Inorder to avail the benefits of generating power through renewable sources, many corporates have come forward to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems in Haryana. Rooftop SPV systems are covered under the central financial assistance scheme. Haryana has so far sent four proposals to the Centre for approval under the scheme and many more are in the pipeline.
A senior official of the renewable energy department, Haryana told FE that the scheme has been well accepted by the private sector as well. ?The proposals sent include Omaxe Auto, Gurgaon which plans to install 100 kw system; M/s Automax from Gurgaon for 100 kw; Serco BPO for setting up 25 kw system and Ram Bhagwan Charitable Institution of Cancer Management and Research, Rewari for 30 kw system. Out of these, Serco BPO has been sanctioned and the rest are expected to be approved soon,? said the official.
The central financial assistance for rooftop SPV Systems is provided at the rate of Rs 75 per watt for SPV panels to a maximum of 30% of the cost of system to profit making bodies availing depreciation benefits. In case of non-profit making bodies, assistance at the rate of Rs 100 per watt to a maximum of 40% of the cost would be given. ?The subsidy would be limited to 100 kw capacities mainly for day time use and institutions, government buildings and commercial establishments. However the minimum capacity of installation should be 25 kw. The subsidy amount can be paid back by the beneficiary in a period of five years. The department has also received another proposal from The Energy and Resources Institute, which plans to install a 50 kw rooftop SPV system at the Teri Gwal Pahari Retreat Center, Haryana.
The official said, ?The expected cost of this project is around Rs 1.47 crore and on an average setting up of a rooftop SPV system costs about Rs 2.7-3 lakh per kw.?