DERC Proposes Removing Voltage-Level Restriction for Green Energy Open Access Projects
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed easing green energy open access norms by allowing consumers with a 100 kW or more load to procure renewable power irrespective of the connection voltage level.
April 17, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
Under the proposed amendment, any consumer with a contracted demand or sanctioned load of 100 kW or more – either through a single connection or multiple aggregated connections within the same distribution licensee’s area – will qualify as an “entity” eligible for green energy open access. A similar revision has been made to the definition of “Green Energy Open Access Consumer”, aligning both provisions with the new threshold-based eligibility criteria.
Further, the amendment to Regulation 8 clarifies that such consumers will be eligible to procure renewable energy through open access, irrespective of their connection voltage level. This effectively lowers the entry barrier for commercial and industrial consumers seeking to transition to clean energy sources.
In a notable provision, DERC has also reiterated that there will be no load limitation for consumers setting up captive green energy projects, offering greater flexibility for industries to scale renewable procurement in line with their operational needs.
“There shall not be any load limitation for setting up of Green energy projects for captive use with respect to the consumer's contract demand/sanctioned load (kW/MW, KVA/MVA) with Discoms,” noted the draft notification.
The proposed changes are seen as part of a broader regulatory push to deepen renewable energy penetration in Delhi by simplifying access norms, enhancing market participation, and supporting decentralised clean energy adoption.
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