Madhya Pradesh Policy for Net-Metered

Renewable Energy Applications, 2016

1. PREAMBLE

1.1 To harness the potential of renewable energy resources in the state, Government of
Madhya Pradesh wishes to encourage Net - Metered renewable energy applications. In
light of technological advantages unfolding in the sector and achievements made by
renewable energy based power projects, green energy is being considered as an
alternative to augment the current sources of generation.

1.2 Solar energy, being the most favourable and suitable technology for decentralized and
distributed generation, is expected to be the most popular option for harnessing Net -
Metered Renewable Energy Applications. The state of Madhya Pradesh is endowed
with high solar radiation with around 300 clear, sunny days. The state offers good sites,
which have a potential of more than 5.5 kWh/m2/day. “Madhya Pradesh Solar Policy,
2012” has provided a major thrust to the installation of grid-connected solar projects in
the state. Further, clause 5(b), section I of the Policy brings out its intention to promote
decentralised solar energy generation. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission
(JNNSM) has also focussed on rooftop solar PV projects. Guidelines for “Smart City”
developed by Government of India provide that at least 10% of smart city’s energy
requirement should be met with solar energy. In Madhya Pradesh, five cities have been
identified to be converted to ‘smart cities’.

1.3 The policies followed in the country to promote solar power have registered a great
success in attracting investment in this sector. Bankability of Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV)
projects has substantially increased and private sector has shown huge interest in the
sector. As a consequence, system costs have plummeted downwards year by year and
rates of solar power are increasingly close to that from new thermal projects. Thus grid
parity of solar power is being achieved.

1.4 SPV installations have vast potential for use at decentralised load locations. Small SPV
power plants can be installed on roofs or within the premises of consumers, including in
agricultural forms. The power so generated could be primarily used by the consumer
for his own use. The power generated, over and above the consumer’s requirement,
could be feasibly injected into electricity network of the DISCOM. The energy thus
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exported could be adjusted against the energy purchased by the consumer from
DISCOM by way of installation of Net meter. HT Consumers (11kV & above) may
install and connect Renewable Energy Based Power Plant at their LT Bus Bar System,
provided that the Net Meter shall be installed on the HT side of the Transformer. The
consumer, after settlement of energy within the settlement period, shall pay for the net
energy purchased by him from DISCOM.

1.5 Government of India has laid down target of capacity addition of 40,000 MWp of Grid
Connected Solar Rooftop systems in the country by 2022. Out of this, Madhya Pradesh
has been given a target of 2,200 MWp, which is the seventh highest amongst all the
states. Year-wise target for Grid Connected Solar Rooftop systems set by MNRE, GoI
is as follows:

Year Targets (in MW)

2015-16 10

2016-17 265

2017-18 275

2018-19 330

2019-20 385

2020-21 440

2021-22 495

1.6 In view of the above, New and Renewable Energy Department, Government of M.P.
hereby notifies ‘Madhya Pradesh Policy for Net - Metered Renewable Energy
Applications, 2016’. The policy intends to promote consumption of energy generated
from renewable energy resources by individual users at decentralized locations. This
would decrease the burden on conventional sources of energy. The Policy would serve
to reduce the distribution losses, which are a bane for DISCOMs. It is also envisaged,
through this policy, to help the community realize the importance of judicious use of
electricity and involve them in the process of reducing dependence on conventionally
produced electricity.

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1.7 What is Net- Metering?

A Renewable Energy based power plant is installed on the roof, open space, walls,
agriculture farm, etc., i.e., within the legal premises, of the customer to generate
electricity. The power thus generated is first used in the building for captive
requirement and the surplus power is fed to the grid of DISCOM. In case power
requirement of the building is more than the power being generated, the extra power
requirement is drawn from the grid. This system is ‘Net Metering’, as explained
below:-

Case-I

In case generation of power from Renewable Energy based Power Project equals the
power requirement of the Net metering consumer, there is no export or import of power
from the grid. Hence, net billing units for this type of consumers will be zero.

Case-II

In case generation of power from Renewable Energy based Power Project is greater
than the power requirement of the Net metering consumer, additional power generated
can be supplied to the grid and settled against future surplus within the settlement
period, as per the Regulations.

Case-III

In case generation of power from Renewable Energy based Power Project is less than
the power requirement of the Net metering consumer, additional power required can be
imported from the grid and settled at the prevailing DISCOM rate.

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2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY

a. To encourage broader community involvement and growth of decentralized

Renewable Energy based Power Projects.

b. To reduce dependence on conventional sources of energy.

c. To provide impetus to growth of clean technology in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

d. To reduce distribution losses of Discoms by decentralized generation.

e. To improve tail-end grid voltages and reduce system congestion.

f. To reduce carbon emissions.

g. To help the state achieve its RPO(Renewable Purchase Obligation)

h. To develop sustainable energy solution for future and energy security of the nation.

i. To encourage job creation in the downstream Renewable Energy market segment.

j. To help the community realize the importance of judicious use of electricity and
involve them in the process of reducing dependence on conventionally produced
electricity.

3. DEFINITIONS

a. “Billing period” means the period for which regular electricity bills, as specified
by the Commission, are prepared for different categories of consumers by the
licensee;

b. “Eligible Consumer or Consumer” means a consumer of electricity in the area of

supply of the Distribution Licensee, who uses a renewable energy system installed
in the Consumer’s Premises to offset part or all of his own electrical requirements,
given that such systems can be self-owned or third party owned;

c. “Financial year” or “year” or “Settlement Period” means the period beginning

from first day of April as per English calendar year and ending with the thirty first
day of the March of the next year;

d. “Generation Meter” means a meter used for accounting of electricity generated

from Renewable Energy based Power Project ;

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e. “Inter-connection Point” means the interface of renewable energy generation
facility system with the network of distribution licensee;

f. ‘Installation’ means any composite electrical unit used for the purpose of
generating, transforming, transmitting, converting, distributing or utilizing energy.

g. “Net Metering Arrangement” means an arrangement under which renewable

energy system installed at eligible consumer’s premises delivers surplus electricity,
if any, to the Distribution Licensee after off-setting the electricity supplied by the
Distribution Licensee during the applicable billing period;

h. “Obligated Entity” means the entity mandated under clause (e) of subsection (1)
of section 86 of the Electricity Act, 2003 to fulfill the Renewable Purchase
Obligation identified under Regulations;

i. “Premises” means any land, agricultural farm, building or structure or part thereof
or combination thereof for which a separate meter or metering arrangements has
been made by the licensee for measurement of net supply of electricity;

j. “Renewable Energy based Power Project” means the system to generate

electricity from such source(s), which are recognized as renewable energy
source(s) by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of
India or any other agency, as may be notified by the Government / Commission;

k. “Renewable Energy Meter or Net Meter” means a meter used for accounting
and billing of electricity supplied to and from the consumer.

l. “RESCO (Renewable Energy Services Company)” means a business

organization having adequate financial & technical resources and which provides
energy to an Eligible Consumer from Renewable Energy Based Power Project set
up in the premises of the said consumer on mutually agreed terms.

Words and expressions used in these Policy, which are not specifically defined herein
but are defined in the Electricity Act 2003, shall have the meaning assigned to them in
the said Act; and, if not defined in the Act, shall have the meaning assigned to them in
any Act of Parliament or the State Legislature applicable to the electricity industry.

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4. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

4.1. Electricity Act, 2003 has been in force since June 2003. In accordance with the
provisions of this act, any Government/ Private individual or agency is free to set up a
power generation plant.

4.2. Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) is functioning since

1999. MPERC has issued notification for application of renewable energy resources
(RES) as per net metering process, vide notification no.G-39 of 2015.

4.3. In case of any discrepancy between the provisions of this policy and the Act or orders
or regulations of the Commission, presently or in future, the provisions of the Act and
orders/regulations of the Commission shall prevail.

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE POLICY

5.1. Operative Period:-

The policy shall become applicable from the date of its notification in the Madhya
Pradesh State Gazette.

5.2. Applicability Of The Policy:-

The Policy shall extend to the entire State of Madhya Pradesh. It shall be applicable to
all eligible consumers for Renewable Energy based Power Project installations
adopting net metering mechanism. The Renewable Energy Based Power Plant shall be
located in the consumer premises and in case of multi storied buildings in common
facility area. The Net Metering facility shall also be applicable to such Eligible
Consumers, who have installed Renewable Energy based Power Project before
notification of this policy, subject to technical feasibility at Distribution Transformer /
Sub-Station Level and fulfilment of laid down procedure under this policy.

5.3. Eligibility Criteria:-

In order to promote utilization of Renewable energy, all categories of consumers, who

are consumers of electricity in the area of supply of the Distribution Licensee, and who
use a renewable energy system installed in their premises to offset part or all of their
electrical requirement, are considered as ‘Eligible Consumers’. Such renewable energy
systems can be self-owned or third party owned. Bulk consumers, i.e., single point
connection owners, can also avail the facility of Net Metering arrangement.
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6. CAPACITY CAP:-

6.1. Capacity Limit at Distribution Transformer:

The cumulative capacity of all Renewable Energy based Power Projects under Net
Metering Arrangements, which are connected to a particular Distribution Transformer
of the Licensee, shall be as per MPERC Grid Connected Net Metering Regulations,
2015 and subsequent amendments thereof.

The Distribution Licensee shall offer the provision of Net Metering arrangement to the
Eligible Consumer, who intends to install Renewable Energy based Power Project in its
area of supply, on non-discriminatory and ‘first come first serve’ basis.

In case Renewable Energy based Power Project to be set up is beyond the limit
specified in MPERC Grid Connected Net Metering Regulations, 2015, and cannot be
undertaken due to infrastructure constraints, the DISCOM shall work with ‘Eligible
Consumer’ and/or MPUVN to analyse the investment required for strengthening the
infrastructure, so as to bring the relative capacity of the proposed Renewable Energy
based Power Project and the concerned Distribution Transformer within the norms
prescribed in the MPERC Grid Connected Net Metering Regulations, 2015. Eligible
Consumer, or MPUVN on his behalf, shall present the case to MPERC and request to
provide guidelines for sharing of cost of infrastructure upgradation between DISCOM
and Eligible Consumer.

6.2. The distribution licensee shall update on yearly basis the capacity available at
distribution transformer level for connecting renewable energy systems under Net
Metering arrangement and shall provide information regarding the same on its website.

7. TECHNOLOGY:-
Renewable Energy based Power projects, with or without storage, conforming to the
technical specifications specified by MPERC/MNRE/CEA, will be eligible for
incentives available under this policy. Specifications for solar Photovoltaic system are
at Annex – I, subject to modifications in specifications specified by
MPERC/MNRE/CEA.

If an Eligible Consumer opts for connectivity with a battery back-up, the inverter shall
have a separate back-up wiring to prevent the power from battery/ decentralized

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generation (DG) from flowing into the grid in the absence of grid supply, and that an
automatic as well as manual isolation switch shall have to be provided.

Renewable energy systems using inverter should comply with IEC 61683/IS 61683 for
efficiency and Measurements, and with IEC 60068-2 (1, 2, 14, 30) / Equivalent BIS
Standard for environmental testing. Inverter should supervise the grid condition
continuously and, in the event of grid failure (or) under voltage (or) over voltage,
Renewable energy System should be disconnected by the circuit Breaker / Auto switch
provided in the inverter. Further, The Renewable Energy based Power Project shall be
equipped with automatic synchronization device. However, renewable energy systems
using inverter shall not be required to have a separate synchronizing device, if the same
is inherently built into the inverter.

8. ENERGY ACCOUNTING AND COMMERCIAL ARRANGEMENTS:-

Provisions for energy accounting and commercial arrangements will confirm to

MPERC Grid Connected Net Metering Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments
thereof.

8.1. Provision Regarding Surplus Power:-

If there is surplus power generated after fulfilling captive consumption requirement at

the end of the settlement period, the surplus power shall be compensated as per
MPERC Net Metering Regulations, 2015 and amendments thereof. The unadjusted net
credited units of electricity, at the end of each ‘Settlement period’, shall be purchased
by the Distribution Licensee at its Average Pooled Cost of Power Purchase, as
approved by the Commission for that year. The Distribution Licensee shall provide
credit equivalent to the amount payable in the immediately succeeding Billing period,
and, if any credit still remains, then in the following Billing period(s).

8.2. Metering Arrangement:-

Provisions for metering arrangements will confirm to MPERC Grid Connected Net
Metering Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereof. The standards for
Generation Meter and Net Meter are specified in Annex – II, subject to any
modifications in standards by MPERC/CEA.

DISCOM or ‘Eligible Consumer’ or Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam could buy bi-
directional meter or Net Meter, which shall be sliding window compatible for HT
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customers. The said Meters should be tested and installed by Distribution Licensee or
Distribution Licensee’s authorized representative at the cost of the consumer.

In case the meter becomes defective or burnt, the same shall be replaced at the cost of
the consumer.

9. STANDARDS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RENEWABLE

ENERGY BASED POWER PROJECT

The Renewable Energy based Power Project and equipment will conform to the
standards and requirements specified in the following Regulations and codes, as
amended from time to time:

a. Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for connectivity of the

Distributed Generating Resources) Regulations, 2013.

b. Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations,

2006.

c. Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to safety and electric supply)

Regulations, 2010

d. Madhya Pradesh Electricity Supply Code, 2013.

10. INTERCONNECTION NORMS:-

Interconnection of the renewable energy system with network of Distribution licensee

shall be made as per Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for connectivity
of the Distributed Generating Resources) Regulations, 2013, and Central Electricity
Authority (Measures relating to safety and electric supply) Regulations, 2010, as
amended from time to time. The technical requirement for interconnection of the
renewable energy system with the network of the Distribution licensee is specified in
Annex – III, subject to any modifications by MPERC/CEA.

10.1. Madhya Pradesh Electric Supply Code, 2013 and subsequent amendments thereto, lay
down connectivity with grid as follows:-

System Capacity Supply Voltage

3 Kw 230 V, 1 PH [LT]

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112 kW 415 V, 3 PH [LT]

300 kVA 11 kV [HT]

10,000 kVA 33 kV [HT]

In case the Renewable Energy Based Power Plant of is being installed by an HT
Consumer (11kV & above) , he may install and connect the Power Plant at his LT Bus
Bar System, provided that the Net Meter is installed on HT side of the transformer.
Typical Single Line Diagrams for different voltage levels for interconnection of the
renewable energy system with the network of the Distribution licensee are at Annex -
IV, which may be considered for installation of the systems.

10.2. Distribution licensee shall specify the interface/interconnection point and metering
point in Eligible Consumer’s premises.

10.3. In compliance with Rule 47 A of Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 as applicable in

Madhya Pradesh, installation of Renewable Energy based Power Project up to 10 kW
capacity is exempted from CEIG approval. Discoms shall inspect Renewable Energy
based Power Project up to 10 kW capacity.

11. SAFETY OF RENEWABLE ENERGY BASED SYSTEMS

The Renewable Energy based Power Project owner shall be responsible for safe
operation, maintenance and rectification of defect of its system up to the
interconnection point, beyond which the responsibility of safe operation, maintenance
and rectification of any defect in the system, including the net meter, shall rest with
distribution licensee.

The Renewable Energy based Power Project owner shall be responsible for any
accident to human being/ animals, whether fatal/nonfatal or departmental /non-
departmental that may occur due to back feeding from the Renewable Energy based
Power Project when the grid supply is off. The distribution licensee would have the
right to disconnect the consumer’s installation at any time in the event of such
exigencies to prevent accident or damage to men and material. In such a situation, any
alternate source of supply shall be restricted to the consumer’s network and the
consumer shall be responsible to take adequate safety measures to prevent flow of
power from battery /diesel generator / backup extending to distribution licensee’s grid.

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The Renewable Energy based Power Project should be capable of detecting an
unintended islanding condition. These systems must have anti-islanding protection to
prevent any unfavourable conditions, including failure of supply.

In case it is determined by the Distribution Licensee that Eligible Consumer’s

photovoltaic system either causes damage to and/or produces adverse effects affecting
other consumers or Discom’s assets, Eligible Consumer will have to disconnect
photovoltaic system immediately from the distribution system upon direction from the
Discom and correct the problem at his own expense prior to a reconnection.

In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to the disconnecting means,

both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, Discom may disconnect
service to the premises of the Eligible Consumer.

12. MONITORING & PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:-

‘Eligible Consumer’ is required to install Generation Meter at the consumer’s premises

at his own cost, whose standards are prescribed in Annex-III.

All Renewable Energy Based Power Projects, which are given subsidy of Government
of India and/or Government of MP, will be subject to monitoring and evaluation by
MPUVN to measure performance of the system and to quantify electricity generated
through the Renewable Energy Based Power Project under Net Metering.

13. THIRD PARTY OWNED SYSTEMS

13.1. RESCO (Renewable Energy Services Company)

Installation of Renewable Energy based Power Project under the Policy in the premises
of an Eligible Consumer can be done by a RESCO on behalf of the Eligible Consumer
on mutually agreed terms, including the arrangement where the Renewable Energy
based Power Project is owned by the RESCO. Power generated from such Renewable
Energy based Power Project would be supplied to the said consumer and it cannot be
traded or sold to a third party.

The RESCO would enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with the Eligible Consumer
to sell metered units of electricity at a mutually agreed price. The Eligible Consumer
will effectively buy electricity from two sources: daytime power (in case of a solar
system) from the RESCO, and remaining daytime plus night-time power from the

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DISCOM. Further, in accordance with the agreement between the RESCO and the
Eligible Consumer, the RESCO could be responsible for all O&M service through the
life of the contract, implying that the Consumer does not have to pay for capital
expenditure, and has to do nothing but pay the RESCO for units of electricity consumed
from the Renewable Energy based power project. The RESCO model could be
implemented in inter alia the following models:

a. Build Own Operate Maintain (BOOM), wherein the third party RESCO will
purchase and permanently own the Renewable Energy based Power Project, and
supply power to the Eligible Consumer for the lifetime of the project, and

b. Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT), wherein the RESCO purchases and owns
the Renewable Energy based Power Project upfront, but enters into a PPA with
the Eligible Consumer only for a specified period of time, and, subsequently,
the Consumer takes over ownership of the Renewable Energy based Power
Project from the RESCO. In this model, while the O&M expenses during the
life of the PPA are borne by the RESCO, later the responsibility for O&M shifts
to the Consumer. In addition to the cost of metered units of electricity, the
RESCO would add an Equal Monthly Instalment (EMI) payment to the amount
payable per month. Effectively, the Consumer is getting an implicit ‘loan’ from
the RESCO in order to be able to take ownership of the Renewable Energy
based Power Project at an agreed time.

13.2. Other third-party owned models

There could be a model, wherein the investor could buy and own the Renewable
Energy based Power Project, and enters into a lease contract with the Consumer, who
makes a flat monthly lease payment to the investor.

On account of the provision of accelerated depreciation for investment in renewable

energy, there are investors keen to invest in the area. Such an Investor can come
together with a Renewable Energy based Power Project developer, who has the
necessary subject matter knowledge and expertise to accurately design and install
Renewable Energy based Power Project, to provide another third party owned model
for consumers. Other third-part owned models can emerge, including an NBFC(Non-
Banking Financial Company) consortium model, wherein mutually agreed roles could
be played by firstly a Renewable Energy based Power Project developer, secondly an

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investor, and thirdly an NBFC, who knows numerous small residential, commercial and
industrial customers and their risks, and is comfortable to arrange financing for such
parties from the Investor. These models could extend net metered renewable energy
based power project with financing benefits further down the income ladder among
residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

14. INCENTIVES :-

14.1. Installation of Renewable Energy based Power Project under the Policy shall be
exempted from banking, wheeling charges and cross-subsidy charges, subject to
MPERC Net Metering Regulations, 2015 and amendments thereof.

14.2. Electricity Duty and Cess shall be exempted on the renewable energy generated by the
Renewable Energy based Power Project. The power thus generated shall be banked
with the distribution company.

14.3. All Eligible Consumers can avail Central Financial Assistance from MNRE, on
meeting the eligibility conditions and the procedure prescribed, as also the subsidy
made available by Government of Madhya Pradesh, Department of New & Renewable
Energy. MPUVN shall take necessary action for processing the request and releasing
the subsidy.

14.4. RBI guidelines provide for bank loans up to a limit of Rs.15 Crore for the purpose of
Renewable energy system. For individual households, the loan limit is Rs. 10 lakh.
Further, many banks have policies to include cost of Renewable Energy installations in
the loan for houses, and there is no need of hypothecation beyond the asset created
under the loan. Such loans are also eligible for relief under the Income Tax
[Link] shall give all necessary support for loans to Eligible Consumers being
sanctioned by banks.

14.5. Installation of renewable energy based power project in the premises of an Eligible
Consumer would not be considered under eligible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculation.
Further, it will also entitle the consumer to additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the
consumer premises as notified by Urban Development & Environment Department.

15. TAX EXEMPTIONS:-

15.1. Installation of Renewable Energy based Power Project under the policy shall not be
treated as “construction”, as regards there being any additional liability of property tax
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for installation of Renewable Energy based Power Projects on their rooftops or
premises.

15.2. The equipment purchased for installation of Renewable Energy based Power Project
under this policy shall be exempted from VAT and entry tax, as per the exemption
granted to these systems under Madhya Pradesh VAT (Amendment) Act – 2009 and
subsequent amendments thereof.

16. RPO

16.1. The quantum of electricity produced from the Renewable Energy based Power Project,
as measured by the generation meter under net metering arrangement by an Eligible
Consumer, who is not defined as Obligated Entity, shall qualify towards compliance of
Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for the distribution licensee in whose area of
supplies the Eligible Consumer is located.

16.2. Till the distribution licensees have systems in place for reading the Generation Meter
for RPO, the quantity of electricity generated by a Renewable Energy based Power
Project under Net Metering arrangement for the purpose of RPO would be ascertained
using a normative CUF to be decided jointly by New and Renewable Energy
Department and Energy Department.

16.3. In case the Eligible Consumer is an Obligated Entity, the quantum of electricity
generated from the Renewable Energy based Power Projects under net metering
arrangement, shall be counted towards meeting his RPO.

17. CDM

The proceeds from CDM benefits shall be retained by the Discom.

18. EMPANELMENT OF TECHNOLOGY FACILITATORS / DEVELOPERS /

AGENCIES / EQUIPMENTS

For standardization of quality and to enable easy installation of Renewable Energy

based Power Projects, MPUVN would empanel technology facilitators/ developers/
agencies, and equipments for implementing Renewable Energy based Power Projects,
after thorough due diligence of documents through separate Expression of Interest.
MPUVN shall invite proposals for empanelment from time to time, normally twice in a
year. Interested parties can apply, along with necessary documents, for being added to

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the empanelled list as technology facilitators/developers/agencies. Further, MPUVN
would also lay down standards for installation, inverter, solar module and safety, and
also rates, etc.

19. REGISTRATION & PROCESSING PROCEDURE (For Eligible Consumer):-

The Net Metering facility shall also be applicable to such Eligible Consumers, who
have installed Renewable Energy based Power Project before notification of this policy,
subject to technical feasibility at Distribution Transformer / Sub-Station Level ; subject
to fulfilment of criteria as indicated below from point (a to f).

a. The Application Form can be collected or downloaded Application Form (as per
enclosed Annex - V) from concerned distribution utility’s office/website or
MPUVN’s office/Website.

b. Applicant or on his behalf RESCO or MPUVN or their representative will fill the
application form and will submit the same to the distribution utility for general and
technical screening for interconnection along with registration fee of Rs 1000.

c. On receiving the application form, utility will register the application form and will
electronically issue acknowledgement receipt (as per enclosed Annex - VI) with
unique registration number to applicant and MPUVN for further reference / tracking
of application form on first cum first serve basis.

d. The distribution utility will exam in the request on the basis of relative capacity of
the proposed renewable energy system and the distribution transformer on the basis
of Para 6.1 of the policy.

e. If the interconnection is feasible, utility will issue ‘approval letter’ (as per enclosed
Annex - VII) to the applicant for system installation.

f. The applicant after receipt of ‘approval letter’ shall sign the Net Metering Inter
Connection Agreement and submit the same to the distribution utility. (As per
enclosed Annex - VIII).

g. The applicant shall submit application for processing of subsidy in MPUVN’s

website. (As per enclosed Annex – IX & Annex - X).

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h. The applicant or MPUVN on his behalf will identify and finalise the appropriate
contactor/system installer/MPUVN empanelled vendor for solar project installation
and get the plant installed and commissioned.

i. This above said approval is valid for 180 days from the date of approval letter and
the renewable energy system is to be commissioned within this period. The progress
of system installation shall be monitored by MPUVN authorized officer / Agency
and if adequate progress is not observed MPUVN may recommend cancellation of
the approval.

j. On completion of project installation, Applicant or MPUVN on his behalf will

inform the utility and MPUVN through work completion report, as per enclosed
Annexure - XI.

k. After completion of installation of project, utility personnel will undertake final site
inspection

l. On completion of site inspection, utility will finally approve the synchronisation of

solar project with the grid and issue the commissioning certificate.

m. If applicable, Subsidy shall be released to eligible consumer, subject to and

following of sanction/release by concerned government authorities.

20. The administrative department may issue clarification and interpretation of provisions
of the policy, and would also be authorized to modify the policy, based on provisions of
MPERC Grid Connected Net Metering Regulations, or guidelines or directions issued
by Central Government and State Government, or to streamline implementation of the
program.

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Annex -I
Technical Specifications of Solar Photovoltaic System

S. Standards Reference
No.
1. IS 13779- Standards for single or poly phase electrostatic watt hour
1999 meters
2. IS 14697 Standards for static transformer operated watt hour
meters and VAR hour meters
3. IEEE 61000 Equipment standards to control/curtail flicker
4. IEEE 519 Standards for limitation for Total Harmonic Distortion
5. IEC 61215 Standards for Crystalline Silicon terrestrial photovoltaic
(PV) modules- Design qualification and type approval
6. IEC 61646 Standards for thin film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV)
modules-Design qualification and type approval
7. IEC 61730 Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) module safety
qualification- Part1: Requirement for construction Part 2:
Requirements for testing
8. IEC 61701 Standards for Salt mist corrosion testing for modules
used in coastal corrosive atmosphere
9. IEC 60068- Standards for power conditioning unit/inverters for
2(1,2,14,30) efficiency measurement and environment tests
10. Standards for power cables with extruded insulation and
their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV(Um=1.2
IEC 60502 kV) upto 30 Kv(Um=36 kV)
11. IEC 60227 Standards for polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated
voltages up to and including 450/750 V
12. IEC 62116 Standards for utility-inter connected photovoltaic
inverters-Test procedures of islanding prevention
measures.
Annex - II
Standards for Generation Meter

S. Technical Connectivity at 415 V & below Connectivity

No Parameters voltage level above 415 V
voltage level
Whole Current CT CT-PT
Meters Operated Operated
1. Applicability Renewable Renewable Renewable HT/EHV supply
energy energy energy Plant
plant plant Capacity
capacity capacity above 15
up-to 4 above 4 kW
kW kW and upto 50
and upto kW
15
kW
2. Number of Single Three Three Three Phase, 4
phases and Phase, 2 Phase, Phase, 4 Wire
wires Wire 4 Wire Wire
3. Measurand (s) kWh kWh kWh, kVAh, kWh, kVAh,
kVA, PF kVA, PF, Max.
demand
4. Standard 240 V, 3X240 V 3X240 V (P- 3X63.5 V (P-N),
Voltage and (P-N), 415 N), 415 V 110 V (P-P)
frequency V (P-P), (P-P)
50±5% 50±5% 50±5%
50±5%
5. Current Rating 10-60 10-60 1 Amp 1 Amp
6. Accuracy class 1.0 1.0 0.5S 0.2S
7. Indian IS 13779- IS 13779- IS 14697,IS IS 14697,IS
Standard or 1999 1999 13779 13779
IEC to which
conforming
8. Import-export Forward Forward Forward Forward import
feature import import Import
9. Communication Optical/ Optical, Optical, RS- Optical, RS-232/
Port/ Protocol DLMS RS- 232/ 232/ DLMS DLMS
DLMS

Standards for Net Meter

S. Technical Connectivity at 415 V & below Connectivity

No Parameters voltage level above 415 V
voltage level
Whole Current CT Operated CT-PT
Meters Operated
[Link] Up to 5 Above 5 Above 18.65 HT/EHV supply
kW kW and kW
Connected upto and upto 50
load 18.65 kW kVA
connected contract
load demand
[Link] of Single Three Three Phase, 4 Three Phase, 4
phases and Phase, 2 Phase, 4 Wire Wire
wires Wire Wire
[Link](s) kWh kWh kWh,kVAh,kVA, kWh,kVAh,kVA,
PF PF, Max.
demand
[Link] 240 V, 3X240 V 3X63.5 V
Voltage and 50±5% (P-N), 415 3X240 V (P- (P-N), 110 V
N),
frequency V (P- 415 V (P-P) (P-P), 50±5%
P),50±5% 50±5%
[Link] Rating 10-60 10-60 1 Amp 1 Amp
[Link] class 1.0 1.0 0.5S 0.5S
[Link] IS 13779- IS 13779- IS 14697,IS IS 14697,IS
Standard or 1999 1999 13779 13779
IEC to which
conforming
[Link]-export Import & Import & Import & Import &
feature Export Export Export Export
[Link] Optical/ Optical, Optical, RS- Optical, RS-
Port/ Protocol DLMS RS-232/ 232/ 232/
DLMS DLMS DLMS
Annex -III

Technical and interconnection requirements Parameters

S. Parameters Reference Requirements

No
Overall State Distribution / Compliance with the terms
1. conditions of Supply Code and conditions of supply.
service
Central Electricity Compliance with Grid
Overall Grid Authority (Grid Standards as regards
2.
Standards Standard) Regulations frequency, voltage and
2010 Protection coordination.
 Central Electricity Compliance with the
Authority specifications of the meters.
(Installation &
Operation of Meters)
3. Meters Regulations, 2006
 MPERC Metering
Regulations as
amended from time
to time
Central Electricity Compliance with safety
Authority (Measures provisions for electrical
Safety and
4. of Safety and installations and apparatus
supply
Electricity Supply) of voltage below and above
Regulations, 2010 650 volts.
 IEEE 519 The Total Harmonic
 CEA (Technical Distortion (THD) for voltage
Standards for at the interconnection point
Connectivity of the should not exceed 5%. For
Distributed the current distortion limits,
Harmonic Generation the Total Demand
Requirements, Resources) Distortion (TDD) in terms of
5.
Harmonic Regulations, 2013 ratio of available short
Current circuit current to the
demand current (Isc/IL)
should remain within limits
specified for various
harmonics for different TDD
values.
Renewable Energy system
must be equipped with a
6. Synchronization
grid frequency
synchronization device.
Every time the
generating station is
synchronized to the
electricity system, it shall
not cause voltage
fluctuation greater than +/-
CEA (Technical 5% at point of inter
Standards for connection.
Connectivity of the The voltage-operating
Distributed Generation window should minimize
Resources) nuisance tripping and
Regulations, 2013 should be within operating
range of 80% to 110% of
7. Voltage
the nominal connected
voltage. The Renewable
Energy system must isolate
itself from the grid within a
clearing time of 2 seconds.
Operation of Renewable
Energy system should not
cause voltage flicker in
excess of the limits stated
in IEC 61000 standards as
follows:
Short-term flicker (Pst):
The flicker severity
8. Flicker evaluated over a
short period of time (10
minutes) should be <=1.

Long-term flicker (Plt): The

flicker severity evaluated
over a long period of time
(typically 2 hours) should
be <=0.65.
There should be over and
under frequency trip
functions with a clearing
time of 0.2 seconds, when
9. Frequency the Distribution system
frequency deviates outside
the specified Conditions
(50.5 Hz on upper side and
47.5 Hz on lower side).
10. DC injection Renewable Energy should
not inject DC power more
than 0.5% of full rated
output at the
CEA (Technical interconnection point or 1%
Standards for of rated inverter output
Connectivity of the current into distribution
Distributed Generation system under any operating
Resources) conditions.
Regulations, 2013 When the output of the
inverter is greater than
50%, the power output
11. Power Factor
from the inverter shall have
a lagging power factor of
greater than 0.9.
The Renewable Energy
system must island/
disconnect itself within IEC
Islanding and
12. standard
Disconnection
Stipulated time in the event
of fault, voltage or
frequency variations.
The inverter should have
the facility to automatically
switch off in case of
Overload and
13. overload or overheating
Overheat
and should restart
when normal conditions are
restored.
Paralleling device of
Renewable Energy system
Paralleling shall be capable of
14.
Device withstanding 220% of the
normal voltage at the
interconnection point.
Earthing shall be done in
accordance IS 3043-1986,
provided that Earthing
conductors shall have a
minimum size of 6 mm2
15. Earthing
copper wire or 10 mm2
aluminum wire or 3 mm X
70 mm hot dip galvanized
steel flat.
Annex - IV
SLD FOR GRID TIED ROOFTOP SPV SYSTEM (WITHOUT STORAGE) OF CAPACITY 3 KW TO 112 KW – 415 V THREE PHASE LT CONNECTION

DC Flow

SPV Array
=
Combiner DC
Box with Disconnect Solar Inverter
fuse Switch

415 VAC 3 φ Flow

Solar
Meter

Main Consumer Panel

Distribution
LT Network
415V

AC AC
Disconnect Disconnect
Switch 2 Switch 1

Net
Meter
Consumer Loads
SLD FOR GRID TIED ROOFTOP SPV SYSTEM (WITHOUT STORAGE) OF CAPACITY 112 KW TO 300 KVA – 11 KV THREE PHASE HT CONNECTION

DC Flow

SPV Array
=
Combiner DC
Box with Disconnect Solar Inverter
fuse Switch

415 VAC 3 φ Flow

Solar
Meter

Distribution
Network Main Consumer
Substation Panel
11KV
11 KV Circuit 0.415/11 KV
AC
Breaker 1 Transformer
Disconnect
Switch 1

Net
Meter Consumer Loads
SLD FOR GRID TIED ROOFTOP SPV SYSTEM (WITHOUT STORAGE) OF CAPACITY < 3 KW – 230V SINGLE PHASE LT CONNECTION

DC Flow

SPV Array
=
Combiner DC
Box with Disconnect Solar Inverter
fuse Switch

230 VAC 1 φ Flow

Solar
Meter

Main Consumer Panel

Distribution
LT Network
230V

AC AC
Disconnect Disconnect
Switch 2 Switch 1

Net
Meter
Consumer Loads
SLD FOR GRID TIED ROOFTOP SPV SYSTEM (WITHOUT STORAGE) OF CAPACITY 300 KVA TO 10000 KVA – 33 KV THREE PHASE HT CONNECTION

DC Flow

SPV Array
=
Combiner DC
Box with Disconnect Solar Inverter
fuse Switch

415 VAC 3 φ Flow

Solar
Meter

Distribution
Network Main Consumer
Substation Panel
33KV
33 KV Circuit 0.415/33 KV
AC
Breaker 1 Transformer
Disconnect
Switch 1

Net
Meter Consumer Loads
Annex - V
Application for Net Metering and Grid Connectivity of Grid Connected
Rooftop & Small Solar Photovoltaic System

To:
The Executive Engineer / The Superintendant Engineer
___________ (Distribution Licensee Name)
(Name / Address of office)

Date:

I / we herewith apply for a renewable energy net-metering connection at the

existing service connection and for renewable energy plant of which details are
given below.

Applicant Details
Name of applicant
Address of applicant

Service Connection Number

Telephone/Mobile number(s)
Email ID
Existing Connection Details
Connection Type Single Phase / Three Phase
Sanction Load (KW/HP/KVA)  _____________KW
and Contract Demand (KVA)
 _____________ HP
 _____________KVA
Category Domestic / Non-Domestic / Industrial / Non-
Industrial / Others (please specify)
Proposed System Details
Type of proposed Renewable Solar PV / Any Other (please specify)
Energy system
Proposed Renewable Energy
plant capacity at AC (Kilo
Watts)
Proposed Connectivity Voltage Single Phase LT / Three Phase LT / HT

Approximate suitable area

(Sq. Mt) available for
installation of proposed
Renewable Energy plant
Documents enclosed with this application
Copy of latest electricity bill Yes / No
Mode of payment (Non- Online/ Cash/ DD etc.
refundable registration fees)

Certificate: The above stated information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Place: Signature:
Date: Applicant’s Name:
(Or on his behalf RESCO/MPUVN/or its
representative)
Instructions:
1. The filled-in application along with the necessary documents shall be
submitted to jurisdictional O&M Sub-division office, __________ Discom.

2. On-line application: Application can also be made online on the website

www._________.com.

3. The registration fees of Rs 1000 shall be payable in Cash / DD / Online

4. The applicant is advised to select a system installer, who is empanelled under

MP Net – Metered Renewable Energy Applications, 2016 to install the
particular type of Renewable Energy System.

5. After installation of Renewable Energy system, office of Discom would inspect

the Renewable Energy system up to 10 kW. For capacities above 10 kW,
Electrical Inspectorate, Government of Madhya Pradesh would be the
inspecting and certifying authority. They shall certify whether the installation
meets necessary safety standards.

6. On-grid inverters: Only MNRE / MPUVN approved manufacturers of grid-tied

inverters shall be used. Reports of the tests conducted for IEC/IS standards
and specifications of the selected model shall be submitted.

7. Bi-directional meter as per CEA guidelines shall be purchased from Discom /

MPUVN approved vendors. The vendors list of bi-directional meters can be
downloaded from Discom/MPUVN website.
General Terms and Conditions:

1. The premise must have easy access for inspection, metering and other
necessary checks.

2. The applicant should be the owner of the property or an authorized person of

the owner organisation. If the property is in the name of the Company, Trust,
Co-operatives / partnership firms, then authorization shall be assigned to a
person for correspondence, paperwork, execution of various agreements, etc.
Such person must be authorized by the management of the organization. In
case of partnership firms, the authorized signatory must be one of the
partners, to whom written consent has been given by the other partners.

3. The suggestive format for authorization certificate can be downloaded from

the website or from Consumer Information manual. This authorization
certificate must be submitted to the Discom office at the time of submitting
the interconnection agreement signed by the authorised person.

4. Registered application is not transferable.

5. Discom shall not be held responsible for any legal disputes between the
applicant and Renewable Energy system installer arising out of the contract.

6. The proposed capacity of the Renewable Energy system shall be in-line with
the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Supply Code, 2013, for
permitting consumer connections.
Annex - VI

Net-metering Application Acknowledgement

Received an application for net-metering connection for

Name of applicant
Service Connection Number
Type of proposed renewable Solar PV / Other (please specify)
energy system
Proposed Plant AC Capacity (KW)
Application registration number
Date of Registration
Application Fees details - receipt
number and date

Signature of Authorized person :

Office Stamp :

Date :
Annex - VII
Consumer Approval Letter
with respect to
the Application for Net Metering and Grid Connectivity of Grid Connected
renewable energy System

Date:
To:
(Consumer applicant’s name) M/S / Mr. / Ms. _______
_______________

Ref: Your application No. _________ dated ____________

Our registration number ____________ dated _____________

With reference to your above mentioned application, approval is herewith

accorded for installing renewable energy system of___________ kW in your
premises as per the following terms and conditions:

1. You are advised to select an empanelled system installer of your choice to

install the renewable energy system. The installer should have prior
experience in design, supply and installation of renewable energy system. A
list of empanelled installers of grid-connected PV systems by MNRE (Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India) / Madhya Pradesh Urja
Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN) is a good reference point for identifying an
installer.

2. You must select an inverter only from MNRE or MPUVN approved and
empanelled manufacturers list. The vendors list of inverter manufacturers can
be downloaded from MNRE / MPUVN website. You must submit the copy of
Test Certificates for having complied with relevant IEC standards of the
selected model along with work completion report.

3. All components of renewable energy system must comply with applicable

IS/IEC standards. Please find attached a list of standards to be complied with
attached with this approval letter.
4. In case of any changes required at your premises due to this proposed
installation, these shall be performed by you at your own cost.

5. The grid connectivity of the system shall be in accordance with the MPERC
‘Net Metering Regulations 2015’ dated 14.10.2015 and any amendments
thereof from time to time and shall confirm to requirements of Government
of Madhya Pradesh’s Policy for Net - Metered Renewable Energy
Applications,2016.

6. Net meter shall be purchased from DISCOM / MPUVN approved vendors (as
per standards of MPERC/CEA and subsequent amendments thereof) and shall
be fixed at the meter point, after getting successfully tested from Discom’s or
their authorized laboratory at the cost of Eligible Consumer.

7. The Applicant shall provide check meters when the renewable energy system
capacity is higher than 250 kWp.

9. All the safety measures and standards of the installed system must comply
with requirements as stated in MPERC/CEA Regulations and all standards
referred to in those regulations.

10. Please submit the following documents after installation of Renewable

energy system:

 Work Completion report in provided format

 Test Certificate of Net meter from Discom laboratory
 Inspection Report by Electrical Inspector, Government of Madhya Pradesh
(as notified by the State Govt.), wherever applicable, i.e renewable
energy systems having capacity above 10kW.
 Copy of signed Net Metering Interconnection Agreement on Rs. 500/- non-
judicial stamp paper with Discom

This approval is valid for 180 days from the date of this letter and the renewable
energy system is to be commissioned within this period, progress of system
installation shall be monitored by MPUVN authorized officer / Agency and, if
adequate progress is not observed MPUVN may recommend cancellation of the
approval to DISCOM.

You should download the guidelines, the procedures and all technical
specifications, standards and other requirements of the solar rooftop system
from ____________ (link to website of documents download)

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation

Date

Stamp

Enclosure : Annex I , Annex II , Annex III & Annex IV.

Annex - VIII
Net Metering Inter Connection Agreement

1. This Agreement is made and entered into at (location) ____ on this

(date) _________ day of (month) _____ year ____ between the ‘Eligible
Consumer’, by the name of ____________ having premises at (address) as
first party AND Distribution Licensee Madhya Pradesh Poorv/ Paschim/Madhya
Vidyut Vitran Company (hereinafter called as Discom) and represented by
(designation of office) and having its registered office at (address) as
second party of the agreement.
And whereas, the Discom agrees to provide grid connectivity to the Eligible
Consumer for injection of the electricity generated from his renewable energy
plant of capacity ___ kilowatts into the power system of Discom, as per conditions
of this agreement, and MPERC (Net Metering) Regulations, 2015 issued by Madhya
Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission, and MP Net Metered Renewable Energy
Applications Policy, 2016. Both the parties hereby agree to as follows:

2. Technical and Interconnection Requirements

2.1 The Eligible Consumer agrees that his renewable energy generation
plant and net metering system will conform to the standards and requirements
specified in MPERC (Net Metering) Regulations, 2015 and MP Net-Metered
Renewable Energy Applications Policy, 2016, al also the following Regulations
and codes, as amended from time to time:-
1. CEA’s (Technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed Generating
Resources) Regulations, 2013
2. Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters)
Regulations, 2006
3. Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to safety and electric supply)
Regulations, 2010
4. MPERC Supply Code Regulations, 2007

2.2 Eligible Consumer agrees that he has installed or will install, prior to
connection of Renewable Energy system to Discom’s distribution system, an
isolation device (both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual
relays) and agrees for the Discom to have access to the renewable energy
system, if required for repair & maintenance of the distribution system.

2.3 Eligible Consumer agrees that in case of a power outage on Discom’s

system, Renewable Energy system will disconnect/isolate automatically and his
plant will not inject power into Licensee’s distribution system.

2.4 All the equipment connected to distribution system shall be compliant with
relevant International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian standards (BIS) and installations of
electrical equipment must comply with Central Electricity Authority (Measures of
Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010.

2.5 Eligible Consumer agrees that licensee will specify the

interface/interconnection point and metering point.

2.6 Eligible Consumer and licensee agree to comply with the relevant CEA
regulations and MPERC (Metering) Regulations, 2007 in respect of operation and
maintenance of the plant, drawing and diagrams, site responsibility schedule,
harmonics, synchronization, voltage, frequency, flicker, etc.

2.7 Due to Discom’s obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution

system, Eligible Consumer agrees that, if it is determined by the Discom that
Eligible Consumer’s Renewable Energy system either causes damage to and/or
produces adverse effects affecting other consumers or Discom’s assets, Eligible
Consumer will have to disconnect Renewable Energy system immediately from
the distribution system upon direction from the Discom and correct the problem
at his own expense prior to a reconnection.

2.8 The consumer shall be solely responsible for any accident to human
being/animals whatsoever (fatal/non-fatal/departmental/non-departmental) that
may occur due to back feeding from the SPG plant when the grid supply is off.
The distribution licensee reserves the right to disconnect the consumer’s
installation at any time in the event of such exigencies to prevent accident or
damage to man and material.
3. Clearances and Approvals
3.1 The Eligible Consumer shall obtain all the statutory & necessary approvals
and clearances before connecting the Renewable Energy system to the
distribution system.

4. Access and Disconnection

4.1 Discom shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting
means of the renewable energy system, both automatic and manual, at all
times.

4.2 In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to the

disconnecting means, both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker,
Discom may disconnect service to the premises of the Eligible Consumer.

5. Liabilities
5.1 Eligible Consumer and Discom shall indemnify each other for damages or
adverse effects from either party’s negligence or intentional misconduct in the
connection and operation of Renewable Energy system or Discom’s distribution
system.

5.2 Discom and Eligible Consumer shall not be liable to each other for any
loss of profits or revenues, business interruption losses, loss of contract or loss
of goodwill, or for indirect, consequential, incidental or special damages,
including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages, whether any of the
said liability, loss or damages arise in contract, or otherwise.

5.3 Discom shall not be liable for delivery or realization by Eligible Consumer
for any fiscal or other incentive provided by the Central/State Government
beyond the scope specified by the Commission in its relevant Order

5.4 The Discom may consider the quantum of electricity generation produced
in the renewable energy system under net metering arrangement towards RPO.
(Applicable only in case of Eligible Consumer who is not defined as an Obligated
Entity).

5.5 The proceeds from CDM benefits shall be retained by the Discom.
6. Commercial Settlement
6.1 All the commercial settlement under this agreement shall follow the
Net Metering Regulations, 2015 issued by MPERC.

6.2 If there is surplus power generated after fulfilling captive consumption

requirement at the end of the settlement period, the surplus power shall be
compensated as per MPERC Net Metering Regulations, 2015 and amendments
thereof. The unadjusted net credited units of electricity, at the end of each
‘Settlement period’, shall be purchased by the Distribution Licensee at its
Average Pooled Cost of Power Purchase, as approved by the Commission for that
year. The Distribution Licensee shall provide credit equivalent to the amount
payable in the immediately succeeding Billing Cycle, and, if any credit still
remains, then in the following Billing Cycle(s).

7. Connection Costs
7.1 The Eligible Consumer shall bear all costs related to setting up of
renewable energy system including metering and interconnection costs. The
Eligible Consumer agrees to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to
the service line required to connect Renewable Energy system to the grid in case
it is required.

8. Termination
8.1 The Eligible Consumer can terminate agreement at any time by providing
Discom with 90 days prior notice.

8.2 Discom has the right to terminate Agreement on 30 days prior written
notice, if Eligible Consumer commits breach of any of the terms of this
Agreement or MPERC (Net Metering) Regulations, 2015 issued by the Madhya
Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission or MP Net-Metered Renewable Energy
Applications Policy, 2016 and does not remedy the breach within 30 days of
receiving written notice from Discom of the breach.

8.3 Eligible Consumer shall upon termination of this Agreement, disconnect

the Renewable Energy system from Discom’s distribution system in a timely
manner and to Discom’s satisfaction.
In witness, whereof, Mr. /Ms.______________ --------------------------------------
for and on behalf of _________(Eligible Consumer) and Mr./Ms. _____________ -
for and on behalf of __________ (Discom) sign this agreement in two originals.

Eligible Consumer Madhya Pradesh Poorv/Paschim/

Madhya Vidyut Vitran Company

Name Name
Address Designation

Signature Signature
Witness 1 Witness 2
Annex - IX

Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Bhopal

(Wholly owned Government of Madhya Pradesh Undertaking)
[Link]

Form I for Project Proposals for

Grid Connected Rooftop and Small SPV Power Plants Photo of the
(For the project above 5 kWp & upto 50 kWp) beneficiary
with signature

PART- I : Project Details

[A] General Details
Sl. Description Remark
No.
1. Net Metering Registration Number
2. Capacity of the plant (kWp)
3. Category of the Applicant/Project Proponent
Government Organization/ PSU/ State Nodal
Agency/ SECI/ Channel Partner/ RESCO/ System
Integrator/ Finance Integrator/ Manufacture/Supplier
of Solar equipment’s/ Developer/ NGO/Financial
Institutions/Financial Integrator/Individual/ Any other
(please specify)
4. Details of the Applicant/ Representative/ Project
Proponent
Name
Designation
Mailing Address
Telephone, Fax & Email (Web site, if any)
5. Executive Summary of the Proposal
(Please attach a separate sheet)
6. Objective for implementing the Plant
(a) Sale of electricity to the distribution licensee at Not Applicable
feed-in tariff or competitively discovered rate
(b) Sale of electricity to the distribution licensee at Not Applicable
Average Pooled Price Cost (APPC) and
participation in REC Mechanism
(c) Sale of electricity to third party Not Applicable
(d) Self-consumption total or partial generation
(e) Diesel saving
(f) Combination of above (please mention)
(g) Any other, please specify
7. Any Other detail relevant for consideration of
support under the scheme by the evaluation
committee
[B] Details of the plant site/location

Sl. Description Remark

No.
1. Is the plant located at the address
mentioned in [A] 4 above; if No,
Address of the location of the plant(s)
Name
H. No.
Street/Locality/Road
District
State
Pin code
2. Is the beneficiary same as [B] 1. If No,
Details of Project Beneficiary/ Organization
Head of the organization
Name of the contact person
full address, phone, mobile and e-mail
3. Details of Proposed Power Plant
(a) Proposed capacity of the SPV Power
Plant (kWp)
(b) Plant proposed at single site/multiple Single Site
sites
(c) Interconnection with the electricity Single Point
network at single point or multiple point
(d) Availability of shadow free south facing
rooftop/ land area for the power plant
with photograph
(e) Total loads to be energized by SPV
Power Plant (kW)
(f) Calculations and justification for the
proposed capacity (Please elaborate)
(g) Expected annual energy generation
(h) Space for housing the plant control
systems and battery bank (if any)
4. Details of electrical load where the plant
is to be installed
i. Total connected electrical load in kW
(as per electricity bill)
ii. Applicable consumer category
(domestic/commercial/individual/others,
please specify)
iii. Total electrical load to be met by the
SPV power plant (kW)
5. Technology Description & System Design
/Specification
Sl. Description Remark
No.

i. Sketch/Line diagram of the complete

SPV System with details (please attach
drawing)
ii. Capacity/ Power of each PV Module
(kWp)
iii. Number of modules and total array
capacity (nos. & kWp)
iv. Solar cell technology and Module
efficiency proposed to be used (mono-
crystalline/ poly-crystalline/ thin film/ any
other)
v. Details of Tracking of PV Array, if
proposed (single axis/ double axis
tracking etc.)
vi. PCU/inverter capacity with detailed
specifications (kVA) (Details of quality of
output power, standards)
vii. Type of inverter (central/ string/ multi
string/any other), inverter efficiency
viii. Number of PCU/inverters proposed to
be used
ix. DC Bus voltage
x. Capacity of battery bank (Current,
Voltage and AH), if used, any
xi. Type of battery proposed (lead acid
tubular/ lithium ion/ NaS/ any other)
xii. Details of protections to be deployed on
PV array and AC output side
xiii. Details of Metering, Indication, Data
logging operation
xiv. Schematic diagram of the system
including protecting interlocking devices,
monitoring and data logging points to be
provided.
xv. Details of training of manpower to be
provided for successful operation of the
plant. (Compliance to BIS/IEC
Standards is mandatory).
xvi. Details of Mounting system:
- Roof mounted system
- Ground mounted system

6. Details of Building to install the

Electronics Control Panel and Battery
Bank (if any)
i. Whether any existing building is to
Sl. Description Remark
No.
be used as control room, if so,
details to be provided.
ii. If a new building is to be
constructed, area, estimated cost
and layout, etc. to be provided and
time frame to construct the building.

Notes:

 It is mandatory to provide technical performance specifications of each component of the

power plant proposed to be installed under the project as applicable and for which the
performance will be warranted.
 All technical parameters and warranty requirements must meet or exceed the
requirements mentioned in the guidelines issued by the Ministry.
[C] Operation and Maintenance Arrangements

Sl. Description Remark

No.
 Details of Operation and Maintenance
Arrangements
 Arrangements for Generation Data
Collection through remote monitoring
(applicable for SPV Power Plants having
more than 5 kWp capacity)
 Is dedicated staff being trained for O&M of
the plant?
 No. of personnel to be trained in O&M

[D] Project Duration and Implementation Schedule

Completion schedule with milestones (Please attach PERT CHART preferably)
[E] Monitoring Mechanism
Details of Data Monitoring on Daily, Monthly and Annual energy generation
(Data logging and compilation and sharing with MNRE)

Please provide details in the following format

Own Mechanism (up to 5 kWp)

Third Party
Remote Monitoring (for SPV power plants of
10kWp and above)
[F] Costing of Project

Sl. Systems Unit Cost Quantity Total Cost

No. (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in Lakh)
1. Cost of Systems Hardware
 SPV modules
 Inverters
 Installation structure
 Electrical Wires
 Battery Bank (if any)
 Meter
 Any other
2. Cost of transportation and insurance
3. Cost of civil works and electrical works
4. Cost of installation and commissioning
5. Cost of Annual Maintenance for 5 years
6. Cost of Battery replacement
7. Any other related costs
Total Cost

[G] Means of Finance

(Rs. in lakh)

1. Envisaged Central Financial Assistance from MNRE Rs.

2. Contribution of Beneficiaries Rs.
3. Contribution of Project Proponent Rs.
4. Other Source (s) of Funding Rs.
5. Envisaged Soft Loan assistance, if any Rs.
Details of Revenue to be collected with payback period

[H] ANY OTHER INFORMATION

PART – II . Details of Grid Connectivity of the Project

(The developer shall submit “Single line diagram elaborating Interconnection of the Solar
Photovoltaic Plant to the Grid”)

Sl. Description Remarks

No.

A. Grid Connectivity Level

 Low Voltage single phase supply
(Up to 10 kW SPV system)

 Three phases low voltage supply (Up

to 100 kW SPV system)

 Connected at 11kV level. (100

kW to 1.5 MW SPV systems)

 Connected at 11kV/33 kV/66kV level

(1.5 MW to 5.0 MW SPV systems)
 Any Other level

1. Distance of interfacing point of the SPV

Plant with the Grid

2. Type of Grid available

Letter of Consent for Synchronization of
3. SPV Plant with the Network of Distribution
Licensee/NOC (enclose letter)
Applicable Fee & Charges made for the
4. Grant of Connectivity if any

B. Details of Distribution Licensee

providing Grid Interconnection
Name and complete address of
Distribution Licensee
Details of Contact Person
E-mail
Phone Number
Mobile
Fax

C. Metering Arrangement for the Project

(Along with the application for the
consideration of Central Financial
Assistance, the developer shall submit
“Single line diagram elaborating type and
location of Meter(s))
I. Export Import meters/Net Meter
II. Two way meters
III. Three Meter system
IV. Any other (Pl specify)
V. Price of meter
VI. Whether meter is approved by
Distribution Licensee:
VII. Class of Energy Meter
Power Purchase Agreement Agreement with distribution licensee is
D. (A copy of agreement made with attached/enclosed.
distribution licensee and/or third party shall
be enclosed)
Business Model Proposed for the
E. project
i. Solar installations owned by consumer
 Solar Rooftop facility owned,
operated and maintained by the
consumer(s).
 Solar Rooftop facility owned by
consumer but operated and
maintained by the 3rd party
ii. Solar installations owned, operated
and maintained by 3rd Party
 Arrangement as a captive
generating plant for the roof owners
 Solar Lease Model, Sale to Grid
iii. Solar Installations Owned by the Utility
 Solar installations owned operated
and maintained by the DISCOM
 Distribution licensee provides
appropriate viability gap funds
iv. Any Other Model (Pl specify)
Commercial Arrangement
F.
 Sale to Distribution Licensee
 Sale at Feed-in-Tariff determined by
SERC
 Sale at rate discovered under
competitive bidding and adopted by
SERC
 Sale at Average power purchase cost
determined by SERC and participation
in REC Mechanism

 Self or Captive Consumption

 Participation in Net Metering Participation in Net Metering
Mechanism Mechanism
 Sale of Surplus Power to Grid or 3rd
party
 Sale to 3rd Party
 Rate committed for sale of electricity
 Sale of Power on Short Term
(Negotiation of rate at Regular
Intervals) or
 Sale of Power on Long Term Basis
 Participation in REC Mechanism
 Any Other system, please specify

Undertakings from Involved Parties

G. I. Undertaking from the consumer/
beneficiary regarding the acceptability
and cost sharing of the project
II. Undertaking from the third party/project
developer regarding Quality
assurance, installation, operation and
maintenance of the system
Any other relevant information
H.
I. Incentives availed from any other
Agency (National/International)
II. Likely Capacity Utilization Factor
III. Any other.
Agreement / Consent/ Certificate from User/ Beneficiary
(To be furnished by User/ beneficiary in Appropriate Stamp Paper)

1. This is to certify that I ………………………..... S/o Shri …………………………………..

Resident of ……………………............... herewith agree to install the Grid Connected Rooftop
Project / Small Power Plant of ………… kWp capacity as per details submitted in the Form B / DPR
of the proposal.

2. I confirm that the CFA received will be utilized for this project only and not for any other
purpose. I herewith also confirm that the balance cost in addition to the CFA will be met by me from
my own/ other resources.

3. I agree that the roof space will be made available in the proposed project site and is owned by
me/ leased to me by the owner.

4. This is also confirmed that I will extend full cooperation including access to the project site
premise to the implementing/ executing agency during installation and O&M, of the plant.

Signature…..………………..………….……
Name & Designation, Organization, Address
of the User/ Beneficiary
Place: (with Seal if available)
Date:
Annex X

Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, Bhopal

(Wholly owned Government of Madhya Pradesh Undertaking)
[Link]

Format for Detailed Project Report for Photo of the

beneficiary
Grid Connected Rooftop and Small SPV Power Plants
(Capacity above 50kwp to 500kwp)

1. Introduction
2. All Information as per Annexure IX
3. Rooftop Solar Power Generation System description
4. System Description and Specifications of the Components
(a) Solar PV module

(b) Grid Tie inverter

(c) Module mounting structure

(d) Array Junction Box

(e) AC Distribution Board

(f) Cable (All type)

(g) Earthing Kit (maintenance free)

(h) Installation Kit

(i) Meters

(j) Online monitoring system

(k) Any other component

5. Bill of material/ system (no. /quantities)

(For above components)
6. Calculation for unit cost of power generation

7. Cost benefit analysis, pay back period

8. Expected output

9. Respective drawings for layout, connection, components etc.

10. Connectivity details with grid and metering arrangement (with sketch diagram)

11. Agreement with distribution licensee/ DISCOMs

12. Any other information
Annex - XI
Work Completion Report
(To be submitted by the applicant)

To,

The Executive Engineer

…………………………….. O & M-City
……………………………..
Madhya Pradesh Madhya/Paschim/Poorv Vidyut Vitran Company

Sir/Madam,

Sub: Submission of work completion report (to be submitted by the applicant)

for system documentation requirements.
Ref: Our Application Registration No.: _______________ dtd: ___________

With reference to the above, I hereby confirm to you that we have completed the
work of installation of the renewable energy system and submit the following basic
information for your perusal and request you to arrange to inspect and commission the system
at the earliest:

A. Details of the Solar PV module

1. Model No.
2. Name and address of manufacturer
3. Capacity of each Module (Wp)
4. No. of Modules
5. Total Capacity (kWp)
6. Date of Installation

B. Details of the Inverter

1. Name and address of the inverter

manufacturer
2. Brand Name of the inverter
3. Model No.
4. AC capacity of individual inverter (kW)
5. No. of inverters installed
6. Total AC capacity of inverter (kW)
7. Serial Nos.
8. Date of Installation

C. Details of the Cables: DC

1. Make / Name of manufacturer

2. Size & Type
D. Details of the AC wiring

1. Make / Name of manufacturer

2. Size & Type

E. Details of the DC distribution box

1. Make / Name of manufacturer

2. Sl. No.
3. DC Surge Protection Device
4. MCB /Isolator quantity & capacity
5. Size & Type

F. Details of the AC distribution box

1. Make / Name of manufacturer

2. Sl. No.
3. AC Surge Protection Device
4. MCB /MCCB quantity
&capacity
5. Size & Type

G. Details of Battery Bank (if applicable)

1. Make / Name of manufacturer

2. Type of battery
3. Sr. Nos.
4. Capacity of each Cell (V / AH)
5. Number of Cells in series
6. Number of Cells in parallel
7. Total capacity in AH
8. Total battery bank voltage

H. Details of the Earthing

1 Earth resistance (shallbe less than 2 ohms)

2 Size of the Earth wire / flat*
3 Two separate Earthing points
Modules & DC Surge arrester Yes / No
Inverter, AC Surge protection device & Yes / No
Lightening Arrester

4 Size & Type

I. Details of the Net meter details (please enclose the test report of the bi-
directional meter tested at the laboratory of the Discom)

1. Make
2. Serial No.
3. Capacity
4. Type / Model
5. Single ph./Three ph.
6. CT Ratio
7. Date of Test by MT, Discom

J. Details of the Caution signage

K. Provision of manual and automatic switches : Yes / No

L. G.P.S. Co-ordinates of the Renewable Energy System Installation

(i) Latitude: (ii) Longitude:

M. Whether Operation and Maintenance Manual provided to the consumer: Yes/

No

Certified that the above said renewable energy system was installed and the equipment used
comply with the Technical and Safety standards as specified by the Discom under net
metering program.

Signature of the Applicant Name and Signature of the System

Installer

Name and Address with Seal

Name: _______________________ Name of the firm and address:
______________________________ ____________________________
Date: ________________________ Date: _________________________

Enclosures:
1. Test report of net meter tested at the laboratory of the Discom.
2. Copy of the IEC/IS Test certificates of PV modules, Inverter etc.
3. Data sheets/Drawing for the array mounting System.
4. Actual Single line wiring diagram (SLD) of the SPV System.
5. Copy of Maintenance & Operation information manual provided by the System Installer
6. Copy of Interconnection Agreement on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.500/-with Discom