RERC plan to levy cross-subsidy charge may take shine off solar
Jaipur: In what has the potential to eclipse the prospects of solar energy in Rajasthan, the state energy regulator Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) has proposed to levy cross-subsidy charges on solar plants put up by developers for their industrial or commercial clients (third party).
Cross-subsidy charges, which go up to Rs 2.16 per unit, are collected from general consumers to compensate for the power subsidies given to farmers, a major reason for high electricity tariffs in Rajasthan.
