Lok Sabha Question No. 3011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-19
Subject: Development of Solar Parks in Karnataka
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3011

ANSWERED ON 19/03/2025

## DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR PARKS IN KARNATAKA

## 3011. SHRI P C MOHAN

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of solar parks and ultra-mega renewable energy projects under the Solar Park Development Scheme, State-wise particularly in Karnataka;
- (b) the financial and infrastructural support extended to States for developing large scale renewable energy projects;
- (c) the measures being taken to ensure grid connectivity, land availability and ease of implementation for these projects; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to consider new policies to fast-track land acquisition and address regulatory challenges in renewable energy expansion and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) As on 28.02.2025, the Government has sanctioned 55 solar parks in 13 States including Karnataka under the scheme for 'Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects'. The details of these parks are given at Annexure-I.
- (b) The Government provides financial and infrastructural support through various schemes to promote setting up of large-scale renewable energy projects in the country. The details of incentives are given at Annexure-II.
- (c)  The  scheme  for  'Development  of  Solar  Parks  and  Ultra  Mega  Solar  Power  Projects' facilitates the availability of land and grid-connectivity for ease of implementation of largescale solar projects in the country. In addition, the Government is also implementing Green Energy  Corridor  scheme  in  ten  renewable  rich  States  including  Karnataka  to  facilitate evacuation of power from renewable energy projects.
- (d)  The  Government  has  been  requesting  the  State  Governments  to  identify  suitable government land for the installation of renewable energy projects. The land related issues are taken up with the State Governments. Interventions have been made in securing right of way for transmission lines in the form of guidelines for compensation issued on 14.06.2024.

The Government has also made several policy level interventions for addressing regulatory challenges in renewable energy expansion. The details are given at Annexure-III .

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## ANNEXURE-I REFFERED IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 3011 FOR 19.03.2025

## Details of Solar Parks sanctioned under the scheme for 'Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects'

| Sl. No.   | Name of Park                   |   Capacity sanctioned (MW) |   Projects installed (MW) |
|-----------|--------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1.        | Ananthapuramu Solar Park       |                       1400 |                      1400 |
| 2.        | Kurnool Solar Park             |                       1000 |                      1000 |
| 3.        | Kadapa Solar Park              |                       1000 |                       387 |
| 4.        | Ananthapuramu-II Solar Park    |                        500 |                       400 |
| 5.        | Ramagiri Solar Park            |                        300 |                         0 |
| 6.        | Rajnandgaon Solar Park         |                        100 |                       100 |
| 7. 8.     | Radhnesada Solar Park          |                        700 |                       700 |
|           | Dholera Solar Park             |                       1000 |                       300 |
| 9.        | NTPC RE Park                   |                       4750 |                         0 |
| 10.       | GSECL RE Park                  |                       3325 |                         0 |
| 11.       | GIPCL RE Park Ph-I             |                        600 |                         0 |
| 12.       | GIPCL RE Park Ph-II            |                       1200 |                         0 |
| 13.       | GIPCL RE Park Ph-III           |                        575 |                         0 |
| 14.       | Pekhubela Solar Park           |                         53 |                         0 |
| 15.       | SECI Floating Solar Park       |                        100 |                         0 |
| 16.       | DVC Floating Solar Park Ph-I   |                        755 |                         0 |
| 17.       | DVC Floating Solar Park Ph-II  |                        234 |                         0 |
| 18.       | Pavagada Solar Park            |                       2000 |                      2000 |
| 19.       | Bidar Solar Park               |                        500 |                         0 |
| 20.       | Kasargod Solar Park            |                        105 |                       105 |
| 21.       | Floating Solar Park            |                         50 |                         0 |
| 22.       | Kasargod Solar Park Ph-II      |                        100 |                         0 |
| 23.       | Rewa Solar Park                |                        750 |                       750 |
| 24.       | Mandsaur Solar Park            |                        250 |                       250 |
| 25.       | Neemuch Solar Park             |                        500 |                       330 |
| 26.       | Agar Solar Park                |                        550 |                       550 |
| 27.       | Shajapur Solar Park            |                        450 |                       155 |
| 28.       | Omkareswar Floating Solar Park |                        600 |                       278 |
| 29.       | Barethi Solar Park             |                        630 |                         0 |
| 30.       | Morena Park                    |                        600 |                         0 |
| 31.       | Sai Guru Solar Park            |                        500 |                         0 |
| 32.       | Dondaicha Solar Park           |                        250 |                         0 |
| 33.       | Patoda Solar Park              |                        250 |                         0 |
| 34.       | Erai Floating Solar Park       |                        105 |                         0 |

|   Sl. No. | State         | Name of Park                  |   Capacity sanctioned (MW) |   Projects installed (MW) |
|-----------|---------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------|
|        35 | Mizoram       | Vankal Solar Park             |                         20 |                        20 |
|        36 | Odisha        | Solar Park by NHPC            |                         40 |                         0 |
|        37 | Rajasthan     | Bhadla-II Solar Park          |                        680 |                       680 |
|        38 | Rajasthan     | Bhadla-III Solar Park         |                       1000 |                      1000 |
|        39 | Rajasthan     | Bhadla-IV Solar Park          |                        500 |                       500 |
|        40 | Rajasthan     | Phalodi-Pokaran Solar Park    |                        750 |                       450 |
|        41 | Rajasthan     | Fatehgarh Phase-1B Solar Park |                        421 |                       421 |
|        42 | Rajasthan     | Nokh Solar Park               |                        925 |                       190 |
|        43 | Rajasthan     | Pugal Solar Park Ph-I         |                       1000 |                         0 |
|        44 | Rajasthan     | Pugal Solar Park Ph-II        |                       1000 |                         0 |
|        45 | Rajasthan     | RVUN Solar Park               |                       2000 |                         0 |
|        46 | Rajasthan     | Bodana Solar Park             |                       2000 |                         0 |
|        47 | Uttar Pradesh | Solar Park in UP              |                        365 |                       365 |
|        48 | Uttar Pradesh | Jalaun Solar Park             |                       1200 |                         0 |
|        49 | Uttar Pradesh | Mirzapur Solar Park           |                        100 |                         0 |
|        50 | Uttar Pradesh | Kalpi Solar Park              |                         65 |                        65 |
|        51 | Uttar Pradesh | Lalitpur Solar Park           |                        600 |                         0 |
|        52 | Uttar Pradesh | Jhansi Solar Park             |                        600 |                         0 |
|        53 | Uttar Pradesh | Chitrakoot Solar Park         |                        800 |                         0 |
|        54 | Uttar Pradesh | kanpur Dehat Park             |                         75 |                         0 |
|        55 | Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur Nagar Park             |                         35 |                         0 |

## ANNEXURE-II REFFERED IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 3011 FOR 19.03.2025

## Details of incentives to promote setting up of large-scale renewable energy projects in the country

| Scheme/Programme                                                                                                                                                                 | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (i) Solar Park Scheme                                                                                                                                                            | (a) Up to Rs. 25 lakhs per solar park, for preparation of Detailed Project Report. (b) Rs. 20 lakh per MW or 30% of the project cost, whichever is lower, for development of infrastructure.                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| (ii) Green Energy Corridor Scheme (for development of intra-state transmission system for RE projects)                                                                           | (a) GEC Phase-I: CFA of 40% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower. (b) GEC Phase-II: CFA of 33% of DPR cost or awarded cost whichever is lower.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| (iii) PLI Scheme 'National Programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules'                                                                                                        | The beneficiaries are eligible for Production Linked Incentive (PLI) on production and sale of solar PV modules. The quantum of PLI eligible for disbursal depends upon: (a) quantum of sales of solar PV modules; (b) performance parameters (efficiency and temperature coefficient of maximum power) of solar PV modules sold; and (c) percentage of local value addition in modules sold.         |
| (iv) Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by the Government Producers | Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support up to Rs. 55 lakhs per MW to the CPSUs/Govt. Organizations entities selected through competitive bidding process.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| (v) PM-KUSUM scheme                                                                                                                                                              | Component A: Setting up of 10,000 MW of Decentralized Ground/Stilt Mounted Solar Power Plants Benefits available: Procurement Based Incentive (PBI) to the DISCOMs @ 40 paise/kWh or Rs. 6.60 lakhs/MW/year, whichever is lower, for buying solar power under this scheme. The PBI is given to the DISCOMs for a period of five years from the Commercial Operation Date of the plant. Therefore, the |

| Scheme/Programme        | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                         | total PBI payable to DISCOMs is up to Rs. 33 Lakh per MW.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| (vi) Wind Energy        | The benefits available for wind energy sector are given as under: (a) The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects' on 19.06.2024 at a total outlay of Rs. 7453 crores, including an outlay of Rs. 6853 crores for installation and commissioning of 1 GW of offshore wind energy projects (500 MWeach off the coast of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu), and grant of Rs. 600 crores for upgradation of two ports to meet logistics requirements for offshore wind energy projects. (b) Generation Based Incentive (GBI) is being provided to the wind projects commissioned on or before 31 st March 2017. (c) Concessional custom duty exemption on certain items required for manufacturing of components of                                                    |
| (vii) Biomass Programme | (a) For Briquette manufacturing plants: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (b) For Non-Bagasse Cogeneration Projects: Rs. 40 Lakhs/MW (on installed capacity) (Maximum CFA- Rs. 5 Crore per project) (c) For pellet plants whose applications have been received before 16.07.2024: Rs. 9 Lakhs/MTPH (metric ton/hour) [Maximum CFA- Rs. 45 Lakh per project] (d) For pellet plants whose applications have been received on or after 16.07.2024: i. For Non-Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 21 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 105 lakhs per project) ii.For Torrefied Pellet manufacturing plant: Rs. 42 lakhs/MTPH production capacity or 30% of the |

| Scheme/Programme                 | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                                  | capital cost considered for plant and machinery of 1 MTPH plant, whichever is lower (Maximum Rs. 210 lakhs per project)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| (viii) Waste to Energy Programme | (a) For Biogas generation: Rs. 0.25 crore per 12000 cum/day (Maximum CFA- Rs.5 crore/project) (b) For BioCNG/Enriched Biogas/Compressed Biogas generation: (Maximum CFA- Rs.10 crore/project) (i) BioCNG generation from new Biogas plant - Rs. 4 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (ii) BioCNG generation from existing Biogas plant - Rs 3 Crore per 4800 Kg/day; (c) For Power generation based on Biogas (Maximum CFA - Rs. 5 crore/project): (i) Power generation from new biogas plant: Rs. 0.75 crore perMW (ii) Power generation from existing biogas plant: Rs. 0.5 crore perMW (d) For Power generation based on bio &agro-industrial waste (other than Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through incineration process): Rs. 0.40 crore/MW (Maximum CFA - Rs. 5.00 Crore/Project) (e) For Biomass Gasifier for electricity/ thermal applications: i) Rs. 2,500 perkW e with dual fuel engines for electrical application ii) Rs. 15,000 per kW e with 100% gas engines for electrical application iii) Rs. 2 lakh per 300kW th for thermal applications. Note: • In case, the Waste to Energy plants are set up in Special Category States (NE Region, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the eligible CFA would be 20% higher than Standard CFA pattern given above. • Biogas/BioCNG/Power (biogas based) generation plants based on cattle dung as main feedstock set up by Gaushalas independently or through joint ventures/partnerships will be eligible for 20% higher CFA than Standard CFA pattern given above. These |

| Scheme/Programme                     | Incentives presently available as per the Scheme                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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|                                      | Gaushalas (Shelters) should be registered with the respective State Government.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| (ix) National Green Hydrogen Mission | • SIGHT programme for Electrolyser manufacturing has an allocation of Rs. 4,440 Crores. The incentives start from Rs. 4,440 per kW in the first year and end at Rs. 1,480 per kW in the fifth year. • SIGHT programme for Green Hydrogen production and its derivatives have an allocation of Rs. 13,050 Crores. o For Green Hydrogen Production, incentives are capped at Rs. 50/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs.30/kg for the first, second and third year respectively. o For Green Ammonia production, incentives are Rs. 8.82/kg in the first year of production and supply, Rs. 7.06/kg during the second year of production and supply, and Rs. 5.30/kg during the third year of production and supply. • Pilot projects for projects in Transport Sector have an outlay of Rs. 496 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Pilot projects in Shipping sector have an outlay of Rs. 115 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Pilot projects in Steel sector have an outlay of Rs. 455 Crores till FY 2029-30. • Hydrogen Hubs have an outlay of Rs. 200 Crores till FY 2025-26. • The R&D program of the Mission has a budget of Rs. 400 Crores till FY 2025-26. • Skill Development component of the Mission has an outlay of Rs. 35 Crores till FY 2029-30. • The Testing component of the Mission has an outlay of Rs. 200 Crores till FY 2025-26. • TheNew and Innovative Techniques and Applications for Green Hydrogen has an outlay of Rs. 200 Crores by FY 2025-26. |

## ANNEXURE-III REFFERED IN REPLY TO PART (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 3011 FOR 19.03.2025

## Details of policy level interventions made by government for addressing regulatory challenges in renewable energy expansion

- Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022,  has  been  notified  on  06 th June  2022  with  objective  of  ensuring  access  to affordable, reliable, and sustainable green energy for all. Green Energy Open Access is allowed to any consumer with contract demand of 100 kW or above through single or multiple single connection aggregating Hundred kW or more located in same electricity division of a distribution licensee.
- Amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 has been issued on 22.02.2024 facilitating easier and faster installation of Rooftop Systems.
- To provide ease of access to the Inter-State Transmission System, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations has been issued 07.06.2022 with special provision for Renewable Energy.
- Uniform  Renewable  Energy  Tariff  (URET)  has  been  introduced  through  which  a uniform tariff will be provided to the consumer by averaging tariffs of individual RE projects  of  similar  type  awarded  via  tariff  based  competitive  bidding  process. Implementation  of  URET  for  'Solar  Power  Central  Pool'  and  'Solar-Wind  Hybrid Central Pool' from 15 th February 2024 has been notified.
- The Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and related matters) Rules (LPS rules), 2022 and its amendments (latest being notified on 28.02.2024) have been issued to ensure timely payment of the dues by Discoms.