Bihar Regulator Approves Tariff for 275 MW Rooftop Solar ProjectsJun 12, 2026

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The Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (BERC) has approved the tariffs discovered through competitive bidding for procuring nearly 275 MW of rooftop solar power from about 250,000 Kutir Jyoti consumers across Bihar.

The projects will be implemented by South Bihar Power Distribution Company and North Bihar Power Distribution Company under the Utility-Led Aggregation-cum-Renewable Energy Service Company model.

The Commission adopted the weighted average reverse auction-discovered tariff of ₹2.82 (~$0.030)/kWh for all 18 packages. The tariff will apply for 10 years.

The Commission also approved the procurement of rooftop solar power from systems installed at the premises of Kutir Jyoti consumers across 18 circles in Bihar.

However, it deferred approval of the draft power purchase agreement and connected prayers until the distribution companies (DISCOMs) file a revised draft.

The petition was filed by South Bihar Power Distribution Company and North Bihar Power Distribution Company seeking adoption of tariffs discovered for rooftop solar projects under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

Under the proposed structure, each eligible Kutir Jyoti consumer will receive a 1.1 kW rooftop solar system consisting of two 550 W modules. The aggregate capacity of the first phase is about 275 MW.

The Bihar government had earlier approved financial assistance of ₹10,000 (~$104.72) per Kutir Jyoti consumer for installing 1.1 kW rooftop solar systems. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy approved the proposal of the Bihar DISCOMs under the Utility-Led Aggregation model.

The central financial assistance under the program is ₹33,000 (~$345.59)/consumer. The state will provide ₹10,000 (~$104.72)/consumer. The remaining project cost will be recovered by the Renewable Energy Service Company developer through tariffs paid by DISCOMs over 10 years.

The final tariffs across the 18 packages ranged from ₹1.99 (~$0.021)/kWh to ₹3 (~$0.031)/kWh.

The DISCOMs submitted that the projects would help reduce the state subsidy burden for Kutir Jyoti consumers, who receive up to 125 units of free electricity per month. A 1.1 kW rooftop solar system is expected to generate nearly 125 units per month.