As per the notification, projects with a capacity of more than 1 kW and up to 2 kW, the benchmark cost has been set at Rs 43/W, or Rs 43,000 per kW..
As per the notification, projects with a capacity of more than 1 kW and up to 2 kW, the benchmark cost has been set at Rs 43/W, or Rs 43,000 per kW..
Updated Specification and Testing procedure for the Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping System and USPC (03/02/2023, 2 mb, PDF) Amendment in Benchmark costs for off-gird and Decentralized Solar PV Systems for the years 2021-22 -reg.(278 KB, PDF).
MNRE has given solar benchmark cost for the FY 2021-22 as Rs. 44,640/kWp for grid connected solar power plants of 3kWp to 10kWp, which has decreased to Rs. 43,975 for the FY 2023-24. The discoms, vide sales circular no. U-05/2022, have empaneled firms for installation of rooftop solar with the price of Rs. 38,090/kWP discovered through bidding..
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned updated benchmarks for central financial assistance (CFA) in Phase-II of the rooftop solar programme. The modifications, as specified in the official memorandum, have been mandated by the competent authority to augment assistance for grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic systems..
Based on the benchmark cost for FY 2023-24, rooftop solar projects up to 2 kW in residential households receive ₹30,000 ($361.85)/kW or part thereof, while additional capacity between 2 kW and 3 kW is eligible for ₹18,000 ($217.12)/kW.
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