Programmes & Schemes

Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II (Government Producer Scheme) for setting up 12,000 MW grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Projects by the Government Producers with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support for self-use or use by Government/ Government entities, either directly or through Distribution Companies (DISCOMS)

The objective of this scheme is to set up solar PV projects through Government Producers using domestic cells & modules in a WTO-compliant manner to facilitate national energy security and environmental sustainability for Government purposes. The financial assistance can be availed through participation in bids issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) under this Scheme.

Programme Type: Societal Development

Ministry / Department: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt of India

Focus Area: Energy Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Target Audience: PSUs/ Government Organasition

Funding Agency: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt of India

Eligibility: Government Producers (PSUs/ Govt. Orgns.) which are under administrative control or have 50% shareholding of Central / State Govt.

Purpose: Infrastructure

Duration: 18 Months

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: VGF of upto Rs. 70 lakhs/ MW

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