Control Period

From 27^th September, 2013

Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)

Year

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

Solar

Non-solar

Total

2016-17

1.00

1.25

2.25

2017-18

1.50

1.75

3.25

2018-19

2.25

2.50

4.75

2019-20

3.50

4.00

7.50

2020-21

6.00

6.75

12.75

2021-22

8.00

9.00

17.00

• RPO shall be inclusive of purchases of electricity from renewable energy sources already being made.
• Power purchase through power purchase agreement already entered into shall continue to be mad till their present validity.
• Compliance (FY 2015-16) - Not available

Obligated Entities

Entity mandated under clause (e) of subsection 1 of section 86 of the Act to fulfill the RPO.

Ways to Meet RPO

Purchase of renewable energy / purchase certificates

Certificates

• Obligation to purchase solar and non-solar energy can be fulfilled by purchase of solar and non-solar certificates respectively.
• Certificates purchased by obligated entities shall be deposited with the commission as per procedures issued by the central agency.