From the date of publication in the official gazette.

Year

Minimum quantum of purchase (in%) from renewable energy sources (in terms of energy in kWh)

Solar

Wind

Others

Total

2010-11

0.25

4.50

0.25

5.00

2011-12

0.50

5.00

0.50

6.00

2012-13

1.00

5.50

0.50

7.00

2013-14

1.00

5.50

0.50

7.00

2014-15

1.25

6.25

0.50

8.00

2015-16

1.50

7.00

0.50

9.00

2016-17

1.75

7.75

0.50

10.00

• In case of inadequate supply by solar and other energy sources, wind and other source-based consumption shall be considered for fulfilling RPO.
• Obligations are inclusive of purchases from RE sources already being made.
• Power purchases from renewable energy sources under existing power purchase agreement shall continue till their present validity.
• Compliance (FY 2015-16)- 76.10%

Distribution licensees, conventional captive generating plants having capacity of 5 MW and above, and conventional generation through open access and third party sale.

Not available

• Obligation to fulfil RPO from non-solar and solar sources shall be accomplished by purchase of non-solar and solar certificates, respectively.
• Certificates purchased by obligated entities shall be submitted to the Commission within 15 days of purchase.