From date of publication in official gazette. 

Year

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

Solar

Non-solar

Total

2016-17

1.3

4.1

5.4

2017-18

1.8

4.2

6.0

2018-19

2.2

4.3

6.5

2019-20

2.5

4.5

7.0

• Renewable energy already purchased would be considered as part of meeting obligations.
• Power purchase agreements entered into would remain valid till their presentvalidity even if total purchase under such agreements exceeds the percentage of power to be purchased as per the obligation.
• Compliance (FY 2015-16)- 67.20%

DISCOM RPO Compliance

Solar

Non-Solar

Total

PSPCL (FY 2016)

1.60%

2.08%

3.68%

As per clause (e), sub-section (1) of section 86 of the Electricity Act.

Purchase of renewable energy or certificates.

• Purchase of solar certificates in case of solar obligation, and non-solar certificates in case of non-solar obligations.
• Certificates purchased by the obligated entities should be deposited by themwith the Commission according to the detailed procedure issued by the Central Agency.