Explanatory Memo for benchmark Capital Cost Norms for Solar PV and Solar Thermal Power Project

Explanatory Memo for benchmark Capital Cost Norms for Solar PV and Solar Thermal Power Project


Solar PV projects for the FY 2013‐14:
Table: Breakup for Capital cost projection
Sr.
No.
Particulars Capital Cost Norm
for Solar PV project
(Rs. Lakh/MW)
% of total
cost
1 PV Modules 344.50 43%
2 Land Cost 16.80 2%
3 Civil and General Works 094.50 12%
4 Mounting Structures 105.00 13%
5 Power Conditioning Unit 060.00 7%
6 Evacuation Cost up to Inter‐connection
Point (Cables and Transformers)
105.00 13%
7 Preliminary and Pre‐Operative Expenses
including IDC and contingency
080.00 10%
8 Total Capital Cost 805.80 100%
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