(a) whether the Government proposes to allow small and micro solar power companies to bid for small scale Government solar power projects across the country, especially in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Delhi/National Capital Region;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C)
(SHRI R.K. SINGH)
(a) to (c) Small and micro solar power companies can participate in bids for small scale solar power projects across the country including in Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Delhi/National Capital Region on fulfilment of bidding criteria, and the present policy of Government does not pose any restrictions on such companies.
In addition, under the proposed Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) small solar power projects up to 2 MW capacity are proposed to be installed in a decentralized mode at distribution sub-station level. Small and micro solar power companies may also participate in such projects based on the Scheme provisions after its approval.
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