From date of publication in the official gazette.

Year

Minimum quantum of purchase from renewable energy sources as %age of total energy consumed (in kWh)

1

2

3

Solar

Non-solar

Total

2010-11

0.25

3.75

4.00

2011-12

0.50

4.50

5.00

2012-13

1.00

5.00

6.00

• Renewable purchase obligation for FY 2012-13 shall continue beyond FY 2012-13 until a revision is effected by the Commission in this regard.
• If solar power is insufficient and number of solar certificates is inadequate to fulfil the target by the obligated entity, then non-solar power over and above quantum given in column 2 shall be purchased to fulfil renewable purchase obligation.
• Compliance (FY 2015-16) - 43.00%

Distribution licensee, captive user and Open Access consumer.

Purchase of energy, 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 from power exchanges shall be deposited with the state agency as per the procedure given in Regulations.

• If the obligated entity fails to fulfil its obligation, the Commission may direct the obligated entity to deposit an amount into a separate fund created and maintained by the obligated entity.
• The amount of deposit shall be decided by the Commission on the basis of shortfall in units of renewable purchase obligation, RPO regulatory charges, and forbearance price.
• RPO regulatory charges shall be equivalent to the applicable preferential tariff for solar and non-solar renewable energy sources, or any other rate as stipulated by the Commission.
• Obligated entity shall breach these regulations if it fails to deposit the amount directed by the Commission within fifteen days from the date of communication of the direction.