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RAJASTHAN STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Notification

Jaipur, October 13, 2025

No. RERC/Secy./Reg./ 159 - In exercise of powers conferred under Section 181 read with Sections 61, 66, 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003) and all other provisions enabling it in this behalf, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission after previous publication, hereby makes the following Regulations for Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems:

2. Short title, commencement and extent of application:

(1) These Regulations will be called the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025.

(2) These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

3. Amendment in Regulation 2:

(1) The existing sub regulation 2.1(j) shall be substituted with the following:

"(j) "Eligible Consumer" or "Participating consumer" means a consumer of

electricity in the area of supply of the Distribution Licensee, who uses or

proposes to use a Renewable Energy generating system, to offset all or part

or no part of the consumer's own electrical requirements, given that such

systems may be owned and / or, operated by such consumer or Distribution

Licensee or RESCO".

(2) New definitions shall be added after sub regulations 2.1(cc) as under:

" 2.1(dd) Virtual net metering(VNM)" means an arrangement whereby entire

energy generated / injected from a Renewable Energy System situated in

single location or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) charged through

Renewable Energy System is exported to the grid from renewable energy

meter/ gross meter and the energy exported is adjusted in more than one

electricity service connection(s) of participating consumers located within the

same distribution licensee's area of supply;

"2.1(ee) Group Net Metering (GNM)" means an arrangement whereby

surplus energy generated / injected from a Renewable Energy System situated

in single location or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) charged through

Renewable Energy System is exported to the grid through Net Meter and the

exported energy is adjusted in more than one electricity service connection(s)

of the same consumer located within the same distribution licensee's area of

supply;

"2.1(ff) Lead Consumer" means the person who is himself a participating

consumer and is nominated by other participating consumers under Virtual

Net Metering for making all correspondence on their behalf with the

Distribution Licensee.

Responsibilities of Lead Consumer:

i. He/she shall be a one of the participating consumers under Virtual Net

Metering and be a signatory to Net Metering Agreement on behalf of

participating consumers.

ii. He/she shall act as a Nodal person for all correspondence with

Distribution Licensee.

iii. Any change in the Lead Person has to be communicated in writing with

approval from all the participating consumers."

4. Amendments in Regulation 3:

(1) The existing sub regulation 3.2 main provision shall be substituted with the following:

(a) Net Metering arrangements;

(b) Net Billing arrangements;

(c) Group Net Metering

(d) Virtual Net Metering

(e) Peer to Peer (P2P) Trading

(f)Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating systems connected

behind the meter and operating in parallel with Distribution Licensees' grid and

who have not opted either for Net Metering arrangement or Net Billing

arrangement or Virtual Net Metering or Group Net Metering:

(g) Plug and play solar system

(2) New provisos below existing provisos in sub regulation 3.4 shall be inserted as

following:

"Provided also that, the consumer, who has opted for Net Metering arrangement,

shall be allowed to enter into GNM or VNM only after termination of existing

connection agreement.

Provided further that A prosumer having Net billing arrangement will not be

entitled for virtual net metering or Group net metering arrangement under these

Regulations."

5. Amendments in Regulation 4:

(1) The existing sub regulation 4.1 main provision shall be substituted with the following:

"4.1 The Distribution Licensee shall offer the provision of Net Billing

arrangement, Net Metering arrangement, Group Net Metering or Virtual Net

Metering to the Eligible Consumer, who intends to install Grid Interactive

Distributed Renewable Energy generating system in its area of supply on

nondiscriminatory and 'first come first serve' basis:"

(2) The existing sub regulation 4.2 shall be substituted with the following:

"Consumers having pending arrears with the Distribution Licensee shall not be

eligible for Net Billing arrangement, Net Metering arrangement, Group Net

Metering or Virtual Net Metering under these Regulations:

Provided that, where there is a dispute between the Distribution Licensee and the

consumer, relating to any charge for electricity, such consumers shall be allowed

Net Metering, Net Billing, Group Net Metering arrangement and Virtual Net

Metering arrangement, pending such resolution of such dispute upon deposit of

the disputed amount with the Distribution Licensee in accordance with Section 56

of the Act.

Provided further that, notwithstanding the pendency of arrears, Government

connections, may be permitted conditional participation, subject to such

arrangements and conditions as may be deemed fit to the Discoms."

6. Amendment in Regulation 5:

The words "Net Metering" shall be replaced with the words "Net Metering or GNM or

VNM" in this regulation.

7. Amendments in Regulation 6:

(1) The existing sub regulation 6.2 shall be substituted with the following:

"The Distribution Licensee shall update the information about distribution

transformer level capacity available for connecting Renewable Energy

generating system under Net Billing arrangement, Net Metering arrangement,

Group Net Metering or Virtual Net Metering on yearly basis and shall provide

the information on its website."

8. Amendments in Regulation 7:

(1) In the existing sub regulation 7.1 & 7.3, the words "Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement" shall be replaced by the words "Net Billing arrangement, Net Metering arrangement, Group Net Metering or Virtual Net Metering".

(2) New sub regulation 7.7 shall be added as under:

"Open access shall be allowed to eligible consumers/ prosumers under Group

Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering connections only for the purpose of

wheeling of energy to the beneficiary consumers/ connections of the same

consumer as the case may be.

Third party sale shall not be allowed under Net Metering, Group Net Metering,

Virtual Net Metering and Net Billing arrangements except for RESCO model

permitted under these regulations.

In case of Virtual Net Metering or Group Net Metering connections, charges and

losses shall be levied on the beneficiary consumers as specified in regulation 15

of these regulations."

9. Amendments in Regulations 8:

The existing sub regulation 8.8 shall be replaced with the following:

"For installation of Renewable Energy Generating systems, the technical

feasibility study shall be completed within a period of fifteen days and the

outcome of the study shall be intimated to the applicant, failing which it shall be

presumed that the proposal is technically feasible.

Provided that the applications for Renewable Energy Generating systems up to

10 kW capacity under only Domestic Category, under Net Metering or Virtual

Net Metering or Group Net Metering arrangement, complete in all respects shall

be deemed to have been accepted without requiring technical feasibility study and

any commensurate enhancement of the sanctioned load of the consumer, as may

be required, shall be carried out by the Distribution Licensee. For connections

falling under other than domestic category, no such facility of deemed feasibility

shall be provided.

Provided also that for Virtual Net Metering or Group Net Metering , in the case

of existing consumers or generating system already connected to the system, the

technical feasibility study shall be completed within a period of fifteen (15) days

and the outcome of the study shall be intimated to the consumers, failing which it

shall be presumed that the proposal is technically feasible.

Provided further that for Virtual Net Metering or Group Net Metering,in case of

new consumers or generating system seeking fresh connectivity, the technical

feasibility study shall be completed within a period of thirty (30) daysand the

outcome of the study shall be intimated to the consumers, failing which it shall be

presumed that the proposal is technically feasible.

Provided also that for Virtual Net Metering or Group Net Metering, connectivity

to the consumer or generating system, shall be granted by the Distribution

Licensee within thirty (30) days from the date on which the consumers or

generating system is declared technically feasible or deemed technically feasible,

as the case may be."317

10. Amendment in Regulation 9.1 and 9.2:

The words "Net Metering" shall be replaced with the words "Net Metering or Group Net Metering or Virtual Net Metering" in this regulation.

11. Amendments in Regulation 10:

New sub regulation 10.15 shall be added as under:

"10.15. The technical standards & power quality standards of BESS shall be as

per Annexure - VII of these Regulations or any other standards as may be

specified by CEA/Ministry of Power (MoP) from time to time."

12. Amendments in Regulation 12:

New sub regulation 12.6 (A) shall be added as under:

"Group and Virtual Net Metering arrangement:

12.6(A).1 The Eligible Consumer may install the Renewable Energy generating

system under the Group Net Metering arrangement and Virtual Net

metering arrangement specified in these Regulations, subject to

following proviso that the system,

(a) shall be within the permissible technical limits as defined under these

Regulations.

(b) shall operate safely in parallel with the Distribution Licensee's

network.

Provided that Group Net Metering arrangement and Virtual Net Metering

arrangement shall be applicable to all categories of the consumers."

12.6(A).2. Group Net Metering arrangement and Virtual Net Metering arrangement

specified in these Regulations through Renewable Energy Service

Company (RESCO) owned Renewable Energy generating system or,

Utility Led Aggregator developed or owned Renewable Energy

generating system shall be permitted:

Any land owner may lease out / rent the Rooftop Space/ Land/ Water

bodies to a RESCO or Utility Led Aggregator on a mutual commercial

arrangement for setting up Renewable Energy generating system under

any arrangement specified in these Regulations. The Distribution

Licensee shalll not have any role in such mutual commercial

arrangement under RESCO mode.

12.6(A).3. The maximum Renewable Energy generating system capacity to be

installed shall not exceed 100% of the cumulative Sanctioned Load/

Contract Demand of the participating consumers/connections:

"Provided that, the eligible Sanctioned Load/Contract Demand of the

individual participating consumer/connection shall be allowed up to its

Sanctioned Load/Contract Demand."

Provided that the capacity of Renewable Energy generating systems shall

be in conformity with the provisions relating to Sanctioned Load/

Contract Demand permissible under the Rajasthan Electricity

Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code & Connected Matters)

Regulations, 2021 and subsequent amendments thereto.

12.6(A).4. The capacity of Renewable Energy generating system to be installed

under Virtual net metering or Group net metering shall be more than one

kilo watt subject to the following conditions:

Provided that, the capacity of Renewable Energy generating system to be

installed shall be up to one mega-watt under Virtual net metering or

Group net metering arrangements specified under these Regulations:

Provided further that, in case the Eligible Consumer intends to install

Renewable Energy generating system having capacity of more than one

mega-watt, terms and conditions of such arrangement shall be governed

as per the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and

Conditions for tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources)

Regulations, 2020 and subsequent amendments thereof and RERC

(Terms and Conditions for Green Energy Open Access) Regulations,

2025 and subsequent amendments thereof.

Provided further that consumers having a contract demand of 100 kW or

more and up to 1 MW may exercise an option to avail either Virtual Net

Metering/Group Net Metering or Green Energy Open Access.

12.6(A).5. The maximum Renewable Energy generating system capacity to be

installed at consumer premises under Group net metering arrangement

shall also be subject to the cumulative capacity of the relevant

Distribution Transformer, which has already been utilized, as specified

in these Regulations.

12.6(A).6. HT (11 kV and above) Consumers opting for Group net metering, may

install and connect such permitted Renewable Energy generating system

under these regulations at their LT Bus Bar System:

Provided that, in such cases, the Net Meter shall be installed on the HT side of the

Consumer's Transformer.

12.6(A).7. An eligible Consumer under Group net metering may install or enhance

the capacity of, or upgrade the Renewable Energy generating systems

after following due procedure and intimating the concerned Distribution

Licensee:

Provided that, the total capacity of such systems within the same

premises shall not exceed the capacity limits specified in these

Regulations.

12.6(A).8. The Eligible Consumer who proposes to install a Renewable Energy

generating system under Group net metering or Virtual net metering

arrangement shall follow the procedures of application as specified in

Regulation 8 and shall apply in the application form (Model form at

Annexure – IV -C), which the Distribution Licensee shall notify on its

website.

12.6(A).9. The Distribution Licensee and Eligible Consumer shall enter into a

Connection Agreement for Group Net Metering arrangement or, Virtual

Net Metering, after approval of connectivity of Renewable Energy

generating system with the distribution network, but before the start of

actual generation from the System as specified in Regulation 9. A model

Virtual Net Metering Connection Agreement and Group Net Metering

Connection Agreement is provided at Annexure-IV-D.

12.6(A).10. All Renewable Energy generating system and allied equipment installed

under Virtual net metering arrangement and Group net metering

arrangement will conform to the standards and requirements specified in

Regulation 10.

12.6(A).11. All metering systems under Group net metering and Virtual net metering

shall be as per the provision specified in Regulation 11 and CEA

(Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and subsequent

amendments thereof.

Accounting for Group Net Metering:

12.6(A).12. In case of Group Net Metering, energy accounting and settlement shall

be dealt with as under:

a) If the quantum of electricity exported by a consumer exceeds the

quantum imported at the connection where Renewable Energy

generating system is located during the Billing Period, the excess

quantum shall be adjusted against the energy consumed in the monthly

bill of service connection(s) in a sequence indicated in the priority list

provided by the Consumer. The sequence of priority for adjustment shall

be deemed to have begun with the service connection where the Solar

Project is located.

b) The priority list for adjustment of the balance surplus energy against

other electricity connection(s) may be revised by the participating

consumer only once at the beginning of every financial year with an

advance notice of two months;

c) If the adjusted excess quantum of electricity exceeds the quantum

imported during the Billing Period of service connection(s) under Group

Net Metering, the excess quantum shall be purchased by the Distribution

Licensee as specified in Regulation 12.6.1 (a) with amendments thereof.

d) For Time of Day (ToD) Consumers: The quantum of electricity injection at

renewable energy generating systems in any time block (e.g., peak hours,

off-peak hours, etc.) shall be first compensated with the quantum of

electricity imported in the corresponding time blocks in the same billing

cycle of the Consumer where renewable energy generating system is

located, and any excess energy injected in any time block shall be

adjusted against the energy drawl in the monthly bill of service

connection(s) in a sequence indicated in the priority list provided by the

Consumer, as if the excess Energy Credits occurred during the off peak

time block for Time of Day (ToD) Consumers. The order of settlement of

such excess energy injected shall be from the lowest tariff to highest

tariff ToD time block.

e) Where the service connection, where Renewable Energy generating

system is located, is disconnected due to any reason under any law for

the time being in force, the unadjusted units/remaining credits of that

consumer shall be paid by the Distribution Licensee at the end of the

financial year and shall be subjected to settlement of any pending dues of

that service connection as specified in Regulation 12.6.1 (a) with

amendments thereof.

f) If the quantum of electricity Units imported by the Eligible Consumer

during any Billing Period exceeds the quantum exported/allocated, the

net electricity consumption shall be treated according to the regulation

12.6.1(b), as amended from time to time.

Accounting for Virtual Net Metering:

12.6(A).13. In case of Virtual Net Metering, the energy accounting and settlement

shall be dealt with as under:

a) The energy generated from the Renewable Energy generating system

shall be credited in the monthly electricity bill of each participating

consumer(s) as per the ratio of procurement from Renewable Energy

generating system indicated under the agreement/MoU entered on a

stamp paper by the Consumer(s) and submitted to the Distribution

Licensee;

b) The Consumer(s) shall have the option to change the share of credit of

electricity from Renewable Energy generating system by submitting a

fresh Agreement/MoU on a stamp paper only once at the beginning of

the financial year with an advance notice of two months;

c) The commercial arrangement for setting up and operating Renewable

Energy generating system under Virtual net Metering between the

participating Consumer(s) will be mutually agreed and the Distribution

Licensee will not have any role in such commercial arrangement.

For such consumer(s), if the adjusted excess quantum of electricity

exceeds the quantum imported during the Billing Period for any

participating Consumer under Virtual Net Metering, the excess quantum

shall be purchased by the Distribution Licensee as specified in

Regulation 12.6.1 (a) with amendments thereof.

d) For Time of Day (ToD) Consumers: The quantum of energy generated at

the renewable energy generating systems in any time block (e.g., peak

hours, off-peak hours, etc.) shall be first compensated with the quantum

of electricity drawal in the corresponding time blocks in the same billing

cycle of the Participating Consumer, as a ratio specified for each of the

participating consumers. Any surplus generation over drawal in any time

block in a billing cycle shall be accounted as if the surplus generation

/energy credits occurred during the off-peak time block for Time of Day

(ToD) Consumers. The order of settlement of such excess energy injected

shall be from the lowest tariff to highest tariff ToD time block."

e) Where the service connection of any participating consumer(s) is

disconnected due to any reason under any law for the time being in

force, the unadjusted units/remaining credits of that consumer shall be

paid by the Distribution Licensee at the end of the financial year and

shall be subjected to settlement of any pending dues of the consumer(s)

as specified in Regulation 12.6.1 (a) with amendments thereof;

f) If the quantum of electricity Units imported by the Eligible Consumer

during any Billing Period exceeds the quantum exported/allocated, the

net electricity consumption shall be treated according to the regulation

12.6.1(b), as amended from time to time.

12.6(A).14. In case of failure to meet the requirements under these Regulations, the

Renewable Energy generating system or the Distribution Licensee, as the

case may be, shall be liable to pay penalty as decided by the Commission

from time to time."

13. Amendment in regulation 14.1

The words "Net Metering" shall be replaced with the words "Net Metering or Group Net

Metering or Virtual Net Metering" in this regulation.

14. Amendments in Regulation 15:

(1) New sub regulation 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 15.7 and 15.8 shall be added as under:

"Domestic Consumers (self owned and RESCO Owned) under VNM/GNM

15.4 The quantum of electricity generated from Renewable Energy generating

system under Group Net Metering arrangement or Virtual Net Metering

arrangement for domestic category consumer, shall be exempted from all

charges viz banking charges, Transmission charges, Transmission

losses, wheeling charges, wheeling losses, cross subsidy surcharge, and

additional surcharge."

"Other than Domestic consumers (Self Owned) under VNM/GNM

15.5 For other than domestic category, the quantum of electricity generated

from the self-owned Renewable Energy generating system under Virtual

and Group Metering arrangement, if installed on Eligible Consumer

premises, shall be exempted from banking charges, Transmission

charges, Transmission losses, wheeling charges, cross subsidy

surcharge, wheeling losses and additional surcharge.

Provided that the quantum of electricity generated from the self-owned

Renewable Energy generating system under Virtual and Group Metering

arrangement, if installed at other place, shall be exempted from banking

charges, Transmission charges, Transmission losses, cross subsidy

surcharge, and additional surcharge.

Provided also that, if the generating plant is installed at any other

location, wheeling charges and losses shall be applicable at the rate

equivalent to applicable voltage level and if the same is not determined,

the wheeling charges and losses of 11 KV level shall be applicable till

the same is determined.

Other than Domestic consumers (RESCO owned) under VNM/GNM

15.6 The quantum of electricity generated from the RESCO-owned Renewable

Energy generating system under Virtual and Group Metering

arrangement other than domestic consumer, if installed on Eligible

Consumer premises, shall be exempted from banking charges ,

Transmission charges, Transmission losses, wheeling losses and

wheeling charges.

Provided that the quantum of electricity generated from the RESCO-

owned Renewable Energy generating system under Virtual and Group

Metering arrangement other than domestic consumer, if installed at

other place, shall be exempted from banking charges, Transmission

charges and Transmission losses.

Provided also that, if the generating plant is installed at any other

location, wheeling charges and losses shall be applicable at the rate

equivalent to applicable voltage level and if the same is not determined,

the wheeling charges and losses of 11 KV level shall be applicable till

the same is determined.

Provided further that, cross subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge

shall be applicable for such RESCO-owned Renewable Energy

generating system under VNM/GNM, at the rate of 50% of cross subsidy

surcharge and additional surcharge applicable for open access

consumers.

Provided further that in case of consumer categories for which cross

subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge has not been determined by

the Commission, surcharge (cross subsidy plus additional surcharge),

shall be applicable @ Rs 1.25/kWh for such category of consumers, till

the same is revised by the Commission through a separate order.

Provided further that for Government connections availing supply

under the Virtual Net Metering (VNM) or Group Net Metering (GNM)

arrangements, whether under the self-owned or RESCO-owned model,

no Cross Subsidy Surcharge or Additional Surcharge shall be

applicable.

Waiver for Battery Energy Storage System

15.7 Provided that waiver of 75% of wheeling charges be made applicable for

Virtual Net Metering or, Group Net Metering connections including

RESCO owned systems, with capacity of 5% of BESS installed. For BESS

beyond 5% of solar capacity will be eligible for extra exemption of

additional 1% Wheeling charges on enhancement of each 1% capacity of

storage system up to 30% capacity. BESS beyond 30% of solar capacity,

will be exempted from 100% Wheeling charges.

Waiver of other charges

15.8 Notwithstanding anything contrary contained in these Regulations, the

requirement of payment of application fee, security deposit and meter

testing charges, for domestic category consumers installing plants under

the Net Metering, Virtual Net Metering and Group Net Metering

arrangement, shall stand waived off till the achievement of the target of

five lakh houses, or such other target as may be specified by the State

Government for rooftop solar installations in the State.

Provided that the requirement of execution of connection agreement, for

domestic category consumers installing plants under Net Metering

arrangement, shall stand waived off till the achievement of the target of

five lakh houses, or such other target as may be specified by the State

Government for rooftop solar installations in the State.

15. Amendment in regulation 17

(1) The words "Net metering systems" in regulation 17.1 shall be replaced

with the words "Net metering, Group net metering systems and virtual Net

Metering".

16. Amendment in regulation 19

Following new Regulation shall be added after regulation 19 as 19(A):

"19(A) The Commission may, by a separate order, implement Plug-and-Play Solar

Systems and block chain based Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Trading, either suo-motu or

upon filing of a suitable petition by the Distribution Licensees ."

By Order of the Commission

Babu Lal Goyal, IAS

Secretary.

Model Form

Annexure IV-C – Application format(s)

To,

Annexure IV-C-1. Application form for VNM

Subject: Application form for Virtual Net Metering Mechanism

I / We intend to connect Solar Power Plant System, in compliance of Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments, under:

i. CAPEX Mode or ii. RESCO mode (Pls tick one)

2. I / We hereby request you to provide grid connectivity to the Solar system installed or planning to be installed under VNM arrangement. Details supported by necessary evidence are furnished hereunder.

3. I / We declare that the information submitted for Virtual Net metering are checked and verified to best of my/ our knowledge and belief.

Enclosure: Necessary documents for Applicability as Per Annexure-IV-C-2

Place:

Date:

Signature of Participating Consumers with stamp (If any)

Note: The List of consumers is indicative, with possibility to extend upto the

requirement of the project.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Annexure-IV-C-2: Necessary documents

for applicability (required to be

To,

Annexure IV-C-3. Application form for Group Net Metering

Subject: Application form for Group Net Metering Mechanism

I/We intend to connect Solar Power Plant System, in compliance of Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments.

i. CAPEX Mode or ii. RESCO mode (Pls tick one)

I / We hereby request you to provide grid connectivity to the Solar roof top PV system installed or planning to install at premises owned /occupied by me/ us.

Details supported by necessary evidence are furnished hereunder. I / We declare that the information submitted for Group Net metering are checked and verified to the best of my/ our knowledge and belief.

Enclosure: Documents as per "Annexure IV-C-4"

Place:

Date:

Note: The List of service connections are indicative, with possibility to extend upto the

requirement of the project

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Annexure-IV-C-4

Annexure-B.1.: Model agreement for VNM arrangement

I. CAPEX Mode: Model agreement between participating

Consumers and the DISCOM:

(On Rs.100/- non judicial stamp paper, duly attested by

Notary) Virtual Net Metering Model Connection Agreement for

Renewable Energy

This Agreement is made and entered into at on date between 1. The registered consumers whose name and Consumer numbers are

provided in the below list("List of Consumers") as first party (hereinafter

called as "Eligible Consumers"

And334 2. Distribution Licensee of the

(i.e.

), having its' registered office at

(hereinafter called "DISCOM") as second party to this Agreement.

List of Consumers: The list of consumers is given below.

Note: The List of consumers are indicative, with possibility to extend upto the

requirement of the project.

It is hereby agreed between the parties as follows:

1. Eligibility:

1.1 The Eligible Consumers do hereby confirm that they are aware, in advance, of the standards and conditions the Photovoltaic System must meet for being integrated into the grid/distribution system.

1.2 The Eligible Consumers agree that connection of the Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system shall be bound by requirements of the state Distribution Code and/or DISCOM's conditions of service and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments.

The grid shall continue to perform with specified reliability, security, and quality as per the Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standard) Regulations 2010 as amended from time to time.

1.3 The Eligible Consumers, understanding the benefits of Virtual Net-metering scheme, have agreed and jointly requested with 335 State Utility> (DISCOM) to install solar meter at the premises situated at <

Insert the complete Address> wherein the Photovoltaic System has already been installed by the Eligible Consumers, and the Eligible Consumers have agreed for their respective share of benefits of solar units generation in their respective electricity bills, the details of which have also been specified in this Agreement.

2. Technical and Interconnection Requirements

2.1. The Eligible Consumers agree that they have installed/will install, prior to connection of Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system, an isolation device (both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual relays) and agree for the DISCOM to have access to and operation of this device, if required, for repair and maintenance of the distribution system.

2.2. The Eligible Consumers agree that in case of a power outage on DISCOM's system, the Photovoltaic System will shut down, unless special transfer and isolating capabilities have been installed on photovoltaic system.

2.3. Technical specification of net meter and renewable energy meter should be in compliance with the DISCOM.

2.4. All the equipment connected to distribution system must be compliant with relevant International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian Standards (BIS) and installations of electrical equipment must comply with Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and their amendments.

2.5. The Eligible Consumers agree that DISCOM will specify the interface/inter-connection point and metering point.

2.6. The Eligible Consumers agree to adhere to power quality measures as per International or Indian Standards and/or other such measures provided by Commission/DISCOM.

2.7. The Eligible Consumers agree to furnish all the data such as voltage, frequency, and breaker, isolator position in his system, as and when required by the DISCOM. The Eligible Consumers shall also provide facilities for online transfer of the real time operational data.

2.8. The Eligible Consumers shall obtain requisite approvals, in accordance with the provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 for commissioning of the Renewable Energy System, and furnish copies of approvals to the Distribution Licensee.

2.9. The Eligible Consumers do hereby agree that DISCOM may keep the entire information regarding application and registration of the Renewable336 Energy System on its website or web portal for transparency and convenience.

3. Safety:

3.1 Eligible Consumers shall comply with the Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations 2010.

3.2 The Eligible Consumers agree that the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of the Photovoltaic System shall be performed in a manner conducive to the safety of the Photovoltaic System as well as the DISCOM's distribution system.

3.3 Due to DISCOM's obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, the Eligible Consumers agree that if it is determined by DISCOM that Eligible Consumer's Photovoltaic System either causes damage to and/or produces adverse effects affecting other distribution systems' consumers or DISCOM's assets, the Eligible Consumers will have to disconnect photovoltaic system immediately from the distribution system upon direction from the DISCOM and correct the problem at its own expense prior to reconnection.

3.4 The Eligible Consumers agree that any change/alteration/ modification/addition of new capacity in the Photovoltaic System post Net metering shall be carried out only after securing prior permission from DISCOM, which shall be issued post receipt of necessary Test certificate(s) and other documents as notified by DISCOM time to time.

4. Clearances and Approvals:

The Eligible Consumers agree to attain all the necessary approvals and clearances (environmental and grid connected related) before connecting the Photovoltaic System to the distribution system.

5. Access and Disconnection:

5.1 DISCOM shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting means of Photovoltaic System, both automatic and manual, at all times.

5.2 In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to any disconnecting means, both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, DISCOM may disconnect service to the premise and in such scenario, the eligible consumer shall not have any right to object or to claim any sum from DISCOM citing such immediate disconnection.

6. Liabilities:

6.1 Eligible Consumers and DISCOM will indemnify each other for damages or adverse effects from either party's negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and operation of Photovoltaic System or DISCOM's distribution system.

6.2 DISCOM and Eligible Consumers will not be liable to each other for any loss of profits or revenues, business interruption losses, loss of contract or loss of goodwill, or for indirect, consequential, incidental, or special damages, including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages, whether any of the said liability, loss or damages arise in contract or otherwise.

7. Commercial and Settlement:

All the commercial settlement under this agreement shall follow the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments.

8. Conditions for System Connectivity

The parties shall abide by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations in respect of procedure of grant of connectivity. The consumer shall submit the following documents to grant the connectivity:

• Synchronization Circuit Details

• Safety Report

• Protection Circuit Details

• Test Certificates of System

• Schematic diagram of Renewable Energy system

9. Connection Costs:

9.1. The Eligible Consumers shall bear all costs related to setting up of the Photovoltaic System including metering and interconnection costs as per estimate by DISCOM. The Eligible Consumers agree to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to the distribution facilities required to connect the Photovoltaic System in case it is required.

9.2. Cost for interconnection equipment including the isolators, meters etc. are also to be borne by the Eligible consumers.

10. Termination:

10.1 The term of this Agreement shall be the life of a typical solar photovoltaic power plant, which is 25 years or till the validity of license with DISCOM, whichever is earlier, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated as per the provisions of this clause.

10.2 The Eligible Consumer/s (Jointly) or DISCOM can terminate this Agreement at any time by providing 90 days prior notice to the other party to the agreement. Whereas it is clarified that in case of termination notice to be issued by DISCOM, the same shall be issued to Lead Consumer, appointed by eligible consumers.

10.3 The Eligible Consumers agree that upon termination of this Agreement,338 they must disconnect the photovoltaic system from DISCOM's distribution system in a timely manner and upto DISCOM's satisfaction.

11. Change of Sharing Ratios:

11.1 The Eligible Consumers shall have the right to change the Sharing Ratio provided in the List of Consumers once at the start of financial year by sending notice in at least 2 months in advance to the DISCOM and submitting a revised List of Consumers.

11.2 The Eligible Consumers shall submit a Virtual Net Metering application form as applicable at the time of such proposed change in the Sharing Ratio and amendment of the List of Consumers.

11.3 Eligible Consumers hereby irrevocably give the right to Lead Consumer to apply on their behalf for such change of Sharing Ratio and, if applicable, introduction of a new Eligible Consumer to this Agreement and submission of the List of Consumers. Lead Consumer may sign on behalf of all eligible consumers any and all documents required by DISCOM in this regard.

11.4 The consumers, for setting up/installation of solar photovoltaic power plant and during the tenure of the installation of the same, shall be liable to take all permissions/permits/approvals as required under the provisions of relevant laws.

11.5 Upon setting up and during the period of installation of solar photovoltaic power plant, the consumers shall jointly and severally keep DISCOM /its employees/directors/officers/associates indemnified from all cost consequences, liabilities, penalties, claim of damages/compensation etc. from any person/agency/land owning agency/court or any other judicial- quasi-judicial authority citing the establishment and/or operation & maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plant.

12. Lead Consumer:

That at the time of execution of this agreement, the eligible consumers shall appoint/nominate one of the eligible consumers as lead consumer. That for all communications issued by DISCOM, DISCOM shall be free to communicate with lead consumer and not to every consumer. It shall be the responsibility of the lead consumer to communicate with the other eligible consumers and the service of communication by DISCOM to lead consumer shall be termed as service to all eligible consumers in all respect.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

This agreement shall be governed by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments and any other339 order/directions related to establishment / maintaining / functioning of solar photovoltaic power plant. Further in case of any change in the above laws, the eligible consumers shall be liable to comply with the same.

In the witness, where of Mr./Ms. and Mr./Ms

for and on behalf of the Eligible Consumers and Mr./Ms

for and on behalf of DISCOM agree to this agreement.

Date:

Place:

List of Consumers:

Note: The List of consumers are indicative, with possibility to extend upto the

requirement of the project

Name and signature of witness

Name and Signature of Lead Consumer

Name and Signature of DISCOM Nodal Officer (Along with Stamp)

II. RESCO Mode: Model Tripartite Agreement among Participating

Consumers, DISCOM and RESCO:

(On Rs.100/- non judicial stamp paper, duly attested by

Notary) Virtual Net Metering Model Connection Agreement for

Renewable Energy

This Agreement is made and entered into at

City and State> on date

among

, a Sole- 1. M/S Proprietorship / Partnership Firm / Company Incorporated under Companies Act. ,having its registered office at and represented through

2. Sole-Proprietor / Partner / Manager / Director / Authorised Signatory, hereinafter referred to as the "Solar Power Generator" (SPG)/Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO), which expression shall wherever the context so permits, mean and includes the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns as party of the first part.

AND

3. Distribution Licensee of the (i.e. ), having its' registered office at (hereinafter called "DISCOM") as second party to this Agreement.

AND 4. The registered consumers whose name and Consumer numbers are provided in the below list("List of Consumers") as third party (hereinafter called as "Eligible Consumers"

All the above, Power Generator, the Distribution Licensee, and the Consumer shall be collectively referred to as "the Parties".

List of Consumers: The list of consumers is given below.

Note: The List of consumers are indicative, with possibility to extend upto the

requirement of the project.

It is hereby agreed between the parties as follows

1. Definitions:

1.1. "Act" means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and subsequent amendments

thereof.

1.2. "Applicable Rules and Regulations" shall have the same meaning as defined in

Article 2 of this document.

1.3. "Authority" shall mean the Central Electricity Authority as referred to in sub-

section (1) of Section 70 of the Act.

1.4. "Billing cycle" shall mean the period for which regular electricity bills as

specified by the Commission, are prepared for different categories of consumers by the Distribution Licensee.

1.5. "Commissioning Date" shall mean the date on which the Grid Connected

Rooftop Solar Power Plant is synchronised and starts injecting the Solar Power to the Grid.

1.6. "Commission" shall mean the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission

referred to in sub- Section (1) of section 82 of the Act and constituted under the

Act.

2. Applicable Rules and Regulations

This agreement is subject to the following rules and regulations, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Applicable Rules and Regulations" and includes any amendments thereof:

2.1. Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments.

2.2. Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and amendment thereof;

2.3. Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and amendment thereof;

2.4. Central Electricity Authority (Measures of Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010 and amendment thereof;

2.5. Power Quality & Protection and Controls shall conform to the standards specified in the CEA (Technical Standards for connectivity to the grid) Regulations, 2007 and CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013, applicable to the distribution system as amended from time to time.

2.6. Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

2.7. Any other provision that becomes applicable at the time of signing of the PPA as per the Regulation and amendments henceforth.

All other words and expressions used in this agreement, if not specifically defined herein above, but defined in the Act, shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Act. The other words and expressions used herein but not specifically defined in this agreement, regulations or the Act but defined under any other law passed by the Parliament applicable to the electricity industry in the State or Union Territory shall have the same meaning assigned to them in such law.

3. Eligibility:

3.1. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers do hereby confirm that they are aware, in advance, of the standards and conditions the Photovoltaic System must meet for being integrated into the grid/distribution system.

3.2. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that connection of the Photovoltaic342 System to DISCOM's distribution system shall be bound by requirements of the state Distribution Code and/or DISCOM's conditions of service and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments. The grid shall continue to perform with specified reliability, security, and quality as per the Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standard) Regulations 2010 as amended from time to time.

3.3. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers, understanding the benefits of Virtual Net- metering scheme, have agreed and jointly requested with (DISCOM) to install solar meter at the site situated at wherein the Photovoltaic System has already been installed,and the Eligible Consumers have agreed for their respective share of benefits of solar units generation in their respective electricity bills, the details of which have also been specified in this Agreement.

4. Technical and Interconnection Requirements

4.1. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that they have installed/will install, prior to connection of Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system, an isolation device (both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual relays) and agree for the DISCOM to have access to and operation of this device, if required, for repair and maintenance of the distribution system.

4.2. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that in case of a power outage on DISCOM's system, the Photovoltaic System will shut down, unless special transfer and isolating capabilities have been installed on photovoltaic system.

4.3. Technical specification of net meter and renewable energy meter should be in compliance with the DISCOM.

4.4. All the equipment connected to distribution system must be compliant with relevant International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian Standards (BIS) and installations of electrical equipment must comply with Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and their amendments.

4.5. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that DISCOM will specify the interface/inter- connection point and metering point.

4.6. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree to adhere to power quality measures as per International or Indian Standards and/or other such measures provided by Commission/DISCOM.

4.7. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree to furnish all the data such as voltage, frequency, and breaker, isolator position in his system, as and when required by the DISCOM. The Eligible Consumers shall also provide facilities for online transfer of the real time operational data.

4.8. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers shall obtain requisite approvals, in accordance with the provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 for commissioning of the Renewable Energy System, and furnish copies of approvals to the Distribution Licensee.

4.9. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers do hereby agree that DISCOM may keep the entire information regarding application and registration of the Renewable Energy System on its website or web portal for transparency and convenience.

5. Safety:

5.1. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers shall comply with the Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations 2010.

5.2. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of the Photovoltaic System shall be performed in a manner conducive to the safety of the Photovoltaic System as well as the DISCOM's distribution system.

5.3. Due to DISCOM's obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, the RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that if it is determined by DISCOM that Eligible Consumer's Photovoltaic System either causes damage to and/or produces adverse effects affecting other distribution systems' consumers or DISCOM's assets, the RESCO and Eligible Consumers will have to disconnect photovoltaic system immediately from the distribution system upon direction from the DISCOM and correct the problem at its own expense prior to reconnection.

5.4. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that any change/alteration/ modification/addition of new capacity in the Photovoltaic System post Net metering shall be carried out only after securing prior permission from DISCOM, which shall be issued post receipt of necessary Test certificate(s) and other documents as notified by DISCOM time to time.

6. Clearances and Approvals:

The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree to obtain all the necessary approvals and clearances (environmental and grid connected related) before connecting the Photovoltaic System to the distribution system.

7. Access and Disconnection:

7.1. DISCOM shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting means of Photovoltaic System, both automatic and manual, at all times.

7.2. In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to any disconnecting means, both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, DISCOM may disconnect service to the premise and in such scenario, the RESCO and eligible consumer shall not have any right to object or to claim any sum from DISCOM344 citing such immediate disconnection.

8. Liabilities:

8.1. RESCO, Eligible Consumers and DISCOM will indemnify each other for damages or adverse effects from either party's negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and operation of Photovoltaic System or DISCOM's distribution system.

8.2. RESCO, DISCOM and Eligible Consumers will not be liable to each other for any loss of profits or revenues, business interruption losses, loss of contract or loss of goodwill, or for indirect, consequential, incidental, or special damages, including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages, whether any of the said liability, loss or damages arise in contract or otherwise.

9. Energy Metering accounting and settlement:

9.1. All the energy generated from the solar plant will be purchased by the eligible consumers in a ratio mutually agreed upon themselves @....Rs/unit from the RESCO. The billing cycle between the RESCO and the eligible consumers will be…….

9.2. The units generated from the solar plant would be adjusted by the DISCOM in the monthly bill of the eligible consumers in a ratio mutually agreed upon themselves as per the

……. Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations ( ) , Clause ……

10. Conditions for System Connectivity

The parties shall abide by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations in respect of procedure of grant of connectivity. The consumer shall submit the following documents to grant the connectivity:

• Synchronization Circuit Details

• Safety Report

• Protection Circuit Details

• Test Certificates of System

• Schematic diagram of Renewable Energy system

11. Connection Costs:

11.1. The RESCO shall bear all costs related to setting up of the Photovoltaic System including metering and interconnection costs as per estimate by DISCOM. The RESCO agrees to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to the distribution facilities required to connect the Photovoltaic System in case it is required.

11.2. Cost for interconnection equipment including the isolators, meters etc. are also to be borne by the Eligible consumers.

12. Termination:

12.1. The term of this Agreement shall be the life of a typical solar photovoltaic power345 plant, which is 25 years or till the validity of license with DISCOM, whichever is earlier, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated as per the provisions of this clause.

12.2. The RESCO, Eligible Consumer/s (Jointly) or DISCOM can terminate this Agreement at any time by providing 90 days prior notice to all the other party to the agreement. Whereas it is clarified that in case of termination notice to be issued by DISCOM, the same shall be issued to the RESCO and Lead Consumer, appointed by eligible consumers.

12.3. The RESCO and Eligible Consumers agree that upon termination of this Agreement, they must disconnect the photovoltaic system from DISCOM's distribution system in a timely manner and upto DISCOM's satisfaction.

13. Change of Sharing Ratios:

13.1. The Eligible Consumers shall have the right to change the Sharing Ratio provided in the List of Consumers once at start of every financial year by sending notice in at least months in advance to the RESCO and DISCOM and submitting a revised List of Consumers.

13.2. The Eligible Consumers shall submit a Virtual Net Metering application form as applicable at the time of such proposed change in the Sharing Ratio and amendment of the List of Consumers.

13.3. Eligible Consumers hereby irrevocably give the right to Lead Consumer to apply on their behalf for such change of Sharing Ratio and, if applicable, introduction of a new Eligible Consumer to this Agreement and submission of the List of Consumers. Lead Consumer may sign on behalf of all eligible consumers any and all documents required by DISCOM in this regard.

13.4. That the RESCO and eligible consumers, for setting up/installation of solar photovoltaic power plant and during the tenure of the installation of the same, shall be liable to take all permissions/permits/approvals as required under the provisions of relevant laws.

13.5. That upon setting up and during the period of installation of solar photovoltaic power plant, the RESCO and eligible consumers shall jointly and severally keep DISCOM /its employees/directors/officers/associates indemnified from all cost consequences, liabilities, penalties, claim of damages/compensation etc. from any person/agency/land owning agency/court or any other judicial-quasi-judicial authority citing the establishment and/or operation & maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plant.

14. Lead Consumer:

That at the time of execution of this agreement, the eligible consumers shall appoint/nominate one of the eligible consumers as lead consumer. That for all communications issued by DISCOM and RESCO, RESCO and DISCOM shall be free to communicate with lead consumer and not to every consumer. It shall346 be the responsibility of the lead consumer to communicate with the other eligible consumers and the service of communication by RESCO and DISCOM to lead consumer shall be termed as service to all eligible consumers in all respect.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

This agreement shall be governed by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments and any other order/directions related to establishment / maintaining / functioning of solar photovoltaic power plant. Further in case of any change in the above laws, the eligible consumers shall be liable to comply with the same.

In the witness, where of Mr./Ms. and Mr./Ms

for and on behalf of the Eligible Consumers, Mr./Ms for and on behalf of RESCO and Mr./Ms for and on behalf of DISCOM agree to this agreement.

Date:

Place:

List of Consumers:

Note: The List of consumers are indicative, with possibility to extend upto the

requirement of the project

Name and signature of witnesses

Name and Signature of Lead Consumer

Name and Signature of RESCO

Name and Signature of DISCOM Nodal Officer (Along with Stamp)

Annexure-IV-D-1.: Model agreement for GNM arrangement

I. CAPEX Mode: Model agreement between participating

Consumers and the DISCOM:

(On Rs.100/- non judicial stamp paper, duly attested by Notary)

Group Net Metering Model Connection Agreement for Renewable

Energy

This Agreement is made and entered into at

the City and State> on date

between

1. The registered consumer name with Consumer Number residing at as first party (hereinafter called as "Eligible Consumers"

and

2. Distribution Licensee of the

(i.e.

), having its' registered office at

(hereinafter called

"DISCOM") as second party to this Agreement.

A solar photovoltaic plant of

Plant in kWp> ("Photovoltaic System") is installed at the premises of registered Consumer (here to call "Parent Consumer") bearing address .

1. Eligibility:

1.1 The Eligible Consumer do hereby confirms that he/she is aware, in advance, of the standards and conditions the Photovoltaic System has to meet for being integrated into grid/distribution system.

1.2 The Eligible Consumer agrees that connection of the Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system shall be bound by requirements of the state Distribution Code and/or DISCOM's conditions of service and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments. The grid shall continue to perform with specified reliability, security, and quality as per the Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standard) Regulations 2010 as amended from time to time.

1.3 The list of CA numbers eligible for GNM must be of same consumer i.e. having same name and must be situated in DISCOM Licensee area for setting-off of the consumption in the billing under Group Net-metering along with the signed undertaking is also annexed at Annexure – I to this Agreement.

1.4 The Eligible Consumer do hereby confirms that it has applied connection under Group Net metering arrangement. The eligible consumer in furtherance of GNM arrangement has requested (concerned department) to install net-meter equipment at his/her premises situated at wherein the eligible consumer has already installed the requisite solar panels. That the consumer has also given the list of GNM service connection numbers along with their sequence for setting-off the solar generation units.

2. Technical and Interconnection Requirements

2.1 The Eligible Consumer agrees that he/she has installed/will install, prior to connection of Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system, an isolation device (both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual relays) and agree for the DISCOM to have access to and operation of this, if required, for repair and maintenance of the distribution system.

2.2 The Eligible Consumer agrees that in case of a power outage on DISCOM's system, the photovoltaic system will shut down, unless special transfer and isolating capabilities have been installed on the photovoltaic system.

2.3 Technical specification of net meter and renewable energy meter should be in compliance with the DISCOM.

2.4 All the equipment connected to distribution system must be compliant with relevant International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian Standards (BIS) and installations of electrical equipment must comply with Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and their amendments.

2.5 The Eligible Consumer agrees that DISCOM will specify the interface/inter-connection point and metering point.

2.6 The Eligible Consumer agrees to adhere to the power quality measures as per International or Indian Standards and/or other such measures provided by Commission/DISCOM.

2.7 The Eligible Consumer agrees to furnish all the data such as voltage, frequency, and breaker, isolator position in his/her system, as and when required by the DISCOM. The Eligible Consumer shall also provide facilities for online transfer of the real time operational data.

2.8 The Eligible Consumer shall obtain requisite approvals, in accordance with the provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 for commissioning of the Renewable Energy System, and furnish copies of approvals to the Distribution Licensee.

2.9 The Eligible Consumer do hereby agrees that (concerned department) may keep the entire information regarding application and registration of349 the Renewable Energy System on its websiteor web portal for transparency and convenience.

3. Safety:

3.1 Eligible Consumer shall comply with the Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations 2010.

3.2 The Eligible Consumer agrees that the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of the photovoltaic system shall be performed in a manner conducive to the safety of the photovoltaic system as well as the DISCOM's distribution system.

3.3 Due to DISCOM's obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, the Eligible Consumer agrees that if it is determined by DISCOM that Eligible Consumer's photovoltaic system either causes damage to and/or produces adverse effects affecting other distribution systems' consumers or DISCOM's assets, the Eligible Consumer will have to disconnect photovoltaic system immediately from the distribution system upon direction from the DISCOM and correct the problem at its own expense prior to reconnection.

3.4 The Eligible Consumer agrees that any change/alteration/ modification/addition of new capacity in the photovoltaic system post Net metering shall be carried out only after securing prior permission from DISCOM, which shall be issued post receipt of necessary Test certificate(s) and other documents as notified by DISCOM time to time.

4. Clearances and Approvals:

The Eligible Consumer agrees to attain all the necessary approvals and clearances (environmental and grid connected related) before connecting the photovoltaic system to the distribution system.

5. Access and Disconnection:

5.1 DISCOM shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting means of photovoltaic system, both automatic and manual, at all times.

5.2 In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to any disconnecting means, both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, DISCOM may disconnect service to the premise and in such scenario, the Eligible Consumer shall not have any right to object or to claim any sum from DISCOM citing such immediate disconnection.

6. Liabilities:

6.1 Eligible Consumer and DISCOM will indemnify each other for damages or adverse effects from either party's negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and operation of photovoltaic system or DISCOM's distribution system.

6.2 DISCOM and Eligible Consumer will not be liable to each other for any loss of profits or revenues, business interruption losses, loss of contract or loss of goodwill, or for indirect, consequential, incidental, or special damages, including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages, whether any of the said liability, loss or damages arise in contract, or otherwise.

6.3 DISCOM shall not be liable for delivery or realization by eligible consumer for any fiscal or other incentives provided by the central & state government.

6.4 DISCOM disclaim all warranty/guarantee/oral discussions as to the performance of system/results/outputs, benefits etc. and DISCOM shall not be responsible for any claim associated with/citing the installation/performance of the photovoltaic system.

7. Commercial and Settlement:

All the commercial settlement under this agreement shall follow the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments.

8. Conditions for System Connectivity

The parties shall abide by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations in respect of procedure of grant of connectivity. The consumer shall submit the following documents to grant t h e connectivity:

• Synchronization Circuit Details

• Safety Report

• Protection Circuit Details

• Test Certificates of System

• Schematic diagram of Renewable Energy system

9. Connection Costs:

9.1 The Eligible Consumer shall bear all costs related to setting up of the photovoltaic system including metering and interconnection costs as per estimate by DISCOM. The Eligible Consumer agrees to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to the distribution facilities required to connect the photovoltaic system in case it is required.

9.2 Cost for interconnection equipment including the isolators, meters etc. are also to be borne by the Eligible consumer.

10. Termination:

10.1 The term of this Agreement shall be the life of a typical solar photovoltaic power plant, which is 25 years or till the validity of license with DISCOM, whichever is earlier, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated as per the provisions of this clause.

10.2 The Eligible Consumer or DISCOM can terminate this Agreement at any time by providing 90 days prior notice to the other party to the agreement.

Whereas it is clarified that in case of termination notice to be issued by DISCOM, the same shall be issued to the Parent Consumer.

10.3 The Eligible Consumer agrees that upon termination of this Agreement, he/she must disconnect the photovoltaic system from DISCOM's distribution system in a timely manner and upto DISCOM's satisfaction.

11. Change of Priority:

11.1 The Eligible Consumer shall have the right to change the priority provided in the List of Service connections once start of every financial year by sending notice of at least 2 months to the DISCOM and submitting a revised list of service connections.

11.2 The Eligible Consumer shall submit a Group Net Metering application form as applicable at the time of such proposed change in the priority and amendment of the List of service connections.

11.3 The Eligible Consumer, for setting up/installation of solar photovoltaic power plant and during the tenure of the installation of the same, shall be liable to take all permissions/permits/approvals as required under the provisions of relevant laws.

11.4 Upon setting up and during the period of installation of solar photovoltaic power plant, the Eligible Consumer shall jointly and severally, keep DISCOM /its employees/directors/officers/associates indemnified from all cost consequences, liabilities, penalties, claim of damages/compensation etc. from any person/agency/land owning agency/court or any other judicial-quasi-judicial authority citing the establishment and/or operation & maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plant.

12. Parent and Child Consumer:

At the time of execution of this agreement, the Eligible Consumer shall be termed as Parent consumer and others as Child consumers with respective Applicability Priority. That for all communications issued by DISCOM, DISCOM shall be free to communicate with Parent consumer and not to every consumer.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

This agreement shall be governed by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments and any other order/directions in related to establishment / maintaining / functioning of solar photovoltaic power plant. Further in case of any changes in the above laws, the Eligible Consumer shall be liable to comply with the same.

In the witness, where of Mr./Ms.

and Mr./Ms. for and on the behalf of the Eligible Consumer and Mr./Ms for and on behalf of DISCOM agree to this agreement.

Date:

Place:

Name & Signature of witness

Name & Signature of registered Consumer (GNM Applicant)

Name and Signature of Nodal Officer (Along with Stamp)

II. RESCO Mode: Model Tripartite Agreement among Participating

Consumers, DISCOM and RESCO

(On Rs.100/- non judicial stamp paper, duly attested by

Notary) Group Net Metering Model Connection Agreement for

Renewable Energy

This Agreement is made and entered into at on date

among

1. M/S

, a Sole- Proprietorship / Partnership Firm / Company Incorporated under Companies Act. ,having its registered office at and represented through _____________

2. Sole-Proprietor / Partner / Manager / Director / Authorised Signatory, hereinafter referred to as the "Solar Power Generator" (SPG)/Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO), which expression shall wherever the context so permits, mean and includes the successors in interest, executors, administrators and assigns as party of the first part.

AND

3. Distribution Licensee of the

State> (i.e.

), having its' registered office at

(hereinafter called "DISCOM") as second party to this Agreement.

AND

4. The registered consumer name with Consumer

Number353 residing at

as third party (hereinafter called as "Eligible Consumer"

All the above, Power Generator, the Distribution Licensee, and the Consumer shall be collectively referred to as "the Parties".

It is hereby agreed between the parties as follows:

1. Definitions:

1.1. "Act" means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and subsequent amendments thereof.

1.2. "Applicable Rules and Regulations" shall have the same meaning as defined in Article 2 of this document.

1.3. "Authority" shall mean the Central Electricity Authority as referred to in sub-section (1) of Section 70 of the Act.

1.4. "Billing cycle" shall mean the period for which regular electricity bills as specified by the Commission, are prepared for different categories of consumers by the Distribution Licensee.

1.5. "Commissioning Date" shall mean the date on which the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant is synchronized and starts injecting the Solar Power to the Grid.

1.6. "Commission" shall mean the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission referred to in sub- Section (1) of section 82 of the Act and constituted under the Act.

2. Applicable Rules and Regulations

This agreement is subject to the following rules and regulations, hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Applicable Rules and Regulations" and includes any amendments

thereof:

2.1. Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments.

2.2. Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and amendment thereof;

2.3. Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and amendment thereof;

2.4. Central Electricity Authority (Measures of Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010 and amendment thereof;

2.5. Power Quality & Protection and Controls shall conform to the standards specified in the CEA (Technical Standards for connectivity to the grid)354 Regulations, 2007 and CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013, applicable to the distribution system as amended from time to time.

2.6. Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

2.7. Any other provision that becomes applicable at the time of signing of the PPA as per the Regulation and amendments henceforth.

All other words and expressions used in this agreement, if not specifically defined herein above, but defined in the Act, shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Act. The other words and expressions used herein but not specifically defined in this agreement, regulations or the Act but defined under any other law passed by the Parliament applicable to the electricity industry in the State or Union Territory shall have the same meaning assigned to them in such law.

3. Eligibility:

3.1. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer do hereby confirm that he/she is aware, in advance, of the standards and conditions the Photovoltaic System has to meet for being integrated into grid/distribution system.

3.2. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that connection of the Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system shall be bound by requirements of the state Distribution Code and/or DISCOM's conditions of service and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021 and any further amendments. The grid shall continue to perform with specified reliability, security, and quality as per the Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standard) Regulations 2010 as amended from time to time.

3.3. The list of CA numbers eligible for GNM must be of same consumer i.e. having same name and must be situated in DISCOM Licensee area for setting-off of the consumption in the billing under Group Net-metering along with the signed undertaking is also annexed at Annexure – F to this Agreement.

3.4. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer do hereby confirm that it has applied connection under Group Net metering arrangement. The eligible consumer in furtherance of GNM arrangement has requested

(concerned department) to install net-meter equipment at his/her premises situated at wherein the RESCO and eligible consumer is going to/has already installed the requisite solar panels. That the consumer has also given the list of GNM service connection numbers along with their sequence for setting-off the solar generation units.

4. Technical and Interconnection Requirements

4.1. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that he/she has installed/will install, prior to connection of Photovoltaic System to DISCOM's distribution system, an isolation device (both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual relays) and agree for the DISCOM to have access to and operation of this, if required, for repair and maintenance of the distribution system.

4.2. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that in case of a power outage on DISCOM's system, the photovoltaic system will shut down, unless special transfer and isolating capabilities have been installed on the photovoltaic system.

4.3. Technical specification of net meter and renewable energy meter should be in compliance with the DISCOM.

4.4. All the equipment connected to distribution system must be compliant with relevant International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian Standards (BIS) and installations of electrical equipment must comply with Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 and Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and their amendments.

4.5. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agrees that DISCOM will specify the interface/inter- connection point and metering point.

4.6. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree to adhere to the power quality measures as per International or Indian Standards and/or other such measures provided by Commission/DISCOM.

4.7. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree to furnish all the data such as voltage, frequency, and breaker, isolator position in his/her system, as and when required by the DISCOM. The Eligible Consumer shall also provide facilities for online transfer of the real time operational data.

4.8. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer shall obtain requisite approvals, in accordance with the provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 for commissioning of the Renewable Energy System, and furnish copies of approvals to the Distribution Licensee.

4.9. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer do hereby agree that _____________

(concerned department) may keep the entire information regarding application and registration of the Renewable Energy System on its website or web portal for transparency and convenience.

5. Safety:

5.1. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer shall comply with the Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations 2010.

5.2. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of the photovoltaic system shall be performed in a manner conducive to the safety of the photovoltaic system as well as the DISCOM's distribution system.

5.3. Due to DISCOM's obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, the RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that if it is determined by DISCOM that Eligible Consumer's photovoltaic system either causes damage to and/or produces adverse effects affecting other distribution systems' consumers or DISCOM's assets, the RESCO and Eligible Consumer will have to disconnect photovoltaic system immediately from the distribution system upon direction from the DISCOM and correct the problem at its own expense prior to reconnection.

5.4. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that any change/alteration/ modification/addition of new capacity in the photovoltaic system post Net metering shall be carried out only after securing prior permission from DISCOM, which shall be issued post receipt of necessary Test certificate(s) and other documents as notified by DISCOM time to time.

6. Clearances and Approvals:

The Eligible Consumer agrees to attain all the necessary approvals and clearances (environmental and grid connected related) before connecting the photovoltaic system to the distribution system.

7. Access and Disconnection:

7.1. DISCOM shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting means of photovoltaic system, both automatic and manual, at all times.

7.2. In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to any disconnecting means, both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, DISCOM may disconnect service to the premise and in such scenario, the RESCO and Eligible Consumer shall not have any right to object or to claim any sum from DISCOM citing such immediate disconnection.

8. Liabilities:

8.1. The RESCO, Eligible Consumer and DISCOM will indemnify each other for damages or adverse effects from either party's negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and operation of photovoltaic system or DISCOM's distribution system.

8.2. DISCOM, RESCO and Eligible Consumer will not be liable to each other for any loss of profits or revenues, business interruption losses, loss of contract or loss of goodwill, or for indirect, consequential, incidental, or special damages, including,357 but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages, whether any of the said liability, loss or damages arise in contract, or otherwise.

8.3. DISCOM shall not be liable for delivery or realization by RESCO and eligible consumer for any fiscal or other incentives provided by the central & state government.

8.4. DISCOM disclaim all warranty/guarantee/oral discussions as to the performance of system/results/outputs, benefits etc. and DISCOM shall not be responsible for any claim associated with/citing the installation/performance of the photovoltaic system.

9. Energy Metering accounting and settlement:

9.1. All the energy generated from the solar plant will be purchased by the eligible consumer @....Rs/unit from the RESCO. The billing cycle between the RESCO and the eligible consumers will be……..

9.2. The units generated from the solar plant would be adjusted by the DISCOM in the monthly bill of the eligible consumer and in his different service connections as per the ……. Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations ( ) , Clause ……

10. Conditions for System Connectivity

The parties shall abide by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Regulations in respect of procedure of grant of connectivity. The consumer shall submit the following documents to grant t h e connectivity:

• Synchronization Circuit Details

• Safety Report

• Protection Circuit Details

• Test Certificates of System

• Schematic diagram of Renewable Energy system

11. Connection Costs:

11.1. The RESCO shall bear all costs related to setting up of the photovoltaic

system including metering and interconnection costs as per estimate by

DISCOM.

11.2. The RESCO agrees to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to the distribution facilities required to connect the photovoltaic system in case it is

required.

11.3. Cost for interconnection equipment including the isolators, meters etc. are also to be borne by the RESCO.

12. Termination:

12.1. The term of this Agreement shall be the life of a typical solar photovoltaic power plant, which is 25 years or till the validity of license with DISCOM, whichever is earlier, unless this Agreement is otherwise terminated as per the provisions of this clause.

12.2. The Eligible Consumer or DISCOM or RESCO can terminate this Agreement at any time by providing 90 days prior notice to the all the other party to the agreement.

12.3. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer agree that upon termination of this Agreement, he/she must disconnect the photovoltaic system from DISCOM's distribution system in a timely manner and upto DISCOM's satisfaction.

13. Change of Priority:

13.1. The Eligible Consumer shall have the right to change the Priority provided in the List of Service connections once every financial year by sending notice of at least 2 months to the DISCOM and submitting a revised list of service connections.

13.2. The Eligible Consumer shall submit a Group Net Metering application form as applicable at the time of such proposed change in the priority and amendment of the List of service connections.

13.3. The RESCO and Eligible Consumer, for setting up/installation of solar photovoltaic power plant and during the tenure of the installation of the same, shall be liable to take all permissions/permits/approvals as required under the provisions of relevant laws.

13.4. Upon setting up and during the period of installation of solar photovoltaic power plant, the RESCO and Eligible Consumer shall jointly and severally, keep DISCOM /its employees/directors/officers/associates indemnified from all cost consequences, liabilities, penalties, claim of damages/compensation etc. from any person/agency/land owning agency/court or any other judicial-quasi-judicial authority citing the establishment and/or operation & maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plant.

14. Parent and Child Consumer:

At the time of execution of this agreement, the Eligible Consumer shall be termed as Parent consumer and others as Child consumers with respective Applicability Priority. That for all communications issued by DISCOM and RESCO, they shall be free to communicate with Parent consumer and not to every consumer.

In the witness, where of Mr./Ms.

and Mr./Ms. for and on the behalf of the Eligible Consumer, Mr./Ms for and on behalf of the RESCO and Mr./Ms

for and on behalf of DISCOM agree to this

agreement. Date:

Place:

Name & Signature of witnesses

Name & Signature of registered Consumer (GNM

Applicant) Name and Signature of RESCO (Along

with Stamp)

Name and Signature of Nodal Officer (Along with Stamp)

Undertaking for incorporating the CA nos. in the priority list of settlement under

Group Net- metering

I, Son/Daughter of Resident of

(hereinafter referred to as "GNM Beneficiary", which term shall mean and include executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns), do hereby swear and declare as under:

i. The GNM Beneficiary is aware that a Group Net Metering connection has been applied by "GNM Applicant" at the premises situated at

.

ii. GNM Beneficiary is aware that name/CA No/s. of GNM Beneficiary have been given by the GNM Applicant for availing of benefits under GNM Scheme.

iii. GNM Beneficiary would like to avail the benefits associated with the GNM Connection issued to GNM Applicant as such submitting this instant undertaking confirming the terms herein.

iv. GNM Beneficiary confirms and understands that this present undertaking shall form part of the GNM Application Form submitted by the GNM Applicant and shall be construed in addition to the declarations and undertakings provided therein.

That the GNM Beneficiary hereby agree and undertake: -

a. GNM Beneficiary is the Registered Consumer (RC) for the CA No.

installed at the premises

,

whereas the GNM Applicant is the owner of the premises.

is b. GNM Beneficiary has no objection if the CA No.

being added to the benefits of GNM Connection issued to GNM Applicant in a manner as requested/agreed by GNM Applicant in the GNM Application.

c. GNM Beneficiary do hereby agree and undertake that it shall have no objection for the benefit credited, calculation of billing units under GNM Scheme as notified by Government/Competent Authority time to time.

d. GNM Beneficiary do hereby agree and undertake for calculation of units or the issues associated with the same the billing units may be revised by DISCOM in consideration of GNM Guidelines or any other issues and the same shall not give any rise to any claim from GNM Beneficiary against (concerned

department).

e. GNM Beneficiary has given its consent to GNM Applicant for inclusion of GNM Beneficiary for the benefits of Group Net Metering and understand that the nomination of GNM Beneficiary is at the discretion of GNM Applicant and the GNM applicant, at all times, shall be free to change the sequence of GNM Beneficiary and/or drop GNM Beneficiary from the benefits without any prior intimation and the same shall not give any rise to any claim from GNM Beneficiary against DISCOM.

f. GNM Beneficiary shall at all time keep DISCOM indemnified from all law suits/claims/action/liabilities associated with the inclusion/dropping of GNM Beneficiary from the benefits of Group Net Metering.

g. GNM Beneficiary undertakes to deposit the necessary document and permissions with DISCOM as and when demanded by DISCOM.

h. GNM Beneficiary shall take necessary permissions from the concerned authorities and shall submit the same with DISCOM, as notified by DISCOM time to time.

i. The GNM Beneficiary confirms and agrees that in case of violation of the terms as stated in this undertaking and other terms as agreed by him/her, DISCOM shall be having full right to drop GNM Beneficiary from the benefits of Group Net Metering.

Signature of GNM Beneficiary

VERIFICATION:

Verified at that the contents of the above self-declaration are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. This is to declare that No word and/or any statement has been amended/altered/reframed in connection agreement as provided by DISCOM for the needful process of Group Net Metering (GNM) Application.

Signature of GNM Beneficiary

Annexure VII

A. Codes and Standards

The BESS shall comply with the following Codes and Standards or equivalent Indian Standards, as applicable.

B. General Specifications

1. Identification and Traceability: Cells/Racks/Packs Assembly shall meet seismic requirement for the plant location of the BESS. Labelling of cells/batteries shall include manufacturer's name, cell type, name-plate rating, date of manufacture and date of expiry of parts and labour warranty.

2. Other Sub-systems/Components: Other subsystems/components used in the BESS must also conform to the relevant international/national Standards for Electrical Safety besides that for Quality required for ensuring Expected Service Life and Weather Resistance.

3. Fire Protection: The Battery Energy Storage System Developer (BESSD) shall design and install a fire protection system that conforms to national and local codes. The fire protection system design and associated alarms shall take into account that the BESS will be unattended at most times. For high energy density technologies, the BESSD shall also obtain thermal runaway characterization of the battery storage systems.

4. Authorized Test Centres: Batteries/ Power Conditioning Units deployed in the power plants must have valid test certificates for their qualification as per above specified IEC/ BIS Standards by one of the ILAC member signatory accredited laboratories. In case of module types/BESS/equipment for which such Test facilities may not exist in India at present, test certificates from reputed ILAC Member body accredited Labs abroad will be acceptable.

5. Warranty: BESSD shall procure performance guarantees to ensure minimum performance levels for predefined application(s) as per the terms of the Tender Document / RfS document. The Warranty shall clearly indicate life expectancy given discharge profiles provided for the application.

C. Performance Monitoring

As part of the performance monitoring, the following shall be carried out:

a) The BESSD must install necessary equipment to continuously measure BESS operating parameters (including but not limited to voltage, current, ambient conditions etc.) as well as energy input into and energy output from the BESS along with Metering arrangement in accordance with extant regulations. They will be required to submit this data to the concerned authorities / organizations on-line and/or through a report on regular basis every month for the entire duration of contract.

b) The SPDs shall provide access to the concerned authorities / organisations or their authorized representatives for installing any additional monitoring equipment to facilitate on-line transfer of data.

c) All data shall be made available as mentioned above for the entire duration of the Contract.

d) The plant SCADA should be OPC version 2.0a (or a later version including OPC UA) compliant and implement appropriate OPC-DA server as per the specification of OPC Foundation. All data should be accessible through this OPC server for providing real time online data (BESS parameters) to the concerned authorities/organizations. This time series data shall be available from the Project SCADA system to facilitate monitoring and should include among others as stated before, parameters to facilitate daily, monthly and annual report for performance monitoring.

e) Web-based monitoring should be available, which should not be machine-dependent.

The web based monitoring should provide the same screens as available in the plant.

Also, it should be possible to download reports from a remote web-client in PDF or Excel format.

D. Safe Disposal of unit Batteries from the BESS

The Developer will comply with the requirements under Hazardous & other Waste (Management and Trans boundary Movement) Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time, as applicable. The BESSD shall ensure that all Unit Battery modules from the plant after their 'end of life' (when they become defective/ non-operational/ non-repairable) are disposed in accordance with the "e-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016" notified by the Government and as revised and amended from time to time and Battery Waste Management Rules, notified by the Government of India from time to time.