MNRE has issued Clarification for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM).
This refers Ministry’s OM of even number dated 22.7.2019 and dated 19.8.2019 vide which Guidelines and amendment in Guidelines for implementation of PM-KUSUM Scheme were issued respectively.
Clarifications have been sought by Implementing Agencies on certain issues related to implementation of PM-KUSUM Scheme. Accordingly, following is clarified:
a. The Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) can, if they desire so, pass on the Procurement Based Incentive (PBI) given to DISCOMs by the Central Government under Component-A of the Scheme, to the Renewable Energy Power Plant owner to get more competitive tariff of RE Power under the Scheme.
b. Implementing Agencies, if they desire so, can invite a single bid under Component-A of the Scheme on the basis of pre-fixed levelised tariff for installation of RE power plants for all distribution sub-stations in the state/DISCOM area. However, adequate measures should be taken to ensure transparency & objectivity for allocating capacity to applicants. Further, in case the applications are received for capacity that is more than capacity available for injection at a particular distribution sub-station, a transparent methodology may be adopted for allocation of capacity in such cases.
c. Regarding availability of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for solarisations of pumps of capacity above 7.5 HP under Component-C of the Scheme, it is again clarified that solarisation of pumps of capacity higher than 7.5 HP is also allowed, however, the CFA in such cases would be limited to the CFA applicable for pumps of capacity 7.5 HP in the respective State/UTs. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
