Residential Solar Policy

For Grid connected rooftop solar policy

• No minimum system size for net metering; maximum capacity up to 5 MW.
• Surplus electricity is compensated at 50% of the generic tariff determined by the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission.
• Residential consumers can avail subsidies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy guidelines.

Commercial Solar Policy

Rooftop Solar

• Allowed for captive consumption by commercial consumers.
• Excess electricity can be exported to the grid and compensated at 50% of the generic tariff under net metering regulations.

Ground mounted Solar:

The utility may purchase the feeder if the project is commissioned before 31 March 2030.

1. 250 kW – 1 MW

   Allowed only for Himachal Pradesh residents.

   Projects should preferably be located near an 11/22 kV feeder.

   If not available, the applicant may construct an 11/33 kV feeder.

   The utility may purchase the feeder if the project is commissioned before 31 March 2030.

2. 1 MW – 5 MW

   Can be developed by any developer on owned or leased land.

3. Above 5 MW

   Developers can sell or trade power with third parties or through open access, subject to regulatory approvals.

         Land Requirement –

• 2 hectares per MW of solar capacity (maximum 2.5 hectares per MW allowed).
• Lease agreement up to 35 years

Tariff

• Up to 5 MW – fixed
• More than 5 MW – bidding