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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Now, Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission permits citizens to install solar panels on walls of apartment buildings
Bengaluru: Breathing a fresh lease of life into the Solar Rooftop PV (SRTPV) project, which met with a poor response from public in the wake of the state govt's Gruha Jyothi scheme, Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) not only revived the entire project but also rechristened it as 'Distributed Solar PV (DSPV) Plants'. Under the new DSPV system, citizens can install solar panels not just on the rooftop but also on the walls of buildings and any elevated structures on the ground, including carports and other structures in apartment communities and govt buildings. The KERC's latest order is viewed as a game changer for apartment communities, domestic consumers, govt buildings, and charitable institutions. The new DSPV method not only provides them with better revenue options for harnessing solar energy but also offers a lucrative tariff permitted through Virtual Net Metering (VNM) and Group Net Metering (GNM) models. The new methods and tariff will be applicable to all solar projects commissioned after July 1, 2025, and will be valid for the next 25 years, according to the order. The Karnataka Renewable Energy Association and Solar Manufacturers had requested KERC to allow setting up of solar panels on all elevated structures on the ground with a net-metering facility, besides permitting facade-integrated solar panels on the walls of buildings. The KERC, considering the latest developments in solar technology, permitted it along with VNM and GNM. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Raghunandan A, president of Karnataka Renewable Energy Association, revealed VNM benefits multiple consumers within the same utility service area to share the benefits of a single solar power system, even if they do not have solar panels on their property. "VNM is best suited for those who do not wish or cannot install solar on their own rooftops. But if they have invested in rooftop projects elsewhere in the same premises, they will receive credits on their electricity bills based on their share of the generated power," he said. Similarly, GNM is a method where a single consumer with multiple accounts can pool the solar energy generated from a single or multiple solar power plants and offset their electricity bills across all those accounts linked to the entity. The VNM is seen as a shot in the arm for domestic consumers, group housing societies (apartments), institutions managed by charitable organisations, and govt buildings, including schools or those belonging to local bodies. "The minimum capacity of the solar plant under VNM would be 5kW, and the maximum size shall not exceed the combined sanctioned load of all participating consumers," the KERC order said. Under VNM, consumers can sell their entire solar energy to the grid, but under GNM, the consumers must consume at least 20 per cent of the total energy generated by the solar plant in a month. Better Tariff To promote solar energy, KERC has offered the best tariff, according to stakeholders. "Consumers can avail Rs 3.86 per unit for up to 10kW, and Rs 3.8 per unit for power generated above 10 kW. Given the existing tariff structure for solar projects, this is a very decent tariff and will be a good revenue model for apartment communities as these earnings would balance their monthly maintenance expenditure," explained a member of Karnataka Renewable Energy Association. Cost per kW 1kW – 10 kW (Rs 40k/kW) 1 kW up to sanctioned load kW (Rs 30k/kW) Life of the Solar Plant 25 yrs 25 yrs Debt equity Ratio & Debt 70:30 (Rs 28,000) 70:30 (Rs 21,000) Debt repayment in years 13 13 Equity in rupees Rs 12,000 Rs 9,000 O&M expenses (per kW) Rs 791.31 Rs 791.31 Tariff per unit (without subsidy) Rs 3.86 Rs 3.08 Tariff per unit (with subsidy) Rs 2.30 (1 kW-2kW) Rs 2.48 (2kW – 3 kW) Rs 2.93 (3 kW & above) ------ Source: KERC
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bhatti demands approval of reservation bills, assures implementation of welfare schemes
1 2 Hyderabad: Deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday said that the BJP govt at the Centre should cease its injustices towards weaker sections and called for the immediate approval of the 42% reservation bills submitted by the state govt. Addressing a public meeting in Tandur after laying foundation stones for integrated residential school buildings and 33/11 KV sub-stations at various locations, he said that the entire state cabinet, along with MLAs and MLCs, would be travelling to New Delhi to press for the approval of the BC quota bills. He sought to reassure beneficiaries of the Indiramma housing scheme, saying that the state govt would clear Indiramma housing bills on a weekly basis, depending on the stage of construction. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad "The previous govt neglected the housing sector, but the Congress govt will be allocating 22,500 crore for the construction of 4.5 lakh houses in the first phase of the Indiramma housing scheme," he said. Under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, the state govt is providing free electricity for up to 200 units. In Vikarabad district alone, out of 2.1 lakh power consumers, 1.57 lakh are receiving free electricity up to 200 units, that is 74% of all consumers. The state govt is covering the electricity bills on behalf of these beneficiaries. Women lost access to interest-free loans during the previous BRS govt. The Congress govt has revived the scheme and aims to transform one crore women into crorepatis.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
New Ration Card Holders in State to Get Government Scheme Benefits Soon
The state government is preparing to provide various welfare schemes to people who recently received new ration cards. As ration cards are essential to access benefits—including Arogya Sri medical treatment—the government is issuing 7 lakh new ration cards to eligible families. Currently, over 3.5 lakh ration cards have already been approved. Once all 7 lakh cards are distributed, around 30 lakh new beneficiaries are expected to be covered under government schemes. Schemes to Be Offered: Gruha Jyothi Indiramma Indlu Mahalakshmi Cheyutha And other ongoing welfare programs. Special Drive Planned A statewide special drive will be conducted. Officials will visit beneficiaries directly to: Collect details Link ration cards to schemes Avoid the need for people to visit government offices This effort ensures that those who missed out on benefits due to lack of ration cards can now be included under welfare programs.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Surjewala credits guarantee schemes for Karnataka emerging as State with highest per capita income
AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala described Karnataka having the highest per capita income in the country as a result of comprehensive development, especially the implementation of guarantee schemes. 'Karnataka has set a new milestone in economic progress. According to recent data from the Ministry of Finance, the State's per capita income has increased from ₹1,05,697 in 2014-15 to ₹2,04,605 in 2024-25 — a growth of 93.6%,' Mr. Surjewala said in a release on Wednesday. Karnataka's performance far exceeds the national average growth of 57.6%, he noted, called it 'a fitting reply to the Opposition's criticism of our guarantee schemes.' 'Including Gruha Lakshmi, the five guarantee schemes — Shakti, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi, and Gruha Jyothi — have transferred a combined ₹93,000 crore directly to beneficiary accounts so far,' he said. 'The increase in per capita income and the positive impact of the schemes are clear indicators that Karnataka is not only becoming economically stronger but is also achieving social justice and equity,' he contended. 'The guarantee schemes that are being implemented since 2023 were not introduced for vote-bank politics. They were implemented for all poor people of Karnataka — regardless of caste, class, or gender — with no discrimination. As a result, many have been able to rebuild their lives,' he said. Many beneficiaries are investing the saved money into self-employment, he said, He further stated that Karnataka's remarkable economic growth was also powered by the Information Technology (IT) and Biotechnology (BT) sectors. Stable growth in manufacturing, agriculture, and service sectors too had supported the rise in per capita income. Minister Sharan Prakash Patil and Congress MLC Dinesh Guligowda too, in separate releases, credited the guarantee schemes for the State achieving 'a new economic milestone.'
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
K'taka govt releases subsidy for power consumers in five districts
Mysuru: Karnataka govt has released a total subsidy of Rs 8,712.9 crore to consumers under the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), covering five districts — Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kodagu, and Hassan. KM Munigopal Raju, managing director of CESC, said subsidies were provided under two major categories, including the Gruha Jyothi scheme. Under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, Rs 1,995.2 crore subsidy was released for free power supply between Aug 2023 and June 2025. A total of 23,17,781 domestic consumers benefited from this initiative. District-wise data shows Mysuru received Rs 872.1 crore for providing free power to 9,00,148 consumers, while Chamarajanagar received Rs 186.3 crore for 2,64,749 consumers, Kodagu received Rs 149.9 crore for 1,54,290 consumers, Mandya received Rs 393.69 crore for 4,80,349 consumers, and Hassan received Rs 393.2 crore for 5,18,245 consumers. Under the agricultural pumpset subsidy, Rs 6,717.8 crore was released from May 2023 to May 2025. This amount was disbursed to subsidise electricity for 10HP, covering 5,00,244 consumers across the five districts. The district-wise breakup is as follows: Mysuru received Rs 1,528.4 crore for 1,49,472 consumers; Chamarajanagar received Rs 1,042.9 crore for 75,815 consumers; Kodagu received Rs 91.8 crore for 9,337 consumers; Mandya received Rs 2,287.28 crore for 1,21,935 consumers; and Hassan received Rs 1,767.4 crore for 1,43,685 consumers. This large-scale subsidy release is part of the state govt's effort to support rural households and farmers by reducing their electricity burden under the CESC's operational areas, he stated.
