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Smart Grid Policy Details (where available) for various states in India are listed below.


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 Smart Grid Policy - India 

Smart Grid Policy Details (where available) for various states in India are listed below.

 Smart Grid Policy - India

Smart Grid Policy Details (where available) for various states in India are listed below.

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Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023
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Date Updated: 03/14/2024
Generation
 - Target: 6,000 MW solar capacity by 2025 (2,500 MW rooftop, 3,500 MW utility-scale)

- Mandates: 10% solar installation for government buildings =500 sq. m

- Floating Solar: 500 MW target in water bodies like Najafgarh and Sanjay Lake
Transmission
 - Grid Stability: DISCOMs to upgrade infrastructure for 30% renewable integration by 2025

- Green Corridors: Dedicated transmission lines for solar parks in Bawana and Ghazipur
Distribution
 - Net Metering: Allowed for systems =5 MW

- Gross Metering: Mandatory for projects >500 kW

- Time-of-Day (ToD) Tariffs: Applied to solar exports during peak/off-peak hours
DER
 - Group Net Metering: For housing societies and industrial clusters

- Virtual Net Metering: For consumers without rooftop space (e.g., tenants)

- Solar+Storage: 20% subsidy for hybrid systems with batteries
Customer Premise
 - Subsidies: INR 10,000/kW for residential (up to 3 kW), INR 5,000/kW for 3–10 kW systems

- Tax Exemptions: 100% property tax rebate for solar adopters

- Approvals: Single-window portal (Delhi Solar Cell) for <7-day clearances
Other Key Points
 - Deadlines: All govt buildings to install solar within 12 months

- Penalties: INR 5 lakh/month for non-compliant commercial buildings

- Jobs: 15,000 green jobs to be created by 2025
Summary
 The Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023 targets 6,000 MW solar capacity by 2025, including 750 MW rooftop and 3,750 MW utility-scale capacity from outside the state.

It promotes solar adoption through subsidies, incentives, and models like community solar and peer-to-peer trading while focusing on grid modernization and equitable access.
Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy, 2020
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Date Updated: 07/08/2020
Generation
 - Electrification of transport sector with a target of 25% EV share in new vehicle registrations by 2024.

- Introduction of electric buses: 50% of all new stage-carriage buses procured for public transport should be electric.

- Government fleet transition: All leased/hired cars for government use to be converted to electric within 12 months.
Transmission
 - Favorable electricity tariffs for public and captive EV charging stations.

- Open access to renewable energy sources for charging stations.

- Power banking facility for Energy Operators using captive renewable energy.
Distribution
 - Net SGST reimbursement for Energy Operators purchasing batteries for swapping stations.

- Waiver of road tax and registration fees for EVs.

- Green number plates issued for EVs.
DER
 - Widespread charging infrastructure development:

Private Charging Points (PCPs): 20% of parking capacity in new buildings must be EV ready.

Public charging stations: Target to have one charging station every 3 km.

- Subsidy of INR 6,000 per charging point for the first 30,000 private charging points.

- Energy Operators (EOs) to set up charging/swapping stations with government incentives.
Customer Premise
 - Financial incentives:

Two-wheelers: INR 5,000 per kWh, up to INR 30,000.

E-autos & e-rickshaws: INR 30,000 per vehicle + interest subvention on loans.

Four-wheelers: INR 10,000 per kWh, up to INR 1.5 lakh (for the first 1,000 vehicles).

- Scrapping Incentives for deregistering old ICE vehicles.

- Exemption from driving restrictions (e.g., odd-even rule).
Other Key Points
 - Funding through a "Feebate" mechanism (polluting vehicles pay a fee, efficient vehicles get a rebate).

- Congestion fee on ride-hailing services (waived for e-rickshaws, e-autos, e-cabs).

- EV job creation initiatives through vocational training centers and skill development programs.

- Establishment of a State EV Board and dedicated EV cell to oversee policy implementation.
Summary
 The Delhi EV Policy 2020 aims to make Delhi the EV capital of India by targeting 25% of new vehicle registrations as EVs by 2024 and promoting BEVs in key segments.

It supports adoption through financial incentives, tax waivers, a robust charging network, and skill development for employment.
Delhi Green Energy Open Access Regulations 2024
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Date Updated: 07/10/2024
Generation
 - Green energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, biomass, waste-to-energy, and green hydrogen.

- Consumers can purchase power directly from renewable energy developers via open access.

- No capacity limitation for captive power plants using renewable energy.
Transmission
 - Green energy consumers can use the intra-state transmission system for power procurement.

- Transmission charges apply, except for consumers complying with Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs).

- Day-ahead scheduling mandatory for open access consumers.
Distribution
 - Consumers must pay wheeling charges unless they meet RPO requirements.

- Long-term and medium-term consumers receive priority over short-term users in case of grid constraints.

- Distribution companies (DISCOMs) must facilitate open access connections within 15 days.
DER
 - Encourages rooftop solar adoption through open access.

- Captive power plants using green energy are exempt from certain surcharges.

- Battery storage and hybrid energy projects are supported under the open access framework.
Customer Premise
 - Eligible consumers: Any entity with 100 kW+ contract demand.

- Banking allowed up to 30% of total consumption, subject to charges.

- Consumers must install ABT-compliant meters for accurate energy accounting.

- Standby power arrangement available at 125% of the normal tariff.
Other Key Points
 - Delhi Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) designated as the State Nodal Agency for open access approvals.

- Processing time: Applications must be processed within 15 days.

- Additional financial security (Letter of Credit or Bank Guarantee) required for long-term open access contracts.

- Priority given to green energy consumers over conventional open access users in case of grid congestion.
Summary
 The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) introduced the Green Energy Open Access Regulations, 2024, to promote non-discriminatory access to renewable energy sources for large consumers.

The policy facilitates direct procurement of green energy, strengthens the open access framework, and supports the Delhi government`s renewable energy goals.
DERC Peer to Peer Energy Transaction Guidelines 2024
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Date Updated: 24/06/2024
Generation
 - Supports renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) charged through renewables.

- Prosumers can install renewable energy systems up to 500% of their sanctioned load.

- Ground-mounted projects are not eligible under P2P transactions.
Transmission
 - P2P transactions operate within the distribution grid, so no direct impact on transmission infrastructure.

- No additional transmission charges for P2P transactions.
Distribution
 - DISCOMs are responsible for enabling and facilitating P2P transactions.

- No wheeling, banking, or cross-subsidy charges until March 31, 2027.

- Energy is first settled under P2P transactions before adjustments with the DISCOM supply.
DER
 - Encourages decentralized energy trading and local consumption of renewable energy.

- Battery energy storage systems (BESS) charged via renewable sources are allowed in P2P transactions.

- Smart grid integration through digital platforms and blockchain technology.
Customer Premise
 - Eligible consumers must have a sanctioned load up to 200 kW.

- Dynamic pricing: Consumers and prosumers negotiate energy prices.

- Smart meters and ToD compliance required for participation.
Other Key Points
 - Uses blockchain-based P2P trading platforms for secure transactions.

- Allows switching between Net Metering, Group Net Metering, and P2P once per financial year.

- Fast-track registration and approval process (15 days for network compatibility check).

- DISCOMs to facilitate and bear network augmentation costs until March 31, 2027.
Summary
 The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has introduced the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Transaction Guidelines, 2024, to enable direct energy transactions between prosumers (who generate renewable energy) and consumers using blockchain or other digital platforms.

These guidelines facilitate decentralized renewable energy trading within Delhi`s electricity grid.
DERC Net metering for renewable energy 1st amendment Regulations 2024
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Date Updated: 02/08/2024
Generation
 - Supports renewable energy generation, particularly solar PV systems.

- Streamlined process for rooftop solar adoption in residential and commercial sectors.
Transmission
 - No direct transmission-level changes mentioned in the amendment.

- Focus remains on distribution-level integration.
Distribution
 - Exemption from feasibility study for systems up to 10 kW.

- Infrastructure upgrades (like transformer capacity expansion) for small systems covered under ARR.

- Larger systems (above 10 kW) require feasibility study, which must be completed within 15 days.
DER
 - Encourages rooftop solar adoption by simplifying procedures.

- Promotes decentralized renewable energy generation.
Customer Premise
 - Simpler approval process for small-scale solar consumers.

- Faster approvals for larger rooftop solar projects (within 15 days).

- No additional feasibility study burden for small systems.
Other Key Points
 - Key regulatory amendment to accelerate renewable energy adoption in Delhi.

- Technical feasibility exemptions and faster approvals to encourage solar adoption.

- Tariff-related incentives for infrastructure upgrades.
Summary
 The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has amended its Net Metering for Renewable Energy Regulations, 2014, to streamline the process of integrating renewable energy systems into the electricity grid.

The key amendments focus on simplifying approvals, exempting small-scale solar projects from technical feasibility studies, and ensuring timely grid integration.
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations 2014
Date Updated: 
Generation
 The Renewable Energy Generator may install grid interactive Renewable Energy system with or without battery backup. The Renewable Energy Generator shall be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and rectification of any defect of the Renewable Energy System upto the point of Net Meter.
Transmission
 Not covered in policy
Distribution
 All meters, including the Renewable Energy Meter shall be installed at an accessible location of the Premises to facilitate easy access for meter reading to the Distribution Licensee. The cost of Renewable Energy Meter shall be borne by the distribution licensee. There shall be no deemed generation charges payable to the Renewable Energy

Generator or consumer of the premises.
DER
 Not covered in policy
Customer Premise
 The capacity of Renewable Energy system to be installed at the Premises of any consumer shall not be less than one kilo watt peak. The Renewable Energy Meter and the Net Meter at the premises of the consumer shall be procured and installed by the Distribution Licensee. All meters, including the Renewable Energy Meter shall be installed at an accessible location of the Premises to facilitate easy access for meter reading to the Distribution Licensee. The cost of Net Meter shall be borne by the consumer of the premises. The Net Meters to be installed for the consumers of the premises under the ambit of time of day tariff shall be time of day (ToD) compliant. There shall be no deemed generation charges payable to the Renewable Energy Generator or consumer of the premises.
Other Key Points
Summary
Final DERC (Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (Fifth Amendment) Guidelines, 2024
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Date Updated: 15/03/2024
Generation
 - Supports decentralized renewable energy generation through Group Net Metering (GNM) and Virtual Net Metering (VNM).

- Allows solar, wind, and battery storage systems to inject energy into the grid.

- Capacity expansion: Ground-mounted projects up to 5 times the sanctioned load (max 10 MW), no cap for rooftop solar.
Transmission
 - No direct impact on transmission networks, as energy is injected at the distribution level.

- No additional transmission charges for net-metered energy.
Distribution
 - Surplus energy can be shared across multiple connections of the same consumer (GNM) or multiple independent consumers (VNM).

- DISCOMs will bear the cost of network augmentation and SLD for projects under 11kV networks, up to specified capacity limits.

- Quarterly progress reports on VNM/GNM implementation required from DISCOMs.
DER
 - Promotes rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems with energy banking facilities.

- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) can store and inject energy into the grid.

- Encourages local energy consumption through VNM, reducing reliance on centralized power plants.
Customer Premise
 - Eligibility extended to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional consumers.

- Can allocate excess energy to multiple properties or users (housing societies, government buildings, etc.).

- Charge exemptions for early adopters: No wheeling, banking, or cross-subsidy charges for projects commissioned before March 2027.
Other Key Points
 - Charge exemptions and gradual phase-in of grid charges for projects commissioned post-2027.

- DISCOMs must publish available capacity for VNM/GNM on their websites, updated quarterly.

- Encourages large-scale adoption of solar energy while ensuring cost-effective grid integration.
Summary
 The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) introduced the Fifth Amendment to the Group Net Metering (GNM) and Virtual Net Metering (VNM) Guidelines, 2024, to enhance renewable energy adoption, decentralized generation, and efficient energy utilization.

The amendments primarily focus on expanding eligibility, waiving grid-related charges, increasing capacity limits, and streamlining energy distribution for multiple consumers.

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