Open Access Solar

OPEN ACCESS & GROUP CAPTIVE SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Open Access Operating & Procurement Models

We structure bankable procurement models aligned with your organization’s balance sheet, capital allocation strategy, and regulatory environment:

Green Energy Open Access (GEOA) Policy Benefits

Under the latest Green Energy Open Access Rules, the eligibility threshold for procuring off-site renewable power has been reduced:

• Lowered Capacity Threshold: Any commercial or industrial consumer with a connected sanctioned load of 100 kW or higher (aggregated across multiple connections in the same DISCOM area) is legally eligible to procure green open access power.

• National Single-Window Portal: Streamlined, time-bound approvals via the central Green Energy Open Access registry portal, eliminating bureaucratic delays.

• Predictable Banking Provisions: Monthly power banking provisions allow excess daytime generation to offset non-solar or peak-hour power consumption based on state regulatory commission guidelines.

• 100% Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) Compliance: Direct offset of mandatory RPO targets and full alignment with global Scope 2 decarbonization reporting standards (BRSR, CDP, RE100).

Financial Comparison: Grid Tariff vs. Open Access Solar

End-to-End Execution Lifecycle by A2P Resources

STEP 1: Energy & Tariff Audit ➔ STEP 2: SPV & Regulatory Filing ➔ STEP 3: Substation & Grid Evacuation ➔ STEP 4: Plant Commissioning ➔ STEP 5: Energy Scheduling & SLDC Billing

1. Load Profiling & Grid Feasibility: We analyze your 15-minute Time-of-Day (ToD) load curves, state open access policies, wheeling loss margins, and substation capacity to engineer the optimal solar capacity mix.

2. SPV Structuring & Nodal Approvals: For Group Captive projects, we structure the legal SPV framework, execute the PPA, and handle single-window filings with the State Transmission Utility (STU), State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC), and local DISCOMs.

3. Turnkey Utility EPC Construction: Engineering high-capacity solar farms featuring Tier-1 N-Type TOPCon bifacial modules, single-axis trackers, central/high-capacity string inverters, and dedicated 33 kV / 66 kV / 132 kV grid substations.

4. CEIG & Transmission Synchronization: Managing full statutory compliance with Central Electricity Authority (CEA) norms, electrical inspectorate clearances, and transmission line bay extensions.

5. Continuous Telemetry & Real-Time Scheduling: Integration with SLDC/RLDC scheduling desks, automated Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) management, and automated monthly energy accounting and credit adjustments on your DISCOM bill.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: What is the primary difference between Group Captive and Third-Party Open Access?
  A: In a Group Captive model, the power consumer holds at least 26% equity in the generating plant SPV and consumes at least 51% of the power. This legal structure grants 100% exemption from the Cross-Subsidy Surcharge (CSS) and Additional Surcharge (AS), reducing landed power costs compared to Third-Party Open Access.

• Q: What is the minimum contracted load required to apply for Green Open Access?
  A: Under the national Green Energy Open Access Rules, consumers with a sanctioned contract demand of 100 kW or higher are eligible to procure open access green power.

• Q: What happens if our factory consumes less power than the solar farm produces on a given day?
  A: Excess power generated during peak solar hours is managed through state energy banking provisions or adjusted against other billing cycles/facilities within the same state grid in accordance with state electricity regulatory commission regulations.

Transition to Low-Cost Off-Site Solar Power

Unlock megawatt-scale power savings without modifying your factory roof. Contact our Open Access energy advisory team for a detailed load-curve analysis and landed cost calculation.

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