Main Pv Rooftop Programme Actors
State Nodal Agencies (SNAs)
SNAs are the Government Agencies at State level that work for the promotion and development of renewable energy programmes/projects in their respective states. They keep/maintain all applications and records with requisite brief about the beneficiaries/projects duly conducted and certified by them. These records are to be made available for the audit purpose or to the inspecting team/MNRE officials etc.
Distribution Company (DISCOM)
DISCOM interprets and implements the provisions of the policy and regulations, thereby allowing customers to interconnect their RTS system to the grid. In the process, the DISCOM ensures overall safety, adherence to the overall technical guidelines, and follow commercial processes.
Chief Electrical Inspector to Government
The Chief Electrical Inspector (CEIG) ensures safety compliance and operations of RTS system as per the provisions laid out in the Electricity Act, 2003 and Indian Electricity Rules, 1956. The CEIG’s involvement with respect to the process is on two counts: firstly, approval of drawings and design documents, secondly, pre-commissioning inspection of the installed RTS plant for issue of ‘Charging Certificate’.
Channel Partners
Channel Partners are the agencies empaneled by MNRE that facilitate individuals and small groups of clients to access the provisions/benefits available under this programme. The empanelment with MNRE is based on certificate from a rating agency in the country for technical and financial strength. The rating agencies would check the net worth/ turnover of the participating entity, its technical capability of supplying, installing and providing after sales service, track record and tie-ups with the equipment suppliers. The Channel Partners/Implementing agencies could include the following:-
• Renewable Energy Service Providing Companies (RESCOs)
• System Integrators
• Manufactures of any component of the Solar Plants
• Project developers
• Vendors/ suppliers of solar equipment
• Reputed and relevant NGOs of National level.
• Solar Ambassadors MNRE has also published the guidelines for channel partners under the grid connected rooftop and small solar power plant programme. For respective States/ UTs, SNAs and DISCOMs have to undertake competitive bidding for selection of developers for installing RTS plants and only such empaneled developers will be allowed to claim CFA/ subsidy.
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is a CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), set up to facilitate the implementation plans of the targets set therein. It is the only CPSU dedicated to the solar energy sector. SECI will setup the allotted capacity following the competitive bidding process.
Financial Institutions/Banks
The financial Institutions and financial Integrators i.e., NABARD, National Housing Banks, other Banks, IREDA, etc. are also eligible for implementing the programme. They may source funds from MNRE, their own resources or any other sources i.e., carbon credits, National Clean Energy Fund, funds from States, beneficiary contribution, CSR sources etc.
Other Govt. Departments/Agencies i.e., Railways, Defense/Para Military Forces, Local Government Bodies including Municipal Corporations/Municipalities, State Departments, etc. interested in directly implementing the programme are also encouraged.