According to Spark, it is illogical to follow a single feed-in-tariff (FIT) concept when it comes to setting up solar power plants. Developed countries such as Germany and the US, wherein Solar Power development is at advanced stage, have multiple tariff system based on the exposure of a particular region to solar radiation. The same policy should be adopted in India.
Similar kind of tariff mechanism is already proposed by CERC and in implementation in various states (such as Maharashtra) for Wind Power Projects wherein the tariff has been declared zone wise which is classified in terms of wind resources.
Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), CERC has set the tariff at Rs 17.90 per kilowattt hour (kWh) for solar photo voltaic projects and Rs 15.40 per kWh for solar thermal projects. It reviews the cost every year and fixes the tariff accordingly for new projects.
The aim is to install 20,000 MW of solar power by 2022 with the first phase contributing 1000 MW by 2013.
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