Rajasthan Solar Park

Concept and
Implementation
A Presentation
by
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd.

Index
Solar Power Potential in Rajasthan
Solar park concept
CCI technical assistance
ADB technical assistance
Solar parks in Rajasthan
Bhadla Solar park
Development of phase I of Bhadla Solar park
Development of phase II of Bhadla Solar park
Major implementation issues
Rajasthan solar policy 2014
Future solar parks in Rajasthan

Solar Power Potential in Rajasthan

Rajasthan has a huge potential for setting up of Solar
Power Projects .
The State of Rajasthan receives maximum solar
irradiation intensity in India with very low average rainfall.
GHI is around 6 kWh/m2 day

It also has unutilized low cost desert land available in

abundance. Rajasthan is favourably placed to become
the largest provider of solar power in India at a
competitive cost.

Solar Power Potential in Rajasthan

GHI

DNI

Solar Park Concept

The concept of Solar Park is to accelerate the
development of solar power generation projects in a
concentrated zone, by providing to developers an area
that is well characterized, provide dedicated
infrastructure to reduce the expenses of infrastructure for
each solar developer located in the zone.
The Clinton Foundation, an international non-profit
organization, through the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI)
introduced the Solar Park concept in India.
MNRE has since issued a draft solar policy for the
development of solar parks at a national level (1.08.14)

Solar Park Concept

State government has suggested the following
amendments on MNRE draft solar park policy:
For MNRE support state equity in JV be limited to
26% or at the most 50% so that JV may function as
Private company for faster development of the Solar
Park
Condition of purchase of 20% of power by state
discoms to be waived for the states which comply to
RPO targets

CCI Technical assistance

CCI signed an MoU with GoR on 18.01.2010 to assist

development of Solar Parks in the State.
CCI shall provide Technical Assistance in Financial,
Technology and Policy analysis
Identify & mobilize international resources to participate
in the development of Solar Park.
Work in partnership with technical expert organizations
and others to provide additional support to the State on
the Feasibility Study .
Provide the above support at no cost to the State.

ADB technical assistance

GOR executed a Technical Assistance Agreement with
Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 22.07.2011. The TA
will be to:
Support GoR agencies to develop Master plan of
Rajasthan Solar Parks
Conduct Social and environment due diligence work
A Multitranche Financing Facility for Rajasthan Renewable
Energy Transmission Investment Program was approved
by ADB Board on 26.09.2013 on conclusion of loan
negotiations between GOI, GOR & RVPN and ADB.
Loan of $498 million is towards strengthening of
Renewable Energy Power Evacuation System, Grant of $2
million is for Solar Park master plan development &
institutional support to RREC and RVPN.
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Solar Parks in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited
(RRECL) is the State Nodal Agency of the
Government of Rajasthan.
A SPV Company Rajasthan Solarpark Development
Company Ltd. (RSDCL) in form of a subsidiary
company of RRECL has been formed for the
development of infrastructure and management of
Solar Parks.

Solar Parks in Rajasthan

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Development of Phase I of
Bhadla Solar Park
The DPR of Bhadla Solar Park Phase I has been prepared. The total
estimated cost is Rs. 74.86 Crores. The works undertaken are:
Topographical survey and geo-technical test of the identified land.
Solar Park layout, survey & demarcation of the plots.
Construction of Road & Road lighting.
Connectivity & Power Evacuation Infrastructure
Development Charges @ Rs. 6 lacs/hectare has been levied on the
Solar Power Developers and O&M Charges levied are @ Rs. 30,000 /
annum / hectare with escalation of 10% every year.
Seven Solar Power Developers were selected through a competitive
bidding process for establishment of 75 MW PV plants (@Rs. 6.45/kWh).
Two projects of 25 MW (20+5) capacity have been commissioned and
others are likely to be commissioned before 31.03.15.

Development of Phase II of
Bhadla Solar Park

A Draft Report for Phase II has been prepared by ADB consultant. The
preliminary estimated cost for sub-phase 1 is Rs. 450 Cr.

Phase II has been divided in two sub-phases: 1 and 2

Sub-phase 1 can accommodate 750 MW in 29 plots planned in the
preliminary Draft Report and is planned to be available by end of 2014 to
SPDs.
Sub-phase 2 can accommodate 500 MW in 14 plots planned in the
preliminary draft report and is planned to be available by April 2015

Survey & Demarcation of plots based on preliminary layout is

underway.

State government has submitted a proposal to MNRE for the grant of

Rs. 140 Cr for the development of Phase II.
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Development of Bhadla Solar

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Bhadla Solar Park activities

Solar Park development activities
Development of land
Survey and demarcation of plots is being done.
Green belt is under planning

Roads
A road from Kanasar / Nure Ki Burj to Bhadla of about 21 Km has been
constructed.
A 4 Km long 10 m wide main road is under construction in Phase I. Road
Lighting work is also in progress.

Power Evacuation
RVPNL is developing strong power evacuation system comprising of
following:
One 400/220/132/33 kV GSS initially charged on 220kV.
Two 132 kV possible to be upgraded to 220 kV GSS with associated 220
kV lines
Two 220 kV GSS with associated lines.
Land for all GSS has been identified

Water
Water pipeline is under planning

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Major Implementation Issues

Encroachment
Flat lands are usually cultivated or used by the villagers. Problems
faced in implementation of project due to hurdles created by local
people like encroachment on land and threatening to workers.
With the help of the Administrative authorities & local bodies
various activities of the project are being executed.
Land allotment
There has been a delay in the land allotment process.
To facilitate land allotment process to developers the State
Government has amended the Rajasthan Land Revenue
(Allotment of Land for setting up of Power Plant based on
Renewable Energy Sources) Rules, 2007
Accordingly land is being allotted to RREC/RSDCL (a subsidiary
company of RREC). As per amendment RREC/RSDCL will now
further sublease land to developers for the development of solar
power projects for 30 years.

Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy, 2014

Recently the State Government has launched a new Solar Energy
Policy 2014 (8.10.2014)
State will promote development of Solar Parks by Private Sector
Developers also.
The Private Sector Solar Park Developer(s) will be allowed to
purchase agriculture land from Khatedar for developing Solar
Park(s) in excess of ceiling limit in accordance with the provisions of
Rajasthan Imposition of Ceiling on Agriculture Holding Act, 1973.
The Private Sector Solar Park Developer(s) shall be responsible for
registration of the project of solar power producer within their park
with RREC as per the provisions of the 2014 policy. All the facilities
/concessions provided in the policy shall be provided to these Solar
Power Producers.
The State will also promote the development of Solar Parks by
investing up to 50% equity (including cost of land) in JVCs formed
for the development of Solar Parks of capacity of 500 MW or more
as per the guidelines being issued by State Government.

Future solar parks in Rajasthan

Future Planning :
Bhadla Solar Park
1. Phase III survey for additional 2000 hectare land will be carried
out. A Solar Park of 1000 MW capacity is proposed to be
established.
2. Full power evacuation shall be constructed.
3. Internal roads shall be designed.
4. Drinking water facility under CSR policy may be taken up.
Jaisalmer Solar Park
1. Two Solar Parks of 1000 MW capacity each are proposed in
6000 hectare identified land.
2. Initial Survey and preparation of DPR shall be carried out.
State Government has already submitted proposals to MNRE to
approve these parks
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