Rajasthan - Obtain Renewable Energy Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Applicant shall apply with the designated registering authority (Commissioner/Deputy Director) of their local energy development agency as applicable to obtain renewable energy certificate – REC.
2. Link for contact information: link1 AND link2 AND link3 Please use the respective state contact details for more information on contact details.
3. Applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria, listed under the eligibility section below can apply for the accreditation to concerned state agency.
4. Please consult for your requirement with the authority.
5. Obtain the application form or write on a sheet of paper as advised.
6. Link for application form: link
7. Submit the completed application form along with required documents as mentioned in the required documents section below.
8. Applicant has to make non-refundable processing fee and accreditation charges (one time and annual, if any) as determined by the appropriate state electricity regulatory commission from time to time.
9. The state agency shall assign a unique acknowledgement number to the applicant for each application for accreditation of its RE generation project, for any future correspondence.
10. After receipt of application in physical form for accreditation, the state agency shall conduct a preliminary scrutiny to ensure application form is complete in all respect along with necessary documents and applicable processing fees and accreditation charges.
11. The state agency shall undertake preliminary scrutiny of the application
12. After conducting the preliminary scrutiny, the state agency shall intimate in writing to the applicant for submission of any further information, if necessary, to further consider the application for accreditation or reject application.
    1. The reasons for rejecting the application for accreditation shall be recorded and intimated to applicant in writing within 2 working days from date of receipt of the completed application.
13. Authorities will Inspect the location. After all the above process is successful, the state agency shall grant 'Certificate for Registration' to the concerned Applicant as 'Eligible Entity'.
14. The issuance of certificate from authorities can be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying as per applicable norms.
15. The specific entity-wise and project-wise code number granted shall be used by the such applicant (Eligible Entities) for all future correspondence with the State Agency.
16. The state agency shall also intimate registration of eligible entity for particular RE generation project to the following entities,
    1. The host State Agency
    2. The host State Load Despatch center
    3. The Power Exchanges

Apply Online - Obtain Renewable Energy Certificate Online with images

1. Please go to the online portal : link
2. In the given page please select “RE Generators” under “Sign Up” on the right part of the screen.
3. In the given page please complete the screen prompts with appropriate details and hit “Submit” button at the bottom.
4. A new screen with RE Generator’s successful signup confirmation will be provided.#Come back to the home page. Select the login option button.
5. A login page will prompt user for login credential. Complete the credits as appropriate and hit “login” button.
6. A new screen will be provided. Please complete the session prompts as applicable for “Owner detail, Operator detail, Station detail, Connectivity…, Metering details, Clearance details, General details, Fees & Charges, Enclosures” one by one and hit “next” button at the bottom of each session.
7. In the resulting declaration session, please complete the page requirements and hit “Submit for Accreditation” button.
8. User will get a popup for confirmation. Please click “OK” button.
9. Applicant gets acknowledgement page. Please save it for future reference.
10. This application will be processed by the respective state agency.
11. Please look for the notification from the department and follow their guidelines to complete the registration process.

Note:

• In case, the Applicant has multiple RE generation projects then, separate Applications will have to be submitted by the Applicant for each RE generation project.
• The eligible entities shall apply to the central agency for certificates within Six months after corresponding generation from eligible renewable energy projects provided that the online application for issuance of certificates may be made on 10th /20th or last day of the month.

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Required Documents

• Follow the link for checklist of documents required: link
• Hard copy of online Registration application signed and stamped on each page.
• Owner details
• Firm registered details
• RE Generating Station details
• Certificate of accreditation by the State Agency
• Generating facility commissioning schedule
• Any other relevant information
• Aadhaar card

Office Locations & Contacts

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission,
Vidyut Bhawan, Janpath, Jaipur - 302 005
Rajasthan, INDIA.
Phone : 0141-2293813 / 0141-2740381
Email: [email protected]
Contacts link: link AND link2 please look for respective state contact details.

Central Agency,
B-9, Qutab Institutional Area, KatwariaSarai, New Delhi - 110016
Telephone: 011-40234667
Email: [email protected]
Contacts :link NIC

Eligibility

• A generating company engaged in generation of electricity from renewable energy sources shall be eligible to apply for registration for issuance of and dealing in Certificates if it fulfils the following conditions:
  • It has obtained accreditation from the state agency
  • It does not have any power purchase agreement for the capacity related to such generation to sell electricity
  • It does not sell electricity generated from the plant, either directly or through trader, to an obligated entity

Fees

• A non-refundable registration fees/charges and annual fee/charges as determined by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission.
• For fee details: link
• For fees and other charges, please refer page number 94 from the following pdf: details link

Validity

• The REC once issued shall remain valid for One thousand and ninety-five days from the date of issuance of such Certificate.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• 15 days from date of receipt of complete information by Central Agency

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

• Applicant details
• Mobile number
• Email ID
• Passport size photo
• RE Generating Station details
• Certificate of accreditation by the State Agency
• Generating facility commissioning schedule
• Any other relevant information

Need for the Document

• Renewable energy certificates (also known as renewable energy credits, or RECs) represent the energy generated by renewable energy sources, such as wind power or solar facilities.
• Renewable energy certificates (RECs) give individuals, companies and institutions a simple way to offset their carbon footprint and support clean energy.

Information which might help

• A REC that has been sold once cannot be purchased again.
• RECs encourages reduction in usage of fossil fuel-based greenhouse gas emissions or other pollutants
• There are two categories of RECs, viz., solar RECs and non-solar RECs.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

For More details on REC, Follow the link : Link
For Help Manual, follow the link : Link

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