Power Your Business with
Open Access Solar in India
Access clean, affordable electricity from a solar plant built and operated by AVCO Energy; you simply pay for usage.
AVCO establishes a solar farm at a Remote Location
AVCO delivers power directly to your infrastructure
AVCO charges you only for the supplied electricity
Captive Capex
Model
Under the Captive Capex Model, your organisation directly invests in and owns the solar power plant. AVCO Energy manages the complete EPC lifecycle — from land acquisition and plant construction to grid connectivity — while you hold 100% equity in the solar energy plant and the land it stands on.
Maximum long-term ROI on solar investment- 40% accelerated depreciation benefit under the IT Act
- Full asset ownership strengthens balance sheet valuation
- Waiver of cross-subsidy and additional surcharges
- Complete energy independence with lifetime O&M support
100% Ownership of Land and Asset
Gain full energy independence with complete equity in both the facility and its supporting land.
0 Cross-Subsidy and Subcharges
Reduce operating costs through policy based exemptions from conventional energy surcharges.
Accelerated Depreciation and Tax Benefits
Benefit from tax-efficient jurisdictions to accelerate depreciation, boosting your project’s IRR right from the start.
Group Captive Solar
PPA Model
Under the Group Captive Solar PPA Model, businesses hold 26% equity in an SPV while AVCO Energy funds 74%, builds, and operates the plant. You pay only a pre-agreed solar PPA tariff, significantly lower than grid rates, with no major upfront capital investment required.
Minimal upfront investment — only 26% equity contribution
Immediate electricity cost savings from Day 1
Cross-subsidy and surcharge waivers under open access regulations
All O&M responsibilities remain entirely with AVCO Energy
Long-term price certainty through a 15–25 year Solar PPA contract
Investment Model
Minimum Investment and Risk
Join a solar project with lower upfront investment. Clients contribute 26% equity, while AVCO Energy secures the remaining 74%, ensuring compliance and reducing financial risk.
Cost Benefits
Waiver of Cross-Subsidy
The planned ownership structure enables exemption from cross-subsidy and extra surcharges, resulting in significant reductions in overall electricity expenses.
Participation Model
Multiple Client Participation
Multiple industrial and commercial users can collaborate under this model to access cost-effective solar power through Open Access.
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Start generating your own power.
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Get a Free Site AssessmentFrequently Asked Questions About Open Access Solar
Open access solar is a regulatory mechanism under India's Electricity Act that allows grid-connected consumers with a contract demand of 1,000 kVA or above to procure electricity directly from a solar energy plant of their choice — instead of relying solely on state distribution companies (DISCOMs). It enables businesses to access cheaper, cleaner power without building or owning a solar power plant themselves.
A Solar PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is a long-term contract between a solar energy plant developer (like AVCO Energy) and a consumer or group of consumers. It defines the price per unit of solar electricity, the tenure of supply (typically 15–25 years), and the terms of delivery. Under a Solar PPA, you enjoy fixed or pre-agreed tariffs — far lower than grid rates — for the duration of the contract, with no capital investment required.
In the Group Captive model, multiple businesses collectively invest in a solar power plant through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), with each member holding a minimum 26% equity stake. AVCO Energy arranges the remaining 74% of project funding. The participating companies must collectively consume at least 51% of the power generated. This structure qualifies all members for open access benefits including cross-subsidy waivers and additional surcharge exemptions.
A business typically needs a sanctioned contract demand of 1,000 kVA (1 MW) or above to be eligible for open access solar in India. However, under the Group Captive model, smaller consumers can pool their demand together to meet this threshold collectively.
Many businesses don't have sufficient rooftop space to generate meaningful amounts of solar power. Open access solar solves this — by connecting your facility to a dedicated solar energy plant at a remote location, you can fulfill a significant share of your electricity needs with clean energy. This supports carbon reduction targets, Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs), and green certification requirements.
AVCO Energy handles everything — from site selection, design, and construction of the solar energy plant to grid connectivity, regulatory approvals, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Your team has zero operational responsibility.
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