Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA)

Maximum capacity allowed is 2 MW.

• Identify potential sites and prepare detailed project report.
• Invite bids for sites.

• Micro hydro - 100 kW
• Mini hydro – from 100 kW to 2 MW.

All hydro projects are reserved for Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) for construction on their own or with special purpose vehicle (SPV).

• Community based organisations such as Van Panchayat, Mahila Mangal Dal, ex-soldiers society.
• Societies and co-operatives.
• Any company or industry.
• Central or state utilities.

Bidder offering the highest share in revenue to PRI.

• Developer can sell power to any consumer or can use it for self-consumption.
• DISCOM can purchase power at agreed PPA.

Wheeling, open access and cross-subsidy surcharge.