Only discoms allowed to install rooftop solar plants: Centre
The ministry informed that almost all the DISCOMS have issued online processes for this purpose and residential consumers willing to set up a rooftop solar plant under MNRE scheme can apply online and get rooftop solar plants installed by listed vendors
PTI | January 16, 2021 | Updated 09:01 IST
The government on Friday cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. In a statement, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said the scheme is being implemented in the states only by power distribution companies (DISCOMS) that have empanelled vendors through the bidding process and decided rates for setting up a rooftop solar plant.