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CE/comm/MNRE-Rrs-Phase-ll/N". lS0 I tr I g Date: lg J/.ltZ[Zt

COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR No.- 3\1,

SUB: lmplementation of MNRE's Phase-ll of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Program in

MSEDCL.

REF.: (1) M N RE's Letter No. 18/33 L/20t7 -Grid Con nected Rooftop Dated :-20.08.2019
3
(21 MERC (Grid lnteractive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations,
2079
(3) Commercial Circular No. 322 Dated: 22.07.2020
(4) This office tender: MSEDCL/CO MM/2020{PHASE-l I RTS/T-01 Dated : 28.08.2020

1. Preamble
1.1 MNRE declared Phase-ll Rooftop Solar Program for Residential consumers to
achieve 4 GW Rooftop Solar in lndia through Residential sector and issued
guidelines for implementation of this program vide ref.01.

1.2 MSEDCL participated in implementation of MNRE's Phase-ll RTS Program with a

target capacity of 25 MW and MNRE approved this target on 02.01.2020.
1.3 For implementation of this program in MSEDCL area, tender was floated for
expression of interest of agencies for Design, Supply, lnstallation, testing &
commissioning of Grid connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems in
Residential premises, aggregating to 25 MW, including five years warranty &
comprehensive maintenance in MSEDCL jurisdiction in the State of Maharashtra.
List of Empaneled agencies for the above program is available at
www.mahadiscom.in.

The operational guidelines for implementation of MNRE's Phase-ll of Grid Connected

Rooftop Solar Program in MSEDCL are as under:

2. Applicability
The program provides for Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for the household
owner and Group Housing Societies to set up Rooftop Solar in their
residence/residential campus. Accordingly, Residential category consumers
(lncluding Group Housing Society/ Residential Welfare Associations) only are eligible
for CFA under this program under Net-Metering Arrangement as per GIRREGS
Regulations 2019.

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 The pre dispatch inspection/testing of the Soiar Cell/Modules & lnverter may be
done at the manufacture's place if required.

MSEDCL reserves the right to do sample inspection checks for the projects
commissioned by the Bidder.

The projects will be inspected for quality at any time during commissioning or
after the completion of the project either by officer(s) from MSEDCL or its
designated agency.

The .inspection as mentioned above bv MSEDCL's representative shal! not

relieve the empanelled aeencies from full resoonsibilitv gf completin9 the work
confirming qualitv of material as per the technica! specifications and
requirement of this contract.

3.9 coMPLETION OF CONTRACT:

Unless otherwise terminated under the provisions of any other relevant clause,
this contract shall be deemed to have been completed on the expiry of the
warranty period & Comprehensive Maintenance.

3.10 SERVICE CENTRES

a. Empanelled Agency has to undertake to establish one no. of Service centre

with necessary spare parts and technicians in each selected Zones under
MSEDCL Jurisdiction area.

b. The Service Centre should have adequately trained staff available for repair
and maintenance of Solar PV Systems, lnverters supplied and installed'
c. The service centre should be open for at least 8 hours per day and 6 days
week excluding bank holidays,
d. Empanelled Agencies need to have a dedicated mobile number which should
be readily available during its office hours and an e-mail lD for
correspondence.
e. Empanelled Agency shall ensure that necessary spares are always available
with the service centres to provide necessary after sales service to the
beneficiary during the warranty period.

3.11 Resolving Complaints related to defects/ non-working I poor performance of

the system:
a. For any problem/defect in system, Empanelled Agency shall have to
replace/repair the defect of the system, resolve it and make the system
operative as per the Technical specifications, within 48 (Forty eight)
hours from the receipt of the complaint or receipt of
notification/Alert/Message from the remote metering system.

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 b. While doing repairing or rectification work, the Empanelled Agency's
technician or any person is not authorized to work on MSEDCL's electric
line of 11 KV and LT having potential danger of electricity.

Penalty on part of loss of Solar &eneration

"The Performance Ratio (PR) of Grid Connected Solar Systems shall be
more than 75% lhroughout the S-year warranty & CMC period, and
necessary efforts shall be made by the Bidder to achieve it. The PR shall
be verified by MSEDCL or its authorized designated Agency at any time
and any numbers of times during the S-year maintenance period
without any prior intimation to the Bidder. The PR shall be measured
on an instantaneous-basis and shall be calculated on the nameplate DC
capacity of the PV system (at STC). Further, the PR shall be calculated
after cleaning the PV modules and during a time when there is no
shadow being cast on the PV array from objects outside the
beneficiary's/ consumer's premises."

ln case the PV system fails to meet the minimum instantaneous

Performance Ratio (PR) of 75o/o, then the empanelled agency shall be
penalized at the rate of Rs. 1,000 per kW for each percentage shortfall in
the PR for each instance of measurement. (For example, if a 3 kW system
measures 73% PR during an inspection, then the Bidder shall be penalized
Rs. 1,000 per kW per% x 3 kW x(75-731% = Rs. 6,000/-) The Bidder shall
be required to rectify the faults in the PV system within 1 week of such
failure, after which, one more inspection shall be carried out to verify the
rectification. This penalty shall be deducted from the PBG/FD of the
Bidder, which shall be replenished immediately after such deduction.

3.L2 LOCATION OF INSTALLATION :

The Grid Connected Solar PV system is required to be installed at various

locations of Residential consumer's premises who apply for it in the jurisdiction
of MSEDCL in the Maharashtra State.

3.13 PACKING AND FORWARDING CHARGES:

The prices shall be inclusive of packing & forwarding charges. The stores should
be strongly and adequately packed to ensure safe arrival at destination. The
materials dispatched from overseas by Air / Shipping should be packed in such a
way that it can withstand rough handling and possible corrosion due to exposure
to salt laden atmosphere, salt spray or open storage. All packing must be clearly
marked with order Number and consignee's name and address.

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3.1.4 Insurance:
The Bidder shall be responsible and take an lnsurance Policy for transit-cum
storage-cum erection for all the materials to cover all risks and liabilities for
supply of materials on site basis, storage of materials at site, erection, testing
and commissioning. The bidder shall also take appropriate insurance during
O&M period.

The Bidder shall also take insurance for Third Party Liability covering loss of
human life, engineers and workmen and also covering the risks of damage to the
third party/material/equipment/properties during execution of the Contract.
Before commencement of the work, the Bidder will ensure that all its employees
and representatives are covered by suitable insurance against any damage, loss,
injury or death arising out of the execution of the work or in carrying out the
Contract. Liquidation, Death, Bankruptcy etc., shall be the responsibility of
bidder.

3.15 lllustration for CFA

S.No. Total Capacity of Rooftop Applicable Subsidy

Solar lnstallation
L. Upto3KW 40%

2. Above 3 KW and up to 10 40%for the first 3 KW and 20% for balance

KW ca pacity.

3. Above 10 KW 40% for the first 3 KW and 20% for next 7

KW. No subsidy beyond 10 KW capacity.

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 4. Zone-wise Allocation
Above
1OKW
Above Above
Above I TO
2KW 3KW
lKw KW TO
TO TO
10OKw
2KW including total
Name of Region Name of Zone 3KW 1oKW
GHS & Quantum
RWA
Allocated Allocated Allocated Allocated Allocated
Quantum Quantum Quantum Quantum Quantum

AURANGABAD ZONE 349 349 t75 300 60 r233

AURANGABAD r80 90 100 50 600
LATURZONE LATUR 180
REGION
NANDED ZONE 160 160 80 100 50 550
BHANDUP (U) ZONE 780 780 390 1400 1200 455 l
JALGAON ZONE 240 240 120 100 40 740
KOKAN 757 378 400 250 2542
KALYAN ZONE 757
REGION
KOKAN ZONE RATNAGIRI 180 180 90 100 60 610
NASIK ZONE 613 6t3 306 400 t20 2052
AKOLA ZONE 180 180 90 100 80 630
AMARAVATI ZONE 168 168 84 100 80 600
NAGPUR 80 591
CHANDRAPUR ZONE 164 164 82 100
REGION
GONDIA ZONE 120 t20 60 150 60 510
NAGPUR ZONE 520 520 260 s00 200 2000
BARAMATI ZONE 440 440 220 200 100 1400
PUNE REGION KOLHAPUR ZONE 222 222 lu 286 100 941
PLINE ZONE 926 926 463 2164 970 5450
6000 6000 3000 6500 3500 25000

4.1 Empaneled agencies will carry out the work in their preferred zones on first
come first serve basis. After taking mid-term review if needed slab wise
allocation of quantum may be transferred from one zone to another zone or slab
wise quantum allocation within the zone may be reallocated taking into account
the completion of the project within stipulated time.

4.2 The online registration of the applications of the beneficiaries under MNRE RTS
Phase-ll scheme will be stopped once the slab wise/zone wise/ aggregate
capacity is reached / sanctioned on the online portal.

4.3 to Empaneled Agencies. However, the mid-term

Slab wise quantum is allocated
review after three (3) months will be taken and if it is observed that the
allocated quantum is not met by the bidders, it will be open to all bidders to take
up the balance quantum on first come first serve basis.

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5. Procedure
5.1 Respective Sub-Divisional Officer shall act as nodal officer for implementation of
RTS projects in his operational area,

S.Z lnterested consumers of Residential category will apply through online '

application portal at www.mqhadiscgm,in ) Consumer Portal ) Quick Access

) Rooftop RE Applications ) Apply for RE Rooftop.
5.2.L Requisite Registration fees to be paid online. Registration fees is to be
paid by Empanelled Agency.

5.2.2 Applicant will select the Empanelled Agency available in their MSEDCL
zones to carry out the work of installation of Rooftop Solar System.

s.3 Empanelled Agency will confirm the request of applicant within 3 days through
their login lD through portal. Technical Feasibility to be carried out by field
officers through Mobile App as soon as the application is submitted by applicant
and system will sanction the application. Message about sanction will be
communicated to the consumer. Sanction copy will be available for download to
consumer and employee enclosed herewith as Annexure-B.

5.4 Empanelled Agency will have to carry out the work in time bound manner as to
install and commission the SPV System within 2(TWO) months for system
capacity upto 10 kW and 03 (three) months for system capacity above 10 kW
from the date of sanctioned of individual beneficiary application by MSEDCL.

5.5 Cost of Net Meter & Generation Meter

5.5.1 Net meter shall be provided by the Empanelled Agency as per MSEDCL
technical specifications and the cost of the same along with testing fees
shall be borne by the beneficiary.

5.5.2 Generation meter shall be provided by the Empanelled Agency as per

MSEDCL technical specifications and the cost of the same along with
testing fees shall be borne by the Empanelled Agency.

5.5.3 The testing facility of the meters shall be made available by MSEDCL by
accepting the meter testing fees as per circular No. CE(Dist.)/M-lll/
Schedule of Charges /09078 dated 07.4.2020.

5.6 After testing of meters, the entry of the same shall be taken by field officer in
ERP.

5.7 After installation of the Rooftop Solar Generating system, Agency will upload all

the relevant documents through the online portal/Mobile App for Agencies.

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 5.7.1 Proforma A (As per MNRE)- COMMISSIONING REPORT (PROVISIONAL)
.FORGRID CONNECTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT (with Net-
metering facility)

5.7.2 Proforma B (As per MNRE)- Undertaking/Self- Declaration for domestic '

content requirement fulfil ment.

5.7.3 Proforma C (As per MNRE)- Joint Undertaking for Grid Connectivity of
Rooftop Solar Power Plant through a Common Energy Meter.

5.7.4 Annexure-C (MSEDCL)-Commissioning Report of Rooftop RE Generating

System.

5.7.5 Photo of Rooftop RE Generating System.

5,7.6 Photo of beneficiary.

5.7.7 CSV file for detalls of RTS system with meter, MODEM details.

5.7.8 Self-certification of safety of the installation of the RTS system along with
the test report of the Licensed Electrical Contractor.

5.7.9 CFA lnvoice from Agency.

5.8 lnstallation of meters & Commissioning of the Rooftop Solar Generating System
shall be carried out by field officer and the entries shall be done through Mobile
App.

5.9 Meter assignment to be done through NC module for further billing process.

6. Disbursement of CFA

6.1 After meter assignment is completed, the RTS data of consumer will be linked
with MNRE SPIN Portal.
6.2 MNRE will approve the subsidy of beneficiary (Consumer).

6.3 After approval from MNRE, MSEDCL will release the subsidy amount to the
bidder though online portal.

6.4 Consumer has to pay balance amount to the bidder excluding eligible CFA

Amount approved by MNRE.

PPT's for reference are also available at below mentioned link for reference.
https://www.mahadiscom.in/consumer/grid-interactive-rooftop-renewable-energy-
generati ng-system-regu lation-2019/

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 E-mail lD & Contact Nos of RTS Cell at Corporate Office

For Consumers su p port_sola rrf @ ma ha d iscom. i n

For Field Officer, Empaneled Agencies msedcl [email protected]

S.No. Name Designation Mobile No.

L, Pravin Sute Executive Engineer +91 98694 04439

2. Pradhnya Kamle System Analyst (lT) +91 85309 68228

3. Arvind Mahakalkar Dy, Executive Engineer +97 7767803844

EOI & other documents related to EOI published by MSEDCL from time to time shall form
part & parcel of this circular and shall be read harmoniously.

All the field officers are requested to take necessary action accordingly.

{,1\zo'1
Chief Engi Commercial)
Copy to:
As per mailing list

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 Annexure-A
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
GRID CONNECTED SPV SYSTEMS

The proposed projects shall be commissioned as per the technical specifications given below.
Any short comings will lead to cancelation of Empanelment as may be decided by MSEDCL and
Competent Authority’s decision will be final and binding on the bidder.

1. DEFINITION:

A Grid connected Solar Rooftop Photo Voltaic (SPV) power plant consists of SPV array,
Module Mounting Structure, Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) consisting of Maximum Power
Point Tracker (MPPT), Inverter, and Controls & Protections, interconnect cables, solar
meter, bi-directional energy meter and switches. PV Array is mounted on a suitable
structure. Grid connected SPV system is without battery and should be designed with
necessary features to supplement the grid power during daytime. Components and parts
used in the SPV power plants including the PV modules, metallic structures, cables,
junction box, switches, PCUs etc., should confirm to the BIS, IEC, or international
specifications, wherever such specifications are available and applicable.

Solar PV system shall consist of following equipment/components.

 Solar PV modules consisting of required number of Crystalline PV modules.

 Grid interactive Power Conditioning Unit with Remote Monitoring System.
 Mounting structures.
 Junction Boxes.
 Earthing and lightening protections.
 IR/UV protected PVC Cables, pipes and accessories.
 Solar Generator Meter and Bi-directional Energy Meter

a) SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES:

1.1.1 The PV modules and Solar Cell used should be made in India. Necessary
documents in this regards must be provided to MSEDCL.

Violation of norms of Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) UNDER Solar PV

projects will lead to penalties and actions as mentioned in office memorandum of
MNRE GOI vide letter no. 283/2018-GRID SOLAR dated 20th February, 2018 as
under:
a) Filing of criminal case under IPC 420 and related Sec.
b) Blacklisting of developers for period of 10 years
c) Forfeiting of relevant bank guarantee(s)
d) Disciplinary case against the Officers of concerned CPSU/ State Govt.
e) Any other action, in addition to those above

SPV Modules and Solar Cells must be used for this Scheme shall be
domestically manufactured as per MNRE’s requirement. The Empanelled
Agencies shall require to submit the Self declaration, regarding the Modules and
Solar cells used under this Scheme are “Made in India” in Appendix-3 Proforma-
 B. In absence of the ALMM (Approved list of Models & Manufacturers of SPV),
the Empanelled Agencies shall have to submit self-declaration regarding
domestically manufactured Cell and Modules used in the SPV System in this
project. Whenever, the ALMM list published by the MNRE, the Model and
Manufactures of the Module and Cell shall be from the ALMM only used in the
SPV System in this project.

“The PV modules used shall conform to the latest edition of IEC 61215 and IS
14286 (Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
approval). The PV modules shall also conform to IS/ IEC 61730 (Photovoltaic (PV)
module safety qualification: Requirements for construction and testing).”
1.1.2. The PV modules used must qualify to the latest edition of IEC PV module
qualification test or equivalent BIS standards Crystalline Silicon Solar Cell Modules
IEC 61215 and IS14286, IEC 61853-Part I, IS 16170-Part I for Photovoltaic (PV)
module performance testing and energy rating, Irradiance and temperature
performance measurements, and power rating, In addition, the modules must
conform to IEC61730 Part-2- requirements for construction & Part 2 – requirements
for testing, for safety qualification or equivalent IS.

a) For the PV modules to be used in a highly corrosive atmosphere throughout their

lifetime, they must qualify to IEC 61701/IS 61701
b) The total solar PV array capacity should not be less than allocated capacity
(kWp) and should comprise of solar crystalline modules of minimum 250 Wp.
Module capacity less than 250 watts shall not be accepted.
c) Protective devices against surges (SPD) at the PV module shall be provided.
Low voltage drop bypass diodes shall be provided.

d) PV modules must be tested and approved by one of the IEC/BIS authorized test
centres.
e) The module frame shall be made of corrosion resistant materials,
preferably having anodized aluminium.
f) The bidder shall carefully design & accommodate requisite numbers of the
modules to achieve the rated power in his bid.
g) The PV Module efficiency should be higher than 15%.
h) Other general requirement for the PV modules and sub systems shall be the
following:

i. The rated power of solar PV module shall have maximum tolerance up to

+3%. No negative tolerance in the rated capacity of solar PV module is
allowed.
ii. The peak-power point voltage and the peak-power point current of any
supplied module string (series connected modules) shall not vary by +2%
from the respective arithmetic means for all modules and/or for all
module strings, as the case may be.
iii. The module shall be provided with a junction box with either provision of
external screw terminal connection or sealed type and with arrangements
for provision of by-pass diode. The box shall have hinged, weather proof
lid with captive screws and cable gland entry points or may be of sealed
type and IP-65 rated.
iv. I-V curves at STC shall have to be provided by bidder.
 v. Minimum certified PV module efficiency shall be 15% for crystalline. The
temperature co-efficient power of the PV module shall not be less than -
0.50% /°C.
vi. All PV modules should carry a performance warranty of > 90% during the
first 10 years, and >80% during the next 15 years. Further, module shall
have performance warranty of > 97% during the first year of installation.
Degradation of module should not be more than 1 % per annum. MSEDCL
authorized representative will check the efficiency of the system on
random basis.
vii. The PV modules shall be equipped with IP67 or higher protection level
junction box with a minimum of 3 (three) numbers of bypass diodes of
appropriate rating and appropriately sized output power cable of
symmetric length with MC4 or equivalent solar connectors.
1.1.3. Modules deployed must use a RF identification tag. The following information must
be mentioned in the RFID used on each module (This can be inside or outside the
laminate, but must be able to withstand harsh environmental conditions).
a) Name of the manufacturer of the PV module
b) Name of the manufacturer of Solar Cells.
c) Month & year of the manufacture (separate for solar cells and modules)
d) Country of origin (separately for solar cells and module)
e) I-V curve for the module Wattage, Im, Vm and FF for the module
f) Unique Serial No and Model No of the module
g) Date and year of obtaining IEC PV module qualification certificate.
h) Name of the test lab issuing IEC certificate.
i) Other relevant information on traceability of solar cells and module as per
9001 and ISO 14001

1.1.4. Warranties:
a) Material Warranty:
i. Material Warranty is defined as: The manufacturer should warrant the
Solar Module(s) to be free from the defects and/or failures specified below
for a period not less than five (05) years from the date of commissioning.
ii. Defects and/or failures due to manufacturing.
iii. Defects and/or failures due to quality of materials.
iv. Non conformity to specifications due to faulty manufacturing and/or
inspection processes. If the solar Module(s) fails to conform to this
warranty, the manufacturer will repair or replace the solar module(s), at
the Owners sole option.
b) Performance Warranty:
i. The predicted electrical degradation of power generated not exceeding
20% of the minimum rated power over the 25 year period and not more
than 10% after ten years period of the full rated original output.

2. ARRAY STRUCTURE:
a) Supply, installation, erection and acceptance of module mounting structure
(MMS) with all necessary accessories, auxiliaries and spare part shall be in the
scope of the Empanelled Agency.
b) Hot dip galvanized MS /anodized aluminium mounting structures shall be
 used for mounting the modules/ panels/arrays. Each structure should have
angle of inclination as per the site conditions and to take maximum insolation.
However to accommodate more capacity the angle inclination may be reduced
until the plant meets the specified performance ratio requirements. MMS shall
be made of hot dip Galvanized steel per ASTM A123. Minimum thickness of
HDGI zinc coating should be minimum 80 micron at any point when measured.
No averaging is allowed in the measurement of coating thickness. All bolts,
nuts, panel mounting clamps fasteners shall be of stainless steel of grade SS
304 and must sustain the adverse climatic conditions.

c) PV array structure shall be designed and positioned such that the PV

modules are completely shadow-free solar during generation hours.

3. JUNCTION BOXES (JBs):

a) The junction boxes are to be provided in the PV array for termination of
connecting cables. The Junction Boxes (JBs) shall be made of
GRP/FRP/Powder Coated aluminium /cast aluminium alloy with full dust,
water & vermin proof arrangement. All wires/cables must be terminated
through cable lugs. The JBs shall be such that input & output termination can
be made through suitable cable glands. Suitable markings shall be provided on
the busbars for easy identification and cable ferrules will be fitted at the cable
termination points for identification.

b) Copper bus bars/terminal blocks housed in the junction box with suitable
termination threads Conforming to IP65 standard and IEC 62208 Hinged door
with EPDM rubber gasket to prevent water entry. Single /double compression
cable glands.

c) For array junction box/ PV combiner box, Empanelled Agency may also
provide polyamide glands and MC4 Connectors. The rating of the junction
box shall be suitable with adequate safety factor to interconnect the Solar PV
array.

d) Each Junction Box shall have High quality Suitable capacity Metal Oxide
Varistors (MOVs) / SPDs, suitable Reverse Blocking Diodes.

e) Suitable markings shall be provided on the bus bar for easy identification and
the cable ferrules must be fitted at the cable termination points for
identification.
f) Junction boxes shall be mounted on the MMS such that they are easily
accessible and are protected from direct sunlight and harsh weather.

4. DC DISTRIBUTION BOX (DCDB):

a) DC Distribution Box (DCDB) to receive the DC output from the PV array field.

b) DC DBs shall be dust & vermin proof conform having IP 65 protection.

c) The bus bars are made of EC grade copper of required size. Suitable capacity
MCBs/MCCB shall be provided for controlling the DC power output to the PCU
along with necessary surge arrestors.
5. AC DISTRIBUTION BOX (ACDB):

a) AC Distribution Panel Board (DPB) shall control the AC power from

PCU/inverter, and should have necessary surge arrestors. Interconnection
from ACDB to mains at LT Bus bar while in grid connected mode.
b) All switches and the circuit breakers, connectors should conform to
IEC60947:2019, part I, II and III/ IS60947 part I, II and III.

c) The changeover switches, cabling work should be undertaken by the bidder as

part of the project.

d) All the Panel’s shall be metal clad, totally enclosed, rigid, floor mounted, air -
insulated, cubical type suitable for operation on three phase / single phase,415
or 230 volts, 50 Hz.

e) The panels shall be designed for minimum expected ambient temperature of

50 degree Celsius, 80% humidity and dusty weather.

f) All indoor panels will have protection of IP54 or better. All outdoor panels
will have protection of IP65 or better.

g) Should conform to Indian Electricity Act and CEA safety regulations (till last
amendment). h) All the 415 AC or 230 volts devices / equipment like bus
support insulators, circuit breakers, SPDs, VTs etc., mounted inside the
switchgear shall be suitable for continuous operation and satisfactory
performance under the following supply conditions.

a. Variation in supply voltage :+/- 10 %

b. Variation in supply frequency :+/- 3 Hz

h) The inverter output shall have the necessary rated AC surge arrestors
and MCB/ MCCB. MCB shall be used for currents up to 63 Amperes, and
MCCB shall be used for currents greater than 63 Amperes. RCCB shall be
used by the Agency if required for successful operation of the PV system.

6. PCU/ARRAY SIZE RATIO:

a) The combined wattage of all inverters should not be less than rated capacity
of power plant under STC.

b) Maximum power point tracker shall be integrated in the PCU/Inverter to

maximize energy drawn from the array.
7. PCU/Inverter:-

i. Marking: All the Inverters should contain the following clear and indelible Marking Label
& Warning Label as per IS 16221 Part II, clause 5. The equipment shall, as a
minimum, be permanently marked with:
a) The name or trade mark of the manufacturer or supplier;
b) A model number, name or other means to identify the equipment,
c) A serial number, code or other marking allowing identification of manufacturing
location and the manufacturing batch or date within a three-month time
period.
d) Input voltage, type of voltage (a.c. or d.c.), frequency, and maximum
 continuous current for each input.
e) Output voltage, type of voltage (a.c. or d.c.), frequency, maximum continuous
current and for a.c. outputs, either the power or power factor for each output.
f) The Ingress Protection (IP) rating should be as per IS 16221.

ii. Marking shall be located adjacent to each fuse or fuse holder, or on the fuse holder, or in
another location provided that it is obvious to which fuse the marking applies, giving the
fuse current rating and voltage rating for fuses that may be changed at the installed site.

Particulars Details
Switching devices IGBT/MOSFET
Control Microprocessor /DSP
Nominal AC output voltage For 3-phase/ 1phase :- 415V / 240 V
Output frequency 50 Hz
Grid Frequency Synchronization range + 3 Hz or more
Grid Voltage Tolerance -20 % & +15 %
Ambient temperature considered -20° C to + 50° C
Humidity 95 % Non-condensing
Protection of Enclosure IP-65(Minimum).
Grid Frequency Tolerance range + 3 or more
No-load losses Less than 1% of rated power
Inverter Efficiency (minimum)
(Below 10 kW) >90%
(Above 10 kW) >93%
THD <3%
PF >0.9
Communication interface RS 485 with Modbus
Display type LCD for data display. LCD / LED for status
display
Protections  Over voltage (both input and output)
 Over current (both input and output)
 Over/Under grid frequency
 Over temperature
 Short circuit
 Lightening
 Surge voltage induced at output due
to external source
 Anti-islanding
Recommended Alert/Indications  Inverter ON
 Grid ON
 Inverter Under / Over Voltage
 Inverter Overload
 Inverter Over Temperature

Recommended LCD Display on Inverter  Output power (W)

 Daily Energy (Wh)
 cumulative energy (Wh)
 DC voltage (V)
 DC current (A)
  AC voltage (V)
 AC frequency (Hz)
 AC current (A)
 Cumulative hours of operation (h).
a) The inverter shall have an RS-485 interface and support communication of its
operational parameters and logs over Modbus protocol. The register
mapping/memory mapping of the inverter data shall be made available by the
Empanelled Agency from the inverter supplier to the MSEDCL.
b) PCU/inverter shall be capable of complete automatic operation including
wake-up, synchronization & shutdown.
c) The output of power factor of PCU/ inverter is suitable for all voltage ranges or
sink of reactive power, inverter should have internal protection arrangement
against any sustain fault in feeder line and against the lightning on feeder.
d) Built-in meter and data logger to monitor plant performance through external
computer shall be provided.
e) The power conditioning units / inverters should comply with applicable
IEC/equivalent BIS standard for efficiency measurements and environmental
tests as per standard codes IEC 61683/IS 61683 and IEC 60068-2(1,2,14,30)
/Equivalent BIS Std.
f) The charge controller (if any) / MPPT units environmental testing should
qualify IEC 60068-2(1, 2, 14, 30)/Equivalent BIS std. The junction
boxes/enclosures should be IP 65(for outdoor)/ IP 54 (indoor) and as per IEC
529 Specifications.
g) The PCU/ inverters should be tested from the MNRE approved test centres
/NABL /BIS/IEC accredited testing- calibration laboratories. In case of imported
power conditioning units, these should be approved by international test
houses. Valid type test report shall be submitted by the empanelled agency
before commissioning of the SPV System.
h) All inverters shall be IEC 61000 compliant for electromagnetic compatibility,
harmonics, Surge, etc.
i) Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) shall be integrated in the
PCU/inverter to maximize energy drawn from the array.
j) The PCU/ Invertor shall have overloading capacity of minimum 15%.

8. INTEGRATION OF PV POWER WITH GRID:

The output power from SPV would be fed to the inverters which converts DC produced by
SPV array to AC and feeds it into the main electricity grid after synchronization. In case of
grid failure, or low or high voltage, solar PV system shall be out of synchronization and shall
be disconnected from the grid. Once the grid comes into service PV system shall again be
synchronized with grid supply and load requirement would be met to the extent of
availability of power. 4 pole isolation of inverter output with respect to the grid power
connection need to be provided, as per regulation.

9. DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM / PLANT MONITORING

 As per Technical specifications of RMS mentioned in Annexure-15.

 The following parameters should be accessible via the operating interface display in real time
separately for solar power plant as provided by the manufacturer:

a. AC Voltage.

b. AC Output current.
 c. Output Power

d. Power factor.

e. DC Input Voltage.

f. DC Input Current.

g. Time Active.

h. Time disabled.

i. Time Idle.

j. Power produced

k. Protective function limits (Viz-AC Over voltage, AC Under voltage, Over frequency,
Under frequency ground fault, PV starting voltage, PV stopping voltage.

 Bidirectional and Generator energy meter along with CT/PT as applicable should be as per
MSEDCL latest Technical Specifications.

 Location of Bidirectional and Generator energy meter shall be installed at suitable location so
as to accessible for meter reading to MSEDCL staff and meter reading agencies deputed by
MSEDCL.

10. METERING:

a) The Net meter along with CT/PT as applicable (As per MSEDCL latest Technical
Specifications) shall be installed for the measurement of Import/Export of
energy in co-ordination with MSEDCL.
b) The Generation energy meter along with CT/PT as applicable (As per MSEDCL
latest Technical Specifications) shall be installed for the measurement of solar
energy generation of energy in co-ordination with MSEDCL.
c) Location of Net Meter and Generator energy meter shall be installed at
suitable location so as to accessible for meter reading to MSEDCL staff and
meter reading agencies deputed by MSEDCL.
d) The empanelled agency must take approval/NOC from the MSEDCL for the
connectivity, technical feasibility, and synchronization of SPV plant with
distribution network before commissioning of SPV plant.
e) Reverse power relay shall be provided by empanelled agency (if necessary), as
per the MSEDCL requirement.

11. PROTECTIONS:

The system should be provided with all necessary protections like earthing, Lightning,
and grid islanding as follows:

11.1. LIGHTNING PROTECTION:

The SPV power plants shall be provided with lightning & over voltage protection. The main
aim in this protection shall be to reduce the over voltage to a tolerable value before it
reaches the PV or other sub system components. The source of over voltage can be
lightning, atmosphere disturbances etc. The entire space occupying the SPV array shall be
suitably protected against Lightning by deploying required number of Lightning Arrestors.
Lightning protection should be provided as per IEC62305 standard. The protection against
induced high-voltages shall be provided by the use of metal oxide varistors (MOVs) and
 suitable earthing such that induced transients find an alternate route to earth.

11.2. SURGE PROTECTION:

Internal surge protection shall consist of three MOV type surge-arrestors connected from
+ve and –ve terminals to earth (via Y arrangement).

11.3. EARTHING
i. Each array structure of the PV yard should be grounded/ earthed properly as per
IS:3043-1987.
ii. In addition the lighting arrester/masts should also be earthed inside the array field.
iii. It shall be ensured that all the earthing points are bonded together for AC systems to
make them at the same potential.
iv. Earthing for Lightening Arrestors/DC Systems shall be provided separately.
v. All the earthings required as per the technical specifications should be maintenance
free earthings.

a) Each array structure of the PV yard, LT power system, earthing grid for
switchyard, all electrical equipment, inverter, all junction boxes, etc. shall be
grounded properly as per IS 3043-1987. All metal casing/ shielding of the plant
shall be thoroughly grounded in accordance with CEA Safety Regulation 2010.
b) Each string/ array and MMS of the plant shall be grounded properly. The array
structures are to be connected to earth pits as per IS standards.
c) Necessary provision shall be made for bolted isolating joints of each earthing
pit for periodic checking of earth resistance.
d) The complete earthing system shall be mechanically and electrically
connected to provide independent return to earth.
e) Earthing bus bar shall be terminated at both ends of the switchgear to suit the
connections to outside earthing conductor. All components and the module are
required to be earthed individually and are to be looped and connected to the
earthing grid.
f) Separate earth pits shall be prepared for equipment body earthing. Lightning
arrestor earth pits and equipment earth pit are to be kept separate.
g) Earthing system shall consist of earth grids and electrodes buried in soil in the
premises, embedded in concrete inside the buildings/rooms to which all the
electrical equipment, metallic structures are connected to have earth
continuity for safety reasons.

11.4. GRID ISLANDING:

i. In the event of a power failure on the electric grid, it is required that any
independent power-producing inverters attached to the grid turn off
immediately. This prevents the DC-to-AC inverters from continuing to feed
power into small sections of the grid, known as “islands.” Powered islands
present a risk to workers who may expect the area to be unpowered, and
they may also damage grid- connected equipment. The Rooftop PV system
shall be equipped with Anti islanding features. In addition to disconnection
from the grid (due to islanding protection) disconnection due to under and
over voltage conditions shall also be provided.
ii. A manual disconnect 4 / 2 pole isolation switch (RCCB may also be used)
beside automatic disconnection to grid would have to be provided at utility
end to isolate the grid connection by the utility personnel to carry out any
maintenance.
12. CABLES:
Cables of required size to be used in the system shall have the following characteristics:
i. Shall meet IEC 60227/IS 694, IEC 60502/IS 1554 standards
ii. Temp. Range: –10°C to +80°C.
iii. Voltage rating 660/1000V
iv. Excellent resistance to heat, cold, water, oil, abrasion, UV radiation.
v. Sizes of cables between array interconnections, array to junction boxes,
junction boxes to Inverter etc. shall be so selected to keep the voltage drop
(power loss) of the entire solar system to the minimum. The cables (as per
IS) should be insulated with a special grade PVC compound formulated for
outdoor use.
vi. Cable Routing/ Marking: All cable/wires are to be routed in a RPVC pipe/
GI cable tray and suitably tagged and marked with proper manner by good
quality ferule or by other means so that the cable easily identified.
vii. The Cable should be so selected that it should be compatible up to the
life of the solar PV panels i.e. 25 years.
viii. The ratings given are approximate. All the cables required for the plant are
to be provided by the bidder. Any change in cabling sizes if desired by the
bidder/approved after citing appropriate reasons.
ix. Multi Strand, Annealed high conductivity copper conductor PVC type
‘A’ pressure extruded insulation or XLPE insulation. Overall PVC/XLPE
insulation for UV protection Armoured cable for underground laying. All
cable trays including covers to be provided. All cables conform to latest
edition of IEC/equivalent BIS Standards as specified below: BoS item /
component Standard Description Standard Number Cables General Test
and Measuring Methods, PVC/XLPE insulated cables for working Voltage up
to and including 1100 V,UV resistant for outdoor installation IS /IEC 69947.
Aluminium cable may be used on the AC-side of the PV system.
x. The size of each type of DC cable selected shall be based on minimum
voltage drop however; the maximum drop shall be limited to 1%.
xi. The size of each type of AC cable selected shall be based on minimum
voltage drop however; the maximum drop shall be limited to 2 %.

13. CONNECTIVITY:
The maximum capacity for interconnection with the grid at a specific voltage level shall be
as specified in the MERC regulation for Grid connectivity and norms of MSEDCL and
amended from time to time.

14. DRAWINGS & MANUALS:

i. Two sets of Engineering, electrical drawings and Installation and O&M
manuals are to be provided to beneficiary. Agency shall upload scanned
copies of complete technical datasheets for each equipment giving details
of the specifications along with make/makes along with basic design of the
power plant and power evacuation, synchronization along with protection
equipment on the Web portal of Solar Roof top before commissioning.
ii. ISI marked (wherever applicable) and reputed makes equipment be used.

15. SOLAR PV SYSTEM ON THE ROOFTOP/ GROUND:

The Solar PV system on the rooftop/ ground of the premises will be installed for PV
capacity permitted by MSEDCL as per regulation issued by MERC.
16. SAFETY MEASURES:

The bidder shall take entire responsibility for electrical safety of the installation(s)
including connectivity with the grid and follow all the safety rules & regulations applicable
as per Electricity Act, 2003 and CEA Safety Regulation 2010 etc.

17. DOCUMENTATION:
Operation & Maintenance manual / user manual shall be supplied along with the each
power plant. The manual shall include complete system details such as array lay out,
schematic of the system, inverter details, working principle etc. Step by step maintenance
and troubleshooting procedures shall be given in the manuals and provided to the
beneficiary.
18. SHADOW ANALYSIS:
The shadow analysis of each site has to be carried out by Bidder and shall be his
responsibility to educate the user to install the system only in shadow free space. Lower
performance of the system due to shadow effect shall be the responsibility of the bidder
and shall be liable for penalty for lower performance.

19. PERFORMACE RATIO:

The Performance Ratio of Grid Connected Systems shall be more than 75% throughout
the five year maintenance period, and necessary efforts shall be made to achieve it by the
empanelled agency considering CUF (Capacity Utilization factor) to be minimum 15%.
20. TOOLS & TACKLES AND SPARES:

 After completion of installation & commissioning of the power plant, necessary

tools & tackles are to be provided free of cost by the EoI holder for maintenance
purpose. List of tools and tackles to be supplied by the EoI holder for approval of
specifications and make from MSEDCL/ owner.

 A minimum set of spares shall be maintained in the respective service centers for the
entire period of warranty and CMC which upon its use shall be replenished.

21. DANGER BOARDS AND SIGNAGES :

 Danger boards should be provided as and where necessary as per IE Act. /IE rules as
amended up to date. Three signage shall be provided one each at battery –cum-
control room, solar array area and main entry from administrative block. Text of the
signage may be finalized in consultation with MSEDCL/ owner.
QUALITY CERTIFICATION, STANDARDS AND TESTING FOR GRID-CONNECTED
ROOFTOP SOLAR PV SYSTEMS/POWER PLANTS

Quality certification and standards for grid-connected rooftop solar PV systems are
essential for the successful mass-scale implementation of this technology. It is also
imperative to put in place an efficient and rigorous monitoring mechanism, adherence
to these standards. Hence, all components of grid-connected rooftop solar PV
system/ plant must conform to the relevant standards and certifications given below:
Solar PV Modules/ Panels
IEC 61215 Design Qualification and Type Approval for Crystalline Silicon
and IS Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
14286
IEC 61701:2011 Salt Mist Corrosion Testing of Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
IEC 61853- Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating:
1:2011 / Irradiance and temperature performance measurements, and power
IS 16170- rating
1:2014
IEC 62716 Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Ammonia (NH3) Corrosion Testing
(As per the site condition like dairies, toilets)
IEC 61730-1,2 Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification-Part 1: Requirements
for Construction, Part 2: Requirements for Testing
Solar PV Inverters
IEC 62109 & IS : Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems:
16221 Part 1: General requirements, and Safety of power converters for
use in photovoltaic power systems
Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters. Safety compliance
(Protection degree IP 65 for outdoor mounting, IP 54 for indoor
mounting)
IS/IEC 61683
Photovoltaic Systems – Power conditioners: Procedure for Measuring
latest
Efficiency (10%, 25%, 50%, 75% & 90-100% Loading Conditions)
(as applicable)
IS :16169 :2014/
Utility-interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters - Test Procedure of
IEC 62116:2008 Islanding Prevention Measures
IEC 60068-2 / Environmental Testing of PV System – Power Conditioners and
IEC Inverters
62093 (as
applicable)
Fuses
IS/IEC 60947 General safety requirements for connectors, switches, circuit breakers
(Part (AC/DC):
1, 2 & 3), EN 1) Low-voltage Switchgear and Control-gear, Part 1: General rules
50521 2) Low-Voltage Switchgear and Control-gear, Part 2: Circuit Breakers
3) Low-voltage switchgear and Control-gear, Part 3: Switches,
 disconnectors switch, disconnectors and fuse-combination units
EN 50521: Connectors for photovoltaic system-Safety requirements
and tests
Low-voltage fuses - Part 6: Supplementary requirements for fuse-links
IEC 60269- for the protection of solar photovoltaic energy systems
6:2010
Solar PV Roof Mounting Structure
IS 2062/IS 4759 Material for the structure mounting
Surge Arrestors
BFC 17- Lightening Protection Standard
102:2011
IEC 60364-5-53/ Electrical installations of buildings - Part 5-53: Selection and erection
IS of electrical equipment - Isolation, switching and control
15086- Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 11: Surge protective
5 (SPD) devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements
IEC and test methods
61643-
11:2011
Cables
IEC 60227/IS General test and measuring method for PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
694, IEC insulated cables (for working voltages up to and including 1100 V, and
60502/IS 1554 UV resistant for outdoor installation)
(Part 1
& 2)/
IEC69947
(as
applicable)
Electric cables for photovoltaic systems (BT(DE/NOT)258), mainly for
BS EN 50618 DC Cables
Earthing /Lightning
IEC 62561-1
IEC 62561
Lightning protection system components (LPSC) –
Series
Part 1: Requirements for connection components IEC 62561-2
(Chemical
earthing) (as Lightning protection system components (LPSC) –
applicable) Part 2: Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes
IEC 62561-7
Lightning protection system components (LPSC) –
Part 7: Requirements for earthing enhancing compounds
Junction Boxes
Junction boxes and solar panel terminal boxes shall be of the thermo-
IEC 60529
plastic type with IP 65 protection for outdoor use, and IP 54
 protection for indoor use
Energy Meters
Testing facility of Net Meters and Generation Meters shall be
provided by MSEDCL by accepting the meter testing fees as per
circular No. CE(Dist.)/M-III/ Schedule of Charges/ 09078 dated
07.4.2020.
 Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd

(A Govt. of Maharashtra Undertaking) Office Name : <<Sub Div>>/<<Circle Name>>

CIN: U40109MH2005SGC153645

Sanction No: <<BU>>/<<Sub Div>>/<<No:>> Date:<<System Date>>

To,

<<Consumer Name>>
<<Address Line 1>>
<<Address Line 1>>, <<District>>
<<Pin Code>>
<<Mobile No>>, <<E-mail>>

Sub: - Sanction Letter for <<Sanction RE Capacity>>KW Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating
System for <<Consumer No>> under <<RE Billing Arrangement>>.

Ref:- 1. Your Application No.<<Application ID>> Date:<<Application Date>>

2. Technical Feasibility date<< Technical Feasibility date>>
3. MERC Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating System Regulations 2019.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Your application for Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating System vide above reference is
hereby sanctioned under <<RE Billing Arrangement>> at the above mentioned premises as under:

Scheme Name:- <<Scheme Name>> Agency Name:- <<Agency Name>>

Existing Parameters:-
Sanctioned Load (KW) << Sanctioned Load>> Contract Demand << Contract Demand>>
DTC Code << DTC Code>> DTC Name << DTC Name>>
Existing Rooftop RE << Existing Rooftop RE Tariff Category <<Tariff on Existing
Capacity Capacity>> Conn>>
Sanctioned Parameters: -
RE Source- (Solar) <<Solar RE Capacity>>
RE Source- (Wind) <<Wind RE Capacity>>
RE Source- (Hydro) <<Hydro RE Capacity>>
RE Source- (Biomass) <<Biomass RE Capacity>>
RE Source- (Bio-Fuel Solid <<Bio-Fuel Solid waste Capacity>>
waste)
Total Sanctioned Rooftop RE << Sanction RE Capacity>>
Capacity (KW)
Cumulative Rooftop RE << Existing Rooftop RE Capacity +
Capacity (KW) (Existing + Sanction RE Capacity >>
New Sanctioned)

Sanction No: <<BU>>/<<Sub Div>>/Rooftop RE/<<Consumer No.>>/<<No:_>>Date:<<System Date>>

Terms & Conditions:

1. The validity of this sanction is for 06 (Six) months i.e. up to <<Sanctioned Date + 06
Month>>from the sanctioned date << System Date>>. If the Rooftop RE system is not

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 Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd

(A Govt. of Maharashtra Undertaking) Office Name : <<Sub Div>>/<<Circle Name>>

CIN: U40109MH2005SGC153645

commissioned and commissioning report is not uploaded by <<Sanctioned Date + 06 Month>>,

this sanction shall be deemed cancelled and you shall have to apply afresh.
2. The metering arrangement and the inter-connection of the Renewable Energy Generating
System with the Network of the MSEDCL shall be as per the provisions of the Grid Interactive
Renewable Regulations, and the technical standards and norms specified by the Central
Electricity Authority for connectivity of distributed generation resources and for the installation
and operation of meters.
3. The Eligible Consumer agrees, that he shall install, prior to connection of the Renewable Energy
Generating System to the Network of MSEDCL, an isolation device (both automatic and in-built
within inverter and external manual relays); and the MSEDCL shall have access to it if required
for the repair and maintenance of the distribution Network.
4. The design, installation, maintenance and operation of the Renewable Energy Generating
System shall be undertaken in a manner conducive to the safety of the Renewable Energy
Generating System as well as the Licensee’s Network.
5. The Eligible Consumer shall obtain any statutory approvals and clearances that may be
required, such as from the Electrical Inspector (For System Above 200KW) or the municipal or
other authorities, before connecting the Renewable Energy Generating System to the
distribution Network.
6. The existing metering System, if not in accordance with the Grid Interactive Renewable
Regulations, shall be replaced by a bi-directional meter (whole current/CT operated) and a
separate Renewable Energy Generation Meter shall be provided to measure Renewable Energy
generation. The bi-directional meter (whole current/CT operated) shall be installed at the inter-
connection point to the MSEDCL’s Network for recording export and import of energy.
7. The Generation Meter and bi-directional meters shall be fixed in separate meter boxes in the
same proximity.
8. Separate Generation Meter shall be installed to each RE Generating source.
9. The Eligible Consumer shall bear all costs related to the setting up of the Renewable Energy
Generating System, including the cost of the Renewable Energy Generation Meter, bi-
directional meter (Net Meter) etc.

Office In-Charge

<<Employee Name>>
<<CPF No.>>
<<BU>>/<<Sub Div>>/<<Circle Name>>

Note: This sanction letter is system generated, hence, signature not required.

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11/5/2020 Commissioning_Report

Maharashtra State Electricity

Distribution Co. Ltd.

Renewable Energy Generating System

Annexure- I
(Commissioning Report for RE System)

S No. Particulars As commissioned

1 Name of the Consumer THE CHAIRMAN SHRI NIWAS APPT

2 Consumer Number 170140297421

3 Mobile Number 8578550103

4 E-mail [email protected]

PLOT NO .GP 106,WING-B,NEA G

5 Address of Installation
BLOCK,MIDC,SHAHUNAGAR,CH Aghane 410503

6 RE Arrangement Type Net Metering Arrangement

7 RE Source Wind

8 Sanctioned Capacity(KW) 3

9 Capacity Type Rooftop + Ground

10 Project Model Capex

11 RE installed Capacity(Rooftop)(KW) NA

12 RE installed Capacity(Rooftop + Ground)(KW) 3

13 RE installed Capacity(Ground)(KW) NA

14 Installation date 03-November-2020

15 Solar PV Details

Inverter Capacity(KW) 4

Inverter Make Any Other

No. of Modules 1

Module Capacity(KW) 3

To be uploaded separately:

1. Self-certification of safety of the installation of the RTS system along with the test report of the Licensed Electrical
Contractor (Proforma-A).

2. Electrical Inspector permission if System is above 200 KW. (Mandatory if system is above 200KW only)

3. Third party leasing agreement if Model selected is RESCO.

4. Photograph of the system commissioned.

Signature of Consumer

Date: 05-November-2020 THE CHAIRMAN SHRI NIWAS APPT

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 COMMISSIONING REPORT (PROVISIONAL) FOR GRID CONNECTED SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER PLANT (with Net-metering facility)

Certified that a Grid Connected SPV Power Plant of ………………….. KWp capacity has been installed at
the site ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
district ……………………………………………. of ………………………………………………………………………………………….
which has been installed by M/S ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
on ……………………………………………. The system is as per BIS/MNRE specifications. The system has been
checked for its performance on ………………..............with / without installation of bi-directional meter
and it is working satisfactorily. The system is suitable for installation of bi-directional and gross
energy meters.

Signature of the beneficiary

Signature of the rep. of supplier

With name, seal and date

Signature of the P.O./APO

With name, date and seal
 Undertaking/Self- Declaration for domestic content requirement fulfillment
(On a plain Paper)

This is to certify that M/S [Name of the company empaneled under Phase-II] has installed [Capacity
of RTS system installed in KW] Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Power Plant for [Full name of the
beneficiary as per ID Proof] at [Address where the RTS system is installed] under sanction number
[sanction number issued by implementing agency/DISCOM] dated [date on which sanction was
issued by implementing agency/DISCOM ] issued by [Name of the implementing agency/DISCOM]

2. It is hereby undertaken that the PV modules installed for the above-mentioned project are
domestically manufactured using domestic manufactured solar cells. The details of installed PV
Modules are follows:

1. PV Module Capacity: Capacity of the installed PV Module

2. Number of PV Modules: Total number of PV Modules Installed in one project
3. Sr No of PV Module: Serial Number of each PV Module Installed (Add signed and stamped
annexure page with all serial numbers, if number of PV modules is large]
4. PV Module Make: Name of the company who manufactured the installed PV Modules
5. Purchase Order Number: Number of your Purchase Order document issued by emapanled
company to the PV Module manufacturer
6. Purchase Order Date: Date on which Purchase order was issued by empaneled company to
the PV Module Manufacturer
7. Cell manufacturer’s name: Name of the manufacturer of solar cells used in the PV Modules
installed in the project.
8. Cell GST invoice No: Invoice number of the purchase invoice for the Solar Cells

3. The above undertaking is based on the certificate issued by PV Module manufacturer/supplier

while supplying the above mentioned order.

4. I, [Name of the officer signing this document] on behalf of M/S [Name of the company
empaneled under Phase-II] further declare that the information given above is true and correct and
nothing has been concealed therein. If anything is found incorrect at any stage then the due Central
Financial Assistance (CFA) that I have not charged from the consumer can be withheld and
appropriate action may be taken against me and my company for wrong declaration. Supporting
documents and proof of the above information will be provided as and when requested by MNRE.
(Signature With official Seal/stamp)

For M/S [Name of the company empaneled under Phase-II]

Name: [Name of the officer signing this document]
Designation: [Designation of the officer signing this document]
Phone: [Phone Number of the officer/ company]
Email: [Email address of the officer/company]

Enclosed: Certificate issued by PV Module manufacturer/supplier

 Format for Joint Undertaking for Grid Connectivity of Rooftop Solar Power Plant
through a Common Energy Meter

(To be furnished on Stamp Paper of appropriate value)

I/We …………………………………………………as Secretary/ Director /Managing

Trusty (in case of trust) of ………………................................. (Name of Society) [Owner],
registered under the Section ........................... of The State/Central Societies Registration
Act having electricity connection under the ambit ………………………… (Name of
distribution company) bearing Customer Account No ………………... [Annexure-I] at
…………………………………..(Address) [Premises] do hereby solemnly affirm and
declare as under:

1) That I am/ We are the legal heir of the above said premises and have entered into a
lease agreement with ………………………………………… (Name of Beneficiary)
for a period of ………… years upto …………………(Date of Termination);

2) We understand that the …………………………………………………..(Name of

State Nodal Agency) has sanctioned Financial Assistance [including assistance from
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Govt. of …………..(Name of the
State)] for installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant of
……………. KWp capacity at the above said premises. The Financial Assistance has
been sanctioned in the name of ………………………………(Name of Beneficiary);

3) We, hereby submit our undertaking that the referred Grid Connected Rooftop Solar
Power Plant [RTS] can be connected to the Energy Meter/ Bi-directional Energy Meter
bearing Consumer Account No…………………………... Any benefit availed from the
excess solar energy exported through the Bidirectional Energy Meter to the grid as
per the Net-Metering regulation of Central/State Electricity Regulatory Commission,
can be claimed by ……..…………………………………….. (Name of Beneficiary);

4) It is certified that the Financial Assistance sanctioned by …………………………….

(Name of State Nodal Agency) to …………………………………………… (Name of
Beneficiary) for the installation of referred RTS is not transferred to the Owner;

5) It is stated that following are also connected to the same Energy Meter/ Bi-Directional
Energy Meter bearing Consumer Account No. ……………:

1. ...................................

2. ...................................
 3. ...................................

This undertaking is being given for submission to MNRE & ………………………(Name of

the DISCOM) in compliance to the norms set for Grid Connectivity of our Grid Connected
Rooftop Solar Power Plant.

Signature Signature

(____________________________) (____________________________)

Name of the Owner/ Signing Authority Name of Beneficiary

Date:

Place:

Accepted By:

(witness with name, address & signature)

For ................................(1) For ................................(2) For .................................(3)

Signature (____________) Signature (_____________) Signature (____________)

ANNEXURE-I

Copy of latest electricity bill to be enclosed

Solar Rooftop Application Portal

Section 1: Solar Rooftop Application Portal

2
MSEDCL
Solar Rooftop Application Portal
Instructions Part :

1. Short instructions for filling the form are provided.

2. For Details Help Document is provided beside search button.
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General Details :

1. Enter the Consumer No and click on Search Button.

2. Consumer general information like Name , address ,BU is displayed from billing data .
3. Email Id and Mobile No are mandatory and non editable.
4. If any one is blank, mobile no and email id updation link is provided.
5. For correction in address, address correction link is provided.
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 Technical Details for Subsidize Consumer:
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 Technical Details for Subsidize Consumer:

In Rs.
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 Technical Details for Subsidize Consumer:
For Subsidized Consumers under MNRE Phase-II RTS Program following tariff code are considered .

134 HT Group Housing Society (Residential) 11 KV

135 HT Group Housing Society (Residential) 33 KV
136 HT Group Housing Society (Residential) EHV
166 HT Group Housing Society (Residential) 22 KV
60 HT-LT Residential on High Voltage
90 LT-I Residential 1Ph
91 LT-I BPL
92 LT-I Residential 3Ph
302 LT-I Residential Temp 1Ph
303 LT-I Residential Temp 3Ph

• In technical Details consumer need to select Scheme Name, RE Arrangement , RE Generator type,
connection type, RE Capacity, Solar Inverter Capacity and Output Voltage of RE System.

• If Consumer Opt for MNRE Subsidy scheme, he has to go for Net Metering Only and project model is
Capex and one of the RE Generator must be Solar .

• If Consumer go for No Scheme then he can apply for Net Metering , Net Billing or Grid Connected behind
the Meter and can select project model as Capex or Resco and RE Generator can be Solar , Wind , Hydro,
Biomass, Bio Fuel solid waste etc.
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 Installation Cost and Application Submission for Subsidize Consumer:

• For Subsidy Consumer, as per applied solar RE Capacity, Estimated Installation cost, Subsidy amount(CFA) and cost
to be paid are shown.
• OTP will generate on Registered Mobile No for verification and application will submit.
• Application ID is generated and consumer can pay his Registration Fee.
•After application submission, SMS will be sent to consumer containing application Id and Date.
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 Payment Part:

• After click on Pay Now , Consumer need to provide Application ID

• His Application Details will be shown as follow and consumer can make payment on payment Gateway
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 Payment Part:

(In Rs.)
(In Rs.)

(In Rs.)
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 Payment Part:
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 Agency Selection for Subsidized Consumer :

in Rs.

• After payment done, subsidize consumer can select agency, empanelled for his Zone
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 Agency Selection for Subsidized Consumer :

in Rs.

• Details of selected agency, is shown to consumer for further contact.

• Consumer can track his application till meter assignment on Solar Application Track by giving his
Application ID.
Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal

Section 2: Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal

https://rts.mahadiscom.in/RoofTopSolar/

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Rooftop Solar Vendor Portal Screenshots, Login screen:

Login credential for Vendor Portal are provided after Vendor registration in SAP.
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 Home Screen:
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 Rooftop Solar List:
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To show consumer List, Various Search Options are available for Vendor .
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 Accept/Reject Consumer by vendor within 3 days :

Enter Application ID and click on Search Button.

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 Accept Consumer:
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 Reject Consumer:
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Download Installation Documents:
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Download Installation Documents:

• Vendor will provide Application Id for which preprinted Installation Document Formats he want to download
.
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Download Installation Documents:

• After Submit it will lead to next page as

•Vendor can download all 4 formats using download link as shown.

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Uploading Installation CSV and Invoice

•Option to Upload csv and invoice

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Uploading Installation CSV and Invoice

•Option to Upload csv and invoice

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 Download Consumer List:
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 Download Consumer List output:
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 Logout:
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY – MOBILE APP

Section 3 : TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY – MOBILE

APP
[Renewable Energy - Rooftop Solar]

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TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY – MOBILE APP :

• Employee User clicks on Tech Feasibility Menu.

• Here consumer need to provide his Application Id or Consumer No.
• User will be shown consumer information tapping on Get Consumer Info Button
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TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY – MOBILE APP :

• Employee User will enter necessary information.

• Users actual location will be automatically captured.
• After entering all details, save and approve tech feasibility application.
• On successful submission and approval of tech feasibility, successful message will be shown.
 RENEWABLE ENERGY APP

Section 4 : RE APP FOR VENDOR

[Renewable Energy - Rooftop Solar]
https://empportal.mahadiscom.in/EmpPortal/em
p?uiActionName=getMobileAppDownload

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Section 4 : RE COMMISSIOING APP

• Upload RoofTop Solar • For diagnostics check

Commissioning
Documents

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Section 4 : RE COMMISSIOING APP

Upload RoofTop Solar

Commissioning Documents

• Choose ‘RoofTop Solar Commissioning'

from the main menu. A list with
applications to be commissioned will be
displayed
• Application can be searched by following
3 options
- Search by Billing Unit
- Search by Application ID
- Search by Consumer Number
• Choose an application from the list

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Upload RoofTop Solar

Commissioning Documents
contd…

• Information for the selected application

will be shown at the top
• Documents to be uploaded can be
selected under ‘Upload Documents’
header

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Upload RoofTop Solar Commissioning Documents contd…
1. Choose each document from device or carefully capture photo
2. Tap on ‘Upload All’ to upload all documents

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Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal

Section 5 : Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal

(Employee-side Portal Operations )

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MSEDCL Section 5 : Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal
(Employee-side Portal Operations )

Circle Employee will approve commissioning details uploaded by vendor

MSEDCL Section 5 : Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal
(Employee-side Portal Operations )

Circle Employee will approve commissioning details uploaded by vendor

Page will show list of consumers whose installation docs uploaded by vendor, employee need to click on
Application Id to check the details as below
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(Employee-side Portal Operations )

Circle Employee will approve commissioning details uploaded by vendor

MSEDCL Section 5 : Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal
(Employee-side Portal Operations )

Circle Employee will approve commissioning details uploaded by vendor

MSEDCL Section 5 : Solar Rooftop Vendor Portal
(Employee-side Portal Operations )

Circle Employee will approve commissioning details uploaded by vendor

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Section 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING

[Renewable Energy - Rooftop Solar]

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 SECTION 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING :

• Consumer can track status of his Application through Consumer Tracking.

• Here consumer need to provide his Application Id or Consumer No.
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 SECTION 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING :
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 SECTION 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING :
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 SECTION 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING :
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 SECTION 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING :
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 SECTION 6 : APPLICATION TRACKING :
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Section 7 : Commission Document Upload for

Non-Subsidize Consumer

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SECTION 7 : Commission Document Upload for Non-Subsidize Consumer :

• After Technical Feasibility, Non-Subsidize consumer can upload his commission report and other
documents by Track his Application Link.
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SECTION 7 : Commission Document Upload for Non-Subsidize Consumer :

• These are documents required to upload by Non –Subsidize Consumer.

• Commission Report and Proforma – A will be downloaded by consumer with pre-printed data. In Commission
report consumer need to feed Installation date, installed capacity , inverter Make, capacity and Save it. Then Print
the document. Upload duly signed Commission Report and Proforma – A and other documents.
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SECTION 7 : Commission Document Upload for Non-Subsidize Consumer :
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SECTION 7 : Commission Document Upload for Non-Subsidize Consumer :
 SMS FOR VARIOUS STAGES
SMS No. Event To whom Revise SMS text to shorten the Length For Confirmation
SMS- 1 After Application Submit CONSUMER "Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is received. Track status at
www.mahadiscom.in"
SMS-2 Agency Selection by Consumer CONSUMER "Dear Consumer, Agency <<Agency Name>>, having Mobile No <<Agency Mobile No>> is selected by you under MNRE Phase-II RTS
scheme for RE appln-id <<application_id>>. Agency will contact you shortly for further process."
SMS-3 Agency Selection by Consumer Agency "Dear <<Agency Name>>, Consumer <<Consumer Name>>, Consumer No <<Consumer No>>, having Mobile No. <<Mobile No>>
selected your agency under MNRE Phase-II RTS scheme. You have to submit acceptance/rejection within 3 days through <<Vendor
portal Link>>, else considered as accepted."
SMS-4 Agency Selection by Consumer EMPLOYEE "RE appln-id <<application ID>> dated <<Application Date>> of Consumer No. <<Consumer Number>> for <<Total Capacity>> KW,
selected agency <<Agency Name>>, Contact No. <<Contact Number of agency>> is initiated for carrying out Joint Technical
feasibility."
SMS-5 Agency Reject to Consumer CONSUMER "Dear Consumer, Agency <<Agency Name>> has rejected your request, for RE appln-id <<application ID>>. So please select
another agency. <<url to reselect agency>>"
SMS-6 Agency Accept to Consumer CONSUMER "Dear Consumer, Agency <<Agency Name>> has accepted your request, for RE appln-id <<application ID>>. "
SMS07 After Online Payment Done by consumer SDO Application No. <<Application ID>> Dated <<Application Date>> for Rooftop RE Generating system for <<Total Capacity>> KW in r/o
Shri/Smt <<Consumer Name>> & <<Consumer Number>> is initiated for carrying out Joint Technical feasibility.
SMS08 Rejection of Tech feasibility through Mobile Consumer "Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is not feasible due to << Remark for
App. rejection >>"
SMS09 Keep Application in pending Stage if Consumer "Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> will be considered as per application
Chronology flag is 'Y' and inadequante seniority as soon as the distribution transformer capacity is upgraded."
Distribution Transformer Capacity
SMS10 Cancel Application if Chronology flag is 'N'and Consumer "Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is rejected due to Inadequate
inadequante Distribution transformer distribution transformer capacity."
capacity
SMS11 Cancel Application if Technical constraints Consumer "Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is rejected due to technical constraints."

SMS12 When the DTC capacity is augmented Consumer "Dear Consumer, With reference to RE appln-id <<Application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> the DTC <<DTC No>> is
augmented and your application will be considered for sanction."
SMS13 SDO "The DTC <<DTC No>> is augmented. Please consider RE appln-id <<application ID>> for further processing."
SMS14 Tech feasibility Approved throgh mobile App Consumer "Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is sanctioned on <<sanction date>> for
<<Total capacity>> KWp is valid upto <<Validity Date>>. If commissioning report of RE is not uploaded on or before Validity
date,appln will be deemed treated as cancelled and consumer have to re-apply"
SMS15 Reminder Message after 4 months of Sanction Consumer "Reminder : Dear Consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is sanctioned on <<sanction
Date date>> for <<Total capacity>> KWp is valid upto <<Validity Date>>. If commissioning report of RE is not uploaded on or before
Validity date,appln will be deemed treated as cancelled and consumer have to re-apply"
SMS16 Auto Cancellation of Application for non- Consumer "Dear consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number> is cancelled for non-commissioning up to
commissioning validity date<<validity Date>>."
SMS17 After commissioning If any technical Consumer "Dear consumer, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number> installation have <<Remark of field
discrepancy is observed officer>> deficiencies. Please rectify the deficiencies within 15 days."
SMS18 After commissioning If any technical Agency "Dear Agency,<<Agency Name >>, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number> have <<Remark of field
discrepancy is observed officer>> deficiencies. Please rectify the deficiencies within 15 days."
SMS19 Tech feasibility Approved throgh mobile App AGENCY "Dear Agency,<<Agency Name >>, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is sanctioned on
<<sanction date>> for <<Total capacity>> KWp is valid upto <<Validity Date>>. If commissioning report of RE is not uploaded on or
before Validity date,appln will be deemed treated as cancelled and consumer have to re-apply"
SMS20 Rejection of Tech feasibility through Mobile AGENCY "Dear Agency,<<Agency Name >>, RE appln-id <<application ID>> for consumer no << consumer number>> is not feasible due to <<
App. Remark for rejection >>"