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Maharashtra - Get License to Produce and Distribute Wind Power

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. The prospective developers (applicant) shall approach the respective office of the “Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA)” as appropriate to apply for setting up of wind farm (power).
  2. Contact Link AND link the given page will take the user to the “National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)” portal contact page. Please use the contact details to get information on the project needs.
  3. The applicant shall use the contact information from the given page to get the concerned office address. Please visit the respective office.
  4. The candidate shall consult with the designated authority at the office about the applying process, requirements, data of the sites where wind monitoring masts for setting up wind power plants are installed, application or processing fee, performance guarantee amount etc.
  5. Please follow their guidelines to apply for this procedure.
  6. The applicant shall obtain the application form from the respective office or write on a plain A4 sheet as advised.
  7. Please use the following link to download the application form link please refer to the page number 9.
  8. The proposed site should be within the areas notified for wind power development. If the site is self-identified by the applicant, then a “National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)” validation report should be accompanied.
  9. The board also provide the details of the government land identified for setting up wind power plants.
  10. The applicant shall apply for the land identified by the board to setup the project.
  11. If more than one application is received for setting up project at the same site, then the allotment of project shall be done on competitive bidding on the basis of site premium amount.
  12. Please complete the application form and attach the documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page along with the application fee (Rs.3,000 / Megawatt) as advised plus service tax and a detailed Project Report.
  13. The applicant shall submit the application in triplicate to the designated authority. The fee needs to be paid as per acceptable norms.
  14. Authorities will check the submitted application and documents to make sure that the required documents and details are in place. If the documents and details are in place, the application will be accepted.
  15. The authority will issue an acknowledgement receipt. Please collect it and keep it safe for future reference.
  16. ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile number. Please keep track of the notification.
  17. The department will process the application. The project proposal will be evaluated.
  18. The constituted board will accord final clearance to set up the project. In case of capacities higher than 40 MW (or the advised MW), the board will recommend the project to the respective department for the sanction or consent.
  19. Once the sanction or consent is obtained, the developer may be asked to enter into an agreement with the board.
  20. At the time of agreement, the applicant should pay a security deposit of Rs. 15 lakhs / MW or as advised. Once the project is commissioned within the scheduled time of nine months, this security deposits shall be refunded. Otherwise this security deposits shall be forfeited and shall be transferred to MEDA’s development fund.
  21. The department will provide infrastructure clearance to the applicant as per the notified timeline.
  22. With the infrastructure clearance in hand, the applicant should approach the respective department as appropriate for making arrangements to interface the wind farm with the nearby grid for the distribution of generated power.
  23. Please apply for tie up arrangement with electricity department grid as appropriate and execute the interfacing work as per the respective electricity department norms.
  24. The applicant shall pay the supervision charges for the interfacing line works to the electricity department as advised.
  25. The applicant should follow the necessary safety requirements before connecting the wind farm to the grid.
  26. Once the above said activities are completed, the applicant shall erect the project as per agreed terms. The applicant shall erect wind electric generators from approved manufacturers.
  27. The applicant may be required to obtain the “NOC’s” from the agencies (forest/airport etc.) as applicable that are mandatory as per the board’s norm prior to erecting the wind farm. Please adhere to the board’s standard norms.
  28. Once the unit is ready, the applicant may be required to obtain “NOC’s” or clearance from the concerned bodies and departments (for structural safety, completion of erection etc.) as per board's norm as advised. Please adhere to the board’s standard norms.
  29. Please visit the office that sanctioned the project and submit the above said reports. The authorities will evaluate the submitted details.
  30. Once the authorities are satisfied, an inspection will be conducted on a notified date.
  31. On a scheduled date, the inspection team will inspect the farm to ensure that the unit is ready and followed the expected norms. The team will analyse the safety assessment and performance assessment.
  32. Once the inspection is completed, the inspection team will submit their inspection report along with their recommendation to the respective authority for the grant of licence.
  33. The authority will grant the licence.
  34. The status will be conveyed to the candidate through a “SMS” or as per applicable norms.
  35. The licence can be hand-delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned on the application or as per applicable norms.
  36. Based on the MW (Mega Watts), the entire process (sanction, erection and approval for licence) may take six months to one year.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Application form link please refer to the page number 9.
  • A certified copy of partnership deed
  • A certified copy of the registration certificate of the firm registration, if the partnership is registered
  • In case of co-operative society, a certified copy of the bye-laws of the Co-operative society and also certified copy of registration if applicable
  • In case of a firm, certified copy of memorandum of articles of the public/private Ltd. company and also copy of registration certificate.
  • Certified copy of the authority conferring powers on the person(s) who are competent to execute the agreement with the board or department on the stamp paper of Rs.50/- or for the advised amount
  • ”Topo” sketch of the land marking the proposed location of wind electric generator
  • Village map
  • Demand draft as per advised amount
  • Ownership records for the land
  • Detailed project report in three copies (covering all aspects of site location, selection of equipment, capital cost, cost of generation, performance etc.)
  • Details of technical capabilities for implementing the wind power project along with relevant documents as advised
  • Details of financial capabilities for implementing the wind power project along with relevant documents as advised
  • Balance sheet for last three years and latest net worth certificate
  • Request letter
  • Passport-size photographs as advised
  • An undertaking duly signed by the applicant as per requirement
  • Aadhaar card


  • Please obtain the required “NOC’s” from the following list as per the location in which the wind mill is to be erected.
    • Public Local Body
    • Revenue Department
    • Geology and Mining Department
    • Pollution Control Board
    • Forest Department
    • Civil Aviation
    • Seaport and Defence authorities


Note: Apart from the above documents, the authorities may ask for additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA),
Aundh Road, Opposite to Spicer College, Near Commissionerate of Animal Husbandary, Aundh,
Pune, Maharashtra 411007.
PHONE - 91-020-35000450
FAX - 91-020
Email: [email protected]
Contact online link

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE),
Velachery - Tambaram Main Road,
Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600 100.
Phone / EPABX: +91 - 44 - 2246 3982/ 2246 3983 / 2246 3984
Fax: +91 - 44 - 2246 3980
Contact link

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Block-14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003, India.
EPBAX: 24360707, 24360404
Fax: (Block No.14) 24361298(General)
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link1 AND Link2

EligibilityEdit

  • A registered firm, partnership firm and a co-operative society shall apply for the licence.
  • The developers should be Indian citizen.
  • As per the respective state board or department, the financial investment and track record requirement may vary.
  • In general, a three-year balance sheet and IT returns for last 3 years will be required.
  • The applicant including respective state electricity boards, private power generation companies, industries, industrial investors etc. can install wind farms.
  • The financial institutions coming under non-industrial categories can also set up wind farms to sell the power to the respective state board as well as to avail the income tax benefits.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant needs to pay the applicable application fee, sanction fee and other charges for the stamp paper as appropriate.
  • The erection and construction cost needs to be paid as per actual expenditure.
  • Performance bank guarantee for the advised amount should be provided.
  • Supervision charges for the interfacing line works need to be paid as advised.



ValidityEdit

  • The licence will be valid as per the time period mentioned on the licence.



Documents to UseEdit

  • Please use the following link to download the application form link please refer to the page number 9.



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • Based on the MW (Mega Watts), the entire process (sanction, erection and approval for licence) may take six months to one year.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.



InstructionsEdit

  • It is must to ensure that wind turbine generator being installed at the project site should be at a technically safe distance from the other nearest previously identified/installed wind turbine generators.
  • The projects can be set up either for commercial or for captive generation.
  • The applicant should use the “National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE)” approved wind machines as per government norms. The government notifies the list of suppliers from time to time.
  • The space required for erecting a single windmill will be based on the topography of the site and the size of the machine.
  • Do not submit fake documents as a proof to get the licence.
  • Incomplete application will be rejected.
  • Avoid spelling mistakes while filling the application form.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the applicant / organization
  • Registered office address
  • Telephone, Fax, Telex numbers
  • Type of the organization (Private / Public Ltd., Partnership firm etc.)
  • Present activity / business
  • Turnover of the company in last three years
  • Net profit of the company in the last three years
  • Type of production unit and installed production capacity
  • Actual production in last three years
  • Present consumption of electricity
  • Connected electrical load of the company
  • Whether HT/LT consumer
  • Whether proposed to set up for captive use/on commercial basis (sale of power)
  • Capacity of wind farm proposed to be installed
  • Number of wind turbine generators and their sizes proposed
  • Site proposed for setting up of wind farm in order of preference
  • Whether agreed to set up wind farm at any other site, other than site indicated above
  • Nearest sub-station and the distance from the proposed location
  • Voltage ratio of the Sub-Station
  • Estimated project cost
  • Sources of finance of the project
  • Planned duration for completion of the project in one phase
  • Application fee
  • Aadhaar card number
  • Email ID
  • Place
  • Signature
  • Mobile number



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • One cannot install a wind turbine to generate power unless they obtain a valid licence to operate.
  • The licensing process requires the applicant to follow a set of rules that are mandated by the concerned energy department to ensure the safety and smooth functioning of the windmill.
  • The growing demand for electricity has created the demand for production of electricity through renewable source.
  • The global electricity demand is growing faster than renewables, driving a strong increase in generation from fossil fuels.
  • The electricity generation from renewables including wind is the need of the hour.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The windmill project is an environment friendly process to harness wind energy.
  • The selection of site is very important for windmill project as the wind machines must be located where strong, dependable winds are available most of the time.
  • Essential requirements for a wind farm.
    • High wind resource at particular site.
    • Adequate land availability.
    • Suitable terrain and good soil condition.
    • Proper approach to site.
    • Suitable power grid nearby.
    • Techno-economic selection of WEGs.
    • Scientifically prepared layout.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Please use the following link for additional information Link AND link1



OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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