Captive Solar: Regulatory Framework & Open Access Rules
Explore how the Electricity Act 2003 and CEA Amendment 2022 impact captive solar, ground mounted solar for industry, and open access projects. Enersol, one of the trusted solar EPC companies in Ahmedabad, helps businesses navigate regulations and adopt industrial solar energy with confidence.
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Key Benefits
Reduce Electricity Bills
Save 70-90% on your monthly electricity bills with rooftop solar
Government Subsidy
Get up to Rs. 78,000 subsidy under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Net Metering Income
Sell excess power to the grid and earn credits on your bill
Property Value Increase
Solar installations can increase property value by 3-4%
Energy Independence
Protect yourself from rising electricity tariffs and power cuts
25-Year Performance
Solar panels come with 25-year performance warranty
Captive Solar Power Plants for Industrial Energy Needs
Generate your own electricity with solar industrial solutions and ground mounted solar for industry under open access. As one of the trusted solar EPC companies in Ahmedabad, Enersol helps businesses adopt clean and cost-effective solar power for industrial use.
Power Your Business with Captive Industrial Solar
Take control of your energy costs with solar industrial solutions designed exclusively for your business. Enersol develops Captive Industrial Solar and ground mounted solar for industry projects that help businesses generate their own electricity, reduce dependence on the grid, and achieve long-term energy independence.
Energy Independence
Generate your own electricity with solar industrial solutions and reduce dependence on rising grid tariffs.
Complete EPC Execution
End-to-end project delivery from one of the trusted solar EPC companies in Ahmedabad.
Built for Large Industries
Customized ground mounted solar for industry solutions for manufacturing, textile, pharma, and engineering businesses.
Long-Term Savings
Reliable industrial solar energy designed to lower operating costs and create predictable energy expenses for decades.
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Projects Commissioned
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Presence in Cities
Commercial & Industrial Solar Benefits
Reduce operating costs and strengthen your business with solar for commercial buildings, business solar systems, and solar energy for businesses. Enersol, one of the leading solar EPC companies in Ahmedabad, helps businesses maximize savings through smart solar investments and attractive financial incentives.
Accelerated Depreciation (AD) — Section 32, Income Tax Act
Section 32 of Income Tax Act, 1961 — Block of Assets at 40% WDV
| Parameter | Without AD | With AD (Year 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Project Cost | Rs. 50,00,000 | Rs. 50,00,000 |
| Depreciation Claimed | — | Rs. 20,00,000 (40% of Rs. 50L) |
| Tax Saved (30% bracket) | — | Rs. 6,00,000 (at 30% tax rate) |
| Effective Project Cost | Rs. 50,00,000 | Rs. 44,00,000 (after tax benefit) |
| Simple Payback Period | 5.5 years | 3.8 years |
Eligibility:
- Companies, LLPs, proprietorship firms subject to income tax
- Solar plant must be capitalized and operational in the same financial year
- Must be used for business purposes (captive/commercial solar qualifies)
- Not available for systems claimed under PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy
Cost reduction vs. grid tariffs
Multiple consumers share a solar power plant
- Lower capital requirement per consumer
- Economies of scale
- Regulatory compliance maintained
- Ideal for MSMEs and SMEs
Tax exemption on solar power profits
Captive Solar: Regulatory Framework & Open Access Rules
Understand how the Electricity Act 2003 and CEA Amendment 2022 impact solar industrial projects, ground mounted solar for industry, and captive solar investments. Enersol, one of the trusted solar EPC companies in Ahmedabad, helps businesses navigate regulations and build compliant systems for reliable solar power for industrial use.
Green Open Access Rules (CEA Amendment 2022)
Open Access Charges Breakdown
Varies by state and voltage level
Gujarat waives CSS for green open access
Intra-state solar usually exempt
Credits valid for 1 year
Group Captive Model — Step-by-Step Setup
Multiple consumers jointly own a solar plant through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Each consumer gets power proportional to their equity stake.
- 1Form SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) — typically a Private Limited Company
- 2Execute Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between SPV and each consumer
- 3Apply for captive status with State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC)
- 4File Form VI with DISCOM declaring captive consumption intent
- 5Annual compliance certificate to be filed with DISCOM
Captive Solar Advantages
One-Stop Captive Solar Solution For Your Industry
Enersol offers complete end-to-end captive solar power plants for industries — from open access approvals and PPA structuring to installation and grid connection, along with long-term operations and maintenance of your plant.
Engineered and Executed by Experts
Power at Just Rs 2 to 3 Per Unit
Complete Open Access Compliance Handled
Best-In-Class System Quality
Flexible Financing Solutions
Local Expertise, Backed by Pan-India Project Reach
Our Installation Process
Consultation
Free site assessment and energy audit
Design
Custom system design optimized for your needs
Approvals
DISCOM approval and subsidy registration
Installation
Professional installation by certified technicians
Commissioning
System testing, net meter, and grid connection
Net Metering: Sell Excess Power to the Grid
Net metering is a government-approved system that allows homeowners with solar panels for home to export excess electricity to the grid and earn credits on their electricity bills. When your residential solar system generates more power than you use, the extra electricity is sent to the grid, helping you maximize savings and make the most of your solar electricity for home.
Benefits of Net Metering
- Sell excess power at retail tariff rates
- Credits roll over monthly (annual settlement)
- Bidirectional meter tracks import/export
- Reduces electricity bills to near zero
- No battery storage needed
Application Process
- 1Apply online via state DISCOM portal
- 2Technical feasibility study (usually free for <10kW)
- 3DISCOM approval within 15-30 days
- 4Installation by empaneled vendor
- 5DISCOM inspection and meter installation
- 6Commissioning and grid connection
Why Go for Captive Solar?
Captive solar power plants help industries cut energy costs and gain long-term power independence.
Power at Rs 2 to 3 Per Unit
Generate your own solar power and reduce your per-unit cost to just Rs 2 to 3, a fraction of grid tariffs, for complete cost control.
Green Open Access Benefits
Set up under open access with as low as 100 kW load, and cut 30 to 50% on your energy bills compared to standard grid tariffs.
Reliability and Low Maintenance
Captive solar plants incur minimal Operation & Maintenance (O&M) expenses and run reliably for decades with complete peace of mind.
Accelerated Depreciation Benefits
Claim up to 40% accelerated depreciation in year one under Section 32, lowering your effective project cost and overall payback period.
Strong Returns on Investment
With a payback period as low as 3.8 years, captive solar delivers strong, assured returns for more than 25 years.
Protection Against Rising Utility Costs
Lock in your energy costs for the next 25 years and stay protected from rising grid tariffs and TOD peak charges.
Solar Policies by State
Compare solar subsidy, net metering rules, and policy benefits across top-performing states for solar in India.
What our customers say
Real families and businesses across India who switched to solar with Enersol.
“Enersol installed a 5 kW system on my terrace. Bill came down from ₹4,500 to under ₹300. The subsidy money reached my account without me visiting any office even once.”
Rajeshbhai Patel
Home owner, Ahmedabad
“Our society's common-area bill dropped by 85%. The team handled the AGM presentation, DISCOM approvals and installation across 4 towers very professionally.”
Meera Deshmukh
Housing Society Chairperson, Pune
“1.2 MW rooftop plant on our textile unit. Payback in under 4 years as promised. Their SCADA monitoring catches issues before we even notice them.”
Sanjay Agarwal
Factory Owner, Surat
“I was worried about the paperwork at my age, but the Enersol team did everything — survey, subsidy, net metering. My grandchildren now proudly say our house runs on the sun.”
Kiranben Shah
Home owner, Vadodara
“Compared three vendors before choosing Enersol. Their design squeezed 15% more capacity from the same roof. After-sales response is genuinely within a day.”
Amit Khandelwal
Warehouse Owner, Jaipur
“Power cuts used to hit our cold storage hard. The hybrid system Enersol designed keeps critical loads running and cut our energy cost by more than half.”
Dr. Nilesh Trivedi
Hospital Administrator, Rajkot
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