Details of those schemes / category are provided below:
• Objective
Implementation of Phase-II of Grid connected Rooftop solar scheme of MNRE, 50 MWp capacity in residential sector throughout West Bengal implemented by WBSEDCL
• Validity period
Upto 23 July 2022
• Available capacity
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• Category of Consumer
Group Housing Societies (GHS)/Residential Welfare Associations (RWA) & individual Residential under domestic category within WBSEDCL jurisdiction area
• Salient Features
Component A: Central Financial Assistance (CFA)* to Residential sector CFA
| Sl. No. | Capacity of GRTSPV plan | L1 Price in Wp (watt peak) including GST including cost of Net meter in Rs | MNRE Benchmark Cost in Rs./Wp | **Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1kWp | 51.19 | 51.10 |
@ 40% of MNRE Benchmark cost |
| 2 | > 1kWp to 2kWp | 47.06 | 46.98 |
@ 40% of MNRE Benchmark cost |
| 3 | >2kWp to 3 kWp | 45.84 | 45.76 |
@ 40% of MNRE Benchmark cost |
| 4 | >3kWp to 5 kWp | 44.72 | 44.64 |
@ 40 % of first 3 kW and 20% of rest capacity |
| 5 | >5kWp to 6 kWp | 44.72 | 44.64 |
@ 40 % of first 3 kW and 20% of rest capacity |
| 6 | >6kWp to 10 kWp | 44.72 | 44.64 |
@ 40 % of first 3 kW and 20% of rest capacity |
| 7 | >10 kWp to 100 kWp | 41.71 | 41.64 |
@ 40 % of first 3 kW and 20% of rest capacity |
| 8 | >100 kWp to 500 kWp | 39.15 | 39.08 |
20% of MNRE Benchmark cost * |
• How to avail the Govt. Subsidy
As the Scheme is to be implemented WBSEDCL therefore, the residential consumer who wishes to seek Subsidy (CFA) has to approach the WBSEDCL empanelled Vendors (listed below) entrusting for installation of rooftop solar plant and get the subsidy benefit through WBSEDCL.
• Solar PV Installation cost payable to vendor
The beneficiary will have option of installing RTS system through any of the empanelled vendors (listed below) at net of CFA amount i.e. paying L1 price corresponding to installation capacity (listed above)of the Solar PV system to the vendors after deducting the eligible CFA amount. The vendor will claim the CFA from the implementing agency.
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• Consumer Contribution through quotation to WBSEDCL
Generation meter and Modem Cost
| Sl.No. | Vendor's Name | Address | Contact No. | Email Id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/s P.T.Enterprise | 30C, Shyamsundar Pally, 2nd lane, P.O- Sarsuna, Kolkata-700061 | 9432992369 | ptenterprise69@yahoo.com |
• This scheme is applicable for existing agriculture consumers under 5 divisions i.e. Arambagh, Kalna, Memari, Burdwan North, & Burdwan South.
• Installation cost as discovered through the tendering process by Solar Power Generation Department, WBSEDCL for each 7.5 kWp each Solar PV system inclusive of GST for the following divisions are as below:
| Sl. No. | Division Name | Rate (in Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arambagh | 3,89,775.53/- |
| 2 | Kalna | 4,00,432.50/- |
| 3 | Memari | 3,68,454.38/- |
| 4 | Burdwan North | 3,89,855.25/- |
| 5 | Burdwan South | 4,00,432.50/- |
• Consumer Contribution- 40% of above cost will be collected from the consumer through ‘Quotation’ according to the location of their service connection.
In case the existing consumer is not eligible for any of the aforesaid subsidy schemes or does not want to avail any subsidy, they can apply for Solar PV Connection under non-subsidy category; provided contractual load of their connection is 1 KW or above. The maximum installed capacity of the Solar PV system should be less than or equal to contractual load of their connection.
The application can be submitted through both online application process and offline application process; however, consumers will have to install Solar PV System at their own cost and will also have to bear all required charges i.e. application fee; cost of alteration of service (if required); cost of consumption meter, generation meter & modem as mentioned in details at Applicable Charges Page. Click here
Net-Billing or Net-Metering facility can be availed by such consumers depending upon tariff category of the consumer and contractual load of their connection as per guidelines of Procedure-C.