Year

Minimum quantum of purchase (in %)from renewable energy sources

Solar

Non-solar

Total

2016-17

1.50

5.00

6.50

2017-18

2.25

5.50

7.75

2018-19

3.25

6.00

9.25

2019-20

4.75

6.75

11.50

2020-21

6.75

7.50

14.25

        2021-22

8.00

  9.00

17.00

• Obligation will be on total purchase of electricity excluding consumption met from hydro sources of power from 2019-20 onwards
• Obligation to purchase renewable energy shall be inclusive of purchase from renewable energy sources already being made by concerned obligated entity.
• Power purchase under power purchase agreement shall continue to be made till their present validity.
• Renewable Energy purchased through bundled power shall qualify for RPO compliance to the extent of Renewable Energy content in the bundled power.
• Distribution Licensee shall compulsorily procure 100% power generated from waste to Energy plants in the state.”
• Compliance (FY 2015-16)-12.70%

Distribution licensee, captive plants having capacity of 5MW and above, open access third party sale.

Purchase of energy from within or outside the state, or purchase of renewable energy certificates.

• Obligations to purchase solar and non-solar energy can be fulfilled only by purchase of solar and non-solar certificates, respectively.
• Certificates purchased shall be deposited with the Commission within a month of the purchase of such certificates.