Steep Generation Duty Hike Casts Shadow Over Kerala’s Rooftop Solar Program
The state has shifted the solar settlement period to April-March
June 10, 2024
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The recent hike in electricity generation duty from ₹0.012 (~$0.00014)/kWh to ₹0.15 (~$0.0018)/kWh for rooftop solar systems in Kerala is threatening to disrupt the pace of renewable energy adoption in the state. The state expects an additional annual revenue of ₹240 million (~$2.87 million) from the increased duty.