

The Government of Kerala has launched the project ‘Soura’ to add 1000 MWp Solar Power Plants to the grid of Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL), under Urja Kerala Mission. This is in line with the true spirit of the national goal of achieving 100 GW of Solar capacity addition by 2022. Out of 1000 MWp, 500 MWp is earmarked for Rooftop Solar (RTS) Plants. KSEBL is implementing the SOURA program through deployment of innovative Utility Driven Business Models. The SOURA program implemented by KSEBL is the nation’s first RTS program implemented with support and investment from public sector distribution utilities in the country.
Rooftop Solar Target Defined by Govt of India: 800MW by 2022
Rooftop Solar Target Defined by Govt of Kerala: 500MW by 2022
FY2019-20: 50MW
FY 2020-21: 200MW
Implementing Agency
Kerala State Electricity Board Limited
Capacity | Rate |
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2-10 kW plant | Rs.48,243.42/- per kW |
11-100 kW plant | Rs.42,403.72/- per kW |
101-500 kW plant | Rs.40,090.55/- per kW |
Soura Phase 2 Subidy
A. FY 2019-20 – 50 MW
Capacity | Rate |
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2 kW plant | Rs.42,999/- per kW |
3 kW plant | Rs.41,998/- per kW |
4-10 kW plant | Rs.40,900/- per kW |
11-100 kW plant | Rs.37,998.99/- per kW |
B. FY 2020-21 – 200 MW
a. Tender 1
Capacity | Rate |
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1 kW plant | Rs.53,651.00/- per kW |
Above 1 to 2 kW | Rs.49,000.00/- per kW |
Above 2 to 3 kW | Rs.48,000.00/- per kW |
Above 3 to 10 kW | Rs.48,949.61/- per kW |
Above 10 to 100 kW | Rs.43,499.70/- per kW |
Above 100-500 kW plant | Rs.39,900.36/- per kW |
b. Tender 2
Capacity | Rate |
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1 kW plant | Rs.75,500/- per kW |
Above 1 to 2 kW | Rs.67,500.00/- per kW |
Above 2 to 3 kW | Rs.63,500.00/- per kW |
C. FY 2020-21 – 40 MW
Regulatory Framework | |
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Metering Arrangement | Net Metering |
Capacity Limit |
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Surplus energy settlement | APPC, presently it is, Rs. 3.22 |
Name: Mr. Madhulal J.
Designation: State Nodal Officer
Email:sourakseb@gmail.com
Contact No : +91 94460 08017
Total Installed Capacity till now – 604.68 MW