RAJASTHAN

INTEGRATED CLEAN ENERGY

POLICY, 2024

Energy Department
Government of Rajasthan

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CONTENTS 1. Preamble
2. Vision and objec ves
3. Title and Enforcement
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03
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4. Target 04
5. RREC to act as Nodal Agency 06

Sec on - A: Renewable Energy 07

1. Solar Energy 07
2. Development of RE Parks 11
3. Wind Power Projects 15
4. Hybrid Power Projects 18
5. Newer Technologies based RE Projects 19
6. Registra on and Approvals 20
7. Approval Mechanism 26
8. Other Ini a ves 30

Sec on B: Storage Plant (PSP & BESS) 38

1. Introduc on 38
2. Vision and Objec ve 39
3. Applica on and use of ESS in
power sector:- 39
4. Pumped Storage Hydro Projects (PSP) 40
5. Ba ery Energy Storage System (BESS) 45
6. Energy storage projects integrated with
Renewable energy projects 47
7. Project Facilita on 49
8. Registra on of ESS Projects 50
9. Power to Remove Difficul es 51

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Sec on C: Biomass and Waste to Energy Projects 54
1. Project based provisions 54
2. Incen ves 56
3. Land Allotment 56
4. Registra on of Power Project, Biomass Brique es/ 57
Pellet manufacturing units
5. Approval/Clearance of projects 58
6. Project Security Deposit: 58
7. Time frame for comple on of different ac vi es: 59
8. Grid Interfacing: 60
9. Power Purchase Agreement: 60
10. Se lement of Accounts: 60
11. Power to Remove Difficul es 60
12. Members of the State Sanc on Commi ee 61

Sec on D: Green Hydrogen 63

1. Introduc on 63
2. Objec ves 63
3. Targets 64
4. Green Hydrogen Projects 64
5. Parks/Hubs/Clusters/Valley 65
7. Manufacturing of Equipment: 66
9. Incen ves/ facili es available to Green 66
Hydrogen Genera on projects

Sec on E: General Provisions 75

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 SHRI BHAJAN LAL SHARMA
Chief Minister, Rajasthan

India's deep commitment to aspira onal Climate Goals has been widely acknowledged
worldwide. As India has set its sight on achieving Net Zero by 2070, we recognize the cri cal
role of Clean Energy.

Rajasthan, with its vast renewable energy resources, also has the opportunity to produce
substan al Green Energy and play a key role in achieving India's Intended Na onally
Determined Contribu ons (INDC).

I am happy to launch the "Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024", which marks a
significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable energy future.

This Policy aims to provide a comprehensive ac on plan for establishing a Green Energy
ecosystem and catalyzing a systemic response to the opportuni es and challenges of this
sunrise sector.

This Policy is in line with the changing energy dynamics, contemporary requirements and
includes mul -dimensional vision for the development of sector.

With the target of 125 GW of Renewable Power by 2029-30, Rajasthan has poten al to play a
key role in developing low-carbon and self-reliant economic pathways. Given the
environmental concerns facing the world today, harnessing this poten al is more of a
responsibility for us towards our future genera ons than an opportunity.

I invite all the stakeholders to partner with Rajasthan to be the forerunner in development of
Clean Energy in the country.

Bhajan Lal Sharma

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 SHRI HEERALAL NAGAR
Hon'ble Energy Minister

Rajasthan has been a leader in RE genera on and poised to play a key role in the
country's transi on towards greener energy and in mee ng the goal of Net Zero
emissions.

In this series, I am glad to announce that, we have formulated the Rajasthan

Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024, which will pave way for the next round of
growth in Rajasthan's Renewable Energy sector.

With the State's right policy environment, we envisage that non-fossil fuel based
economy can enable u liza on of domes cally abundant renewable energy
resources across regions, seasons, and sectors, feeding mul ple usage streams,
either as a fuel or as an industrial feedstock. However, we recognize that the
transi on to a low-carbon economy requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders.

This Mission policy is expected to facilitate deployment of Clean Energy ecosystem

and create opportuni es for innova on and investments across the Green Energy
value chain, transla ng into investments, jobs and economic growth.

I invite the developers in power sector to benefit from the provisions of this forward
looking Policy and deepen their engagement with Rajasthan for a brighter future.

Heeralal Nagar

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01 Preamble
1.1 Growing concerns of global warming and infrastructure on account of genera on of
climate change require emphasis on clean power at load centres. Decentralized
energy. The Renewable Energy Sources are genera on through solar roo op systems,
the bedrock that laying the founda on for off-grid applica ons and small solar power
planners in developing the policy framework plants at consumers end are efficient way of
to ensure energy security and equity and are u liza on of Solar Energy.
impera ve for achieving the goals of
reducing carbon emission and pollu on
mi ga on.

1.2 U lity scale Power Producers, small Power

G e n e rato rs , S tate U l i e s s u c h a s
Genera on, Transmission and Distribu on
C o m p a n i e s , R e g u l ato r y a n d P o we r
Management Agencies, Government and
consumers are major stakeholders in the
Renewable Energy (RE) sector. This policy is
designed to facilitate the promo on of the
Renewable and Clean Energy Sector while
safeguarding the interests of the end con-
sumer.

1.3 Over the past decades, the demand for

power has grown and the State has added
conven onal power capacity on a large
scale. The State has achieved self-reliance in
the availability of power. Furthermore,
Renewable Energy has become commer-
cially viable, therefore, State U li es and
other stakeholders have an increased
interest and a greater focus on renewable
energy.

1.4 Renewable Energy, such as Solar Energy can

be deployed in a decentralised manner
bringing benefits of reduced transmission &
distribu on losses and savings in cost of
establishing addi onal transmission Wind Farm, Jaisalmer

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1.5 The State has a huge and largely untapped 1.11 The State will also promote the Energy
poten al in terms of intense solar radia on, Storage Program. The Energy Storage System
one of the highest numbers of sunny days in (ESS) enhances grid stability, reliability and
a year and availability of vast barren/un- facilitates be er load management,
cul vable, unu lized government/private reducing the dependency on fossil fuel-
land. These a ributes have the poten al to based peaking power plants. Energy Storage
m a ke R a j a st h a n a h i g h l y p refe r re d Technologies such as ba eries and pumped
des na on for Solar Energy at the Global hydro storage are essen al for addressing
level. the intermi ency of Renewable Energy
sources.
1.6 Addi onally, Na onal Ins tute of Wind
Energy (NIWE), Government of India, has 1.12 U liza on of Biomass waste as a fuel for
assessed wind power poten al in Rajasthan energy genera on is yet another sustainable
at 284GW at 150 Mtr height and Na onal source of energy. This reduces the
Ins tute of Solar Energy assessed the Solar environmental impact caused by open crop
Poten al in Rajasthan is 142 GW. residue/ biomass burning.

1.7 To m e e t t h e g l o b a l c o m m i t m e n t s , 1.13 State will promote the Biomass Programme,

Government of India, has fixed a na onal facilita ng the establishment of Biomass-
target of 500 GW Renewable Energy based Power Projects, brique e/pellet
capacity. This will reduce the dependence on manufacturing plants, and suppor ng
c o nv e n o n a l s o u rc e s o f e n e rg y b y biomass-based co-firing projects, as well as
promo ng a non-conven onal alterna ve. Waste-to-Energy based Power Projects for
the u liza on of waste such as MSW/
1.8 Notably, Solar and Wind resources are
RDF/Industrial/Medical waste or any other
complementary to each other and
wastes as per the guidelines of the State
hybridiza on of these two technologies
Government and Government of India.
would help in minimizing the variability in
power and would lead to op mum u liza on 1.14 Further, Green Hydrogen is a non-fossil fuel
of infrastructure including land and which can fulfil the requirements of
transmission systems. Superimposi on of Industrial, Power, Transporta on and
the wind and solar resources map exhibits Avia on sectors while reducing carbon
high to moderate Wind and Solar Energy emissions and is useful to produce Green
poten al in the State. Ammonia.

1.9 In light of these, it is desirable to have 1.15 To keep pace with the changing needs of the
suitable policy interven ons for developing Renewable Energy Sector, State Government
new hybrid projects and also for encouraging has decided to review the exis ng Rajasthan
hybridiza on of exis ng Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Policy, 2023.
Power Plants in the State.

1.10 Appropriate capacity storage systems are

also required in sync with genera on profile
of Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Projects.

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02 Vision and objec ves

2.1 To develop RE sector in the State with a Management, Time of Day Tariff, Scheduling
“Stakeholder-Driven” policy. & Forecas ng, Storage Systems, Reac ve
Power Management, Grid Reser ve/
2.2 To ensure that Rajasthan emerges as a major
Balancing Capacity etc.
contribu ng State in order to achieve the
na onal target of 500 GW capacity of 2.8 To ensure produc ve use of the abundant
Renewable Energy as a part of India's global wasteland in the State, thereby u lizing the
commitment. un-u lized/under-u lized land for crea on
of Wind energy hub. Promo ng
2.3 To achieve an “Op mal Energy Mix” of
“Repowering” of Wind Power Projects and
conven onal and renewable power
conduc ng a Wind Resource Assessment
ensuring energy security in the State and
Programme.
efficient grid management while protec ng
the interests of all stakeholders. 2.9 To a ract investors to set-up RE equipment
manufacturing facili es by promo ng the
2.4 To encourage the use of new technologies
development of a manufacturing ecosystem
and methods involving combined
in the State.
genera on of Wind & Solar Power and other
emerging technologies like storage systems 2.10 Hybridiza on of Wind & Solar technologies
including pump storage plants, ba ery to meet the challenges of grid security and
storage systems etc. To facilitate the stability while ensuring op mum u liza on
development of infrastructure in of land resources and transmission systems.
genera on, transmission, distribu on and Also pushing Hybridiza on of exis ng
manufacturing sector of Renewable Energy. conven onal thermal power plants with
Renewable Energy in order to reduce fuel
2.5 To boost Human Resource Development
consump on and carbon emission.
with par cular reference to Renewable
E n e rg y a n d to d r i ve g e n e ra o n o f
employment opportuni es in the State.

2.6 To facilitate and support Research &

Development ac vi es in the field of RE. To
nurture be er products, processes and
systems in order to promote growth of
Renewable Energy.

2.7 To deploy ancillary services for making the

grid flexible for RE Power integra on by
using various modes like Demand Side
Site - PM Kusum - CAT A

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2.11 To promote se ng up of the RE Power 2.14 U liza on of Biomass Waste as a fuel for
Projects for sale of power to Distribu on energy genera on as a sustainable source of
Companies of Rajasthan/Rajasthan Urja energy and also for reducing the problem of
Vikas & IT Services Ltd. to meet the State's Stubble burning in order to address the
RPO and beyond RPO as per requirements environmental impact caused by burning of
and commercial viability and also towards open crop residue/biomass.
cap ve use and 3rd party sale.
2.15 To develop a Green Hydrogen
2.12 To support the development of Energy Manufacturing Ecosystem (Electrolyser,
Storage Systems (ESS) to enhance the grid co m p re s s o r, sto ra ge a n d t ra n s p o r t
stability and reduce the reliance on fossil infrastructure etc. The Policy also promote
fuel. These will also promote energy the development of Green Hydrogen Parks,
independence in remote and isolated areas/ Green Hydrogen based mobility, Green
communi es. Hydrogen equipment manufacturing
industries, research in cu ng edge
2.13 To promote se ng up of the Waste to
technology and the Promo on of Green
Energy plant for genera on of power by
Hydrogen genera on for storage and
u lizing MSW (Municipal Solid Waste), RDF
genera on of RTC (round the clock) power
(Refuse Derived Fuel), Industrial and
etc.
Medical Waste.

03 Title and Enforcement

3.1 This Policy will be known as Rajasthan un ll March 29, 2029 or un l superseded by
Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2024. another Policy.

3.2 The Policy will become effec ve from the 3.3 The State Government may amend/modify/
date of No fica on and will remain in force review this Policy as and when required.

04 Target
4.1 The Policy aims to achieve a target of 4.2 The State DISCOMs will purchase Renewable
1,25,000MW Renewable Power Projects up Energy as per the Renewable Purchase
to 2029-30 in the State as under: - Obliga on (RPO) as determined by RERC.

S.No. Particulars Capacity 4.3 The State will endeavour to develop

1 Solar 90,000 MW Renewable Power Projects for sale of power
2 Wind & Hybrid 25,000 MW to par es other than DISCOMs of Rajasthan
3 Hydro, Pumped Storage 10,000 MW for cap ve consump on, within and outside
Plant (PSP), Ba ery Energy the State.
Storage System

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4.4 This policy also aims to promote Renewable vi. Promo on of se ng up of Electric Vehicles
Energy and other clean energy sources as (EV) Charging Sta ons using Renewable
follows: Energy.

i. Promo on of small Decentralized vii. Development of RE Parks/ UMREPPs.

Grid Connected Solar Power Projects
viii. Strengthening of the Transmission and
at load centres.
Distribu on Network for Renewable Energy.
ii. Promo on of Roo op Solar Projects
ix. Promo on of manufacturing industries of
through Net Metering and Gross
Solar/Wind Energy Equipment and Storage
Metering Mechanism or in any other
Systems.
manner as per the provisions of the
Electricity Act, 2003 and relevant x. Promo on of floa ng/ canal top/reservoir top
Regula ons/Orders issued by solar power projects.
RERC/CERC. xi. Promo on of Energy Storage Systems for
iii. Promo on of Off-Grid Solar applica- reliable RE Power & grid stability.
ons like Solar Water Pumps, home xii. Promo on of Bio-energy (Biomass/Co-
ligh ng systems, water heater etc. firing/Waste to Energy/CBG/Bio-CNG/Bio-
iv. Promo on of Renewable Energy coal/Bio-Ethanol etc.) for reducing carbon
Projects for sale of power to Discoms footprint.
and for Cap ve use/3rd Party Sale xiii. Promo on of use of Non fossil fuels through
within and outside the State. produc on of Green Hydrogen and its
v. Promo on of Renewable Energy deriva ves.
Projects with Storage Systems, Hydro
Projects, Pumped Storage Plants and
Ba ery Energy Storage Systems.

Site - Solar plant : Chi orgarh capacity 3 MW

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05 RREC to act as Nodal Agency

RREC will act as a Nodal Agency for: viii. Arranging, any other statutory clearances/
approvals;
I. Registra on of projects.
ix. Facilita ng water alloca on for Hydro,
ii. Approval of projects.
Pumped Storage Plants, Solar Thermal Power
iii. Development of RE Parks/ UMREPPS; Plant and RE plants/Parks for auxiliary
iv. Selec on of projects through a process of consump on and cleaning of Solar PV Plants;
compe ve bidding on the request of x. Coordina on with MNRE/DISCOMs of
RUVNL/DISCOMs; Rajasthan/RVPN/Various agencies under the
v. Facilita ng the allotment of Government control of MNRE/Central Agency/Other
land; Relevant Agency;

vi. Facilita ng approval of power evacua on xi. Accredita on and recommenda on of Power
plans & connec vity at CTU/STU/Discoms Projects for registra on with Central Agency
network and alloca on of bays and other under REC Mechanism.
related facili es on behalf of State;

vii. Facilita ng approval of power evacua on

plans & connec vity at CTU/STU/DISCOMS
network and alloca on of bays and other
related facili es on behalf of State;

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Sec on-A: Renewable Energy

PROJECT BASED PROVISIONS AND INCENTIVES

Solar Energy
6. Roo op PV Solar Power Systems I) The State will promote se ng up of grid
connected Roo op PV Solar Power Plants under
6.1. Roo op PV Solar Power Systems with Net
a Net Metering arrangement. The DISCOMs will
Metering:
allow Solar Roo op capacity addi on up to 80%
The State government will facilitate the of the capacity of the Distribu on Transformer in
installa on of Roo op PV Solar Power the area.
Systems in the State. It will endeavour to
ii) Roo op Solar Power Plants will be promoted by
develop all District Headquarters and other
encouraging setup of the same Government
important areas as 'Green Energy Ci es'
Building through various modes including
through the installa on of Solar Roo op
HAM/RESCO Mode.
Systems in the following manner:

Solar Roo op Plant

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iii) The DISCOMs will develop suitable and v) Start-ups will be promoted for installa on of
comprehensive consumer friendly IT Roo op Solar Systems.
applica ons for facilita ng online mely
vi) The maximum me period for execu on of
approvals and monitoring of projects for
various ac vi es in respect of Solar Roo op
roo op solar power plants.
Systems under Net Metering by DISCOMs
iv) Roo op consumers will be provided will be as follows:
subsidies/incen ves as per the guidelines of
MNRE/State Government.

S.No. Ac vity Maximum me period

(Below 10 kW NOC not required)

1 Issuance of NOC above 10 kW 7 days from receipt of applica on

2 Solar & Net Meter Tes ng 7 days from deposi ng of meters

3 Execu on of Net Metering Agreement 3 days from the submission of the dra agreement

4 Commissioning/Connec on of Roo op system 3 days from receipt of applica on

6.2. Roo op PV Solar Power Systems with connec ons across various loca ons within
Gross Metering: the same licensing area by installing a RE
Plant at single loca on.
Solar Roo op Systems can also be set up
under Gross Metering Scheme as per the To enable more access of solar power,
g u i d e l i n e s p re s c r i b e d by t h e S tate Virtual Net Metering and Group Net
Government/Government of India. The Metering schemes will be promoted in the
en re generated power will be supplied to State to allow access to renewable energy to
DISCOMs at a tariff determined by RERC. all consumers not having sufficient space in
Solar Roo op Systems up to 1 MW capacity their premises.
will be allowed under this Scheme.

6.3. Virtual Net Metering (VNM) and Group Net 6.4. Small wind turbines will be allowed with
Metering (GNM): Solar Roo op under Net Metering Scheme.

Virtual net Metering (VNM) arrangement 6.5. Government Buildings will be solarised
allows mul ple consumers opera ng within through installa on of Solar Roo op Plants.
the same licensee area to establish a
6.6. Appropriate provisions would be made in
collec ve physical RE plant to meet their
Urban Building Byelaws to promote and
power demand whereas Group Net
facilitate the use and installa on of Solar
Metering (GNM) arrangements cater to a
Roo op Systems.
single consumer having mul ple service

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7. Decentralized Grid Connected Solar Power 7.3. The State Government will issue
Projects: schemes/programs for promo on of
decentralized solar genera on in the State
Decentralized Grid Connected Solar Power
Projects provide an opportunity to meet the 8. Off-Grid Solar Applica ons:
power requirement close around load
8.1 The State will promote and incen vize off-
centres. Such genera on will help the u li es
grid solar applica ons, including Hybrid
to reduce their T & D losses and op mize the
Systems, as per the guidelines issued by
cost of Transmission and Distribu on System
MNRE to meet various electrical and
7.1. The State will promote se ng up of thermal energy requirements for domes c
decentralized Solar Power Projects with a and commercial use.
minimum capacity of 0.5 MW and a maximum
8.2 The State will promote the se ng up of Solar
capacity of 5 MW in the premises and in the
Power Plants by persons for sale of power to
vicinity of 33 kV Grid Sub-Sta ons in order to
consumers through the State distribu on
promote sale of power to DISCOMs. The sub-
system/local solar grid.
sta ons for which decentralized Solar Power
Projects are to be established will be selected 8.3 The State will also promote the se ng up of
by RUVNL/Discoms. The tariff for these Stand-Alone Solar Systems to provide
projects will be determined on basis of tariff electricity to households in remote Villages
based compe ve bidding process or as per /Hamlets(Dhanis).
the guidelines of State Government/ 8.4 The State will promote installa on of Solar
Government of India. PV Pumps for pressure irriga on systems.
7.2. The State aims to increase par cipa on of
farmers in the Solar Energy sector to augment
their sources of income through genera on
and sale of Solar Energy to DISCOMs, in the
following manner.

7.2.1 Farmers, on their own or through a developer,

can set up decentralized power projects on
their un-cul vable agriculture land as per
clause 7.1.

7.2.2 The State will promote solariza on of exis ng

grid connected agriculture pumps as per the
provisions/guidelines issued by DISCOMs
based on Regula ons of RERC/Guidelines of
Central/State Government. Off Grid Stand Alone Solar Pump

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9. U lity Grid Power Projects 9.3 Solar Power Projects for cap ve use:

9.1 Solar Power Projects in Rajasthan for sale of The State will promote se ng up of Solar
power to DISCOMs of Rajasthan: Power Projects for cap ve use as under:

The State will promote se ng up of Solar 9.3.1 Solar Power Projects within the premises of
Power Projects for sale of power to a consumer of Rajasthan;
DISCOMs of Rajasthan on the tariff
9.3.2 Solar Power Projects outside the premises of
discovered through a compe ve bidding
a consumer of Rajasthan;
process
9.3.3 Solar Power Projects set up in the State for
i) To f u l fi l R e n e w a b l e P u r c h a s e
cap ve use outside Rajasthan through open
Obliga on (RPO) target fixed by RERC.
access.
ii) DISCOM/RUVITL may purchase Solar
9.3.4 The Maximum permissible capacity of
Power beyond RPO limit and would be
individual Solar Plant for cap ve use within
able to avail the benefit of REC as per
the State will be limited as per RERC
CERC Regula ons/ NLDC guidelines.
Regula ons. The Genera ng plant capacity
for 3rd Party sale can be any capacity,
9.2 Solar Power Projects sanc oned under however the consumer of the State will be
guidelines/schemes of MNRE: allowed to take power from such plant up to
The State will promote se ng up of Solar the limit prescribed as per RERC
Power Projects under the Guidelines/ Regula ons.
Schemes of MNRE or Solar Power Projects
allocated through compe ve bidding
by/for other State U li es/ En es.
Bhadla Solar Park, Phalodi

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9.4. Grid connected Solar Power Projects for 9.4.3 Solar Power Projects set up for sale of power
Third Party Sale: outside State through open access/power
exchange.
The State will promote se ng up of solar
power projects for third party sale within/ 9.5. The Projects set up under clause 9.3 & 9.4
outside the State as under: will also be eligible for RE (Solar) Cer ficate
as per Orders/Regula ons of the
9.4.1 Solar Power Projects within premises of a
appropriate Commission issued in this
consumer of Rajasthan (Under RESCO
regard.
Mode);

9.4.2 Solar Power Projects set up for sale of power

within State through open access;

Development of RE Parks
10. RE Park
10.2 Development of RE Parks by Private Sector:
The RE Park is a concentrated zone for
development of RE power projects. It (I) The State will promote development of
provides a well demarcated area with RE Parks (Solar park/Wind Park/Hybrid
proper civil and power system infra- Parks) by the Private Sector. The Private
structure to a power producer, where the Sector RE Power Park Developer
risk in projects is minimized and a fast (REPPD) will submit an applica on in
approval process is facilitated. The RE Power the prescribed online format to RREC
Pa r k D eve l o p e r c re ate s s u p p o r n g for development of RE Park along with a
infrastructure and facili es including power non-refundable Registra on charge as
evacua on system, water arrangements, per clause 15.3.RREC will complete the
internal roads and administra ve facili es. processing of Registra on applica ons
within a period of 30 days.

10.1 RE Parks by RREC: (ii) The Private Sector RE Power Park

Developer(s) shall be obliged to create
R a j a st h a n S o l a r Pa r k D eve l o p m e nt
common infrastructure facili es for
Company Ltd., a Special Purpose Vehicle
development of RE Park(s) These will
(SPV) in the form of a subsidiary company of
include crea on of power evacua on
RREC, has been established for
systems, development of roads, lights,
development of infrastructure and
water supply systems and other
management of RE/Solar Parks. RREC will
administra ve support systems.
develop RE Parks in Rajasthan on its own or
through any other SPV which may be
created as required.

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Bhadla Solar Park, Phalodi

(iii) The REPPD will be allowed to acquire their park with RREC as per the
agriculture land from tle holder provisions of this policy. Already
(Khatedar) for developing RE Park(s) in registered RE Park/Solar Park prior to
excess of ceiling limit in accordance commencement of this Policy shall be
with the provisions of Rajasthan con nued with the same number and
Imposi on of Ceiling on Agriculture will be implemented under the
Holding Act, 1973. provision of this policy.

(iv) Land conversion will not be required in (vii) The necessary SoP will be developed
accordance with the provisions of by RREC for development of RE Park in
Rajasthan Tenancy Act 1955 and the State.
Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956 and
10.3 Development of RE Parks through Joint
the Rules made thereunder for the
Venture Companies (JVCs):
development of RE Park on Private
Agriculture Land. 10.3.1 The State will promote development of RE
Parks through Joint Venture with private
(v) Allotment of Government land to
developers inves ng up to 50% equity or
Private Sector RE Power Park
any other percentage of equity
Developer(s) for development of RE
par cipa on as decided by the state
Park(s) will be considered on
government. The cost of land allo ed by
recommenda on of RREC.
state government would be part of its
(vi) The Private Sector RE Power Park equity par cipa on in the Joint Venture
Developer(s) shall be responsible for Company.
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10.4 The applicant will submit a proposal to RREC 10.5.1 The State Government will promote se ng
for forma on of Joint Venture Company with up of Solar Parks/Ultra Mega Renewable
the State Government. RREC a er examining Energy Power Parks (UMREPPs) as per the
the same will submit the proposal to Energy MNRE guidelines/schemes through
Department, which a er conurrence of the agencies designated by MNRE.
Finance Department will be given final
10.5.2 Such developer will submit an applica on in
approval.
the prescribed online format to RREC for
10.5 Solar Parks/UMREPPs under MNRE registra on of Solar Park/UMREPP along
Scheme: with a non-refundable Registra on charge
of Rs. 10,000/MW+GST subject to maximum
of Rs. 20 Lac+ GST for each Park.

Solar Plant, Bikaner

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11. Promo on of se ng up of Renewable for cap ve use and may also draw
Energy based Electric Vehicle Charging renewable power through open access
Sta on: from Genera on Plants located within
the State to avail the benefits as
The shi to clean transport has become
provided under clause 17 of this policy.
necessary due to increase in carbon
emission from fossil fuel which leads to iv. The aforesaid benefits would also be
global warming and climate change. The available to chain of EV Charging
rapid increase in fossil fuel consump on due Sta ons owned by a Single Service
to rising vehicular movement has led to Provider.
increase in pollu on and also has an adverse
v. The State will support Research and
impact on Balance of Payments situa on
Development ac vi es regarding
because of the rising import bill.
promo on and use of Renewable
The above factors are main reasons for Energy by EV charging sta ons and also
adop on of Electric Vehicles (EV)and fo r Re s e a rc h a n d D eve l o p m e nt
suppor ng technologies. The requirement ac vi es to study the impact of EV
of suitable grid-grade electricity is seen as a charging infrastructure on the grid.
major challenge for establishing sufficient
charging sta ons for the EVs. Charging of EVs
from electricity generated from fossil fuel
based conven onal sources does not reduce
emissions. For further reduc on of carbon
footprint, it is essen al that the EVs are
charged using Renewable Energy Sources. In
view of the above, the State will promote the
use of Renewable energy for charging of EVs
in the following manner:

i. The Charging Infrastructure will be

developed as per the guidelines and
standards issued by Ministry of Power
and Central Electricity Authority.

ii. The EV Charging Sta ons may be

established by the State/Central Public
Sector Undertakings, Private Operators
or Operators under the Public Private
Partnership models.

iii. The Charging Sta on Service Providers

may set up Renewable Energy
Genera on Plants within their premises EV Charging Sta on

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Wind Farm, Jaisalmer

Wind Power Projects

12. Genera on of Power from Wind :- allowed to take power from such plant up to
the limit prescribed as per RERC Regula ons.
12.1 Wind Power Plants for sale of power to
DISCOM(s) of Rajasthan: 12.2.4 Such Power Producers (under clause
12.2.1&12.2.2) will also be eligible for RE
The State will promote se ng up of Wind
(Non-Solar) Cer ficate as per
Power Projects for sale of power to DISCOMs
Orders/Regula ons of the appropriate
of Rajasthan on the tariff discovered through
Commission.
compe ve bidding process to fulfil
Renewable Purchase Obliga on (RPO) target 12.3 Repowering of Wind Power Projects:
fixed by RERC. DISCOMs/RUVNL may
The State will promote Repowering of
procure Wind Energy beyond RPO as per
ex i s n g w i n d t u r b i n e s w h i c h h ave
their requirement and commercial viability.
completed at least 10 years in opera on.
12.2 U lity Grid Power Projects for Cap ve use Other provisions will be as per the
/3rd Party sale within and outside the State guidelines/policies issued by MNRE from
of Rajasthan: me to me.

12.2.1 The State will promote se ng up of Wind 12.3.1 In case of power being procured by State
Power Projects for cap ve use/3rd party sale DISCOMs through exis ng PPA, the power
for consumers within the State. generated corresponding to average of last
three years genera on prior to Repowering
12.2.2 The State will allow se ng up of Wind Power
would con nue to be procured on the terms
Projects of any capacity for cap ve use/third
of PPA in-force and remaining addi onal
party sale outside the State or sale through
genera on may be purchased by DISCOMs
the Power Exchange.
at a tariff discovered through compe ve
12.2.3 The Maximum permissible capacity of bidding in the State at the me of
individual Wind Plant for cap ve use within commissioning of the Repowering Project.
the State will be limited as per RERC
12.3.2 The Wind Power Producer shall also be
Regula ons. The Genera ng plant capacity
allowed to use the addi onal generated
for 3rd Party sale can be any capacity;
power for cap ve use/third party sale.
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12.3.3 In case of Repowering , the power N.O.C. from Gram Panchayat will not be
evacua on facility for new pooling sta on required for allotment of Government land
or augmenta on of exis ng substa on will (SiwaiChak land) for establishment of Wind
be provided by RVPN/DISCOMs based on Monitoring Sta on.
Load Flow Studies.
12.6 General Guidelines for Wind Resource
12.4 W i n d Re s o u rc e A s s e s s m e nt ( W R A ) Assessment Studies -
Programme:
12.6.1 The Developer shall follow the guidelines
For u liza on of Wind as an Energy for Wind Resource Assessment studies
Source, Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) issued by Ministry of New & Renewable
studies have been carried out by MNRE at Energy.
various loca ons in the State. MNRE has
12.6.2 The Developer will bear all costs including
also permi ed independent private
the costs of installa on of Wind Monitoring
par cipa on for WRA. WRA studies have
Sta on along with necessary accessories
been done at limited loca ons. With a view
and will also include its O&M expenses.
to further assessing wind resources
poten al, RREC will also allow/undertake 12.6.3 The Developer shall submit NIWE report to
Wind Energy Resource Assessment studies RREC on comple on of Wind Resource
by private developers for exploring Assessment studies.
addi onal loca ons for such studies.
12.6.4 The Developer shall not be en tled to claim
12.5 Registra on for establishment of Wind any cost/charges, expenses and incidental
Monitoring Sta on for Wind Resource charges incurred in connec on with the
Assessment studies- studies for submission of NIWE report to
RREC.
12.5.1 F o r c a r r y i n g o u t W i n d R e s o u r c e
Assessment Studies, The Developer shall 12.6.5 Purchase and Acquisi on of private land, if
select the loca on for establishing the Wind any, shall be sole responsibility of the
Monitoring Sta on and shall register the Developer.
applica on with RREC in prescribed online
12.6.6 The Developer shall take necessary
format along with the required documents.
permissions of Forest Department,
12.5.2 Along with applica on, the Developer shall wherever required under Forest
deposit an amount of Rs. 10,000/- per site Conserva on Act before installa on of
with RREC towards registra on charge, Wind Monitoring Sta on. The wind
which shall be non-refundable. Goods and monitoring sta on would be installed by
Services Tax (GST) will also be payable as the Developer a er comple ng various
applicable. Fee, if any, to NIWE will also be formali es requested by Forest
payable as applicable. Department. Compliances of various orders
passed by Hon'ble Courts would also be
12.5.3 N o n re q u i re m e nt o f N o O b j e c o n
ensured by the Developer.
Cer ficate (NOC) from Gram Panchayat for
allotment of land for establishment of Wind
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Hybrid Power Projects

13. Genera on of Power from Wind-Solar as hybrid plant if the rated power capacity of
Hybrid Projects: one resource (Wind/Solar) is at least 25% of
the rated power capacity of other resource
13.1 The State will promote se ng up of Wind-
(Solar/Wind).
Solar Hybrid Power Projects for op mal and
efficient u liza on of infrastructure and 13.3 For the purpose of this policy, the plants are
land, and to achieve be er grid stability, classified into two categories:
under the following categories:
Type A Projects: Hybridiza on of exis ng
Wind/Solar Projects-
a) Sale of Power to DISCOMs at tariff
discovered through transparent This category includes conversion of
bidding process. exis ng/under construc on Wind or Solar
Power Plants into Hybrid Projects.
b) Cap ve Use and Sale to Third Party
within and outside State through open Type B Projects: New Wind-Solar Hybrid
access/Power Exchange. Projects-

c) The Maximum permissible capacity of This includes new Wind–Solar Hybrid power
individual Hybrid plant for cap ve use ge n e ra o n p ro j e c t s w h i c h a re n o t
within the State will be limited as per registered with RREC ll the date of
RERC Regula ons. The Genera ng plant commencement of this policy.
capacity for 3rd Party sale can be any All fiscal and financial incen ves available to
capacity, however the consumer of the Wind and Solar power projects will also be
State will be allowed to take power made available to Wind-Solar Hybrid
from such plant up to the limit projects.
prescribed as per RERC Regula ons.
13.4 Hybridiza on of exis ng Conven onal
The Power procured from the Hybrid Thermal Power Plants
Project may be used for fulfilment of
13.4.1 The State will promote hybridiza on of
solar RPO and non-solar RPO in propor-
exis ng Conven onal Thermal Power Plants
on to the rated capacity of solar and
by allowing se ng up of Renewable Power
wind power in the hybrid plant respec-
P l a n t s b y t h e C o nve n o n a l Po w e r
vely or as per the Orders/Regula ons
Generators for using its Thermal power or
issued by appropriate Commission.
Renewable Power to meet its scheduled
genera on from the specific thermal
13.2 The sizing of the Wind/Solar capacity would
genera ng sta on. This flexibility will
be assessed by the Developer on the basis of
provide the thermal Power generators an
local resource characteris cs. However, a
opportunity to op mally u lize genera on
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from RE sources and also help in reducing RREC will recommend the request of water
emissions. DISCOMs will also receive firm a l l o ca o n to t h e Wate r Re s o u rc e s
power including Renewable power, which Department for these projects.
will help them to meet their Renewable
14.2 Floa ng Solar
Purchase Obliga ons.
The State will also promote se ng up of
13.4.2 The Genera ng Companies will be allowed
Floa ng / Reservoir Top/ Canal Top Solar
to u lize such Renewable capaci es for
Power Projects for sale of power to
supplying power against exis ng
DISCOMs through Compe ve bidding or
commitments to supply the power from its
for cap ve use/3rd party sale.
Thermal Power Plants to DISCOMs.
The Poten al Sites for developing Floa ng
13.4.3 Any net gain realized by the generator by
Solar Project will be allocated to the
blending Renewable power with Thermal
developer/Power Producer through a
power shall be shared equally between the
t ra n s p a r e n t m e c h a n i s m . S e p a ra t e
generator and DISCOMs a er the approval
Guidelines will be issued by Energy
of the Regulator.
Department for Floa ng Solar Projects.
13.4.4 The DISCOMs will be eligible to fulfil their
RREC will recommend the requests of water
R P O r e q u i r e m e n t a ga i n s t s u c h R E
a l l o ca o n to t h e Wate r Re s o u rc e s
procurement. The Generators will also be
Department for such projects.
eligible to fulfil their Renewable Genera on
Obliga ons, through such RE Power
Genera on, if applicable in future.

14. Newer technologies based RE projects

14.1 Hydro Power Projects

Energy generated from Hydro Power Project

has been recognized as Renewable Energy
(RE) across the world. Large Hydro Power
Projects (LHPs) including Pumped Storage
Project, having capacity more than 25 MW
and Energy from all small Hydro Storage
(SHPs), commissioned a er 8thMarch, 2019
will be considered as part of RE.

The Sites for these projects will be allocated

to the developer through a transparent
mechanism.
Site - Floa ng Solar Plant - Udaipur

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Registra on and Approvals

15. Registra on of RE Power Projects: in the prescribed format along with requisite
documents.
15.1 All RE projects installed in State on
CTU/STU/DISCOMs network shall be 15.3 Each Developer/ Power Producer will
required to be registered with RREC. deposit non-refundable registra on charge
with RREC as under:
15.2 The Developer/Power Producer will submit
an online applica on for registra on to RREC

S.No. Project/Park Capacity Rate

1 For RE Project/Park≤10 MW capacity Rs5,000/- per project

For RE Project/Park>10MW and

2 Rs20,000 Per MW
up to 100 MW capacity

Rs. 20 Lac +
3 For RE Project/Park>100MW capacity
Rs 10,000 Per MW

Note: The Project to be established under any new RE Parks registered a er commencement of this policy will
not be required to deposit registra on charges in RREC.

15.4 The GST and other charges, as applicable, required to apply for in-principle clearance
shall be payable in addi on to the registra- within 1 year from the date of re-valida on,
on charge. Registra on will not confer any failing which the registra on shall be
right to the Developer/Power Producer deemed to be cancelled.
and will not create any obliga on on the
15.6 The Power Projects registered under the
part of RREC. Rajasthan Renewable Energy Policy, 2023 or
15.5 In case of registra on of the Solar/Wind/ registered under Solar Energy Policy,
2019/Wind & Hybrid Energy Policy, 2019,
Hybrid Projects, registered under the
three years prior to the date of commence-
policies prior to this Policy and three years ment of this Policy, shall be deemed to be
before the commencement of this policy, for registered under this Policy with the same
which project developer has not applied for registra on number allo ed earlier. The
in-principle clearance, the registra on of power producers of such projects shall have
such projects shall be allowed to be re- to apply for in-principle clearance within 2
validated by deposi ng Rs.2,000 per MW year from the date of commencement of this
Policy, failing which the registra on shall be
subject to maximum 10 Lac per project with
deemed to be cancelled.
applicable GST, otherwise the registra on of
such projects shall be deemed to have been
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15.7 The Solar/Wind/Hybrid Projects registered 15.12 Developer/Power Producer can transfer the
under this Policy shall have to apply for in- registered capacity or part there of from one
principle clearance within a period of 2 years registra on to another registra on by with
from date of registra on, failing which the then prior approval of RREC on payment of
registra on shall be deemed to be cancelled. an amount equal to 25% of the Registra on
Charges.
15.8 For the projects already commissioned
under RE (Solar) cer ficate mechanism, the 16. Allotment / Procurement of Land:
Developer/Solar Power Producer will have to
16.1 Allotment of Government Land to Power
deposit Accredita on/ Registra on fee with
Projects/RE Park/UMREPP:
State Agency/Central Agency as per the
procedure laid down by the regula ons/ Government land will be allo ed to RE
orders of the appropriate Commission. P a r k / U M R E P P a n d S o l a r / W i n d / H y-
brid/Hydro Power Projects including
The installa on of Power Plants not regis-
PSP/Storage Plants as per the provisions of
tered with RREC and without prior approval
Rajasthan Land Revenue (Allotment of land
of competent authority as per policy provi-
for se ng up of Power Plant based on
sions will be liable to be disconnected from
Renewable Energy Sources) Rules, 2007, as
the Grid. The Developer/Power Producer
will be required to submit cer ficate of amended from me to me. Developer shall
registra on of project with RREC to the Sub- be allowed to sub-lease the allo ed land as
Registrar or any other officer authorized by per the aforesaid rules.
the Government for the registra on of 16.2 RREC will recommend, on a case-to-case
sale/lease deed of the land.
basis, to the concerned District Collector for
15.9 No prior registra on with RREC will be allotment of government land only on
required by Developer for par cipa on in submission of following security deposit in
bidding. Only successful bidders will be favour of RREC, Jaipur:
required to register their projects with RREC.
i. For Project/Park of capacity < 2000
15.10 No registra on will be required for Solar/RE MW, Rs. 1 Lac/MW by demand
Power projects connected to grid under dra /RTGS in favour of RREC.
Net/Gross Metering Scheme.
ii. For Project/Park of capacity≥ 2000 MW,
15.11 Developer/Power Producer can transfer Rs. 1 Lac/MW up to 2000 MW by
their registered capacity or part thereof to DD/RTGS and for exceeding capacity,
their 'holding', 'subsidiary', 'fellow subsid- R s . 1 L a c / M W i n fo r m o f B a n k
iary' or 'ul mate holding' company with the Guarantee.
prior approval of RREC on payment of an
amount equal to 50% of the Registra on
Charge. However, the provisions of clause
15.5 & 15.6 shall be applicable to the trans-
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The security deposit will be refunded to the 16.2.4 In case of extension of the period of u liza-
developer in propor on to the commis- on of land beyond 2 years from the
sioned capacity of the project on wri en allotment, the security amount deposited
request of applicant. The security deposit towards allotment of land shall be deducted
shall be forfeited in case the allo ed land is as per Rajasthan Land Revenue (Allotment
not used within the specified period as per of land for se ng up of Power Plants based
allotment rules. If land is not allo ed, on Renewable Energy Sources) Rules, 2007
security deposit will be refunded on the and deposited in Government account
wri en request of the applicant. under head Land Revenue Account.

16.2.1 The allotment of Government land iden - 16.2.5 In case of special circumstance, the land
fied by Energy Department or State Power recommended or allo ed to the Developer/
Companies or Joint Venture Companies of Power Producer for se ng up of a specific
State PSUs will be kept on priority for pro- RE project will be allowed for se ng up of
jects for fulfillment of State Power demand. other RE projects by its SPV, subsidiary
company or group company or subleased on
16.2.2 The Government Land will be allo ed to the
same terms and condi ons. Such transac-
Developer/Power Producers keeping in view
ons will be allowed in the first 2 years from
of the projects to be set up for Sale of Power
the date of recommenda on/Allotment of
to State Power U li es/Discoms, Projects
land whichever is later.
granted connec vity at STU/Discoms
Networks, Projects granted connec vity at
CTU Networks, Projects to be set up for
Cap ve use/3rdParty Sale /Green Hydrogen
genera on for use within State & outside
State, and Projects not granted connec vity
at STU/CTU Networks yet etc.

In case, Developers apply for allotment of

same land, the priority in allotment of the
land will be accorded to RE Projects on
above basis.

16.2.3 The Developer/Power Producer se ng up

RE Manufacturing Unit along with RE Project
will be given priority in allotment of
Government Land for developing RE
Projects. Minimum eligibility criteria for RE
Manufacturing unit will be specified by
Energy Department as and when required.

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16.3 For se ng up of Power Plants based on different technologies, maximum land area which can be
allo ed to the Developer/ Power Producer will be as under:

Maximum land area Maximum land

S.No. Technology
for Solar Plant area for Hybrid Plant

1 SPV on Crystalline Technology 2.0Hect./MW 2.5 Hect./MW

2 SPV on Crystalline Technology with tracker. 2.5Hect./MW 2.5Hect./MW

SPV on Thin Film/Amorphous

3 2.25Hect./MW 3.0Hect./MW
Technology with or without tracker.

Solar Thermal (CSP)- Parabolic Trough / a) Up to PLF of 21%:

4
3.0 Hect./MW
Tower/Other Technology with and
without storage b) For every 1% increase
in PLF, 0.15 Hect./MW
addi onal land will be
allo ed

5 Maximum land area for Wind Plant 2.5 Hect/MW

Note: For power projects with storage system, addi onal land will be allo ed as per the rules prescribed by
the Revenue Department, GoR.

16.4 Power Projects on Private Land: Sta on will be allo ed on temporary basis
to the Developer/Power Producer for
16.4.1 The State will promote se ng up of Power
maximum period of 3 years at DLC rates. The
Project/Park on private land. Developer
allotment for such land will be done at the
shall be permi ed to set-up Power
level of concerned District Collector on the
Project/Park on private agriculture land
recommenda on of RREC. A er comple on
without the requirement of land conversion
of wind assessment studies, the Wind
in accordance with the provisions of
Monitoring Sta on shall be dismantled at
Rajasthan Tenancy Act 1955 and Rajasthan
the cost of Developer and land shall revert
Land Revenue Act 1956 and the rules made
back to the State Government free from all
thereunder.
encumbrances.
16.4.2 Developer/Power Producers shall also be
16.4.4 Land Tax:
allowed to acquire/hold private land from
the tle holders (Khatedar) for se ng up of Land tax on the land u lized for se ng up of
Power Plant in excess of ceiling limit in RE Projects/Parks will be as per the
accordance with the provisions of Ceiling No fica on/Order of the State
Act, 1973. Government.

16.4.3 Allotment of land for se ng up of Wind

Monitoring Sta on:

Government Land up to 100 Mtr x 100 Mtr

required for se ng up of Wind Monitoring

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17. Incen ve/facili es available to RE Power Cap ve Power Plants set up.) provided
Projects energy generated is used for cap ve
consump on only and no third-party sale
RE Power Plant registered under this policy
will be allowed:
can avail these incen ves available as per
eligibility under the prevailing Rajasthan Ÿ There shall be a ceiling of 200% on the
Investment Promo on Scheme (RIPS) as size of the cap ve power plant
amended from me to me.
Ÿ 1 0 0 % b a n k i n g , a l l owe d w i t h n o
17.1 Grant of incen ve under RIPS restric ons on withdrawals during peak
hours.
17.1.1 Under clause 4.1.1.2 of RIPS-2024,
Renewable Energy Units are eligible for the Ÿ For 'Behind the Meter' RE Plants, there
following Incen ves: should be no ceiling on the maximum
capacity of RE genera on and ED
1. Exemp on & Reimbursements: The
exemp ons should be applicable on
following exemp ons and
perpetuity, provided no power is injected
reimbursement are applicable to RE
into the grid during off-peak hours.
Units:

Ÿ Exemp on from payment of 100%

17.2 Availability of Water:
electricity duty for 7 years.
Water Resources Department will allocate
Ÿ Exemp on from payment of 75% stamp
required quan ty of water from IGNP
duty and reimbursement of 25% stamp canal/the nearest available source for
duty. auxiliary consump on for Solar PV Power
Ÿ Exemp on from payment of 75% Plants including cleaning of solar panels and
conversion charges and reimbursement alloca on of water for Solar Thermal Power
of 25% conversion charges. Plants subject to the availability of water. The
Developer/Power Producer will in mate
Ÿ Reimbursement of 100% mandi
es mated water requirement to RREC along
fee/market fee for 7 years.
with details of the source of water. A er
2. Waiver of PCB Fees to obtain Consent to a s s e s s m e nt /s c r u ny, ca s e o f wate r
Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate requirement shall be forwarded to the Water
(CTB) cer fica on. Resources Department. The modifica ons(s)
17.1.2 U n d e r C l a u s e 3 . 1 . 3 . 2 . 3 o f R I P S , required, if any, in the exis ng canal system
2 0 2 4 , e nte r p r i s e s ava i l i n g A n c h o r will be done by the Water Resources
Booster(Regional Anchors- and Sectoral Department at the cost of the
Anchor)shall be eligible to avail 100% Developer/Power Producer.
Banking, Wheeling and Transmission
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17.3 Banking: The consumer of Solar Power under clause

6.1(Roo op Solar Plant) and Wind Power
Banking Facility and Charges will be
Projects will be exempted from Electricity
governed as per the prevailing RERC
Duty as per the Order/No fica ons of the
Regula on as amended from me to me.
Government of Rajasthan issued from me
The State will provide applicable benefit to
to me under the provisions of Rajasthan
the enterprises eligible under prevailing
Electricity (Duty) Act.
RIPS.
17.5 Transmission and Wheeling Charges
17.4 Exemp on/Relaxa on from Electricity
Duty: Transmission and Wheeling charges will be
governed by the prevailing RERC
Power Producers shall be exempted from
Regula ons, as amended from me to me.
Payment of Electricity Duty for Cap ve use
The State will provide applicable benefit
within the State for the enterprises eligible
towards Transmission and Wheeling
under prevailing RIPS.
charges, to the enterprises eligible under
prevailing RIPS.

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Approval Mechanism
18. The cons tu on of the commi ees for approvals/Clearance of RE projects will be as under:

18.1 State Sanc on Commi ee (SSC)

I) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy, GoR(Chairman)

ii) Chairman & Managing Director, RVPN

iii) Managing Director, RREC

iv) Managing Director JVVNL/AVVNL /JdVVNL/RUVNL

v) Representa ve of Finance department not below the rank of Joint Secretary, GoR.

vi) Director (Finance), RREC

vii) Director (Technical), RREC - Convener

18.2 State Level Monitoring & Coordina on Commi ee (SLMCC)

i) Chief Secretary, GoR (Chairman)

ii) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy, GoR.

iii) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Industries, GoR.

iv) ACS/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Revenue, GoR.

v) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Water Resources Department, GoR.

vi) CMD, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.

vii) Chairman Discoms

viii) Chairman, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corpora on Ltd.

ix) District Collector of concerned District (Special Invitee)

x) MD, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corpora on Ltd., (Member- Secretary)

19. Approval/ Clearance of RE Power Projects:

19.1 For Bidding Projects under Clause 9.1,9.2,12.1,12.3.1,13.1(a), &14

These projects will be governed by the provisions of the bid document and will not require
approval/clearance from SSC/SLMCC. However, the Developer/Power Producer will obtain all other
necessary clearance/approvals and shall submit quarterly status report and will also submit all
necessary clearances/approvals before commissioning of the project in RREC.

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19.2 Approval/Clearance of Power Projects under cancella on of allotment of Government land

Clause 9.3,9.4,11,12.2,12.3.2, 13.1(b), 14 with the approval of SSC.

Approval/Clearance of projects for cap ve 19.5 RREC will develop an online portal for
use/3rd party sale under 9.3, sanc on/approval of the proposals of RE
9.4,11,12.2,12.3,13.1(b)&14 will be granted Projects. RVPN & DISCOMs will communicate
a er evalua ng/examining the project requisite permissions/ clearances to the RE
proposals on the following criteria: Projects through the online portal and
decision of the Commi ees will be
Ÿ Detailed project report
communicated to the applicants through this
Ÿ Availability of land
portal in a me bound manner.
Ÿ Availability of power evacua on system for
proposed project 20. Security Deposits:
Ÿ Availability of water for Solar thermal
plant, if required 20.1 For projects (excluding Bidding Projects) set
Ÿ Documentary evidence of power purchase up under Clause 9.3, 9.4, 11, 12.2, 12.3.2,
agreement or an undertaking in case of 13.1(b),14:
sale to third Party through open access or
A er approval/clearance of the projects
undertaking for sale of power in the power
under clause 9.3,9.4,11,12.2,12.3.2, 13.1(b)
exchange
and 14, the Developer/Power Producer will
On fulfilment of the above criteria, the project be required to deposit following security
will be considered as In-principally cleared amount-
and a er deposi on of Security Deposit; the i. For Project of capacity ≤2000 MW, Rs. 1
project will be conveyed Final approval by Lac/MW by demand dra /RTGS in favour
RREC. of RREC.
Note: Developers who have already ii. For Project of capacity> 2000 MW, Rs. 1
submi ed documents of financial capability Lac/MW up to 2000 MW by DD/RTGS
in last one year will not be required to and for exceeding capacity, Rs. 1
resubmit the same. Lac/MW in form of Bank Guarantee.
19.3 WBA/Open access Agreement Execu on The Developer/Power Producer will have to
On fulfilment of the criteria under clause 19.2 deposit aforesaid Security Deposit in RREC
such projects will be recommended by RREC within one month without interest and within
to DISCOMs/RVPN/CTUIL for execu on of 3 months with interest @ 9% per annum from
WBA/Open Access agreement as the case the date of issue of approval/clearance. In
may be. case Developer/Power Producer fails to
deposit security money within s pulated me
19.4 Timeline for approval/Clearance: as men oned above, then the
Approval/Clearance shall be deemed to be
The Developer/Power Producer to whom cancelled without any no ce.
Government land is allo ed will have to apply
for approval/clearance of the project within The Developers/Power Producers who have
three months from the date of signing of lease already deposited Security Deposit for
deed of the allo ed Government land. If allotment of Government Land will not be
Developer/Power Producer fails to apply for required to deposit aforesaid Security
a p p ro va l /c l e a ra n c e w i t h i n t h e m e Deposit.
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20.2 In case the Developer/Power Producer wants 21.2 Power Projects for Cap ve use/ 3rdParty
to withdraw his project within 6 months of Sale:
deposi ng the security deposit then 25%
For the projects sanc oned under
security deposit will be forfeited, and
clause9.3,9.4,11,12.2,12.3.2,13.1(b),14the
balance 75% amount of the security will be
Developer/Power Producer will execute
refunded to the Developer/Power Producer
Agreement for Wheeling and Banking etc.
on his wri en request.
with DISCOM(s). In case, transmission system
20.3 The security amount deposited by the of RVPN/CTUIL is also used then power
Developer/ Power Producers shall be non- producer will execute separate Transmission
conver ble and non-transferable. Agreement with RVPN/CTUIL.

20.4 The security deposit shall be refunded, on 21.3 Assignment of PPA:

the wri en request of the Developer/ Power
PPA/WBA will be allowed to be assigned in
Producer in propor on to the capacity
parts or full to other par es under following
commissioned a er the commissioning of
condi ons:
such capacity. The remaining amount shall
be forfeited a er the expiry of the scheduled i. A er comple on of the project and its
commissioning period including extension as connec vity to the grid;
per Clause 23.2.
ii. Consent of RREC & RVPN/DISCOM(s)
20.5 Fo r B i d d i n g p ro j e c t s u n d e r c l a u s e and related par es;
9.1,9.2,12.1, 12.3.1,13.1(a) &14
iii. On payment of Rs. 2.00 lac per
The security deposit will be governed by the applica on to RREC (GST will be payable
provisions of bid document and Power as applicable).
Purchase Agreement.
In case the project is financed by any Financial
Power Purchase Agreement: Ins tu on/lender, the name of financial
ins tute/lender may be included in PPA on
The Power Purchase Agreement between
request of Developer/ Power Producer.
the Developer/Power Producer and
Procurer of power will be executed in the
following manner: 22. Renewable Energy Development and
Facilita on Charges (REDFC):
21.1 Bidding Projects sanc oned under clause
9.1,9.2,12.1, 12.3.1,13.1(a)&14 The developers u ize Solar and Wind
resources of the State for RE Genera on.
For the projects sanc oned under these State facilitates developers for u liza on of
clauses, the Power Purchase Agreement / Land for se ng up of Renewable Energy
Power Sale Agreement will be executed as Project to harness the RE Poten al. Wind and
per the provisions of the bid document. Solar power are unpredictable and variable in
nature and their large-scale integra on to the
grid is a challenging task having both
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Transmission and distribu on infrastructure 22.2 REDFC as above shall be levied on the
requires con nuous up grada on, for which projects which will be commissioned on or
power u li es require investments in the a er the commencement of this policy and
system for efficient RE injec on into the grid. for the en re life cycle of the project, from
Further, the RE Project installa on in a the date of commissioning of the project.
par cular area also impacts the area and
22.3 There will be no requirement to pay REDFC
there is need and responsibility of the State to
for the Solar Power Projects commissioned
develop the local area and basic
on or a er the date of commencement of
infrastructure of the area par cularly in the
this Policy, for sale of power to DISCOMs of
health and educa on sector.
Rajasthan either directly or through any
In view of above, charges will be required to other Agency/Trader.
be contributed by RE Developers. Therefore,
22.4 There will be no requirement to pay REDFC
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Facilita on
for the Solar Power Projects commissioned
charges is imposed on RE Developer to be
on or a er the date of commencement of
collected in a Fund which is being u lized as
this Policy for cap ve consump on within
per the plan approved by the State Level
State.
Steering Commi ee cons tuted under the
chairmanship of Addi onal Chief Secretary, 22.5 Developer/Power Producer shall deposit the
Energy, Government of Rajasthan. This Renewable Energy Development and
development fund will be raised in the Facilita on Charges by 30th April in every
following manner: financial year without interest and up to 30th
June with interest @ 9% per annum. If it is not
22.1 In case of Power Project set up in Rajasthan deposited up to 30th June, then
for sale of power to par es other than RVPN/DISCOM or any other Central/State
DISCOMs of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Renewable Govt. en ty will take suitable ac on, such as
Energy Facilita on charges shall be deposited but not limited to recovery of dues from the
by the power producer towards Solar power bill of the Power Producer or
components of the project, from the date of disconnec on from Grid ll the deposi ng of
commissioning, as under: dues with interest, on recommenda on of
RREC.
S. Rate of 23. Time frame for comple on of Power
No. Period
Contribu on
Projects:
Project commissioned Rs.50,000/
1 on or a er commencement 23.1 The me schedule for comple on of Power
of the Policy ll project life Hectare/Year Projects allocated through Bidding process
will be governed by provisions of bid
document and Power Purchase Agreement.
The Developer/Power Producer will have an
23.2 The me schedule for comple on of the
op on of either paying REDFC charges or
Power Projects, sanc oned under
supplying 7% of power generated to
Rajasthan Discoms free of Cost by installing 9.3,9.4,11,12.2,12.3.2,13.1(b)&14 will be as
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Provided that extension in me schedule Eligible RE Manufacturing units can avail

may be granted by RREC on case-to-case benefits of Micro, Small and Medium
basis a er deposi ng penalty amount along Enterprises (MSME) Policy/Act.
with applicable GST as in Table 3 (Annexure-
The State will support RE Manufacturing
A2):
units through various incen ves & facili es.
In case of delays beyond 15 months Board of To promote RE manufacturing, this will be
RREC, upon its sa sfac on, regarding linked with RE genera ons in the State.
commissioning of the project, may provide
25. Power Evacua on, Grid Interfacing,
further extension by imposing a penalty @
Forecas ng & Scheduling and Dispatch of
Rs. 2,000 per day per MW for each day
RE Power:
beyond the period of 15 months. This
penalty for each day of delay would be over Power Evacua on, Grid Interfacing ,
and above the penalty of Rs. 2,00,000 per Forecas ng & Scheduling and Dispatch of RE
MW for the delay up to 15 months. Power for RE Projects will be governed as per
the provisions of this policy (Sec on-E) and
24. Manufacturing of Solar/Wind Energy
relevant Regula ons of RERC.
Equipment:

The Government aims to promote

manufacturing facili es for solar and wind
energy equipment in Rajasthan, leading to
both the development of solar and wind
e n e rg y e c o - sy s t e m a n d fa c i l i t a n g
employment genera on in the State.
Applicable incen ves under Manufacturing
Standard Package or MSME Package will be
available for the enterprises eligible under
the prevailing RIPS. Further, within
Manufacturing Standard Package, these
enterprises will be offered Thrust sector
benefits.

Under Construc on Pooling Sub Sta on, Nokh Jaisalmer

Other ini a ves

26. Project Management Consultancy (PMC): Departments and Agencies. RREC may also
take up the works related to Renewable
RREC will work as a Project Management
Energy sector in the non-government
Consultant, on chargeable basis, for imple-
domain/Government agencies/Government
menta on of Renewable Energy based
organiza ons.
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27. RREC to undertake following studies in x. Integrated planning leading to conver-

Renewable Energy for further policy g e n c e b e t w e e n Tr a n s m i s s i o n
interven ons: Infrastructure Development and the
loca on of Renewable Energy project
i. Es ma ng the impact of promo ng
Solar Roo op Capacity addi on on the xi. Studying the Business life cycle of Solar
grid and the state power u li es Power Projects in context of their impact
on Environment.
ii. Assessment of various implementa on
models for se ng up of EV Charging xii. The ma ers referred by DISCOMs for
Sta ons promo on of RE in agriculture sector.

iii. Improving the cost compe veness of 28. Research and Development
Solar Manufacturing Plants
The State will promote research in
iv. Analysing and iden fying suitable Renewable Energy. RREC will provide
technologies and implementa on facilita on including land allotment and
models for Ancillary Services funding for establishment for R&D/training
centre and research work to the premier
v. Iden fica on of actual requirement of
Research ins tutes, Universi es,
storage capacity and suitable technolo-
Associa ons etc.
gies considering the demand curve and
genera on profile of the state 29. Virtual RE Power Genera on

vi. Iden fying the requirement for training State government will promote solar pro-
and holding workshops for capacity jects based on virtual PPAs or contract for
building of human resource of RREC differen als wherever such contracts are in
regarding regulatory framework and compliance with applicable laws. Such
market reforms projects would be required to deposit 10% of
revenue generated from carbon credits to
vii. Iden fing op mal genera on capacity
RREC in lieu of Government land allotment
mix of Renewable and Conven onal
and other facilita on by RREC.
Energy Sources, considering possible
technology op ons, to match the future
demand curve and energy requirement
with the genera on profile of the
State.viii. Analysing the methodology
for forecas ng and scheduling, efficient
accoun ng, metering and se lement of
transac ons of Renewable Energy for
making grid opera ons RE friendly

ix. Assessing the technical and financial

impact of making the conven onal
power plants flexible for ensuring large
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30. Carbon Trading (MSME) and Commercial Building sectors.

The Government will reward exemplary
30.1 The State will promote carbon trading for RE
energy efficiency ini a ves.
Sector through various na onal and
interna onal mechanisms in line with 31. Net Zero Buildings
guidelines/direc ons issued by GoI. The
The State will promote Net Zero Buildings
Plant to be established for carbon trading,
and such buildings will be awarded/
benefit of carbon trading will be shared by
incen vized by the State.
the generators with the Discoms.
32. Greening of supply chain
30.2 State government will promote RE projects
based on third party sale where the To enable consumers to adopt renewable
consumer is not using electricity to meet e n e r g y, D I S C O M m ay s u p p l y 1 0 0 %
RPO compliance and such projects will be renewable energy upon requisi on for RE
en tled to avail carbon credits. Such projects power made by such consumers at a Green
would be required to deposit 10% of revenue Power Supply Tariff, as determined by RERC
generated from carbon credits to RREC in from me to me.
lieu of Government land allotment and other
facilita on by RREC. Distribu on companies shall give Green
Cer ficate on a yearly basis to the consumers
30.3 Promo on of Energy Efficiency for green energy supplied to the consumers
on their request beyond the Renewable
The State will promote energy efficiency/
Purchase Obliga on of the consumers.
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ANNEXURE-A1
33. Green Energy Open access & Energy required. If any doubt, dispute, difference or
Accoun ng issue arises with regard to interpreta on/
implementa on of this sec on of the Policy,
The Consumers would be allowed to use RE
or pertaining to any interdepartmental
Power by installing RE Plants at any loca on
issues, the State Level Monitoring &
in the State. Otherwise they can avail RE
Coordina on Commi ee (SLMCC) may take
power from any developer either directly or
decision in such ma ers, not inconsistent
indirectly.
with the provisions of the Policy, as may
The size of the plant for open access of RE appear to be necessary and expedient for
Power, energy accoun ng, banking facility removing the difficul es either on its own
and open access chargesetc. for all mo on or on a wri en representa on from
Renewable Energy Projects, including the stakeholders.
roo op projects, shall be as per the
In order to implement this policy and to
regula ons framed by RERC from me to
remove difficul es of stakeholders, Energy
me in accordance with the Green Energy
Department shall issue necessary
Open Access Rules 2022 no fied by the
guidelines/schemes/orders as and when
Ministry of Power, GoI as amended from
required.
me to me.
SSC will resolve the disputes related to RE
RVPN will endeavour to get concessional
Projects in the state regarding
transmission charges determined from RERC
implementa on of the RE project/Parks in
to evacuate RE power into CTU Network
the State.
from RVPN's GSS directly connected to CTU
Network. RREC will work towards simplifica on of
various approvals required for se ng up of
34. Power to remove difficul es:
RE facility in State, as a step towards ensuring
SLMCC is authorized to issue necessary ease of doing business.
clarifica on and amendments of this sec on
& sec on-E of the policy as and when

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ANNEXURE-A1 Annexure-A1
The Power Producers desirous of se ng up Solar/Wind/Hybrid Power Plant in State of Rajasthan under
cap ve use/sale to 3rd party within and outside the State must fulfil the following minimum financial
criteria:

Qualifica on Criteria for Solar PV/Thermal/ Wind/Hybrid Projects:

Net Worth
The “Net Worth” of the company should be equal to calculated using bills selling exchange rates (card
or greater than the value calculated at the rate of Rs rate) USD/INR of State Bank of India prevailing on
1 Crore or equivalent US$ per MW of the project the date of closing of the accounts for the respec ve
capacity. The computa on of Net Worth shall be financial year as cer fied by the Project Developer's
based on unconsolidated audited/unaudited banker.
accounts of the company. For the purpose of the For currency other than USD, Project Developers
computa on of net worth, the best year in the last shall convert such currency into USD as per the
four years including current running year shall be exchange rates cer fied by their banker prevailing
considered. The Company would thus be required, on the relevant date and used for such conversion.}
to submit annual audited accounts for the last three
financial years and for part of the current running
year (Un-Audited), while indica ng the year, which
Net Worth calcula on for an individual/
should be considered for evalua on, along with a
partnership firm
cer ficate from a Chartered Accountant to
demonstrate the fulfilment of the criteria. Net-Worth = Proprietors/Partner's Capital reflec ng
in the Audited Balance Sheet
For companies, which are newly incorporated, the
Net Worth criteria should be met seven days prior to Add: Free Reserves (Including the Credit balance
the date of submission of applica on by the Project of Reserve and Surplus appearing in the Balance
Developer. To demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria, Sheet)
the Project Developer shall submit a cer ficate from Subtract: Intangible Assets
a Chartered Accountant cer fying the Net Worth on
Subtract: Miscellaneous Expenditures to the extent
the date seven days prior to submission of
not wri en off and carry forward losses.
applica on. Further, the Project Developer shall
submit the un-audited financial statements of the Net Worth calcula on for a Company
company for the date on which the Cer ficate of Net-Worth = Paid up Share capital which includes
Chartered Accountant has been obtained.
1. Paid up Equity share capital and
{Note: For the Qualifica on Requirements, if data is
2. Fully, compulsorily and mandatorily conver ble
provided by the Project Developer in foreign
Preference Shares and
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3. Fully, compulsorily and mandatorily conver ble For the purposes of mee ng financial requirements
Debentures) only unconsolidated audited annual accounts shall
be used. However, audited consolidated annual
Add: Free Reserves accounts of the Project Developer may be used for

(Including share premium provided it is the purpose of financial requirements provided the

realized in Cash or Cash equivalents.) Project Developer has at least twenty six percent
(26%) equity in each company whose accounts are
Subtract: Revalua on Reserves
merged in the audited consolidated account and
Subtract: Intangible Assets

Subtract: Miscellaneous Expenditures to the

extent not wri en off and carry forward
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ANNEXURE-A1 Annexure-A2
Time line of project comple ons
Table 01
Time schedule for comple on from
Type of Projects
the date of Clearance/Approval
SPV:

Up to 20 MW capacity Within 15 Months

More than 20 MW and up to 50 MW capacity Within 18 Months

More than 50 MW capacity Within 24 Months

CSP:

Up to 25 MW capacity Within 24 months

More than 25 MW and up to 100 MW capacity Within 36 months

More than 100 MW and up to 200 MW capacity Within 42 months

More than 200 MW capacity Within 48 months

Wind & Hybrid Projects

Table 02

Time schedule for comple on from

Project Capacity
the date of Clearance/Approval
Up to 25 MW 8 Months
Above 25 MW- 50 MW 14 Months

Above 50 MW - 75 MW 18 Months

Above 75 MW - 100 MW 22 Months

Above 100 MW 26 Months

Note: Time lines of the other projects shall be specified by the Energy department separately

Penalty for delay in commissioning beyond Scheduled period of commissioning

Table 03

S.No. Period of delay Penalty on un-commissioned capacity

I. For delay up to 1 month Rs 25,000 per MW

ii. For delay up to 3 months Rs 50,000 per MW

iii. For delay up to 6 months Rs 1,00,000 per MW

iv. For delay up to 9 months Rs 1,50,000 per MW

v. For delay up to 15 months Rs 2,00,000 per MW

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Sec on B: Storage Plant (PSP & BESS)

1. Introduc on
1.1 India is undertaking a significant energy (34.72 GWh) from Ba ery Energy Storage
transi on with a goal to have 50% of its Systems (BESS). This requirement is expected
electricity genera on capacity from non-fossil to further rise to 60.63 GW (336.4 GWh) by the
fuel sources by 2030 and to achieve net zero year 2029-30, comprising 18.98 GW (128.15
emissions by 2070. To meet these objec ves GWh) from PSP and 41.65 GW (208.25 GWh)
and ensure energy self-reliance, the country is from BESS.
priori zing the op miza on of its domes cally
1.3 Moreover, CEA has projected that by the year
available renewable energy resources. A
2047, the requirement of energy storage is
crucial component of this strategy is the
expected to increase to 320 GW (90 GW PSP &
development and integra on of advanced
230 GW BESS) with storage capacity of 2380
Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Energy Storage
GWh (540 GWh PSP & 1840 GWh BESS) due to
Technologies, such as ba eries and Pumped
the addi on of a large amount of Renewable
Hydro Storage, are essen al for addressing the
Energy in light of the net zero emission target
intermi ency of renewable energy sources like
set for 2070.
Solar and Wind. By storing excess energy
generated during periods of high produc on 1.4 To meet the evolving needs of the Energy
and u lizing it during mes of high demand, Storage System, the Government of India has
these systems enhance grid stability and periodically issued various direc ves. In 2021,
reliability. Addi onally, Energy Storage the Department of Heavy Industries intro-
facilitates be er load management and duced the Produc on Linked Incen ve (PLI)
reduces dependency on fossil fuel-based scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC)
peaking Power Plants. As India accelerates its Ba ery Storage. In 2022, the Ministry of Power
Renewable Energy deployment, robust Energy set out the Renewable Purchase Obliga on
Storage Solu ons will play a pivotal role in (RPO) and Energy Storage Obliga on (ESO)
ensuring a sustainable and resilient energy Trajectory un l 2029-30. In 2023, the Ministry
infrastructure. of Power released guidelines for Pump Storage
Projects (PSP) and the Na onal Framework for
1.2 The Na onal Electricity Plan (NEP) 2023 of the
Promo ng Energy Storage Systems, along with
Central Electricity Authority (CEA) projects a
opera onal guidelines for Viability Gap
significant increase in energy storage capacity
Funding for Ba ery Energy Storage Systems.
requirements. By the year 2026-27, the
Addi onally, the Ministry of Environment,
requirement is projected to be 16.13 GW
Forest and Climate Change issued the Ba ery
(82.37 GWh), with 7.45 GW (47.65 GWh) from
Waste Management Rules in 2022
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1.5 The State of Rajasthan will promote the 1.6 Among all energy storage technologies,
Energy Storage Program by simplifying Ba ery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and
regulatory processes and offering financial Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PSPs) are
incen ves. This ini a ve aims to enhance well-established and mature technologies,
energy reliability, support the integra on of and these technologies can play a pivotal role
renewable energy, and reduce dependency on in enhancing energy security and aiding the
conven onal energy sources. It is expected to transi on to a more affordable, low-carbon
a ract investments, s mulate technological electricity market. They provide flexible,
advancements, and contribute to the state's dispatchable, and peak power capacity.
sustainable energy goals, in alignment with
the guidelines of both the State Government
and the Government of India.

2. Vision and Objec ve

2.1. To become a major contribu ng state for in remote and isolated communi es through
achieving the na onal target of 500 GW the deployment of ESS.
through non fossil fuels by 2030.
2.6. To promote the policy of ESS to a ract
2.2. To ensure 24×7 Dispatchable Renewable investment in the clean energy sector, to
Energy, to achieve round-the-clock Renewable increase the local employment opportuni es
Energy availability. and in turn lead to development of the State
Economy.
2.3. To reduce emissions and costs by decreasing
the greenhouse gas emissions and overall 2.7. The state will promote the crea on of an
energy costs by incen vizing ESS deployment, environment that enables industry and
reducing reliance on fossil fuels. research ins tu ons to focus on cu ng-edge
research and innova on to enhance ESS
2.4. The state will promote the enhancement of
performance, safety, and cost-effec veness.
grid stability by improving reliability through
ESS, this will also provides, services such as 2.8. Support DISCOMs in mee ng their Renewable
frequency regula on and voltage support, Purchase Obliga on (RPO), Hydro Purchase
ramping and other ancillary support services. Obliga ons (HPO), and Energy Storage
Obliga on (ESO) as per regula ons.
2.5. The state will promote energy independence

3. Applica on and use of ESS in Power Sector

3.1. ESS have a mul tude of applica ons in the across various levels, including genera on,
energy sector and can be used independently transmission, and distribu on.
or as a part of power system infrastructure

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3.2. Integra on of Renewable Energy involves by supplying reac ve power to maintain

managing intermi ency by storing excess required voltage levels, and act as backup
energy generated during peak produc on power sources during outages or disrup ons,
mes, such as sunny or windy periods, for use enhancing overall grid reliability.
when genera on is low. Addi onally, Energy
3.4. Energy independence and security are
Storage Systems help smooth the output of
enhanced by Energy Storage Systems, which
Renewable Energy sources, reducing variability
enhance the resilience of energy systems
and making their output more predictable and
against disrup ons such as natural disasters
manageable.
and cyber-a acks. Addi onally, they reduce
3.3. ESS contribute to grid stability and reliability by dependence on imported fuels by maximizing
providing frequency regula on to balance the use of local and Renewable Energy Sources,
energy supply and demand, ensuring stable contribu ng to greater resource
grid frequency. They also offer voltage support independence.

4. Pumped Storage Hydro Projects (PSP)

Energy generated from hydro power project has ii. Interested CPSUs/SPSUs may submit their
been recognized as renewable energy across proposals along with PFR to RREC detailing the
the world. Large hydropower projects including execu on melines and methodology for
pumped storage projects having capacity more implementa on. Due considera on will be
than 25 MW and energy from all small hydro given to the meline for execu on, track record
projects commissioned a er 08 March 2019 of projects executed in the past, financial
will be considered as of RE projects. strength of the en ty and current projects of
the en ty in the pipeline.
4.1. The state will envisage the development of PSP
projects on their own through Hybrid Annuity iii. These proposals shall be presented before the
Model (HAM). The guidelines for the same will High Level Screening Commi ee (HLSC) in
b e n o fi e d s e p a rate l y b y t h e E n e rg y order to seek permission to ini ate the project.
Department.
iv. The Projects may also be allo ed to Joint
4.2.The State can also allocate PSP sites to Ventures (JVs) between CPSUs and / or SPSUs
developers through the following modes:- for development of such PSPs.

v. In such Projects the State Govt. power u li es

Mode I: Nomina on of CPSUs or SPSUs: shall be given the right of first refusal of up to
I. State may award Pumped Storage Projects 80% of the project capacity. The tariff for this
directly to the CPSUs or SPSUs on a nomina on por on will be determined by the State
basis. Commission in accordance with Sec on 62 of
the Electricity Act 2003 or discovered through
bidding of remaining power, whichever is lower.

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vi. The Developer shall submit the Le er of Offer The State Govt. may adopt one of the below
for at least 80% of the project capacity to the methodologies of bidding:
State Govt. a er receiving the cost es mate
approval from the CEA. If State Govt. does not 1. Two Stage Compe ve Bidding:
provide acceptance on full or part of offered
i. The first stage shall be for pre-qualifica on
capacity within 8 weeks of Le er of Offer, the
based on criteria such as financial strength,
Developer would be free to sell the balance
experience in developing power projects of a
project capacity.
similar scale, past track record in project
Mode II: Allotment through Compe ve development, turnover, and the capability to
Bidding: meet Performance Guarantees.

ii. In the second stage, bids are to be called based

I. For PSP sites iden fied by State, a detailed
on quan fiable parameters, such as "Maximum
proposal will be prepared, which shall be
amount per MW per year to be paid to State" or
presented before the High Level Screening
any other parameter as specified by the
Commi ee (HLSC) in order to seek permission
Central/State Government
to ini ate the project.
iii. The State U lity shall have the first right of
ii. The State Govt may conduct a compe ve
refusal for up to 80% of the project capacity.
bidding for these state iden fied sites for
The tariff for this por on will be determined by
alloca ng the projects to the private
the State Commission in accordance with
developers.
Sec on 62 of the Electricity Act 2003 or
iii. The CPSUs and State PSUs can also par cipate discovered through bidding of remaining
in the bidding. power, whichever is lower.
iv. This refusal will be men oned in the bid
document.
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2. Tariff Based Compe ve Bidding (TBCB): Mode III: Allotment of Self-Iden fied Off-
stream closed loop sites:
PSPs may also be awarded on a TBCB basis to
developers. For this purpose, the task of carry- i. The State Govt. shall promote iden fica on and
ing out S&I and prepara on of DPR may be given development of off stream closed loop sites of
to an SPV under a CPSU/State PSU. SPV may be PSPs by encouraging Developers to self-iden fy
responsible for pre-construc on ac vi es such sites. RREC shall open a window invi ng
as prepara on of project report, land acquisi- proposals for self-iden fied sites from me to
on, environment and forest clearance etc. The me.
DPR may be subsequently bid out for construc-
ii. Developers shall submit the proposal with
on and SPV will be transferred to the success-
complete details of the iden fied site, storage
ful bidder and the bids may be invited based on:
poten al and techno-commercial viability
i. Composite tariff (including the cost of input along with pre-feasibility report for the State
power) in case input power is arranged by the Govt.'s evalua on.
Developer, Or iii. A developer can submit only one proposal
within the dura on of a par cular window.
ii. Tariff for storage on a per Megawa Hour basis
if the input power is to be arranged by the State iv. These proposals for par cular sites shall be
power u li es. entertained on the "First Come First Served"
basis.
iii. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commis-
sion (RERC) shall adopt the above tariff under v. These proposals shall be presented before the
sec on 63 of Electricity Act, 2003 High Level Screening Commi ee (HLSC). HLSC's
decision shall be final regarding these
proposals.

vi. The state u lity shall have the first right of

refusal for up to 50% of the project capacity.
The tariff for this por on will be determined by
the State Commission in accordance with
Sec on 62 of the Electricity Act 2003 or
discovered through bidding of remaining
power, whichever is lower.

vii. The Developer shall submit the Le er of Offer

for at least 50% of the project capacity to the
State Govt. a er receiving the cost es mate
approval from the CEA. If State Govt. does not
provide acceptance on full or part of offered
capacity within 8 weeks of Le er of Offer, the
Developer would be free to sell the balance
project capacity.
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4.3. Approval of Pumped Storage Projects:

1. To facilitate the seamless alloca on of sites, a High-Level Screening Commi ee (HLSC)will be cons tuted
under the chairmanship of ACS/Principal Secretary, Energy, GOR. This commi ee shall permit the
ini a on of the project a er a thorough evalua on/examina on of the project proposals.

2. Final Approval/clearance for Pumped Storage Projects will be conferred by the State Level Monitoring
and Coordina on Commi ee (SLMCC) a er evalua ng / examining the project proposals on the on the
following criteria:

Ÿ Detailed Project Report (DPR)

Ÿ Availability of water/ Water Allotment Cer ficate accorded by WRD
Ÿ Environment Clearance
Ÿ Forest Clearance
Ÿ Availability of land
Ÿ Availability of power evacua on system
Ÿ Documentary evidence of PPA or an undertaking in case of 3rd party / power exchange sale

The Developer should obtain the final approval of DPR and other clearances within Two(2) years from the
date of Registra on of the project. Relaxa on of 1 year may be granted to those projects where delay in
start of construc on is a ributable to pending Environment Clearance (EC) and Forest Clearance (FC),
provided that the applica ons are submi ed to concerned authori es within me lines agreed at the me
of award of the project. Otherwise, the developer shall be liable to cancella on of project site.

The storage projects registered with RE project prior to this policy has to obtain all clearances including
final approval of DPR within two year from registra on date or one year from the date of no fica on of
this policy.

The cons tu on of the commi ees for approvals/Clearance of PSP projects will be as follows:-

A. High Level Screening Commi ee (HLSC):

1. ACS/Pr.Secy/Secretary, Energy, GoR- Chairman 6. CMD/MD, RVPN or their representa ve–
Member
2 . A C S / P r. S e c y / S e c r e t a r y, W R D o r t h e i r
representa ve (Not below the rank of Chief 7. Chairman Discoms or their representa ve–
Engineer)– Member Member

3. ACS/Pr.Secy/Secretary, Forest & Environment or 8. CMD/Managing Director, Rajasthan Renewable

their representa ve– Member Energy Corpora on Ltd.– Member

4. ACS/Pr.Secy/Secretary, Revenue or their 9. District Collector of concerned District (Special

representa ve – Member Invitee).

5. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Industries, 10. Director (Technical), Rajasthan Renewable

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B. State Level Monitoring and Coordina on Commi ee (SLMCC):

1. Chief Secretary, Rajasthan (Chairman) 6. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Industries,
GoR
2. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy, GoR.
7. CMD, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd
3. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Water
Resources Department, GoR. 8. Chairman, Discoms.

4. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Forest & 9. Chairman, Rajasthan Renewable Energy

Environment, GoR. Corpora on Ltd.

5. ACS/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Revenue, 10. MD, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corpora on
GoR. Ltd., (Member – Secretary)

4.4. Obliga ons:

4.4.1. Obliga on towards the state DISCOM substan al progress in the development of project for
two con nuous review mee ngs, HLSC may cancel
Ÿ Developers are mandated to make power available the registra on and project site.
to the state as and when required from their power
share reserved for sale in Day Ahead Market of Power 4.4.4. Land charges
exchange(s). Ÿ Developer shall pay lease charges for the allo ed
Ÿ This power shall be made available to the state at the Govt. land as per the provisions of Rajasthan Land
tariff discovered in the PPA(s) of the project or the Revenue (Allotment of land for se ng up of Power
price discovered in the power exchange for that Plant based on Renewable Energy Sources) Rules,
par cular period, whichever is lower. 2007, as amended from me to me.

4.4.2. Regulatory compliances Ÿ For the sustenance of livelihood of people in the

local vicinity, the developer shall pay minimum Rs.
Ÿ Developer shall mandatorily follow the guidelines 25,000/acre/year (With an increase of 5% every third
issued by the Government of India and State year) rental charges to the owner for the acquired
government from me to me on Local Area private land.
Development and Rehabilita on & Rese lement
policies applicable for Pumped Storage or Hydro 4.4.5. Obliga ons in case state opts for procurement
Projects. of power

Ÿ Developer shall mandatorily comply with the Grid Ÿ In case the State opts for procurement of power, the
Code including Load Dispatch & System Opera on developer shall be required to deposit bank guarantee
Code, Metering Code, Safety Code & relevant of Rs. 1 lac / MW by DD/RTGS corresponding to the
regula ons / orders issued by CERC and RERC as per capacity to be procured by the state. Such bank
applicability. guarantee shall be deposited 6 months prior to the
scheduled date of start of procurement of power.
4.4.3. Progress assessment
Ÿ In case the developer fails/delays to deliver the
Ÿ The developer shall submit monthly progress report commi ed power to the state from the date of
to the nodal agency. Moreover, a review of the procurement, it shall be liable to pay the differen al
progress of the PSPs shall be undertaken every 6 amount incurred in procuring such power for the
months by the HLSC and if it is found that there is no period of delay.

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4.5. Opera onal Period 4.6. Land allotment

4.5.1. The Pumped Storage Projects shall be 4.6.1. Allotment of land for the project shall be as
offered for a maximum period of forty-five per the provisions of Rajasthan Land Reve-
(45) years from the Date of Allotment at the nue (Allotment of land for se ng up of
end of which they shall revert to the State Power Plant based on Renewable Energy
Govt. or be extended further upto thirty (30) Sources) Rules, 2007, as amended from me
more years in line with the prevailing rules & to me.
regula ons and applicable charges a er
4.6.2. Govt. land, if any, will be recommended by
approval of the state government.
RREC on case to case basis a er acceptance
4.5.2. At the end of the Concession Period, the of non-forest land for Compensatory Affor-
projects without any encumbrances shall be esta on (CA) by Forest Department or a er
ordinarily transferred to the State Govern- ge ng Stage-I forest clearance.
ment.

5. Ba ery Energy Storage System (BESS)

5.1.1. The state will promote the establishment of The State will promote the se ng up of BESS
BESS, where each individual project must for sale of power to DISCOMs of Rajasthan
have a minimum power ra ng of 1 MW or on the tariff discovered through compe ve
higher, an appropriate energy ra ng based bidding process in order to fulfil ESO and
on the specific applica on, and be located at RPO target fixed by RERC. DISCOM/RUVNL
a single site with a minimum bid capacity of 1 may purchase solar power beyond ESO/RPO
MW. limit and can avail the benefit of REC as per
CERC Regula ons/ NLDC guidelines.
5.1.2. Energy supplied from Standalone BESS will
be considered as RE power. Moreover, if 85%
or more of the total energy stored in the
BESS, on an annual basis, is procured from RE
Sources, such energy shall be considered for
ESO as specified by appropriate Regula-
tors/Ministries of GoI.

5.1.3. The State will promote se ng up of BESS

under the Guidelines/ schemes of MNRE or
BESS allocated through compe ve bidding
by/for other State U li es/En es.
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5.2. Approval Mechanism:-

Approval/Clearance of projects of BESS will be
granted a er evalua ng/examining the project
proposals on the following criteria:

• Detailed Project Report

• Availability of land
• Availability of Power Evacua on System
for proposed project
• Documentary evidence of Power
Purchase Agreement or an undertaking
in case of sale to third Party/ power
exchange through open access.

On fulfilment of the above criteria, the project

will be conveyed Final approval by RREC.

The State Level Monitoring & Coordina on Commi ee (SLMCC) will be cons tuted to resolve inter
departmental issues:

1. Chief Secretary, Rajasthan (Chairman) 6. Chairman, Renewable Energy Corpora on Ltd. -

Member.
2. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy, GoR-
Member. 7. Chairman, DISCOMs-Member.

3. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Industries, 8. District Collector of concerned District (Special

GoR-Member. Invitee)

4. ACS/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Revenue, 9. MD, Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corpora on

GoR-Member. Ltd., (Member – Secretary)

5. CMD, Rajasthan RajyaVidyutPrasaran Nigam Ltd-

Member.

5.3. Obliga ons :-

5.3.1. Regulatory compliances

Ÿ Developer shall mandatorily follow the Ÿ Developer shall mandatorily comply with
guidelines applicable for Energy Storage the Grid code including Load Dispatch &
Projects issued by the Government of India System Opera on Code, Metering Code,
and State Government from me to me. It Safety Code & relevant regula ons/orders
shall comply with the relevant issued by CERC and RERC as per applicability.
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5.3.2. O b l i ga o n s i n c a s e state o p t s fo r 5.4. Land Allotment

procurement of power
Govt. land, if any, shall be recommended by
Ÿ In case the State opts for procurement of RREC on case to case basis. For bidding
power, the developer shall be required to projects, Govt. land, if any, shall be
deposit bank guarantee of Rs. 1 lac / MW by recommended by RREC only a er submission
DD/RTGS corresponding to the capacity to of LOA.
be procured by the State. Such bank
guarantee shall be deposited 6 months prior 5.5. BESS projects through Hybrid Annuity
from the scheduled date of start of Model:
procurement of power.
The state will envisage the development of
Ÿ In case developer fails / delays to deliver BESS projects on its own Hybrid Annuity
the commi ed power to the state from the Model (HAM). The guidelines for the same will
date of procurement, it shall be liable to pay be no fied separately by the energy
the differen al amount incurred in department.
procuring such power for the period of
delay.

6. Energy Storage Projects integrated with Renewable Energy Projects

State requires reliable power during peak hours of 6.2. In the case of Integrated Projects, the Wind and
the day which has to be fulfilled by Distribu on Solar part will be governed by Sec on A of this
Companies through available non-fossil power policy and the related ESS will be governed as
sources or from power exchange at market price. per the provisions of this Sec on B of this
High demand of power during peak hours increases policy.
market power whereas Solar Power Evacua on
Systems remain idle during non-solar hours.During
non-solar hours, this idle power evacua on system
can be u lized for supply of firm RE Power into grid
by installing BESS with RE power. This ini a ve will
help to reduce the cost of power during peak hours
and ensure grid stability without expanding power
evacua on system.

6.1. The State will promote Solar/Wind/Hybrid

Power Projects with storage systems to reduce
the variability of output of RE power into the
grid and to ensure availability of firm power for
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6.3. In order to encourage storage capacity to 6.7. Cap ve consumers and Open Access
supply reliable power, new RE projects consumers will be allowed to store surplus RE
integrated with BESS under with minimum power through BESS and such power can be
capacity of X/2 MWh (where "X" is the u lized by the consumer itself or can be used
installed capacity of RE project) shall be for sale to Power exchange etc.
exempted 50% from registra on charges for
6.8. The state will promote ESS in decentralized
the RE capacity and on installa on of BESS
Roo op Solar Plants and Grid Scale RE Project
beyond X/2 MWh capacity, registra on
to meet power demand of the consumers.
charges shall be exempted up to 100% on pro
rata basis corresponding to the storage 6.9. The BESS will be also promoted to set up at
capacity added. GSS end or at Distribu on Load Centre,
par cularly where infirm RE injec on is very
6.4. In order to ensure adequate storage capacity
high in comparison to load demand.
to supply reliable power, new RE projects on
STU network (excluding Hydro Projects) with 6.10. Integrated projects (ESS with RE) already
an installed capacity of over 5 MW or as registered prior to no fica on of the present
specified by the central Government will be policy will not be required to re-register under
mandated to install ESS (of at least 2 Hour this policy.
storage) for minimum 5% of the RE capacity.

6.5. RE Generators would be allowed to set up

BESS along with their exis ng RE Plant to
supply peak power/RTC power into the Grid
for op mum u liza on of exis ng evacua on
system. The RE Generators can enhance the
RE capacity for storage of RE Power through
BESS by itself or owned by any other en ty for
injec on into grid. Discoms can procure such
power from the generators at a tariff
determined by RERC/ through a transparent
mechanism as per their requirement and
commercial viability.

6.6. State will encourage se ng up BESS and

supplying power during peak hours to
Discoms at a ceiling tariff decided by
appropriate commission/authority. Such
Projects can also supply power to
Cap ve/Open Access consumers at mutually
agreed tariff. Remaining capacity a er
mee ng Discom Load, shall be allowed to avail
GNA for injec on into ISTS Grid.
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7. Project Facilita on:

7.1. The Nodal Agency shall assist the Project BESS beyond 5% of RE capacity will be eligible
Developer in obtaining the consents, clear- for extra exemp on of addi onal 1%
ances and permits by providing le ers of Transmission and Wheeling charges on
recommenda on to the concerned authori- enhancement of each 1% capacity of storage
es, as may be requested by the Project system up to 30% capacity. For BESS beyond
Developer. However, the Nodal Agency shall 30% of RE capacity, will be exempted from
not be accountable for any delays in obtaining 100% Transmission & Wheeling charges.
the consents, clearances and permits required
ii. Standalone Ba ery Energy Storage System
for development of RE projects.
(BESS) will be exempted 100% transmission
7.2. All Government of India ini a ves under and wheeling charge on supply of power from
MNRE (or any others), such as Central Finance BESS during peak hours or non-solar hours for
Assistance, VGF, Budgetary support towards a period of 7 years.
cost of enabling infrastructure, waiver off
iii. BESS connected at 11 kV or 33 kV grid sub
interstate & intrastate transmission &
sta ons will be exempted 100% transmission
wheeling charges, Benefits under Rajasthan
and wheeling charges
Industrial Policy etc. as applicable shall be
extended to the Project Developer and the 7.5. State Government may allocate Government
Nodal Agency may facilitate seamless transfer land at concessional rates to BESS projects
of such benefits. supplying power to the Discoms of the
Rajasthan.
7.3. The Nodal Agency may assist or facilitate
Pumped Storage Project developers in availing a. The Nodal Agency will provide support and
applicable incen ves offered to enterprises assistance to the project in obtaining grants for
eligible under the prevailing RIPS special category projects under Central
Government schemes.
7.4. (Incen ves as specified under clause 4.1.1.2
of RIPS, 2024) b. Under this Policy, registered or upcoming
projects shall also be eligible to avail Viability
Transmission & Wheeling charges shall be
Gap Funding (VGF) as per the schemes of the
exempted on supply of power from BESS
Ministry of Power, Government of India
during peak hours or non-solar hours for a
capacity of 2000 MW capacity or capacity c. ESS projects may receive applicable incen-
installed by 2030 whichever is earlier for the ves offered to enterprises eligible under the
followings: prevailing RIPS

i. RE Integrated Storage project with a

capacity of 5% of RE capacity will be eligible for
exemp on of 75% on Transmission and
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8. Registra on of ESS Projects

a. All ESS projects installed in the state of Rajasthan shall be required to be registered with RREC.

b. The Developer will submit an online applica on to RREC for registra on in the prescribed format along
with requisite documents, net worth criteria as specified at annexure-A1 and details regarding capacity of
BESS and PSP Projects

c. The ESS project of Pumped Storage Hydro (PSP) will be registered a er ge ng approval from HLSC.

d. Each Developer of PSP and BESS will deposit non-refundable registra on charges of Rs.10 Lakh/per
project with RREC.

e. GST and other charges, as applicable, shall be payable in addi on to the Registra on Charges. Registra on
will not confer any right to the Developer/Power Producer and will not create any obliga on on the part of
RREC.

f. The ESS Projects registered (Other than PSPs) under this Policy shall have to apply for in-principal
clearance within a period of 2 years from date of registra on, failing which the registra on shall be
deemed to be cancelled.

g. No prior registra on with RREC will be required by Developer for par cipa on in bidding. Only successful
bidders will be required to register their projects with RREC.

h. Developer can transfer its registered capacity or part thereof to its 'holding', 'subsidiary', 'fellow
subsidiary' or 'ul mate holding' company with the prior approval of RREC.

I. Developer can transfer the registered capacity or part thereof from one registra on to its other
registra on with the prior approval of RREC.

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9. Power to Remove Difficul es

State Level Monitoring and Coordina on Commi ee (SLMCC) is authorized to issue necessary
clarifica ons and amendments under this sec on of the Policy as and when required. In the event of any
doubt, dispute, difference, or issue concerning the interpreta on or implementa on of this sec on of the
Policy, the SLMCC may make decisions on such ma ers. These decisions must align with the provisions of
the Policy and aim to resolve difficul es, whether ini ated by the Commi ee itself or based on a wri en
request from stakeholders.

The Energy Department in consulta on with other department shall issue necessary guidelines/
schemes/orders for the implementa on of this Policy.

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Annexure-B1
Par culars in Pre-feasibility Report
Upper and Lower Reservoir Details: -
Ÿ Availability of Upper/Lower Reservoirs with geological coordinates.
Ÿ Land area required with details such as Revenue/Forest/Private
Ÿ Storage capacity of Reservoirs with Live and Dead Storage.
Ÿ Full Reservoir Level (FRL) and Minimum Draw Down Level (MDDL) of the available Reservoir(s)
Ÿ Gross Head available at Site with Length to Height (L/H) Ra o of the Reservoir.
Ÿ Deepest Founda on level and Maximum height of Rockfill Embankment.

Loca on Details: -
Ÿ District/Tehsil/Village name in which the site is located and Status of the approach roads
Ÿ Geological coordinates of exis ng transmission &/or distribu on network and GSS with distance from site
Ÿ Detail of Interference with Wildlife Sanctuary & Na onal Park or any other restricted Area
Ÿ Geographical Maps & Pictures of loca on
Ÿ Forest and non-forest land required

Survey & Inves ga on: -

Ÿ Reconnaissance topographical survey
Ÿ Hydro Meteorological data with Seismicity
Ÿ Water availability and water requirement at project loca on
Ÿ Designated route for source of one me water requirement.
Ÿ Evapora on and Sedimenta on
Ÿ Design Flood and Flood absorp on
Ÿ Area of Submergence / Land Acquisi on

Other Details: -
Ÿ Total es mated poten al of PSP in MW and MWh
Ÿ Cycle Efficiency
Ÿ Capacity of reservoir required to be constructed if any
Ÿ Power Evacua on Plan
Ÿ Environmental Aspects
Ÿ Economic Financial Analysis

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Sec on C: Biomass and Waste to Energy Projects

The State will promote the Biomass Programme,
facilita ng the establishment of biomass-based 1.2 Waste to Energy projects:
power projects, Bio CNG/CBG (Compressed Bio
Gas), Brique e/Pellet manufacturing units and The State will promote se ng up of the Waste to
Energy Plants for genera on of power by u lizing
suppor ng biomass based co-firing projects, as well
MSW (Municipal Solid Waste), RDF (Refuse Derived
as Waste-to Energy based Power Projects for the Fuel), Industrial and Medical Waste.
u liza on of waste such as MSW/RDF/ Indus-
trial/Medical waste or any other wastes as per the 1.3 Biogas Genera on
guidelines of the State Government and Govern-
ment of India. Agriculture Waste, Dairy Waste, Household Waste,
Animal Waste (Poultry farm, Gaushalas) Sewage
1. Project based provisions Waste Disposal is a major concern. This waste can be
u lized to generate Biogas which can be used for
1.1 Biomass Projects
cooking, ligh ng, power genera on, hea ng etc.
The State will promote se ng up of Biomass
Projects including Cogenera on. The Power Farmers, Dairy Farms, Poultry Farms, Farmers
Producers may use such power for cap ve con- Producers Organiza ons (FPO), Self help Groups
sump on or for sale to third party/licensees (SHG), Industries etc. can set up Biogas plants. This
including Discoms. will help to earn revenue and generate employment
in rural areas.
Discom may purchase the power from Biomass
projects to fulfil their Renewable Purchase Biogas genera on will be promoted by the State and
Obliga on (RPO) and beyond RPO as per their such plants shall be eligible to avail incen ves as per
requirement and commercial viability. Discom shall schemes/ programs of GoI and State Government.
execute Power Purchase Agreement(PPA) with The addi onal incen ves will be provided by the
Developers/Power Producer. State.

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The State will support the distribu on mechanism 1.5 Bio-Ethanol

for organic manure produced in biogas plant.
To promote ini a ves of GoI for mandate to blend
Programs/Schemes will be run at the level of Gram Bio-Ethanol in petrol, the State will promote the Co-
Panchayat to promote Biogas for waste u liza on. genera on power plants associated with Bio-Ethanol
plants in Rajasthan.
In rural areas, energy transi on ini a ves will be
undertaken to shi from fossil fuel to non-fossil fuel. The Energy Department will issue separate
These ini a ves will include installa on of Roo op Guidelines for implementa on and promo on of
Plants, RE plant with Storage systems and biogas Bio-Ethanol projects in the State.
genera on to meet 100% energy requirement.
1.6 Bio-Coal
1.4 Compressed Biogas (CBG/Bio-CNG)
To address the issue of Biomass Waste burning at the
To promote the MNRE biogas program for power local level, the produc on of Bio Coal will be
genera on and to meet the mandate by Ministry of promoted for carbon mi ga on from coal burning
Petroleum and Natural Gas for blending Compressed and to generate revenue and employment
Biogas (CBG) in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for genera on in rural area.
transport and domes c use, the state will promote
Compressed Biogas (CBG/Bio-CNG) plant in 1.7 Co-firing in Coal/Lignite based Thermal Power
Rajasthan. Plants

The developers who have already been issued LOI The State will facilitate co-firing of Biomass in
under SATAT and other bio-energy projects based on Coal/Lignite based Thermal Power Plants for power
compressed Biogas (CBG) will be registered under genera on as per guidelines issued by Ministry of
this policy. Power, Government of India and as amended from
me to me.
The Energy Department will issue separate
Guidelines for implementa on and promo on of For this purpose Biomass Pellet/Brique es
CBG/Bio-CNG projects in the State. Manufacturing units will be promoted.

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2. Incen ves 3. Land allotments

2.1 All Biomass Projects including Brique e/Pellet 3.1 Land Allotment for Se ng Up Biomass
Manufacturing units and Waste to Energy based
Based Power Plant
projects may avail incen ves as per the eligible
criteria defined in the prevailing RIPS. i. Allotment of Government Land - Government
land for se ng up of Biomass based Power Plant
Grant of incen ve under RIPS
shall be allo ed to Developer/Power Producer as
Under clause 4.1.1.2 of RIPS,2024, Renewable per Rajasthan Land Revenue (Allotment of Land
Energy units are eligible for the following for se ng up of Power Plant based on Renewable
Incen ves: Energy Sources) Rules, 2007 as amended from
me to me.
1. Exemp on & Reimbursements: The following
exemp ons and reimbursement are applicable to ii. RREC will recommend the Government land for
RE Units: allotment to the concerned District Collector on
deposi on of land security @ Rs 1 Lac/MW by
• Exemp on from payment of 100% electricity DD/NEFT/RTGS in favor of RREC, Jaipur on case-to-
duty for 7 years. case basis. The Security Deposit will be refunded
• Exemp on from payment of 75% stamp duty to the Developer within 2 months of
and reimbursement of 25% stamp duty. commissioning of the project on a wri en request
• Exemp on from payment of 75% conversion of applicant. The Security Deposit shall be
charges and reimbursement of 25% conversion forfeited in case the allo ed land is not used
charges. within the specified period as per allotment rules.
• Reimbursement of 100% Mandi fee/Market
fee for 7 years. iii. Private land will be procured by the
Developer/Power Producer(s) directly from the
2. Waiver of PCB Fees to obtain Consent to
private par es. The conversion of this land will be
Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTB)
done by the competent authority.
cer fica on.

2.2 The Power Producer shall be allowed to use water 3.2 Land Allotment for Se ng up Waste to
from sources of Water Resources Department Energy Projects: -
subject to the availability of water for power
genera on. Developer will select eligible site in proximity to
the landfill sites or any other suitable land, in
2.3 All Projects registered under this policy shall also consulta on with the Directorate of Local Bodies,
be eligible to avail Central Financial Assistance Rajasthan, Municipal Corpora on, Municipali es
(CFA) as per the schemes of the Ministry of New etc. as case may be. The Land may be allo ed as
and Renewable Energy (MNRE). per rules of concerned Department.

2.4 Project shall be eligible to avail incen ves/benefits

under the schemes/programs of Central
Government. The State shall facilitate the
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3.3 Land allotment for se ng up of CBG/ Biogas/ amount of Rs. 1 Lac/MTPD by DD/NEFT/RTGS
Bio-coal/ Bio- Ethanol: in favor of RREC for CBG plant towards land
allotment. Such SD amount will be refunded on
For establishment of CBG plant, a maximum of successful commissioning of the project and
10 Acre land would be allowed for a plant of 10 forfeited if land not u lized within prescribed
MTPD capacity and 25 Acres land for storage of meline as per aforesaid Revenue Rules.
feedstock. For Bio coal plant on a maximum of
2 Acre land would be allowed for 100 MTPD. 3.4 Sale/ Auc on mechanism for weeds (such as
1.5 Acres of land would be allowed for a 100 Prosopis- Juliflora, Lantana, Parthenium
kilo Litre Bio Ethanol Plant. /Energy Plants) grown on Govt. Land:-

Such Projects would be provided Revenue Unu lized, uncul vated Govt. land are prone
to growth of weeds. All concerned
Land as per Rajasthan land Revenue
departments are advised to devise a
(Allotment of Land for se ng up of Power
transparent sale auc on mechanism on
Plant based on Renewable Energy Sources) periodic basis.
Rules, 2007 as amended from me to me.
Developer will have to deposit Security

4. Registra on of Power Project, Biomass Brique es/Pellet manufacturing units

4.1 Biomass Power Plant and Waste to Energy
based Power Project in the State shall be
registered online upon deposi on of Rs.
30,000/-per MW plus GST with RREC towards
processing fee, which shall be non-refundable.
Biomass Power Plant up to 20 MW capaci es
shall be allowed under this Policy.

4.2 No registra on charges shall be applicable to

the Biomass Brique es/Pellet manufacturing
units, Biogas & Bio Coal plants.

4.3 CBG, Bio-Ethanol plant will be required to

register their project with RREC upon deposi-
on of the following charges:

• CBG Plant @ Rs. 30,000/ Metric Ton Per

Day (MTPD)
• Bio-Ethanol @ 3,000/Kilo Litre Per Day
(KLPD)

Under the Sustainable Plan of the Ministry of

Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of
India, the developers who have already been
issued LOI and other bio-energy units will be
Bio Pellet
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5. Approval/Clearance of projects cash within 1 month without interest and

within 3 months with interest @9% per annum
5.1 Approval/Clearance of Projects will be from the date of issue of In-Principle
granted a er evalua ng/examining the Clearance. Non-deposi on of the Security
project proposals on the following criteria: Deposit within s pulated period shall lead to
deemed cancella on of In-principle Clearance
Ÿ Detailed project report
without any no ce.
Ÿ Availability of land
6.2 The Project security deposit will be refunded
Ÿ Availability of power evacua on system for to the Developer/Power Producer within 2
proposed project months of commissioning of the project a er
Ÿ Documentary evidence of power purchase
recovery of penalty, if any.
agreement or an undertaking in case of sale
6.3 In case Developer/Power Producer fails to
to third Party through open access or
commission the project within scheduled
undertaking for sale of power in the power
commissioning period including extension as
exchange
per clause 7.2, the Project Security amount
Ÿ NOC for alloca on of water by the concerned shall be forfeited.
Department/Authority
6.4 In case the Developer/Power Producer wants
5.2 Upon fulfilment of the above criteria, the to withdraw his project within 6 months of
project will be considered as In-principally deposi ng of Project Security, then 25%
cleared and a er deposi on of Security security deposit will be forfeited, and balance
Deposit; the project will be conveyed a Final 75% amount of the security will be refunded
approval by RREC. to the developer/Power Producer on his
wri en request.
6. Project Security Deposit
6.5 If power producer withdraws the project a er
6.1 A er In-principle Clearance, the Developer/ six months of deposi ng the project security,
Power Producers are required to submit then the en re project security shall be
project Security Deposit @ Rs. 1 lac/MW in forfeited.

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7. Time frame for comple on of 7.1 Developer/Power Producer shall commission

the Biomass based/Waste to Energy Power
different ac vi es: Project within 36 months from the date of
Time frame for comple on of different approval of the Project.
ac vi es, subject to Force Majeure condi ons, 7.2 Provided that extension in me schedule may
would be as follows: - be granted by the RREC a er deposi ng
penalty amount as under plus GST as
applicable: -

S.No. Delay Period Penalty Amount

(a) For delay upto 3 months Rs. 25,000 per MW

(b) For delay upto 6 months Rs. 50,000 per MW

(c) For delay upto 9 months Rs. 75,000 per MW

(d) For delay upto 15 months Rs. 1,00,000 per MW

(e) For delay upto 24 months Rs. 1,25,000 per MW

SSC may consider extension beyond 24 months where there is a reasonable certainty of commissioning of
the project. In such cases, extended comple on schedule and penal es shall be decided by SSC on case-to-
case basis.

7.3 Power Producer shall furnish online quarterly 7.5 A er comple on of project and before
progress/status report of Waste to Energy commissioning, the Power Producer shall
/Biomass based power plant from the date of furnish the complete updated project report
approval of the Project. Non-compliance may based on the technology used, order placed,
lead to forfei ng of security money and actual cost and various approvals arranged.
cancella on of project approval. The representa ve of RREC shall be present
during commissioning of Power Project and
7.4 Copy of Work Order along with cost, delivery
commissioning report shall be issued by RREC.
schedule of supplies, civil works execu on and
The incen ves tariff, as allowed by RERC order
erec on & commissioning schedule shall be
to the Waste to Energy /Biomass based power
supplied by the Power Producer as proof of
plant for early commissioning shall be
execu on of project within 3 months of the
applicable a er examining the date of financial
final approval. Financial closure shall be
closure and commissioning date by RREC.
completed by Power Producer within 4 months
from date of final approval. Incen ves allowed 7.6 Obliga ons of the Power Producer under this
by RERC for early comple on shall be applied Policy shall be relaxed during the period of
as per tariff orders issued by RERC. Force Majeure. Post-registra on, the me
frame for comple on of different ac vi es is
subject to Force Majeure condi ons.
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8. Grid Interfacing: 10. Development of Waste Supply

Power Evacua on, Grid Interfacing, Forecas ng & Chain:
Scheduling and dispatch of the Power for Bio Power
State will establish the mechanism through which
Projects will be governed as per the provisions of
Waste Supply Chain ensured to the CBG plants
this policy (Sec on-E) and relevant Regula ons of
RERC.
11. Se lement of Accounts:
9. Power Purchase Agreement:
Accounts of all transac ons between the Power
9.1 The sale of electricity by Developer/Power Producer and the Discoms/ RVPN regarding Price of
Producer to Discoms will be governed by the Power and Wheeling Charges shall be se led on a
Power Purchase Agreement executed between monthly basis.
the concerning Discom and the Power Pro-
ducer. The price for sale of power generated 12. Power to Remove Difficul es
from the Biomass Power Project/Waste to
SLMCC is authorized to issue necessary clarifica on
Energy based project to the Discoms and other
and amendments with regard to this sec on of the
charges/condi ons shall be as specified by the
policy as and when required. If any doubt, dispute,
RERC from me to me.
difference or issues arise with regard to
9.2 In case of third-party sale or for cap ve use interpreta on/implementa on of this sec on of the
within the State, the Developer/Power Pro- Policy, State Level Sanc on Commi ee may take
ducer shall execute a Wheeling Agreement decision in such ma ers, not inconsistent with the
with Discom. However, the Transmission provisions of the Policy, as may appear to be
Agreement with RVPN will be executed sepa- necessary and expedient for removing the
rately if the Developer/Power Producer intends difficul es either on its own mo on or on a wri en
to use the system of RVPN for Wheeling Power. representa on from the stakeholders. The Energy
Department shall issue necessary guidelines/
9.3 The price of power to be sold by the Devel-
schemes/orders for the implementa on of this
oper/Power Producer to consumers/ licensees
Policy.
other than Discoms will be determined by the
mutual understanding/agreement between
the seller and the purchaser.

9.4 Assignment of PPA

PPA/WBA will be allowed to be assigned in parts

or full to other par es under following condi-
ons:

i. A er comple on of the project and its

connec vity to the grid.

ii. Consent of RREC & RVPN /Discom(s)and

related par es

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13. Members of the State Sanc on Commi ee (SSC)

Below is list of members of SSC 7. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Animal

Husbandry Dep , GoR (Applicable only for
1. ACS/Pr.Secy./Secretary, Energy-Chairman CBG projects)

2. ACS/Pr.Secy./Secretary, Forest & Environment, 8. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Rural Dep ,

or their representa ve-Member GoR (Applicable only for (Applicable only for
CBG projects)
3. ACS/Pr.Secy./Secretary, Water Resources
Department, Member or their representa ve- 9. ACS/Pr.Secy./Secretary, Secretary, ULB/UDA,
Member or their representa ve-Member
( Applicable only for waste to Energy projects)
4. ACS/Pr.Secy./Secretary, Secretary, Revenue, or
their representa ve–Member 10. Chairman Discoms. -Member

5. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Industries, 11. Chairman, RREC-Member

GoR
12. MD, RREC-Member Secretary
6. ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Agriculture
Dep , GoR (Applicable only for CBG projects)

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Section D:
Green Hydrogen
1. Introduction
To meet its global commitment, Government of
India has set a national target of 500 GW Renewable
Energy generation by the year 2030. This will reduce
dependence on conventional sources of energy.
Rajasthan has added a generation capacity of more
than 30 GW of Renewables in the last 2 decades
which is the highest in India. Now, the State is
exploring other options for development of non-
fossil fuels.

Green Hydrogen is a non-fossil fuel which can fulfil

t h e re q u i re m e n t s o f I n d u st r i a l , Po w e r,
Transportation and Aviation sectors while reducing
carbon emissions. It is also useful to produce Green
Ammonia and could help in reducing the country's
import bill. Ministry of Power, Government of India
has also issued a National Green Hydrogen Policy in
Feb 2022".

In the light of these, the State of Rajasthan aims to

promote Green Hydrogen production through a
series of incentives and simplified procedures.

2. Objectives
2.1. To become the pioneer state for Green
Hydrogen Production and its derivatives. To
reduce the dependency on import of Ammonia
and Fossil Fuels.

2.2. To develop an ecosystem for production of

Green Hydrogen for Refineries, Fertilizers and
other Industries requiring Hydrogen as an input.

2.3. To create an environment for Industry and

Research Institutions to focus on cutting edge
research and to make Rajasthan the preferred
destination for development of Green
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2.4. To develop a Green Hydrogen Manufacturing vi. Blend up to 10 per cent Green Hydrogen
ecosystem (Electrolyser, compressor, storage and (on a volume basis) in Natural Gas Pipelines
transport infrastructure.). for gas produced within Rajasthan by 2030.

2.5. This section of the policy will focus mainly on:

4. Green Hydrogen Projects
i. Promoting Generation of Hydrogen and its
derivatives/by products through RE Power 4.1. Eligibility of Developers for Green Hydrogen
ii. Development of Green Hydrogen Parks. Projects Developers, as defined below shall
iii. Promote Green Tourism in the State using be covered under the provisions of this
of Green Hydrogen-based mobility.
section of the Policy:
iv. Promotion of Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells
for transportation. Explore and support
distributed applications of green hydrogen Category 1:
across Residential, Commercial, Industrial Develops Co-located Renewable Energy and
and Mobility sectors Green hydrogen Generation Plant
v. Promotion of Green Hydrogen Equipment
Category 2:
Manufacturing Industries.
vi. Promotion of research in cutting edge Develops Green Hydrogen Generation Plant
technology for Green Hydrogen. and remotely located RE Plant.
vii. Promotion of Green Hydrogen generation Category 3:
for storage and generation of RTC (round Develops Green Hydrogen Park/Hub/
the clock) power. Cluster/Valley
viii. Support the development of pilots across
the Green Hydrogen Value Chain.
4.2. Green Hydrogen Generation Projects: -

3. Targets
4.2.1. The State will promote Generation of
I. Producing 2000 kilo Tonnes per Annum (kTPA) of
Hydrogen and its derivatives/ by products
Green Hydrogen by 2030. through Renewable Energy by setting up of
ii. Commission at least one Green Hydrogen Green Hydrogen Generation Plants and RE
Valley to cater to the demand from fertiliser Plants in the State.
plants and refineries within Rajasthan and in 4.2.2. Green Hydrogen and its derivatives/by
other States. products can be generated through a
iii. Develop at least one Gigafactory for electrolyser Hydrogen Generation Plant by using
manufacturing. The state should also aim to
Renewable Energy from a co-located
export these domestically manufactured
electrolysers across the globe. Renewable Energy plant or from a remotely
iv. Cater to at least 20 per cent of Green Hydrogen located Renewable Energy Plant within the
exports from India either as fuel, chemicals State.
derived from Green Hydrogen or as technology 4.2.3. The remotely located Renewable Energy
products like electrolysers. Plant can be set up by Green Hydrogen
v. A minimum share of consumption will be met generators themselves within the State or
through Green Hydrogen by designated
can procure Renewable Energy from Third
consumers in the State as per mandate
prescribed in National Green Hydrogen Mission Party within the State.
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4.2.4. Green Hydrogen Generators will be allowed 5. Parks/Hubs/Clusters/Valley

to obtain renewable energy through Open
The Green Hydrogen Generation Park is a
Access from existing/new RE Projects as per
relevant RERC Regulations and State concentrated zone/hub for development of
Policies. Green Hydrogen Generation Plant
with/without co-located Renewable Energy
4.2.5. The State shall also promote Green
G e n e ra t i o n P l a n t w h i c h p ro v i d e s
Hydrogen Generation for power generation
purposes. The Power Generation Plant can developers, a well demarcated area with
supply assured power to the grid using proper civil and power system infra-
green hydrogen as per the requirements of structure where the risk of projects is
the grid. minimized, and a fast approval process is
4.2.6. The overall target of 2000 kTPA can be taken facilitated. The Green Hydrogen Park
with following allowable capacities in Developer creates supporting infrastructure
various categories for Green Hydrogen and facilities including power evacuation,
Projects: water arrangements, internal roads and
1. RE Power Injection and Withdrawal at CTU administrative facilities
(PGCIL) Network within State (No upper
Cap)
6. Development of Green
2. Co-located Green Hydrogen Project with RE
Projects (Up to 700 kTPA) Hydrogen Generation Park
3. Green Hydrogen Projects with Round the 1. The State shall promote development of
Clock RE Power Supply (Up to 800 kTPA) Green Hydrogen Generation Parks. The Park
4. Green Hydrogen Project with normal RE Developer will submit an application in the
Project at STU (RVPN) Network (Up to prescribed online format to RREC for
500kTPA) d e v e l o p m e n t o f G r e e n H y d ro g e n
Generation Park along with a non-
refundable process fee @ Rs. 10,000/ MW +
GST subject to a maximum of Rs 10 Lac +GST
for each Park. Registration of park will be
carried out by RREC within a period of 30
days from the submission of application,
complete in all respects

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2. The Park Developer(s) shall be obliged to create 8. Research

common infrastructure facilities for
development of Green Hydrogen Generation The State shall promote and facilitate Research
Plants(s) viz creation of power evacuation and Development (R&D) of technologies
system, development of roads, road lights, related to generation of hydrogen, fuel cell
water supply systems etc. technologies, and storage technologies.

3. The Park Developer will be allowed to acquire The State shall facilitate industries with a robust
agricultural land from landowners (Khatedars) ecosystem for Green Hydrogen manufacturing
for developing Green Hydrogen Generation and to provide a cost-effective manufacturing
Park(s) in excess of the ceiling limits in environment. Research and Development
accordance with the provisions of Rajasthan (R&D) Centres with testing, skilling and
Imposition of Ceiling on Agriculture Holding incubation facilities shall be promoted.
Act, 1973.
9. Incentives/ facilities available to
4. Allotment of Government land to Park
Developer(s) for development of Green
Green Hydrogen Generation
Hydrogen Generation Park will be considered projects
on the recommendation of RREC.
Green Hydrogen Generation Plants, Parks and
5. The Park Developer(s) shall be responsible for Equipment Manufacturing Plants shall be
registration of Green Hydrogen Plants within treated as per the prevailing Rajasthan
their park with RREC as per the provisions of Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) as
this policy. amended from time to time.

6. The State will also develop a Green Hydrogen Benefit provided under RIPS, 2024
Valley/Cluster at suitable location in State for
Clause 3.3.1.1 (RIPS, 2024)
facilitating all infrastructure required for
Generation of Green Hydrogen and its Eligible Sunrise sector (Green Hydrogen) may
derivatives without any upper cap on individual choose to avail benefits from either the Sunrise
developers Booster on Asset Creation Incentives or the
Anchor Booster. Furthermore, the total value of
7. Manufacturing of Equipment: all incentives and booster under the
Investment Subsidy (SGST Reimbursement)
The Government intends to promote
must not exceed 100% of the State tax due and
manufacturing facilities for Green Hydrogen
deposited each year, for a period of 7 years.
equipments in Rajasthan that can help develop
an ecosystem and support job creation in the Clause 3.3.2.1 (RIPS, 2024)
State. The manufacturing equipment for
A Sunrise Booster of 25% shall be applicable on
Generation of Green Hydrogen like Electrolyser
the Asset Creation Incentive chosen by the
and other equipment as notified in the
eligible Enterprises (applicable for the first
prevailing Rajasthan Investment Promotion
three units as defined under section 3.3.1)
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Clause 3.3.2.2.2 - (RIPS, 2024) Developer will intimate estimated water

Interest subvention requirement to RREC along with the proposed
Eligible Sunrise sector (Green Hydrogen) are source of water. After assessment/scrutiny, the
eligible for 5% interest subvention on term loan case of water requirement shall be forwarded
taken by Enterprises from financial to the Water Resource Department. The
institutional or State financial institutional or modifications(s) required, if any, in the existing
Banks recognised Banks recognized by Reserve water resource system will be done by the
Bank of India. The loan can be taken for an Water Resources Department on the cost of
investment in plant & machinery, for a period the Developer/Power Producer.
of five years subject to maximum of 2.5% of the
EFCI distributed equally over 5 years. 9.1.2. Special Incentives
The following facilities, will be available on
Clause 3.3.2.4 (RIPS, 2024) individual Green Hydrogen Plant capacity of
maximum 50 kTPA, as covered by Categories 1
Exemption & Reimbursements
& 2 as listed in Clause 5.1 of this section of the
• Exemption from payment of 100%
policy for the first 500 kTPA (Kilo tons per
electricity duty for 7 years;
annum with maximum 12,500 MW RE capacity
• Reimbursement of 100% mandi fee/market @25 MW per kTPA) capacity established
fee for 7 years; within the state or plants established up to
• Exemption from payment of 75% stamp 31stMarch, 2029 within the State, whichever is
duty and reimbursement of 25% stamp earlier. In case, after allocation of 500 kTPA
duty; capacity among developers @ 50kTPA, if
• Exemption from payment of 75% conversion capacity is not exhausted completely, the
charges and reimbursement of 25% spare capacity will be allocated by SLEC to the
conversion charges. developer beyond 50kTPA individually.

The following Incentives and facilitations for The Date of Commissioning of the plant shall
green hydrogen initiatives in Rajasthan: be treated as the date established for the
above purpose. T h e s e b e n e f i t s w i l l b e
9.1. Green Hydrogen Projects/Parks applicable for 7 years from the Date of
Benefits prescribed under the prevailing Commissioning of the projects
Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme may
be applicable to developers covered by i. 50% waiver of Intra-state Transmission and
categories 1,2& 3 as listed in Clause 4.1 of this Wheeling Charges, Electricity Duty for the
section of the policy as amended from time to power produced from Solar/ Wind plants
time. (with/without storage) to be established for
the aforesaid Green Hydrogen plants.
Transmission losses and Wheeling Losses shall
9.1.1. Availability of Water:
be applicable as determined by the State
Water Resource Department will allocate Regulatory Commission.
required quantity of water from IGNP
canal/the nearest available source for cleaning ii. The additional surcharge and cross subsidy
of solar panels and auxiliary consumption for charges shall be waived on the energy drawn
Solar PV Power Plants and water requirement from Wind/ Solar energy Plants (with and
for Green Hydrogen Generation Plants subject without storage facility) established as Captive
to the availability of water. In case of use of Plant or from plant owned by their subsidiary/
Brine water/Treated waste water for other company for use in Green Hydrogen
generation of Green Hydrogen, water will be production plant within state.
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iii. The facilities/Incentives, if not modi- 9.1.4. RE Plant Size

fied/changed in above, as available under
The peak power generation capacity of
prevailing state’s Solar/Wind/Hybrid Energy
Wind/Solar/Hybrid plant (with or without
Policy as amended from time to time shall be
storage facility) shall be allowed up to 2.5
available to the Wind/Solar generation plant
times of the contracted capacity of power
(with and without storage facility) to be estab-
connection for the associated Green
lished for green hydrogen production plant.
Hydrogen Plant.
iv. The aforesaid benefits will be limited to the
Green Hydrogen quantum in case of Green 9.1.5. Incentives for Green Hydrogen generation
Hydrogen is generated with other byproducts through Brine Water/ Treated wastewater
collectively.
Green Hydrogen Generation Plant through
Brine water/Treated wastewater with co-
9.1.3. Banking located RE sources Government land will be
provided on priority basis.
Banking of renewable power generated from
solar/wind energy plant (with and without
storage facility) established for green hydrogen
generation plant shall be up to1/3rdof the
energy injected during 15 minute time block
basis at the consumption end. The energy shall
be allowed to be banked for a period of 30 days.
Banking charges shall be the cost differential
between the average tariff of renewable
energy (Solar & Wind) discovered through
competitive bidding for procurement by the
distribution licensee during the previous year
and the average market clearing price of the
energy procured in Day Ahead Market (DAM)
for distribution licensees during the month in
which the renewable energy has been banked.
In case, there is no price discovery for
procurement of RE (Solar & Wind) power in the
previous year then the latest available average
tariff of renewable energy (Solar & Wind)
discovered through competitive bidding for
procurement by the distribution licensee shall
be considered.
The losses of power will also be adjusted during
banking of the RE as per regulatory provisions.
The above provisions will be applicable for a
duration of 25 years from the Date of
Commissioning of a Green Hydrogen
Generation Plant setup under the provisions of
this policy.
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10. Role of RREC

RREC will act as a Nodal Agency for:

i. Registration of Green Hydrogen Generation projects;

ii. Approval of Hydrogen plant along with RE Projects;
iii. Development of Green Hydrogen Parks;
iv. Facilitating allotment of Government land;
v. Facilitating water allocation for Green Hydrogen Generation Plant/for auxiliary consumption and
cleaning of Solar PV Plants;
vi. Facilitating approval of power evacuation plan, connectivity at STU/CTU and allocation of bays etc
on behalf of State;
vii. Facilitating execution of PPA/WBA with Discom(s) of Rajasthan /RVPN/NVVN/SECI/RUVNL (as may
be applicable); viii.Coordination with MNRE/NIWE/Industries department/Water Resources
Department/Discoms of Rajasthan/RVPN/Central Agency/Other Relevant Agency.

11. Registration of Green Hydrogen Generation Projects

11.1. All projects as covered by Clause 4.1 of the policy installed in the State shall be required to be
registered with RREC.
11.2. The Developer will submit an online application for registration to RREC in the prescribed format
with requisite documents and details regarding capacity of Hydrogen Plant and RE Plant Capacity.
11.3. Each Developer/ Power Producer will deposit following non-refundable registration charge for RE
Capacity with RREC (For 1 KTPA Green Hydrogen Plant, maximum 25 MW RE capacity will be
considered).

S.No. Project Capacity Rate

1 For Project ≤100 MW capacity Rs 30,000/- per MW

30 Lac +Rs 2.5 lac per 100 MW

2
beyond 100 MW or part thereof

For Projects > 500 MW 40 Lac +Rs.2 lac per 100 MW

3
and ≤1000MW capacity beyond 500 MW or part thereof

For Projects
4
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11.4. GST and other charges, as applicable, shall 50% of the Registration Charges. However,
be payable in addition to the registration the provisions of clause 11.5&11.6shall be
charge. Registration will not confer any right applicable on the transferee.
on the Developer and will not create any
obligation on the part of RREC.
11.8. Developers can transfer the registered
capacity or part thereof, from one registra-
11.5. Installation of Green Hydrogen Generation tion to another registration, with the prior
plant not registered with RREC and set up approval of RREC upon payment of an
without prior approval of the Competent amount equal of 25% of Registration
Authority as per policy provisions will be Charges.
liable to be disconnected from the Grid. The
Developer will be required to submit a
11.9. Developers can transfer their registered
certificate of registration of project with
capacity or part thereof, to other Companies
RREC to the Sub-Registrar or any other
with the prior approval of RREC on payment
officer authorised by the Government for
of an amount equal to 60% of the Registra-
the registration of sale/lease deed of the
tion Charges.
land.

However, Registration of projects done 12. Approval Mechanism

under the aegis of Solar and Wind&Hybrid (See flow chart in Annexure-D1)
Policies, 2019 prior to the commencement
of this policy shall be deemed to be valid and 12.1. State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC):
operative.
i) Chief Secretary, GoR (Chairman).
ii) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Industries,
11.6. In case an existing Solar/Wind/Hybrid GoR.
Project is being used exclusively for Hydro-
iii) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Energy,
gen Generation, the existing registration
GoR.
number in the category will be assigned to
the Green Hydrogen Project. In such case, iv) ACS/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, Revenue,
Developer shall deposit difference of GoR.
registration fees in RREC as mentioned at v) ACS/Principal Secretary/Secretary, Water
clause 11.3 and already paid registration Resources Department, GoR.
charges, if any. vi) CMD, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam
Ltd.
11.7. Developers can transfer their registered vii) Chairman Discoms.
capacity or part thereof, to their 'holding’,
viii) Chairman, Rajasthan Renewable Energy
‘subsidiary', 'fellow subsidiary’ or ‘ultimate
Corporation Ltd.
holding’ company with the prior approval of
RREC upon payment of an amount equal to ix) M D, R a j a s t h a n R e n e w a b l e E n e r g y
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12.2. In-principle clearance of Green Hydro- 13. Security Deposits

gen Generation Projects:
(see Annexure-D2):
In principle clearance of projects will be
13.1. For projects under Clause 12.2:
granted by the State Level Empowered
Committee after evaluating/examining the After In-principle clearance of the projects
project proposals on the following criteria: under clause 12.2by the State Level
Empowered Committee (SLEC), the
Developer will be required to deposit a
• Detailed Project Report of Hydrogen Plant
security amount specified at Annexure-D2.
and RE Plant. Provided that in case the Green Hydrogen
• Financial Capability of the Power Producer Developer purchases RE power from 3rd
(Annexure-D5). Party, no security will be required to be
• Availability of land for RE Plants & submitted. In case developer has deposited
Hydrogen Plant. Security amount for allotment of
• Availability of water for Green Hydrogen Government Land, no security will be
Generation Plant. required to be deposited
• Availability of Power Evacuation System for
proposed RE project. In case, the Developer fails to deposit the
• Documentary Evidence of Power Purchase security money within the stipulated time as
Agreement or an undertaking in case of above, the In-principle clearance shall be
purchase of RE power from 3rd Party. deemed to be cancelled without any notice.

12.3. The Developer shall obtain requisite 13.2. The Developer, who has submitted the
clearance /approvals from Industries project security within the prescribed time
department, Water Resources Department period, shall be required to apply for final
and other department /agencies required approval within 6 months from the date of
for setting up of Hydrogen Generation Plant issue of In-principle clearance, failing which,
as per their relevant Rules/ Regulations/ in-principle clearance shall be deemed to be
Policies. cancelled without any notice.

12.4. The Developer shall ensure compliance of 13.3. In case the Developer wants to withdraw his
safety and operational norms/Standards as project within 6 months of depositing the
prescribed by competitive authority of State security deposit, or In-principle clearance
Government/Central Government. has been cancelled under deemed provision
of Clause 13.2, then 25% Security amount
12.5. Timeline for In-principle Clearance: will be forfeited and balance 75% amount of
Developers to whom Government land is the Security will be refunded to the
allotted will have to apply for in-principle Developer/Power Producer on his written
clearance of the project within 3months request. This clause will be applicable only
from the date of signing of the lease Deed of for new projects registered under this policy.
the allotted Government land. If Developers
fail to apply for in-principle clearance within 13.4. The security amount deposited by the
the time prescribed, RREC will recommend Developer shall be non-convertible and non-
for cancellation of allotment of Government transferable.
land with the approval of SLEC.
13.5. The security deposit shall be refunded to the
Developer in proportion to the capacity
commissioned after commissioning of such
capacity. The remaining amount shall be
forfeited after the expiry of the scheduled
commissioning period including extension as
per Clause 15.
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14. Final Approval: 16.2. The Green Hydrogen Generator may execute
PPA with Discoms for sale of firm power to
All In-principle cleared projects will be
Discoms, in case hydrogen is being used to
conveyed final approval by RREC on
generate power and to supply firm power, as
submission of Security Deposit under clause
per the requirement of Discoms. The
13.
Discoms will select the Green Hydrogen
Generator through a transparent mechanism
including competitive bidding process.
15. Time frame for completion of
Green Hydrogen Generation 17. W h e e l i n g a n d B a n k i n g
Project: Agreement (WBA)
15.1. The time schedule for completion of projects Green Hydrogen Developer/Power Producer
under Clause 13.2 will be as per Table-5 shall execute a Wheeling and Banking
subject to Force Majeure conditions Agreement (WBA) with DISCOM(s). In case,
provided that extension in time schedule the transmission system of RVPN is also used
maybe granted by the RREC on case to case then power producer will execute a separate
basis after depositing penalty amount as Transmission Agreement with RVPN.
mentioned in Annexure-D3.
15.2. SLEC may consider extension beyond 15
months where there is a reasonable certainty
of commissioning of the project. In such
cases, extended completion schedule and
penalties shall be decided by SLEC on a case-
to-case basis.

16. Power Purchase Agreement

(PPA)
16.1. Developer as defined in Clause 4.1 of this
section of the Policy, will execute Power
Purchase Agreement with RE Developer/
Power Producer in case of purchase of RE
power at mutually agreed terms and
conditions.

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18. Assignment of PPA/WBA: 20.1.2. Land will be allotted by RIICO or Revenue

Department to the developers on priority
18.1. PPA/WBA will be allowed to be assigned in within 6 months from the date of
parts or in full to other parties under the recommendation by SLEC.
following conditions:
20.2. Allotment of Government Land to
i. After completion of the project and its Renewable Energy Plant:
connectivity to the grid;
ii. Consent of RREC & RVPN/Discom(s) and 20.2.1. The Government land will be allotted to
related parties; Developers for setting up of Renewable
iii. On payment of Rs. 2.00 lac per application to Energy Plant as per the provisions of
RREC (GST will be payable as applicable). Rajasthan Land Revenue (Allotment of land
for setting up of Power Plant based on
18.2. In case the project is financed by any Renewable Energy Sources) Rules, 2007, as
Financial Institute/Lender, name of the amended from time to time.
Financial Institute/Lender may be included in
PPA/WBA on request of Developer/ Power 20.2.2. RREC will recommend, on a case to case basis,
Producer. to the concerned District Collector for
allotment of Government land only on
submission of cash security deposit by
19. Renewable Energy Development demand draft/RTGS in favour of RREC, Jaipur.
and Facilitation Charges (REDFC):
20.2.3. The security deposit will be refunded to the
In case the Developer purchases Solar/Hybrid developer in proportion to the commissioned
Power for generation of Green Hydrogen from capacity of the project on written request of
parties other than Discoms, then Solar/Hybrid the applicant. The security deposit shall be
Power Generator shall contribute Renewable forfeited in case the allotted land is not put to
Energy Development and Facilitation Charges use within the specified period as per
(REDFC) for Solar Components as per the allotment rules. If land is not allotted, security
provision of this policy as amended from time deposit will be refunded, on the written
to time or such charges as per RE Policies request of the applicant.
prevailing at the relevant time.
20.2.4. For setting up Renewable Power Plant based
on a different technology, maximum land area
20. Land:
which can be allotted to the Power
20.1. Allotment of Government Land to Green Developer/Producer shall be as per
Hydrogen Generation Plant: Annexure-D3

20.1.1. Government land will be allotted for setting 20.2.5. For RE Power Projects with storage systems,
up of Green. Hydrogen Generation Plant in additional land will be allotted as per the rules
RIICO Industrial area or Revenue land as per prescribed by the Revenue Department,
Land allotment rules of RIICO and Revenue Government of Rajasthan (GoR).
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20.3. Project on Private Land:

The State shall promote setting up of Green Hydrogen Plant and/ or Power Project / RE Farm/Green
Hydrogen Valley on private land. Developers shall be permitted to set-up Project/Plant on private
agriculture land without the requirement of land conversion in accordance with the provisions of
Rajasthan Tenancy Act 1955 and Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1956 and the rules made thereunder.

Developers shall also be allowed to acquire/hold private land from the title holders (Khatedar) for setting
up of Solar Power Plant in excess of ceiling limit in accordance with the provisions of Ceiling Act, 1973.

21. Power Evacuation, Grid Interfacing, Forecasting & Scheduling and

dispatch of RE Power:
Power Evacuation, Grid Interfacing, Forecasting & Scheduling and dispatch of RE Power for Green
Hydrogen Projects will be governed as per the provisions of this policy (Section-E)and relevant
Regulations of RERC.

22. Power to remove difficulties:

SLEC is authorized to issue necessary clarifications and amendments under this section of Policy as
and when required. If any doubt, dispute, difference or issue arises in regard to
interpretation/implementation of this Policy, State Level Empowered Committee may take decision in
such matters, not inconsistent with the provisions of the Policy, as may appear to be necessary and
expedient for removing the difficulties either on its own motion or on the written representation from
the stakeholders. In order to implement this Policy and to remove difficulties being faced by Stakeholder,
the Energy Department in consultation with other Departments shall issue necessary guideline/schemes
from time to time.

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Sec on E: General Provisions

1. Evacua on and Grid Interfacing: including the Pooling Sub-sta on shall be
developed and maintained by the Developer/
1.1 Evacua on and Grid Interfacing through Power Producer as per the Grid Code
InterState Transmission System: applicable from me to me and will also bear
Inter State Transmission System is being its en re cost.
developed in the State for evacua on of RE ii. Receiving Sub-sta on-
power to other States.
RVPN/Concerned DISCOM shall finalize the
1.2 Evacua on and Grid Interfacing through Intra loca on of Receiving Sta on on which the
State Transmission System: electricity generated will be received at
1.3 Development of Power Evacua on System in minimum 33 kV level in consulta on with
RE Poten al Areas: RREC.

RVPN will prepare an ac on plan for 1.6 Grid Connec vity

development of Power Evacua on Network
For crea on of proper facility for receiving
taking into considera on-
power at the receiving sub-sta on of
(I) Exis ng and forthcoming evacua on system of RVPN/DISCOM on request of Developer/
ISTS Power Producer, the Developer/Power
Producer shall pay grid connec vity charges, as
(ii) Exis ng State Transmission U lity Network
finalized by RERC from me to me to
(iii) RE poten al of the area RVPN/DISCOM for which minimum capacity to
be considered for various voltage level be as
(iv) Future energy demand and RE integra on with
under:
conven onal power.

1.4 Evacua on of RE power generated shall be SN Voltage level Capacity

m a d e t h ro u g h t h e t ra n s m i s s i o n a n d
distribu on network being maintained by 1 11 kV 3 MW

RVPN and DISCOMs respec vely. 2 33 kV 15 MW

1.5 Grid Interfacing: 3 132 kV 50 MW

The grid interfacing arrangements for power 4 220 kV 132 MW

Renewable Energy Sources will be made by
5 400 kV 515 MW
Developer/RVPN/DISCOM as under:

i. Pooling Sub-sta on-

These charges will be paid by the
Interfacing arrangements such as Developer/Power Producer to RVPN/DISCOM.
transformers, panels, kiosks, protec on, The charges will include cost of complete line
metering, HT lines from the points of bay (including civil works) and its
genera on to the Pooling Sub-sta on interconnec ons with exis ng electrical system.

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Note: The Power Producer at 11 kV voltage will have iv. In case a Power Producer ini ally connects
the op on to deposit aforesaid charges to Discom or its feeder to DISCOM's substa on and later
create bay infrastructure by themselves. on desires to connect the feeder to RVPN's
Sub-sta on, the addi onal line shall be
1.7 Transmission and Distribu on Network
constructed by Power Producer and the
addi on of line bay in RVPN substa on shall
i. For augmenta on of transmission/
be done by RVPN as deposit work on behalf
distribu on systems to evacuate the power
of Power Producer.
from receiving Sub-sta on, RVPN/DISCOM
shall develop/augment the necessary
v. RVPN/DISCOM shall provide the inter-
transmission/ distribu on network within
connec on facility one month before the
mutually agreed meframe.
scheduled COD as in mated by the
Developer subject to condi on that the grid
ii. For grid connec vity/construc on of line to
connec vity charges are deposited by the
be arranged by RVPN/DISCOM on request
Developer/Power Producer, and sufficient
of Developer/ Power Producer, the
me is available with RVPN/DISCOM for
Developer/Power Producer shall submit a
crea ng the interconnec on facility.
me frame for construc on of their plant
along with bank guarantee equivalent to vi. The Developer/Power Producer shall install
the cost of bay and dedicated necessary current limi ng devices such as
transmission/distribu on line along with Thyristor in the genera ng equipment.
an undertaking to use the system within Capacitors of sufficient ra ng shall be provided
prescribed me period. RVPN/DISCOM(s) to ensure the maintenance of average power
will provide the Power Evacua on facili es factor as per the requirement of State Load
within the scheduled me frame. The bank Dispatch Centre, measured at metering point.
guarantee shall be returned to the
vii. In case the Developer/Power Producer injects
Developer/Power Producer a er amount of power which is more than the
commissioning of the project upon approved/contracted power into the Grid, then
deposi ng amount of penalty, if any, on excess power will not be adjusted/accounted
account of delay in the u liza on of the for by DISCOM/RVPN. Such power plant will be
system. liable to be disconnected ll such me the
excess installed capacity is removed/de-
iii. In case line bay and grid has been built by commissioned.
RVPN at a par cular system voltage (say
viii. Transmission line from Pooling Sub-sta on to
33kV), and Power Producer at a later date
Receiving Sub-sta on:
wants to supply the power on higher
voltage (say 132kV), the requisite The evacua on system beyond Pooling Sub-
modifica on, like addi on of line bay on sta on ll the nearest Receiving Sub-Sta on
higher voltage, interconnec on with main shall be developed as under:
bus etc. shall be done by RVPN as a deposit
a . G r i d C o n n e c te d Po w e r P l a n t s
work on behalf of the Power Producer
commissioned under Tariff Based
subject to its feasibility.
Bidding for sale of power to DISCOMs
of Rajasthan
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The power evacua on transmission line from Sta on, and main metering system at RVPN/
genera ng plant substa on/pooling sub- DISCOM Sub-Sta on.
sta on to the receiving RVPN/ DISCOMs sub-
1.12 Timeline for u liza on of Power Evacua on
sta on will be laid as per terms & condi ons of facili es
bid document and Power Purchase
Agreement. i. For providing evacua on facili es to the
Developers/Power Producers, RVPN/DISCOMs will
b. Grid connected Power Plants commissioned update the availability of transforma on capacity
under clause 9.3, 9.4, 11, 12.2, 12.3.2, and bay availability on its website and the approval
13.1(b) & 14 of Sec on-A or Sec on B, C &D. will be disposed within one month by
RVPN/DISCOMs.
The power evacua on transmission line from
the genera ng plant sub-sta on/pooling sub- ii. In case of non-approval of power evacua on by
sta on to RVPN/DISCOMs receiving sub- RVPN/DISCOM(s) within specified me frame, the
sta on will be laid as per regula ons of RERC. case will be put up before SSC for suitable decision,
on the request of the Developer/Power Producer.
ix. The DISCOMs of Rajasthan will develop power
systems as per the requirement of Roo op iii. The Power Evacua on facili es granted by
Solar Systems in line with the guidelines/ DISCOMs/RVPN as per the grid connec vity
orders issued by RERC. procedure/guidelines of DISCOMs/RVPN, will be
u lized by Developers/ Power Producers within 3
1.8 The Developer/Power Producer shall comply with years from the date of approval, otherwise power
the Grid Code including Load Dispatch and System evacua on approval may be allocated to other
Opera on Code, Metering Code, Safety Code, Developer/Power Producers on priority basis.
relevant regula ons/orders of the Commission
etc. as applicable from me to me in the State of iv. In that case, the developer/power producers need
Rajasthan. to apply for revalida on of the power evacua on
approval which shall be evaluated and approved by
1.9 The Developer/Power Producer who is seeking
RVPN/DISCOMs as per available evacua on
power evacua on approval on STU/CTU
capacity.
networks will have to submit land documents/
details as per the procedure prescribed by
CTU/STU for gran ng connec vity.
2. Measures for Grid Stability:
1.10 Reac ve Power Carges: 2.1 RVPN/DISCOMs shall take appropriate
The drawl of reac ve power shall be charged by
technical measures for ensuring grid stability
RVPN/DISCOMs as per the RERC Regula ons, as and safety.
amended from me to me.
2.2 RVPN will develop a plan for storage system
1.11 Common Pooling Sub-Sta on: requirement for Rajasthan State to mi gate un-
Power Producers may build Common Pooling Sub- predictability and variability of renewable
Sta on to evacuate the generated solar/ energy.
wind/hybrid power to RVPN/DISCOM substa on
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(i) RVPN will study impact of un-predictability and Government from the persons of eminence in
variability of RE power on the grid and power sector and representa ves of Solar &
requirement of storage system at grid end to Wind Power Industry.
reduce the same.
The Energy department will be the
(ii) A plan for examining financial and technical Administra ve Department of this Commi ee.
viability for development of storage system at
the Grid Sub-Sta on level will also be prepared v. For the stability of Grid, the State will ini ate
by RVPN. steps to achieve accurate forecas ng &
scheduling of RE Power Projects with the
3 Forecas ng & Scheduling: technical support from MNRE/NIWE.
RVPN/SLDC will collaborate with NIWE for such
I. All Power Projects shall forecast and schedule technical support.
their genera on as per Central Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid 4 Commissioning of the Projects
Code) Regula ons, 2010, RERC (Intra-state ABT)
Regula ons, 2006, RERC (Rajasthan Electricity The Project under bidding mode will be
Grid Code) Regula ons, 2008 and RERC commissioned as per the procedure prescribed
(Forecas ng, Scheduling, Devia on Se lement under Bid documents/PPA, if specified.
and Related Ma ers of Solar and Wind Otherwise such projects and Projects covered
Genera on Sources) Regula ons, 2017 as under non bid category (Cap ve/3rd Party
amended from me to me. sale/any other mode) will be commissioned as
per policy provision. Discoms/RUVITL will
ii. SLDC will ensure MUST RUN Status of RE Plants in ensure commissioning of the project in a single
the State and maintain the data of RE Power stage for all ac vi es such as connec vity with
Curtailment in transparent manner. grid, synchroniza on and Commissioning etc on
receipt of request from RREC for commissioning.
iii. SLDC will develop infrastructure for Forecas ng
Scheduling with financial support from
5 Savings
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Development Fund
for access of real me genera on data. The Power Plants already approved and/or
commissioned before commencement of this
iv. A Commi ee consis ng of following members
Policy will con nue to be governed by the
under the Chairmanship of Chairman &
Policy/Regula ons prevailing at the relevant
Managing Director, RVPN shall be cons tuted for
me.
monitoring of Solar & Wind genera on,
forecas ng & scheduling and curtailment issues:
6 Regula on
1. Director (Opera on), RVPN.
2. Director (Technical), RVPN. The provisions under this sec on of this policy
3. Director (Technical), RREC. shall be the guiding principles for Rajasthan
4. Chief Engineer, RUVNL Electricity Regulatory Commission.
5. Chief Engineer (LD), RVPN – Convener.
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Annexure-D1

Flow Chart of Green Hydrogen Project Establishment

Registra on of Green Hydrogen Project in RREC

Ä Ä
Hydrogen Plant RE Project
Ä Ä
Land Allotment for Hydrogen
Land Allotment for RE Plant by
Plant by RIICO/Revenue
Revenue Dep .
Dep .
Ä Ä
Clearance/Approval from
Industries Department/Other Power Evacua on Approval
Agencies from RVPN/Discoms/CTU

Ä Ä
In-principle Clearance by SLEC
Ä
Security Deposit
Ä
Final Approval
Ä
Installa on of Hydrogen Plant and RE Plant
Ä
Execu on of Wheeling Banking Agreement, Transmission
Agreement, if any
Ä
Project Commissioning
Ä
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Annexure-D2
Various Charges

1. Green Hydrogen Registra on Charges: Table-1

1 Project Registra on S.No. Project Capacity Rate

For Project
1 Rs 30,000/- per MW
≤100 MW capacity

For Projects 30 Lac +Rs 2.5 lac per

2 >100MWand 100 MW beyond
≤500MW capacity 100 MW or part thereof

For Projects
40 Lac +Rs.2 lac per 100 MW
3 > 500 MW and
beyond 500 MW or part thereof
≤1000MW capacity

50 Lac+Rs.1 lac per

100 MW beyond 1000 MW
For Projects
4 or part there of subject
>1000 MW capacity
to maximum
Rs. 80Lakh per project

Rs. 10,000 per MW RE capacity plus GST

2. Park Registra on
subject to Maximum Rs. 10 Lac per park

2. Security Deposit
If Green Hydrogen Developer sets up own RE plant for Green Hydrogen Genera on Security Deposit:
Table-2

Project
< 2000 MW ≥ 2000 MW,
Capacity

Rs. 1 Lac/MW by demand Rs. 1 Lac/MW up to 2000 MW by DD/RTGS and

Solar dra /RTGS in favour of RREC. for exceeding capacity, Rs. 1 Lac/MW in
form of Bank Guarantee.
Rs. 1 Lac/MW up to 2000 MW by DD/RTGS
Rs. 1 Lac/MW by demand
Hybrid and for exceeding capacity,
dra /RTGS in favour of RREC.
Rs. 1 Lac/MW in form of Bank Guarantee.
Rs. 1 Lac/MW up to 2000 MW by DD/RTGS and
Rs. 1 Lac/MW by demand dra /
Wind for exceeding capacity,
RTGS in favour of RREC.
Rs. 1 Lac/MW in form of Bank Guarantee.

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3. Extension fees:
In case of delay in scheduled commissioning period:
Table-3

a) For delay up to 1 month Rs 25,000 per MW RE Capacity plus GST

b) For delay up to 3 months Rs 50,000 per MW RE Capacity plus GST

c) For delay up to 6 months Rs 1,00,000 per MW RE Capacity plus GST

d) For delay up to 9 months Rs 1,50, 000 per MW RE Capacity plus GST

e) For delay up to 15 months Rs 2,00,000 per MW plus GST

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Land requirement and Extension in Timelines

1. Maximum Land area allotable to the RE Projects
Table-4

S. No. Technology Maximum land area for Solar Plant Maximum land area for Hybrid Plant

I SPV on Crystalline Technology. 2.0Hect./MW 2.5 Hect./MW

SPV on Crystalline Technology

ii 2.5Hect./MW 2.5Hect./MW
with tracker.
SPV on Thin Film/Amorphous
iii 2.25Hect./MW 3.0Hect./MW
Technology with or without tracker.

Solar Thermal (CSP)- Parabolic Trough / a) Up to PLF of 21%: 3.0 Hect./MW

Tower/Other Technology with b) For every 1% increase in PLF, -
iv
and without storage 0.15 Hect./MW addi onal land
will be allo ed.

v Maximum land area for Wind Plant 2.5 Hect/MW

2. Project Comple on Time schedule from approval/Clearance

Table-5

Type of RE Projects/ Hydrogen Comple on Time schedule

Up to 25MW RE capacity and/or Within 15 months from

1 kTPA Hydrogen Plant the date of final approval

More than 25MW and up to 100 MW RE Within 18 months from

capacity and/or >1 kTPAto4 KTPA Hydrogen Plant the date of final approval

More than 100 MW and up to 200 MW RE Within 24 months from the

capacity and/or >4 KTPA to 8 kTPA Hydrogen Plant date of final approval

More than 200 MW RE capacity and/ Within 36 months from

or >4 KTPA to 8 kTPA Hydrogen Plant the date of final approval

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Annexure-D4
Net Worth Criteria
The Developer/Power Producer desirous of se ng up of Green Hydrogen Project along with RE Power Plant
in State of Rajasthan must fulfil the following minimum financial criteria.

A . Qualifica on Criteria for RE Projects: currency, equivalent rupees of Net Worth will be
calculated using bills selling exchange rates (card
Net Worth
rate) USD/INR of State Bank of India prevailing on
The "Net Worth" of the company should be equal to the date of closing of the accounts for the respec ve
or greater than the value calculated at the rate of Rs financial year as cer fied by the Project Developer's
1 Crore or equivalent US$ per MW of the project banker.
capacity subject to maximum ceiling of net worth of
For currency other than USD, Project Developers
Rs. 10,000 Cr for the project. The computa on of Net
shall convert such currency into USD as per the
Wo r t h s h a l l b e b a s e d o n u n co n s o l i d ate d
exchange rates cer fied by their banker prevailing
audited/unaudited accounts of the company. For
on the relevant date and used for such conversion.}
the purpose of the computa on of net worth, the
best year in the last four years including current Net Worth calcula on for an individual/
running year shall be considered. The Company partnership firm
would thus be required, to submit annual audited
accounts for the last three financial years and for Net-Worth = Proprietors/Partner's Capital reflec ng
part of the current running year (Un-Audited), while in the Audited Balance Sheet
indica ng the year, which should be considered for
Add: Free Reserves (Including the Credit balance of
evalua on, along with a cer ficate from a Chartered
Reserve and Surplus appearing in the Balance Sheet)
Accountant to demonstrate the fulfilment of the
criteria. Subtract: Intangible Assets

For companies, which are newly incorporated, the Subtract: Miscellaneous Expenditures to the extent
Net Worth criteria should be met seven days prior to not wri en off and carry forward losses.
the date of submission of applica on by the Project
Developer. To demonstrate fulfilment of the criteria, Net Worth calcula on for a Company
the Project Developer shall submit a cer ficate from
Net-Worth = Paid up Share capital which includes
a Chartered Accountant cer fying the Net Worth on
1. Paid up Equity share capital and
the date seven days prior to submission of
2. Fully, compulsorily and mandatorily conver ble
applica on. Further, the Project Developer shall
Preference Shares and
submit the un-audited financial statements of the 3. Fully, compulsorily and mandatorily conver ble
company for the date on which the Cer ficate of Debentures)
Chartered Accountant has been obtained.

{Note: For the Qualifica on Requirements, if data is

provided by the Project Developer in foreign
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Add: Free Reserves the consolidated accounts) shall not be considered

(Including share premium provided it is realized in beyond the equity par cipa on of Project
Cash or Cash equivalents.) Developer.
In case of a Consor um the financial requirement to
Subtract: Revalua on Reserves be met by each Member of the Consor um shall be
Subtract: Intangible Assets computed in propor on to the equity commitment
made by each of them in the Project Company. Any
Subtract: Miscellaneous Expenditures to the extent consor um, if selected shall incorporate a Project
not wri en off and carry forward losses. Company with equity par cipa on by the Members
in line with consor um agreement before signing
For the purposes of mee ng financial requirements
the PPA/WBA/Wheeling Agreement. The Project
only unconsolidated audited annual accounts shall
Developer may seek qualifica on on the basis of
be used. However, audited consolidated annual
financial capability of its Parent Company.
accounts of the Project Developer may be used for
the purpose of financial requirements provided the In case of land/any other asset, only the book value
Project Developer has at least twenty six percent will be considered. The value of land/any other
(26%) equity in each company whose accounts are assets will not be re-valued for calcula ng net worth.
merged in the audited consolidated account and Any reserve created due to this shall not be counted
provided further that the financial capability of such for calcula ng Net worth.
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Annexure-D5

Other Benefits under RIPS, 2024

Clause 3.3.2.3.4 Addi onal benefits for Power Annexure-9 (Clause 9.1.2)
Intensive Sectors
Pumped Hydro Storage manufacturing and
Sunrise Enterprises opera ng in Power Intensive ElectrolyzerManufacturing included in
Sectors under Annexure-9.6 (which includes Solar Manufacturing Sectors eligible to be considered for
Cell Manufacturing & New Ba ery Tech)shall be the Sectoral Anchor benefit
eligible for addi onal benefits.
Annexure-9.4 :List of manufacturing Thrust Sectors
Addi onal reimbursement for Power Intensive
Sectors This includes Renewable Manufacturing, Pumped
Hydro Storage manufacturing &Electrolyzer
The Enterprises shall be eligible to avail addi onal Manufacturing.
5% reimbursements on State tax due and deposited
for a period of years. Clause 3.1.3.2.2
OR Eligible Manufacturing Enterprises which operated
The Enterprises shall be eligible to avail 5%- point in Thrust Sector (annexure 9.4) shall be eligible for a
VAT reimbursement on PNG for a period of 7 years. Thrust Booster of 10% over the Asset Crea on
Incen ves amount.
Inclusion of investment in Cap ve Power
Plants/Group Cap ve Power Plants in EFCI Ceiling men oned in Sec on 3.1.3.1 with respect to
specific Asset Crea on Incen vesare inclusive of
Enterprises inves ng in cap ve renewable power addi onal benefits received from thrust booster.
plants will be eligible to include 51% of the said
investment in their EFCI. Asset Crea on Incen ves Clause 3.2.2.2- Interest subven on
basis their respec ve slabs will be applicable on the
5% interest subven on shall be allowed on term loan
EFCI
taken by Manufacturing Enterprises from financial
Enterprises entering into group cap ve ins tu onal or State financial ins tu onal or Banks
arrangements (12+ years) shall be eligible to include recognised Banks recognized by Reserve Bank of
100% of their said investment in their EFCI. Asset India, for making an investment in plant &
Crea on Incen ve basis their respec ve slabs shall machinery or equipment/plant related apparatus
be applicable on the EFCI (cons tuted a part of the EFCI) for a period of 5 years
subject to maximum of 2.5% of the EFCI distributed
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Annexure-D6
Defini ons
1. ABT means Availability Based Tariff; 8. Biomass Power Producer/ Co-Firing Power
Producers / Waste to Energy Power
2. ACC means Advanced Chemistry Cell Ba ery Producers means an en ty which owns
Storage as are the new genera on advance facili es to generate electric power for sale to
energystorage technologies that can store Discoms / Licensees and to third party/cap ve
electric energy either as electrochemical or as use by these sources.
chemical energy and convert it back to electric
energy as and when required. 9. "Bio-Ethanol" means a type of alcohol that is
produced by fermen ng biological ma er,
3. Act means Electricity Act 2003, including such as crops or waste products, to create a
amendments thereto. fuel alterna ve to petrol

4. BESS means Ba ery Energy Storage Systems 10. "Bio-coal" a solid fuel that is produced from
shall mean the system(s)/projects u lizing biomass through a process called pyrolysis or
methods and technologies such as torrefac on.
electrochemical ba eries (Lead Acid, Li-ion,
solid state ba eries, flow ba eries, etc.), 11. "Bio-Gas" is a renewable energy source that is
providing a facility that can store chemical produced when organic ma er is broken down
energy and deliver the stored energy in the by microorganisms in the absence of oxygen.
form of electricity, including but not limited to
ancillary facili es (grid support., for example). 12. Brique es - Biomass brique es are a biofuel
Such systems may be co-located with RE subs tute made of bio degradable green
Genera ng Sta ons, or may be operated on waste with lower emissions of greenhouses
standalone basis (as defined under the gases and carbon dioxide then tradi onal fuel
Guidelines for Procurement and U liza on of sources.
Ba ery Energy Storage Systems as part of
Genera on, Transmission and Distribu on 13. "Compressed Biogas (CBG)" is a renewable
assets, along with Ancillary Services) fuel made from purified biogas that has a high
methane content produced from
5. Biomass Power Plant means the power plant b i o m a s s / b i o - wa ste i n c l u d i n g e n e rg y
which generates electricity from biomass planta on or as defined by MNRE, GoI
sources.
14. CAPEX Mode means the mode under which
6. Biomass Co-Firing - stands for adding biomass en re investment is to be incurred by the
as a par al subs tute fuel in high- efficiency power consumer for installa on of solar
coal/lignite-based boilers. power plant

7. Biomass means forestry based & agro-based 15. CEA means Central Electricity Authority.
industrial residues, energy planta ons,
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16. CTUIL means Central Transmission U lity of 25. CPP or Cap ve Power Plant means Cap ve
India Limited Power Plant as defined in Electricity Act, 2003
and Electricity Rules, 2005;
17. "Ceiling Act, 1973" means the Rajasthan
Imposi on of Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings 26. CPSU means Central Public Sector
Act, 1973; Undertaking.

18. Central Agency means Na onal Load Dispatch 27. CSP means Concentrated Solar Power;
Centre (NLDC) as designated by the Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission vide Order 28. CTE means Consent to Establish.
dated 29.01.2010 for the purposes of the REC
Regula ons; 29. CTO means Consent to Operate.

19. "CERC" means the Central Electricity 30. Discom means a distribu on licensee, such as
Regulatory Commission, cons tuted under Discom Jaipur, Discom Jodhpur and Discom
sub-sec on (1) of Sec on 76 of the Electricity Ajmer.
Act, 2003;
31. Developer means a person who set up RE
20. CERC REC Regula ons means Central Plant, developer infrastructure and generate
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms & electricity from Renewable energy as per this
Condi on for recogni on and issuance of policy;
Renewable Energy Cer ficate for Renewable
32. DISCOM of Rajasthan means a distribu on
Energy Genera on) Regula ons, 2010 no fied
licensee of the State, such as Jaipur Discom,
by CERC vide No fica on dated 14.01.2010 as
Jodhpur Discom and Ajmer Discom.
amended from me to me;
33. District Level Commi ee or DLC means the
21. COD means Commercial Opera on Date i.e.,
C o m m i e e c o n s t u t e d b y t h e S ta t e
the date when the Power Plant gets
Government for a District from me to me
commissioned as per rules/provisions;
under Clause (b) of sub-rule(I) of rule 2 of the
22. Collector means Collector of a district as Rajasthan Stamps Rules, 2004.
defined in the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
34. DPR means Detailed Project Report.
and includes every officer authorized to
discharge the du es of Collector under the 35. Energy Planta on means the cul va on of
Act/Rules/Execu ve Orders of the specific plant species, o en fast- growing and
Government of Rajasthan; high-yield, with the primary purpose of
harves ng them for the produc on of energy
23. Commission/RERC means the Rajasthan
excluding invasive species such as Lantana,
Electricity Regulatory Commission.
Parthenium, Prosopis-Juliflora etc.
24. Contract Demand means regular contract
36. Energy Storage Systems or ESS shall mean the
demand plus standby contract demand, if any,
system(s) installed in addi on to the solar PV
of the Consumer with Discom.
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project, that can capture energy produced at 44. Gram Panchayat means Panchayat
one me for use at a later me or any system established under the Rajasthan Panchayat
storage energy as defined by MNRE, GoI; Raj Act, 1994 (Rajasthan Act No. 13 of 1994).

37. ESO means Energy Storage Obliga on 45. Green Hydrogen means hydrogen generated
using renewable energy sources as defined by
38. "Financial year" means a period commencing MNRE, GoI.
on 1stApril of a calendar year and ending on
31st March of the subsequent calendar year; 46. Green Hydrogen Developer/Producer means
person who develops Green Hydrogen
39. Force Majeure means any event or circum- Genera on Plant through RE Power.
stance which is beyond the reasonable direct
or indirect control and without the fault or 47. Green Hydrogen Genera on Plant means the
negligence of the Power Producer or Devel- p l a nt s ge n e ra n g H yd ro ge n t h ro u g h
oper and which results inPower Pro- electrolysis of water/brine water/waste
ducer's/Developer's inability, notwithstanding treatable water or from biomass through
its reasonable best efforts, to perform its thermo-chemical and biochemical routes or
obliga ons in whole or in part and may include through any suitable technology as defined by
rebellion, mu ny, civil unrest, riot, strike, fire, GoI by using renewable including banking of
explosion, flood, cyclone, lightning, earth- renewable energy.
quake, act of foreign enemy, war or other
forces, the , burglary, ionizing radia on or 48. Green Hydrogen Park developer means an
contamina on, Government ac on, inac on en ty which is involved in the development of
or restric ons, accidents or an act of God or Green Hydrogen Parks/Valley/Hub and related
other similar causes; infrastructure.
49. Green Hydrogen Project/Plant means the
40. Form means a form appended to this Policy. plants genera ng Green Hydrogen as a main
product by electrolysis of water using
41. Genera ng Plant Sub Sta on means sub- Renewable Energy Sources or as a by product
sta on developed by the Power Producer for t h ro u g h a ny c h e m i ca l p ro c e s s u s i n g
interface with the receiving sta on. Renewable Energy or as defined by Ministry of
New & Renewable Energy, GoI;"
42. Government or State means Government of
R a j a st h a n o r t h e S tate o f R a j a st h a n 50. Grid Code means Rajasthan Electricity
respec vely Regulatory Commission (Rajasthan Electricity
Grid Code) Regula ons, 2008 / Central
43. Government Land means Revenue land which Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian
can be allo ed/allowed to use for se ng up of Electricity Grid Code) Regula ons, 2010 as
Renewable Energy Projects (Solar/Wind/ amended from me to me;
Hybrid/Biomass/CBG/Green Hydrogen
including land usable for energy planta on 51. Gross Metering means methodology under
etc) or for RE Parks as per applicable revenue which the en re electricity generated by the
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System/Any other RE Plant set up in the 59. IREDA means Indian Renewable Energy
premises of the consumer is delivered to the Development Agency;
distribu on system of the Licensee;
60. ISTS means Inter State Transmission System;
52. GST means Goods and Services Tax;
61. JFM Commi ee means Joint Forest
53. " H L S C " m e a n s H i g h L e v e l S c re e n i n g Management commi ee.
Commi ee.
62. Licensee includes a person deemed to be a
54. HAM means Hybrid Annuity Model licensee under Sec on 14 of the Electricity
Act,2003;
55. Hydro Power Projects means Large Hydro
Power Projects (LHP) having capacity more 63. MNRE means Ministry of New and Renewable
than 25 MW and all Small Hydro Projects Energy, Government of India;
(SHPs), commissioned a er 8th March, 2019
or as defined by MNRE/MoP, GoI. 64. MoP Means Ministry of Power, Government of
India.
56. "Hybrid Project" means a power project which
generates power by combining conven onal 65. MSW Municipal Solid Waste
and non conven onal energy sources or
combining of two or more non-conven onal 66. Na onal Solar Mission or Solar Mission
(wind & Solar) energy sources and feeding the means Jawaharlal Nehru Na onal Solar
generated power into electricity grid through a Mission 2009 launched by Government of
common pooling sta on. The Project capacity India;
will be the maximum AC capacity that would
67. Net Metering means the methodology under
be injected into Grid. However, in case of
which electricity generated by the Roo op/
source wise power injected into grid from
Ground mounted Solar PV System/any other
different loca on, the project capacity will be
RE Plant set up in the premises of a consumer
considered sum of all power source capacity
under the CAPEX/ RESCO mode is primarily for
injected from different loca on.
self-consump on, and the surplus generated
57. Interconnec on Line means Transmission/ electricity, if any, is delivered to the
Distribu on Line connec ng Genera ng Plant distribu on licensee which will be off-set
Sub-sta on/Pooling Sub-sta on of Developer against the electricity supplied by the
/Power Producer to Receiving Sub-sta on of distribu on licensee to the consumer during
ISTS/RVPN/Discoms of Rajasthan. the billing cycle;

58. Inter-connec on Point shall mean a point at 68. Nodal Agency means Rajasthan Renewable
Extra High Voltage (EHV) substa on of Energy Corpora on Limited (RREC);
Transmission Licensee or High Voltage (HV)
69. NVVN means NTPC VidyutVyapar Nigam, a
substa on of distribu on licensee, as the case
wholly owned subsidiary company of NTPC;
may be, where the electricity produced from
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70. Pellets - Pellet fuels (or pellets) are a type of Current (AC) capacity of RE Plant capacity in
solid fuel made from compressed organic MW required for Hydrogen genera on plant
material. per KTPA at the delivery points subject to
maximum 25 MW per KTPA;
71. Person means an individual or a firm
(Proprietorship Firm /Partnership Firm/LLP) or 80. Pumped Storage Plant means Pumped Hydro
company registered under the Companies Act Storage Plant having capacity more than 25
1956 or 2013; MW stand alone or with RE sources used for
supply of power at later stage as defined by
72. Policy - 1999 means Policy for Promo ng MNRE/MoP, Government of India.
Genera on
81. RDF means Refuse Derived Fuel. This fuel is
73. Policy – 2004 means Policy for Promo ng produced from combus ble components of
Genera on of Electricity through Non- Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). This waste,
Conven onal Energy Sources issued on usually taken from industrial or commercial
25.10.2004 as amended from me to me. sites, is shred, dried, baled and then finally
burned to produce electricity.
74. Pooled Cost of Power Purchase means the
weighted average price at which the 82. RE means Renewable Energy as defined by
distribu on licensee has purchased the MNRE, GoI;
electricity including the cost of self-
genera on, if any, in the previous year from all 83. RE Parks means a group of Solar/Wind/
the energy suppliers excluding short-term Hybrid/Hydro including PSP/Storage Plants or
power purchases and those based on its combina ons in the same loca on used for
renewable energy; the genera on of electric power;

75. Pooling sta on means sub-sta on developed 84. RE Plant/RE Power Plant means a power plant
by the Developer/Power Producer for or system u lizing Renewable Energy for
interface with the Receiving Sub-sta on of genera ng electricity
Discoms/RVPN/CTUIL;
85. RE Power Park Developer means a person
76. Power means electricity produced using the who develops and / or maintains RE parks and
energy sources. the related common infrastructure facili es;
86. Receiving Sta on means EHV/HV Sub-
77. Power Producer means a person who set up Sta on developed by RVPNL/ Discom for
RE Plant and generate electricity from evacua on of power generated from Biomass
Renewable energy as per this policy; energy sources.

78. PPA means Power Purchase Agreement; 87. Receiving Sub-sta on means EHV/HV Sub-
Sta on developed by RVPN/DISCOM of
79. Project Capacity shall mean the total Rajasthan/PGCIL for evacua on of power
genera on capacity of Green Hydrogen generated from Renewable Energy Sources;
Project in KTPA and/or equivalent Alterna ng

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88. Renewable Energy Cer ficate or REC means 94. RESCO Mode means the methodology in
the Renewable EnergyCer ficate issued by the which en re investment is to be incurred by a
Central Agency in accordance with the company/individual other than the consumer
procedure prescribed by it and under the for se ng up of the solar power project in the
provisions specified in this regard by the consumer premises and the consumer pays for
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission the electricity generated from such solar
(Terms & Condi ons for recogni on and power project at mutually agreed tariff to such
issuance of Renewable Energy Cer ficate for investor company/ individual;
Renewable Energy Genera on) Regula ons,
2010. 95. RIICO means Rajasthan State Industrial
Development and Investment Corpora on
89. Renewable Energy Plants/RE Plants means Limited
the power plants other than the conven onal
power plants genera ng grid quality electricity 96. RIPS means Rajasthan Investment Promo on
from Renewable Energy Sources as defined by Scheme issued by State Government.
MNRE, GoI;
97. RPO means Renewable Purchase Obliga on;
90. “RE Parks” means a group of Solar/Wind/
Hybrid/Hydro including PSP/ Storage Plants or 98. RREC/RRECL means Rajasthan Renewable
its combina ons in the same loca on used for Energy Corpora on Ltd;
the genera on of electric power;
99. RTC power means Round the Clock power
91. Renewable Energy Sources"means an
100. RUVN/RUVNL/RUVITL means the Rajasthan
dincludesnon-conven onal renewable
UrjaVikasand ITServices Limited;
genera ng sources such as mini hydel, wind,
solar including its integra on withcombined 101. R V P N / R V P N L m e a n s t h e R a j a s t h a n
cycle, biomass, biofuel cogenera on, urban/ RajyaVidyutPrasaran Nigam Limited;
municipal waste and othersuch sources as
approved by the Ministry of New and 102. RVUN/RRVUNL/RVUNL means the Rajasthan
Renewable Energy, Government of India. RajyaVidyutUtpadan Nigam Limited;

92. "RDF"means Refuse Derived Fuel.This fuel is 103. Scheduled Commissioning Period means the
produced from combus ble components of scheduled period of the comple on of the
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). This waste, project counted from the date of "final
usually taken from industrial or commercial approval" issued by RREC to the date of "COD"
sites, is shred, dried, baled and then finally as per this policy provision;
burned toproduceelectricity.
104. SECI means the Solar Energy Corpora on of
93. "RERC"/"Commission means Rajasthan India;
Electricity Regulatory Commission;
105. S L EC m e a n s S tate L eve l E m p owe re d
Commi ee cons tuted under the provisions
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106. SLMCC means State Level Monitoring & 116. Stand alone Ba ery Energy Storage System
Coordina on Commi ee cons tuted under means Ba ery Energy Storage System
the provisions of this Policy installed standalone used for storage of power
and supply power at later stage.
107. SSC means State Sanc on Commi ee
cons tuted under the provisions of this Policy; 117. State Agency means Rajasthan Renewable
Energy Corpora on Ltd. or any other
108. Solar Farm/Park means a group of solar agency designated by the Rajasthan Electricity
power plants in the same loca on used for the Regulatory Commission for accredita on and
genera on of electric power; recommending the Renewable Energy Project
for registra on with Central Agency in
109. Solar Plant/Solar Power Plant means a power accordance with the procedure prescribed by
plant or system u lizing solar energy through it and under the provisions specified in the
solar photo-voltaic or concentrated solar CERC REC Regula ons;
thermal devices for genera ng electricity;
118. State and Government means, respec vely,
110. Solar Power Park Developer(SPPD) means a the State of Rajasthan and the Government of
person who develops and / or maintains solar Rajasthan.
parks and the related common infrastructure
facili es; 119. State Load Dispatch Centre or SLDC means
t h e c e nt re e sta b l i s h e d b y t h e S tate
111. Solar Power Producer/Solar Developer Government for purposes of exercising the
means a person that makes an investment for powers and discharging the func ons under
se ng up of solar power project and Sec on 31 of the Act
genera ng electricity from solar energy;
120. Tariff means the schedule of charges for
112. Solar PV Power Plant means the Solar Photo genera on, transmission, wheeling and
Voltaic (SPV) Power Plant that uses sunlight for supply of electricity together with
direct conversion into electricity through terms and condi ons for applica on thereof;
Photo Voltaic technology;
121. Water means available water in any form pure
113. Solar Thermal Power Plant means the Solar water/demineralised water/ brine
Thermal Power Plant that uses sunlight water/Waste treatable water suitable for
through Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Green Hydrogen genera on.
technology based on either line focus or point
focus principle for conversion into heat/ steam 122. WBA means Wheeling and Banking
which can be used for producing electricity; Agreement. The term not defined above will
have their usual meanings.
114. SoP means Standard Opera ng Procedure;

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