1. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited

2. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited
KREDL was established in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka.
Nodal agency for implementation of programs of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and BEE.
Nodal Agency for the Non-Conventional Energy Sources and the implementation of various energy conservation activities.
Objective
To promote renewable energy and to initiate all necessary actions for the Energy Conservation in the State.

3. KREDL is State Nodal agency for implementing agency for all renewable energy generation like
Generation by Wind
Generation by Solar
Generation by Mini Hydel
Generation by Bio mass
Generation by Co Generation
Generation by Solid municipal waste

4. Generation Pattern in India

5. 2,53,000 MW.

6. Generation Pattern in Karnataka

7. Energy Generation In Karnataka
Source MW
RE Share
4676
Thermal & Nuclear
2971
Major Hydro
6498
TOTAL
14145

9. Cumulative Progress of Renewable Energy
As at the end of JANUARY 2015
Sl.No
RE Sources
Alloted Capacity in MWs
Commissioned Capacity in MWs
Cancelled Capacity in MWs
Balance Allotted Capacity to be Commissioned
Tariff fixed
by KERC
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d=(a-b-c))
In Rs./unit 1
Wind
4.50 2
Hydro
785.21
402.07
4.16 3
Solar
782.00
84.00
10.00
688.00
8.40
9.56,7.20 4
Co-gen
0.00
532.80
4.83 5
Bio Mass
369.98
113.03
256.95
5.19 6
Municipal Solid Waste
25.50
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Total

10. COAL
AVAILABILITY
in INDIA
60.6 billion tonnes

11. With the present rate of coal consumption for power generation the available coal will exhaust within 85 years if there is no import of coal from other countries.

12. Among the various renewable energy resources, solar energy potential is the highest in the country. In most parts of India, clear sunny weather is experienced 250 to 300 days a year. The annual radiation varies from 1600 to 2200 kWh/m2, which is comparable with radiation received in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. The equivalent energy potential is about 6,000 million GWh of energy per year.

13. The National Tariff Policy was amended in January 2011 to prescribe solar-specific RPO be increased from a minimum of 0.25 per cent in 2012 to 3 per cent by CERC and SERCs have issued various regulations including solar RPOs, REC framework, tariff, grid connectivity, forecasting etc. for promoting solar energy. Many States have come up with up their own Solar Policy.

15. Solar Policy
In light of technological advantages unfolding in the sector and achievements made by other states it was felt necessary to revise the policy.
Government of Karnataka recently announced new Solar policy for Karnataka for the period
It is proposed to establish 2000MWs of solar power project during policy period.

16. Various categories
Projects under grid connected categories are as follows :
Renewable Purchase Obligation.
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism Projects.
Captive /Group and IPP.
Innovative Projects.

17. Policy Initiative to Accelerate Solar Power Targets
Time bound permissions to acquire land under section 109 of land reforms act and deemed conversion of lands acquired under section 109.
Time bound clearance for evacuation approval from KPTCL.
Reduction of supervision charges by KPTCL/ESCOMs from 10% to 5%.
Exempted for obtaining clearance from state pollution control Board.

18. Salient Features
The policy envisages the projects under following categories
Grid connect, utility scale projects
Grid connect ,rooftop projects
Off-grid Projects
Minimum targets proposed for policy period
To promote distributed generation, land owning farmers are encouraged to set up projects of capacity between 1MW and 3MW
The energy generated through these projects will be sold to ESCOMs at the rates determined by the Regulator.
Segment
Period
Capacity (MWs)
Utility scale
1600
Rooftop category
400

19. Fiscal Incentives
Tax concessions in respect of entry tax, stamp duty and registration charges shall be as per industrial policy.
Measures to exempt VAT: The Value Added Tax applicable on various Renewable Energy Equipment's, Instruments & inputs required for establishment of Solar Power Project shall be considered for VAT exemption.
Government of India incentives: Concessional excise duty & customs duty exemptions shall be allowed to project developer by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy

20. Other Initiatives
Solar Park: Development of solar parks helps to utilize uneven waste land for power generation, understand appropriate technology usage to achieve optimum efficiency, mitigate issues like watch & ward facilities by way of common infrastructure etc. The experience will be used to decide further development of solar parks in the State.
The Policy also encourages:
Promotion of distributed generation through small solar parks.
Promotion of integrated solar parks.

21. NET METERING
Net Metering arrangements are proposed to focus on self consumption of energy generated from roof top PV.
In case of solar rooftop PV systems connected to the grid of a Distribution company on a net basis, the surplus energy injected shall be paid by the ESCOMs at a tariff determined by KERC from time to time.

22. Solar Policy 2014- 2021 issued by Karnataka Govt.
It is proposed achieve minimum 400 MW of grid connected roof top solar generation projects in the state by 2018. 
Approved Tariff for grid connected solar PV
Rooftop & Small Solar PV Plants Rs/Unit
Rooftop & Small Solar PV Plants Rs/Unit
( with 15% subsidy) (90% of SL)
The above approved tariff is applicable to solar power generators entering into PPA on or after & up to

26. The grid connected solar RTPV systems up to max
The grid connected solar RTPV systems up to max.capacity of 500kWp can be installed. Above that & less than 1MW KERC approval has to be obtained.
KERC decides not to levy any Wheeling & Banking Charges or Cross-Subsidy Surcharges on the Solar Generators who sell electricity on open access within the State.
KERC decides that the useful life of the plant shall be taken as 25 years.

27. PROJECT COST
The Project cost of a rooftop PV system will include the hardware i.e., PV modules, inverters, meters, support structures, charge controllers, cables & minimum battery required to ensure smooth operation.
It will also include cost of transportation, installation , connectivity ,civil works & operation & maintenance for 5 years along with warranty of the system.

28. BENCH MARK COST The Benchmark cost may be fixed by MNRE on
yearly/ half yearly basis.
The level of CFA may be revised by MNRE from time to time.
The present benchmark price for photovoltaic systems without battery backup support is
Rs.80/-Wp for the systems up to 500kWp

29. CENTRAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Central Financial Assistance would be 15% of the benchmark cost or the actual project cost as applicable, which ever is lower.
The level of CFA may be revised by MNRE from time to time.
Form A kWp capacity [ List Mode]
Form B Cap.above 5kWp –up to 50kWp
Form C Cap. Above 50kWp to 500kWp

30. For grid connected rooftop solar projects, the priority will be given for the following sectors for providing the subsidy of MNRE
Educational Institutions,Hospitals,Old age homes,Orphanages etc.
Government community centres,Facilities for use of community, common service centres,Panchayat buildings, common workshops for artisans or craftsman.
Governments buildings of state and Central Governments
Any other establishment for common use
Residential buildings
Industrial and commercial buildings, both in public sector will get priority only after the above.

31. SECI allocated 2000kWp to Karnataka State through tender for installation of Rooftop solar power plant capacity of 1000kWp each to Bangalore & Mysore cities.
Tata power solar systems Ltd kWp
Bosch Limited kWp
The scheme targets roofs of Govt.offices, PSUs, Institutions, Hospitals, Private buildings, Industries.

32. MNRE Financial outlay for 12th plan is Rs
MNRE Financial outlay for 12th plan is Rs. 600 Crores for Grid interactive Rooftop & small Solar Systems.

33. Beneficiary Funds in Crores
Projects in KREDL Sl
No.
Projects
Quantity
in Nos.
State funds in Crores
Beneficiary Funds in Crores
Tender Status 1
Solar Water Pump
2500
GOK Subsidy Under cosideration
30 % MNRE subsidy
About 1 lac
Under Process 2
Solar Lanterns
30,188
3.00
1.00
DI issued 3
DDG Programme 45
8.00 _ 4
Belaku Yojane
10,50,000
20.00
Supply Started

34. KREDL