA is the state nodal agency, responsible for promotion of clean energy in Odisha. The role of OREDA is to monitor the solar rooftop program and support end consumers in implantation of solar rooftop in Odisha. OREDA is also responsible for disbursement of MNRE subsidy to applicants.

7. What is the role of DISCOM?

The role of DISCOM is to provide grid connectivity to the solar rooftop project to in compliance with the rules of Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) to enable net metering facility to consumers.

8. What is Net Metering Facility?

Net Metering Facility allows grid connected consumer to procure power from their rooftop system and bank excess power to the grid. Banked energy can be utilized during the evening time when solar rooftop is not generating electricity. Consumer can also procure power from the grid if rooftop system is not generating electricity.

9. What is Net Meter and how does it works?

Net Meter is a bi-directional meter, which allows consumers to consumers to import and export the power through it. It records the net import/export of power from rooftop solar based on which the DISCOM prepares the electricity bill.

10. How much energy can be generated from rooftop solar system?

In general 1 kWp rooftop solar system can generate 3-5 kWh of energy per day depending upon the solar radiations.

11. What factors affect the generation of electricity from solar rooftop system?

Daily temperatures and solar radiation
Location and orientation of roof(shady or exposed)
Cloudy/overcast to clear sky
Efficiency of SPV installed
O&M activities

12. How much roof area is required to set up the grid connected rooftop solar system?

About 10 sq.m area is required to set up 1 kWp grid connected rooftop solar system.

13. What is the average cost of grid connected rooftop solar systems?

Average cost of grid connected rooftop solar system is ₹ 70/Wp

14. What is the Financial Assistance provided by the Government of India?

Consumer category	Solar Plant Capacity*(in kW)	MNRE Benchmark Cost (Rs per kW)	Subsidy Amount(40% Upto 3kW) Rs. Per kW	Subsidy Amount(20% above 3kW) Rs. Per kW
Residential	1 kW-3 kW	Rs 54,000	Rs 20,000	-
Residential	Above 3 kW- 10 kW	Rs 54,000	Rs 20,000	Rs 10,000
Group Housing Society/residential welfare association	1 kW-3kW	Rs 54,000	-	Rs 10,800

15. What is the benchmark cost of Grid tied rooftop solar projects?

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), publishes the benchmark cost for grid tied rooftop solar projects for each financial year. For FY 2019-20 the benchmark cost for different capacity of projects is as follows

Type

16. Is there any scheme to provide soft loans for installing rooftop solar systems?

All the public sector banks have instructions to provide loan for installing rooftop solar under home loan/ home improvement loan. The list of banks providing the same is provided below:

Syndicate Bank
Bank of India
Dena Bank
State Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Allahabad Bank
Indian Bank
Central Bank of India
Indian Overseas Bank
State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
Bharatiya Mahila Bank

17. What are the processing charges for availing Subsidy and Connectivity for rooftop solar system?

To avail subsidy, OREDA charges Rs 1000/- per kW as the processing fees from applicant, while DISCOM charges ₹ 500/- per application for connectivity.

18. What is the process of refund of processing fees, in case the application is rejected?

For Subsidy, OREDA charges the processing fees at the time of disbursement of subsidy. However, for connectivity there is no process of refund if the application is rejected by the particular DISCOM.

19. What are the timelines for processing of application for Subsidy and Connectivity?

The indicative timelines for processing of application for Subsidy and connectivity is 84 days

20. What other agencies/organizations are providing support for Solar Projects?

Solar Energy Cooperation of India (SECI) at National Level
State Nodal Agencies
Renewable Energy IPC and O&M companies
Project developers and vendors
Reputed NGOs
NABARD, IREDA

21. What business models are available in solar PV systems?

Many models are possible based of ownership and operation

Directly owned by consumer
- Entirely owned and operated by consumer
- Owner owns but maintained by a 3rd party
Owned and operated by 3rd party
- Lease contract: Based on a contract provisions the 3rd party owns and operates the plant, evacuates power to grid or otherwise, while the roof owner get a fixed rent
- Arrangement for captive power
  The 3rd party implements the entire project at owner’s site, he/she may or may not invest, the party then sells the power to roof/land owner

22. What benefits are derived from a Grid-connected rooftop solar installation?

No additional land needed
Environment friendly
Easy installation
Short Period of Installation
Reverse metering(Net metering) can potentially reduce electricity bills
Employment generating
Payback period can reduced by using the Generation Based Incentive(GBI)

23. What other fiscal incentives are available for Solar Systems?

Provisions related to tax holiday, duty exemptions, subsidies, Generation Based Incentives (GBIs) and easy loans.

1 Step 1
Do you find your electricity bill a bit too hefty?
2 Step 2
What is RTS System?
3 Step 3
How much does it cost?
5 Step 5
Can my roof accommodate it?
6 Step 6
Who can install it for me?
7 Step 7
How long will it take to install?

Do you find your electricity bill a bit too hefty?

Produce electricity on your rooftop

Set up a Roof Top Solar (RTS) system ASAP.

What is RTS System?

A Roof Top Solar (RTS) system consists of solar panels that generate electricity using sunlight and powers your electrical gadgets. If you have no consumption during the day the power flows into the grid through your service line. A net meter keeps account of the outflow and inflow of electricity to and from the grid. DISCOM bills only the net power displayed in the meter.

Am I Eligible for Net Metering?

A. The Capacity to be installed by the Consumer is limited to the Contract Demand/Load of the Consumer

B. For Consumers using a separate Transformer for their connection, the Solar Plant Capacity is limited to Contract Demand or 75% of Transformer Capacity whichever is less

C. Consumers interested to go for Battery Backup must follow the Single Line Diagram approved by OERC

How much does it cost?

Consumer category	Solar Plant Capacity*(in kW)	MNRE Benchmark Cost (Rs per kW)	Subsidy Amount(40% Upto 3kW) Rs. Per kW	Subsidy Amount(20% above 3kW) Rs. Per kW
Residential	1 kW-3 kW	Rs 54,000	Rs 20,000	-
Residential	Above 3 kW- 10 kW	Rs 54,000	Rs 20,000	Rs 10,000
Group Housing Society/residential welfare association	1 kW-10kW	Rs 54,000	-	Rs 10,000

*Subsidy is applicable only in the range of 1 kW to 10 kW

* Benchmark Cost is as per MNRE Recommendation.However actual project cost depends on agreement between Beneficiary and Vendor

Can my roof accommodate it?

It needs a shadow free area of only 100 Sft (10 Sqm) per Kw capacity

Who can install it for me?

Role and Responsibilities of Vendors

Select any one of the approved vendors of OREDA

How long will it take to install?

90 days max.

How long the system can provide me electricity?

Up to 25 years

What if something goes wrong?

Just call 1800 345 7135

How can I get it?

Simply log on to www.rts.odisha.gov.in

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