As more and more solar power projects developers line up to set up their projects in Gujarat, state power regulator, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) on Thursday issued a discussion paper on determination of tariff for solar power projects in the state for the control period from January 29, 2012 to March 31, 2015. (Also being referred to as Gujarat Solar policy Phase III, though that is not an official reference term for it)

The discussion paper on “Determination on Tariff for procurement of power by distribution licensees and others from Solar Energy Projects for the State of Gujarat” has been prepared to decide fresh tariffs structure for solar projects to be commissioned after January 29 ,2012. It also proposes separate tariff structure for solar photovoltaic – megawatt based projects, kilowatt based rooftop power projects and solar thermal based projects.

“This is a fresh tariff structure proposed for the new control period. The tariff have been proposed keeping in view the interest of the consumers and stakeholders both. GERC has tried to give convenience to the developers as well as consumers while preparing the discussion paper,” informed a senior official at GERC.

1. Gujarat Final Tariff Determination Paper for Solar Power Projects (2012-2015)
2. Gujarat Press Note on Solar Power Tariff (2012-2015)

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