Uttar Pradesh Solar Energy Policy 2017

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Key Policy Objectives

Encourage participation of
Private Sector and
provide investment opportunities to set up solar power projects in the state
Support in providing environment friendly and
affordable Power for All
Promote Research &Development, innovations and
skill development in the State
Achieve target of 8% Solar Renewable Purchase
Obligation (Solar RPO) by 2022

Electricity Duty@100% exemption from electricity duty for 10 years
Stamp Duty@100% exemption on chargeable stamp duty
Solar Park : State offer to purchase 100% power generated from solar park
Exemptions for Large Scale Stand – alone solar projects:
- @ 50% exemption on wheeling charges/transmission charges on intrastate sale of power to
  third party or
  in case of captive use
- @ 100% exemption from cross subsidy surcharge and wheeling charges /transmission charges on
  interstate
  sale of solar power
Subsidy for Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Plants@ Rs. 15000/KW to the maximum
limit of
subsidy or Rs. 30000/KW per consumer on first come first serve basis for the first 100 MW
applications
submitted online to UPNEDA
Subsidy for Mini Grid@ 30% subsidy for the project to be installed in
villages/Majras
identified by UPNEDA/State Government by the state government