Solar Power Policy - 2015

The Government has announced “Solar Power Policy – 2015” vide Lr.No.642/Budget.A2/2015-1 Dated 10.06.2015 of Energy (Budget-A2) Department to encourage generation of solar power in the State by various means viz; captive use, third party sale and sale to DISCOMs at average service & pooled purchase cost w.e.f.01.06.2015. The following are the incentives announced under the policy for promotion of Solar Power projects:

• ●Exemption of wheeling and transmission charges, cross subsidy charges, electricity duty in case of captive use / third party sale.
• ● VAT for all inputs required for Solar Power projects will be refunded by Commercial Tax Department.
• ● Refund of stamp duty and registration charges for purchase of land for setting up of Solar Power projects.

3953.13 MW capacity Solar Power projects have been commissioned in Telangana State as on 30.09.2021 which includes Ground mounted, solar net metering and Solar off Grid projects