State Playbook

Rajasthan

Complete guide to renewable energy procurement in Rajasthan. Open access policies, charges, and best pathways for your load.

Grid Tariff (HT)

8.2

/kWh average

CSS Charge

1.5

/kWh for OA

RPO Target

25%

renewable

Banking

Annual

settlement

What's possible in Rajasthan

Open Access

Third-party OA available. Total charges: ₹2.00/kWh

Group Captive

CSS exemption with 26% equity + 51% consumption

Banking

Annual banking, 5% 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 Rajasthan.

₹10-30 lakhs/month

Rooftop SolarRECs

Focus on behind-the-meter first

₹30-100 lakhs/month

OPEX PPAGroup CaptiveRooftop

Multiple viable options

₹1-5 crores/month

Group CaptiveCAPEX OAHybrid

Captive becomes attractive

₹5+ crores/month

CAPEX OAHybrid+BESSMultiple PPAs

Portfolio approach recommended

Local risks & mitigations

Key risks specific to Rajasthan and how to address them.

CSS Changes

Current CSS is ₹1.5/kWh. Historically varies ±20% annually.

Build 15-20% buffer into tariff projections

Banking Limitations

Annual banking, 5% losses

Structure PPA with banking provisions

RPO Compliance

State RPO target is 25%. Non-compliance attracts penalties.

Blend physical RE with RECs to meet targets cost-effectively

Open access charges breakdown

Transmission Charges0.20/kWh
Wheeling Charges0.30/kWh
Cross-Subsidy Surcharge (CSS)1.50/kWh
Total OA Charges2.00/kWh

* Group captive is exempt from CSS. Rates subject to SERC revisions.

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