However now the capacities have been split into 1 kw 1 2 kw 2 3 kw and 3 10 kw.
Benchmark cost of solar power plant by mnre.
Grid connected rooftop solar power plant.
The costs are categorized in two parts i e.
The ministry of new and renewable energy mnre has notified the new benchmark costs for grid connected rooftop solar power projects for the financial year fy 2019 20.
The ministry of new renewable energy mnre has recently released benchmark costs for off grid solar pv systems for the year 2020 21.
Special category states other states.
Last year the ministry had notified the benchmark costs for the year in june.
Standalone solar pumps 2 solar lighting systems the solar study lamp above is with 2 5 wp solar panel 1 w led luminaire and 3 2 v 2000.
The new benchmark costs will apply to all the implementing agencies which are involved in developing rooftop solar projects.
Central financial assistance cfa of 30 of the benchmark cost of the system or the tender cost whichever is lower for solar street lights and solar power plants in general category states and cfa of 90 of the benchmark cost or tender cost whichever is lower in north eastern states including sikkim jammu kashmir himachal pradesh.
The benchmark costs do not include net metering costs and battery back up costs.
System wise benchmark costs are as under.
Benchmark cost for fy 2019 20 was 54 0 79 w for rooftop solar systems of sizes 1 10 kw.