Only state discoms authorised to implement rooftop solar scheme: MNRE

​The statement was released after the ministry received complaints that some rooftop solar firms and vendors were setting up projects by claiming that they were authorised by the ministry

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The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) on Friday clarified that only state discoms and not vendors were authorized to implement the rooftop solar scheme.

“It is clarified that no vendor has been authorised by the ministry. This scheme is being implemented in the state only by discoms. The discoms have empanelled vendors and have decided rates for setting up a rooftop solar plant,” the ministry said in an advisory.

The statement was released after the ministry received complaints that some rooftop solar companies and vendors were setting up rooftop solar plants by claiming that they were authorised by the ministry.

Source:- ET EnergyWorld