EESL Solar Programme

India, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, needs access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Being located in a high solar insolation region, the country is endowed with immense solar energy potential — with about 300 days of sunshine annually and global solar radiation of 4–7 kWh/m²/day.

In view of India’s massive solar capacity and the need for sustainable energy, EESL’s Solar Programme delivers tailor-made solar PV-based solutions for DISCOMs, Government, Industry, Institutions, and retail consumers through solar PV-based power projects.

Our Offerings

1. Decentralised Solar PV-Based Power Projects

Under this model, EESL partners with DISCOMs/GENCOs/Industries/Institutions through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to develop decentralised solar PV-based power projects ranging from 0.3 MW to 10 MW on unused/vacant land near or within DISCOM substations.

Key Benefits:

• ✅ Reliable daytime electricity supply to farmers
• ✅ Savings on transmission infrastructure & reduced T&D losses
• ✅ Supports India’s 100 GW solar target and strengthens its position as a global green energy leader

EESL provides end-to-end project support including financing, design, engineering, supply, installation, commissioning, and O&M for a 25-year term.
Energy generated will be purchased by the DISCOM/client at a tariff ≤ CERC/SERC-determined levelized tariff on a monthly basis for 25 years.

Success in Maharashtra:
EESL has signed PPAs with MSEDCL (200 MW) and MAHAGENCO (179 MW). Over 200.4 MW of decentralised solar projects have already been installed and commissioned. Similar agreements are underway with other DISCOMs and state bodies.

2. Rooftop Solar PV-Based Power Projects

Under this model, EESL enters into agreements with government departments, industries, and retail clients to install rooftop solar PV systems under both CAPEX and OPEX models.

Model Details:

• CAPEX: Client invests; EESL provides full installation + 5 years repair & maintenance.
• OPEX: EESL invests & handles full O&M for 25 years.

Impact

• ✅ Solarisation of agriculture feeders — ensuring reliable electricity for farmers
• ✅ Reduces power generation burden on state governments
• ✅ Cuts down subsidy burden on the state
• ✅ Helps DISCOMs reduce T&D losses and network augmentation costs