From date of publication in the official gazette.

Year

Minimum quantum of purchase from renewable sources (in %)†

Non-solar

Solar

Total

2016-17

8.75

2.75

11.50

2017-18

9.50

4.75

14.25

2018-19

10.25

6.75

17.00

†  As per draft HPERC RPPO(Third Amendment) Regulation, 2016.

• Targets exclude consumption from hydroelectric sources of power.
• Obligation to purchase power shall not include power purchased at pooled cost.
• Power purchases from renewable energy sources through already entered PPA shall continue to be made till its validity.
• Compliance (FY 2015-16)- 

Distribution licensees, captive users having capacity exceeding 5 MVA, consumers of open access third party sale.

Own generation and/or other distribution licensees and/or from renewable generating stations and/or purchase of renewable energy certificates.

• Obligations to purchase solar and non-solar energy can be fulfilled only through purchase of solar and non-solar certificates, respectively.
• Certificates purchased shall be deposited with the Commission in accordance with rules laid down by the Central Agency.