Odisha Electric Utilities Introduce One-Kilowatt Rooftop Solar Onboarding Plan under the ULA Model
In a significant move towards promoting renewable energy, Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms, in collaboration with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (CESL), have launched a special one-kilowatt Rooftop Solar (RTS) scheme under the Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) Model.
The initiative aims to make renewable energy accessible to middle-class and low-income households, accelerating mass adoption in Odisha. This move is expected to empower households to generate their own clean energy, reduce dependence on conventional power, and contribute to India's renewable energy revolution.
Under the ULA model, eligible domestic consumers with one-kilowatt contract demand can adopt rooftop solar at a substantially reduced upfront cost. The hassle-free acquisition model requires consumers to provide a consent form and make a one-time contribution of Rs 5,000. The bulk of the cost is met through central and state subsidies. The central government provides a subsidy of Rs 55,000, while the state government provides a subsidy of Rs 25,000 for a one-kilowatt rooftop solar system.
Tata Power is responsible for end-to-end execution, including installation, quality assurance, and after-sales service. The company offers a 5-year warranty on system components and a 25-year warranty on solar panels.
Gajanan S Kale, Chief of Odisha Distribution Business & CEO of TPNODL, stated that the rooftop solar initiative aims to benefit households who find the upfront cost prohibitive. A 1 kW rooftop solar system can generate approximately 100 units of electricity per month, leading to average annual savings of nearly Rs 5,000.
Setting up a 1 kW solar system typically requires an investment of Rs 65,000-Rs 75,000, but under the ULA model, consumers are required to make a one-time payment of Rs 5,000. The net meter will be provided by the discoms, and the cost of the solar generation meter will be borne by the consumer.
It's important to note that this article does not cover a separate incident involving a gun exchange and the recovery of a Naxal's body in Dantewada, which has been mentioned elsewhere but is not related to the Rooftop Solar scheme.
This initiative is part of the Government of India's flagship PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and it is expected to play a significant role in promoting sustainable energy solutions in Odisha.
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