Solar Rooftop - Replacing Diesel Generators in Residential Societies

Many of the residential societies in India are equipped with diesel generator (DG) sets to supply electricity during power outages. However, use of diesel based power generation in societies is not only costly but also causes damage to environment and health. Centre for Science and Environment (CSEs) conducted a study that revealed that solar rooftop, which is environmental friendly, can be a viable option to provide backups in residential societies. Not only this, solar rooftop can trim down the monthly bills of the residents, as excess power generated through solar rooftops can be consumed by the residents.

To release the findings of the study on the techno-commercial viability of solar rooftop in residential societies and to explore ways to scale up the deployment of solar rooftop, to replace DG sets, we are organizing a conference with all concerned stakeholders.

Centre for Science and Environment is organizing a conference "Solar Rooftop - Replacing Diesel Generators in Residential Societies" to shine a light on the issues and challenges in the deployment of solar rooftop in residential societies and would explore the ways to scale up this technology by getting together stakeholders from government, industry and civil societies.

Topic: Solar Rooftop — Replacing Diesel Generators in Residential Societies

Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi 

Date: January 10, 2017 from 9.30 AM to 4.00 PM 

Please confirm your participation to the below stated email or phone.


Contact Details:  

Rajan Kalsotra
Renewable Energy - Energy & Resource Efficiency
Tel:   +91- 11- 29955124 (Extn: 314)
ss Mobile: +91-9650449567
Email: rajan@cseindia.org

 

 

Agenda (download pdf)
 
Policy Brief
SOLAR ROOFTOP
Replacing Diesel Generators in Residential Societies
By: Rajan Kalsotra, Centre for Science and Environment
 
 
Presentations
Session 1
An Overview of Rooftop Solar Energy Program of SEC
By: Anita Agrawal
Solar Energy Corporation of India
Rooftop Solar Discom Perspective
By: Kiran Alla, BSES Rajdhani Power
Changes Required in Building bye - Laws for Implementation of Solar Rooftop Installations
By: R Srinivas
Ministry of Urban Development
Rooftop Solar: Challenges of Seeking Prospective Customers
By: Ritu Lal, Amplus Solar
Solar rooftop for Residential Sector
By: Saugata Mujherjee, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd
Devil's Advocate Discussion: From Scholar to Resident
By: Rahul Tongia, Brookings Institute
Session 2
Replacement of Diesel Generators in Residential Societies
By: Ankit Sighvi, NN4 Energy
What needs to be done: Achieving 40 GW target for rooftop solar
By: Jasmeet Khurana, Bridge to India
Solar Rooftop Financing Challenges and Way Forward
By: Vikas Bansal, Yes BankÔÇï