Grid Tariff (HT)
₹7.5
/kWh average
CSS Charge
₹1.2
/kWh for OA
RPO Target
22%
renewable
Banking
Limited
settlement
What's possible in Gujarat
Open Access
Third-party OA available. Total charges: ₹1.90/kWh
Group Captive
CSS exemption with 26% equity + 51% consumption
Banking
Limited - 10% monthly cap
Captive (100%)
Full captive with 100% ownership
Rooftop Solar
Net metering available for eligible consumers
RECs
I-RECs and domestic RECs accepted for RPO
Best-fit pathways by spend
Recommended approaches based on your monthly electricity bill in Gujarat.
₹10-30 lakhs/month
Focus on behind-the-meter first
₹30-100 lakhs/month
Multiple viable options
₹1-5 crores/month
Captive becomes attractive
₹5+ crores/month
Portfolio approach recommended
Local risks & mitigations
Key risks specific to Gujarat and how to address them.
CSS Changes
Current CSS is ₹1.2/kWh. Historically varies ±20% annually.
Build 15-20% buffer into tariff projections
Banking Limitations
Banking not available - must match generation with consumption
Consider hybrid/BESS for load matching
RPO Compliance
State RPO target is 22%. Non-compliance attracts penalties.
Blend physical RE with RECs to meet targets cost-effectively
Open access charges breakdown
* Group captive is exempt from CSS. Rates subject to SERC revisions.