Google– Chhattisgarh shifted from coal, and now holds a 5% solar capacity of 13.6 GW.
– Open access solar skyrockets to 380.7 MW, ranking ninth in India.
– Policy changes exempt the first 500 MW projects from charges, accelerating solar growth.
– Energy banking policy, reduction in banking charges, and increased surplus energy banking support renewables in the state.
-A 20% ceiling on cross-subsidy surcharge offers transparency for intra-state open access participants.
Originally published on Mercom India