Impressed by the solar power
policy of India’s national capital of Delhi, the country’s Centre for Science
and Environment has urged the central government to implement the same policy
across the country.
According
to the provisions of
the Delhi rooftop solar power policy, all buildings constructed after September
1, 2015, are required to install rooftop solar power systems. Such
systems are also eligible for net-metering provisions, and while the
policy is an extension to the one already in effect, the mandatory installation
is one of the most significant additions.
The
neighbouring state of Haryana also
has a similar mandatory requirement.
The new
policy also mentions provisions for building owners to avail loans at
concessional rates to set up solar power systems.
The
Delhi Government recently announced a target to
set up 2 GW of rooftop solar power capacity by 2025, with 1 GW capacity to be
commissioned over the next 4 to 5 years. To achieve this target, the Delhi
Government shall set up solar power systems atop metro stations, bus stops, and
buildings.
The
Delhi government is also looking at new ways to raise funds to finance the
installation of solar power systems. The Indian power minister mentioned the
concept of solar power mutual funds, wherein investors would be eligible to
consume a percentage of electricity at a fixed rate, possibly for a fixed
amount of time, which could be in months or even years. The incentive could
mean that households that invest in rooftop solar power systems would be
shielded from the frequent electricity tariff revisions implemented by the
utilities.
The
central government has announced a target to have 40 GW of rooftop solar power
capacity installed by 2022. Mandatory provisions, in addition to clear
net-metering regulations and financial incentives, would prove critical to
achieve this target.
originl post: cleantechnica
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