DSPAUMSPP

Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects

The Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects scheme supports startups by providing Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to Rs. 25 lakh for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports, and up to Rs. 20 lakh per MW or 30% of the project cost for achieving specified milestones. This initiative aims to enhance solar energy infrastructure across India, with eligibility criteria detailed in the guidelines available on the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's website.

Central

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources Schemes

Scheme for: Startups

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Startups

Tags: startups, Energy, Funding

Details

Brief

Solar power projects can be set up anywhere in the country, however, the solar power projects developed in a scattered manner lead to higher project cost per MW and higher transmission losses. Individual projects of smaller capacity incur significant expenses in site development, drawing separate transmission lines to the nearest substation, procuring water, and creating other necessary infrastructure. It also takes longer for project developers to acquire land, get all types of clearances and permissions, etc. which ultimately delays the project. To overcome these challenges, the scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects” was rolled out in December 2014 with an objective to facilitate the solar project developers to set up projects expeditiously.

Eligibility

Tenure

  • Up to 2025-26

Benefit tags

  • Funding

Notes

  • To overcome these challenges, the scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects” was rolled out in December 2014 with an objective to facilitate the solar project developers to set up projects expeditiously.

Benefits

  • - Under the scheme, the Ministry provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to Rs. 25 lakh per solar park for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). Besides this, CFA of up to Rs. 20.00 lakh per MW or 30% of the project cost, including Grid-connectivity cost, whichever is lower, is also provided on achieving the milestones prescribed in the scheme
  • Under the scheme, the Ministry provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to Rs. 25 lakh per solar park for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR). Besides this, CFA of up to Rs. 20.00 lakh per MW or 30% of the project cost, including Grid-connectivity cost, whichever is lower, is also provided on achieving the milestones prescribed in the scheme.

Eligibility

Application Process

Online / portal

Official application / information link: https://mnre.gov.in/development-of-solar-parks-and-ultra-mega-solar-power-projects/

Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html

References

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