Open Access Solar · AP
How open access actually works
Open access is a regulation that lets industrial consumers in Andhra Pradesh buy power directly from a solar plant, bypassing the state Discom for generation cost entirely. In practice: KMPR's 40 MW Madakasira plant injects power into APTRANSCO's grid; your SLDC-registered allocation flows to your 33 kV meter at Rs. 4.30/unit — fixed for 25 years, with zero wheeling surcharge.
The Journey of 1 kWh
From Madakasira to your meter
1 kWh — ₹4.30
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Tariff Time Machine
How much you save by year 2046
₹53.82/unit
Discom rate in 2046
₹4.30/unit
KMPR rate
₹49.52/unit
Saving per unit
₹49,52,000
Monthly saving
Regulatory Edge
The four regulatory advantages of open access
No Wheeling Charges at 33 kV
At 33 kV connection voltage, AP open-access consumers are currently exempt from transmission and wheeling charges — saving Rs. 1.5–2/unit compared with lower-voltage connections.
25-Year Fixed Tariff
Your per-unit cost is contractually locked for the full PPA tenure. No annual escalation clause, no mid-term revision risk.
Ownership Tax Benefits (BOOT)
Under the BOOT model the plant qualifies for 9% GST input credit and 15% accelerated depreciation in the year of commissioning, improving your year-one cash flow materially.
Group & Cluster Connectivity
Multiple facilities under the same entity, or industry clusters, can share a single open-access allocation — reducing per-unit administrative and scheduling costs.
Cost Flow Comparison
Where your energy rupees go
Sankey diagram showing Discom vs. open-access cost breakdown — coming in Part C
Discom (per unit)
KMPR Open Access (per unit)
Fully Managed
What KMPR handles — so you don't have to
SLDC Scheduling
- –We file daily energy schedules with the State Load Despatch Centre.
- –Your allocation is correctly registered and injected every billing cycle.
Surplus Unit Banking
- –Excess generation is banked monthly with the Discom.
- –We track your balance and optimise drawdowns to minimise grid reliance.
Regulatory Compliance
- –From APERC filings to inter-state wheeling exemptions, we manage the full stack.
- –You never see a compliance notice or regulatory demand.
Eligibility
What you need to qualify
Location in AP
Your facility must be within Andhra Pradesh to access KMPR's open-access allocation.
Connected at 33 kV
Open-access eligibility and wheeling charge exemption apply at 33 kV HT connection.
Sanctioned load 2 MW+
APERC open-access regulations apply to consumers above 1 MW. KMPR's minimum is 2 MW.
OA-eligible status
You must not be in a contracted demand dispute or arrears with your existing Discom.
FAQ
Common questions
Open access is a regulatory mechanism under CERC/APERC that allows industrial consumers above 1 MW to purchase electricity directly from a generator other than their state Discom. You use the existing grid for transmission but bypass the Discom for generation cost.
Payments are governed by your PPA agreement. A grace period is specified; beyond that, supply may be curtailed per the contract terms. KMPR's team works proactively with clients ahead of any due date to prevent defaults.
Early exit is possible but governed by the PPA exit clause. An exit penalty based on remaining tenure typically applies. We recommend reviewing and negotiating exit terms during the PPA signing stage.
Any shortfall in generation is automatically met by your existing Discom connection — you are never left without power. You only pay KMPR for the units we actually deliver.
Yes. For PPA clients the tariff is contractually fixed at Rs. 4.30 per unit for the full 25-year tenure. There is no escalation clause — the number you sign for is the number you pay for life.
Wheeling charges are fees levied for using the transmission grid to carry power from the plant to your facility. At 33 kV connection voltage, AP's current open-access regulations exempt industrial consumers from these charges — a saving of Rs. 1.5–2 per unit.
Surplus generation beyond your consumption in a billing period is banked with the SLDC (State Load Despatch Centre). Banked units can be drawn in subsequent periods, subject to AP's monthly banking policy window. KMPR tracks and manages your banking balance automatically.
Our PPAs include force majeure and regulatory change clauses. If government policy materially alters the economics of open access, both parties have defined remedies — including tariff renegotiation triggers and, in extreme cases, contract suspension provisions.
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