Power supply in most of our cities and towns
is unreliable, forcing people to use small generators based
on kerosene, petrol or diesel Such generators cause pollution.
noise and lead to increased dependence on oil imports. It
has been established that small photovoltaic systems generators)
in the capacity range of 200-600 watts can be economically
viable in comparison to petrol generators of 500-600 watts
capacity.
The solar generators scheme s aimed at encouraging
small shopkeepers. doctors nursing homes and other establishments
to install solar generators Detailed specifications of the
solar generators will be drawn up and manufacturers will be
a to submit their samples for testing by the Solar Energy
Centre (SEC) / Other Authorized Test Centers (OATC5) Solar
Generators which are type tested can be marketed under the
scheme through state nodal agencies.
A subsidy of 40% with an upper limit of
Rs. 40,000 will be provided on each generator There will be
four models of solar generators, depending upon their PV panel
capacity & other related features as given below :
Models of Solar Generators
Model
PV Capacity
Estimates Cost
Model - I
150 Wp
Rs. 45,000/-
Model - II
300 Wp
Rs. 90,000/-
Model - III
450 Wp
Rs. 1,35,000/-
Model - IV
9000 Wp
Rs. 1,80,000/-
Users will also be eligible for loans on
the balance cost of the solar generators. under the new interest
subsidy scheme introduced for SPV market development during
the current year.
Initially a pilot programme may be taken
up in a cost effective and transparent manner under which
each eligible manufacture will be allowed to implement one
pilot project in a shopping commercial area of any city and
offer the benefit of subsidy and soft loans to the user The
subsidy n respect of such pilot projects wilt be released
directly by MNES to the manufactures ensuring necessary financial
safeguards. who will also be required to provide necessary
warranties and after sates service of at least five years
Each pilot project may coger 50-100 generators and will be
sanctioned on the basis of concrete proposals received re
manufacturers.
Main Application:Solar Electricity
Contact:
Gujarat Energy Development Agency
2nd floor, Suraj Plaza – II
Sayaji Gunj
Vadodara – 390 007 Gujarat, India
Tel : +91 265 2363123, 2362058, 2361409
Fax: +91 265 2363120
E-mail: info@geda.org.in
website: www.geda.org.in
