Manipur Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) Power Policy - 2014
This policy aims to lay a framework for harnessing the ubiquitous Solar energy in the State by utilising the empty rooftops of the buildings in the State.
The policy aims to utilize the existing roof space of buildings for the roof-top SPV systems to replace DG gensets installed for minimum load requirement for operation during load shedding.
To enhance the overall generation capacity of the state mainly Hydro power.
To contribute its share to the Nation's goal of achieving ideal thermal: hydro generation mix of 60:40 ratio.
To encourage the participation of Independent Power Producers/ private developers/ CPSUs/SPSUs by offering them best policy frame work and support.
To generate and provide employment opportunities to the people of Manipur.
To make power sector a major source of revenue to the State.
To secure long term financial benefits of the State.
To achieve development of the local areas by creation of Local Area Development Committee funded through hydro power projects.
To protect the rights of the local inhabitants for irrigation and drinking water requirement.
To address the problem of ecological imbalance and environmental degradation caused by implementation of the projects by adopting suitable remedial / mitigating measures.