Ap solar power policy

What is solar power policy?

The policy aims to promote widespread usage of solar power and to meet the following objectives. To target a minimum total solar power capacity addition of 5,000 MW in the next five years in the State with a view to meet the growing demand for power in an environmentally sustainable manner.

How did the Andhra Pradesh solar power policy help?

The Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2015 which provided many fiscal incentives for large scale promotion of projects helped in aggressive capacity additions and thereby driving the cumulative installed capacity of solar power in the state to 2515.78 MW.

Why is solar energy important in AP?

Solar energy can become an important source in meeting the growing power requirements of the State. AP has large agriculture consumption constituting around 24% of the total energy consumption of the State. Solar power can also help shift the agriculture load and meet the power demand during the day time.

How a solar power project will be regulated in Andhra Pradesh?

The government will encourage solar power producers to set up Solar Power Projects for captive use within the State or third party sale within and outside the State of Andhra Pradesh. These projects will also qualify for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) subject to applicable regulations/ guidelines issued by the appropriate commission.

Is a solar rooftop photovoltaic system regulated in Andhra Pradesh?

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Who is eligible for APDISCOM solar power projects?

All registered companies, Government entities, partnership companies/firms, individuals and all consumers of APDISCOM(s) will be eligible for setting up of Solar Power Projects within the State for sale of electricity/captive use, in accordance with the Electricity Act – 2003, as amended from time to time.