Grid Tariff (HT)
₹7.8
/kWh average
CSS Charge
₹2.1
/kWh for OA
RPO Target
26%
renewable
Banking
Annual
settlement
What's possible in Karnataka
Open Access
Third-party OA available. Total charges: ₹2.70/kWh
Group Captive
CSS exemption with 26% equity + 51% consumption
Banking
Annual banking, 2% losses
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 Karnataka.
₹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 Karnataka and how to address them.
CSS Changes
Current CSS is ₹2.1/kWh. Historically varies ±20% annually.
Build 15-20% buffer into tariff projections
Banking Limitations
Annual banking, 2% losses
Structure PPA with banking provisions
RPO Compliance
State RPO target is 26%. 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.