BENGALURU : Rooftops of 1.4 lakh buildings have the potential to generate 2,500MW of installed solar capacity, according to a Bescom survey using aerial light detection and ranging technology.
The survey was carried out across 1,176 sqkm in the city. Only 205MW capacity of SRTPV (solar rooftop photovoltaic) has been installed till July 2019 in the state, while Karnataka’s solar policy of 2014-21 set an ambitious target of 2,400MW for grid-connected solar rooftop projects.
Bescom will soon allow third-party investors to rent rooftops of domestic consumers and set up SRTPV systems under various business models.
On December 9, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission issued an order, detailing four business models to be followed for third-party investment in setting up solar plants at consumers’ homes. A developer/investor can now install, own and operate solar plants on a domestic consumer’s rooftop and sell energy at retail supply tariffs fixed by KERC.
Bescom has proposed a capital expenditure of Rs 1,275 crore for installation of hybrid solar rooftop plants with storage, with a capacity of 1060MW.
“We are identifying a consultant who will prepare a robust request for proposal document for the project,” said Bescom MD MB Rajesh Gowda.
Source : timesofindia
