Hyderabad,, January 04, 2025…..The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Government of Telangana for coming out with the Draft Renewable Energy (RE) Policy, aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions across the state. This forward-thinking policy is hailed as one of the best in the country and is expected to set a benchmark for other states to follow.
FTCCI deeply appreciates the dedicated efforts of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Sri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu and the tireless work of the energy department officials, including:
Sri Sandeep Kumar Sultania, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt.
Sri Krishna Bhaskar, IAS, CMD, TGTRANSCO
Sri Musharraf, IAS, CMD, TGSPDCL
Sri Varun Reddy, IAS, CMD, TGNPDCL
Smt. Anila. V, VC and MD, TGREDCO
The draft policy shared at the stakeholders’ meeting yesterday was a significant milestone in Telangana’s journey toward becoming a renewable energy leader. FTCCI actively participated in the deliberations and provided valuable recommendations aimed at enhancing RE generation and consumption.
Key Recommendations given by FTCCI were:
1. Increase Net Metering Limits & Enhance Contract Demand Utilization:
a. Raise the cap from the existing 1 MW to 5 MW to align with evolving technological and economic standards, setting Telangana on par with or ahead of progressive states like Maharashtra.
b. Permit up to 100% of contract demand for RE, an increase from the current limit of 80%.
Facilitate Open Access: Allow open access for Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Co-generation, Waste-to-Energy (W2E), and Bio Energy projects, supported by favourable settlement terms akin to Regulation No. 2 of 2006.
Waive Wheeling Charges: Eliminate wheeling charges for open access sales of RE, making renewable energy more competitive and accessible.
Revise Transmission Charges: Consider levying transmission charges for RE developers on a Rs/unit basis instead of the existing Rs/KWH/month model.
Support for MSMEs: Design targeted incentives to encourage renewable energy adoption among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Promote Solar Parks: Facilitate the development of solar parks by government and private entities, prioritizing land allocation as per MNRE Solar Park norms.
Expand PM KUSUM Scheme: Permit solar plants above 2 MW under the PM KUSUM scheme, following the example of states like Rajasthan (10 MW), Maharashtra (10 MW), and Andhra Pradesh (5 MW).
Mr. Suresh Kumar Singhal, President of FTCCI, thanked the government for acknowledging FTCCI’s recommendations and incorporating them into the policy framework.
Vinod Kumar Agarwal, Chair of the Energy Committee, FTCCI, lauded the government’s visionary approach: “This policy will propel Telangana to the forefront of renewable energy generation and consumption. Under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Telangana is poised to set new standards in sustainable energy development.”
The FTCCI remains committed to collaborating with the government and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of this landmark policy.
