Control Period

From the date of publication in the official Gazette.

Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)

Year

Minimum quantum of purchase (%) from renewable energy sources ( 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

2017-18

1.75

7.75

0.50

10.00

2018-19

4.25

7.95

0.50

12.70

2019-20

5.50

8.05

0.75

14.30

2020-21

6.75

8.15

0.75

15.65

2021-22

8.00

8.25

0.75

17.00

• In case of inadequate supply of 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 purchase from renewable energy sources under existing power purchase agreement shall continue till their present validity.

Obligated Entities

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

Ways to Meet RPO

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Certificates

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