A healthcare facility's clean energy transition.
A multi specialty healthcare facility in Uttar Pradesh runs round the clock critical care, diagnostics and outpatient services, making affordable, uninterrupted power non negotiable. In 2024 it partnered with PRP to procure 4.8 MWp of open access energy under a third party offsite BOO model.
Annual environmental impact
A commitment to green operations
The facility has committed to sourcing 60% of its total energy from renewable sources by 2027. This 4.8 MWp open access PPA covers about 40% of the campus's annual consumption, and the client is evaluating rooftop installations across its wider portfolio. The partnership aligns with a broader ESG roadmap targeting carbon neutrality across all owned assets by 2035.
Overcoming the challenges
Grid connectivity delays
UPSLDC synchronisation and STU level connectivity took longer than anticipated due to a backlog of pending applications. The PRP team engaged directly with UPPTCL officials and expedited the load flow study, reducing the timeline by six weeks.
Open access scheduling complexity
The facility's 24x7 load profile required precise ABT metering and scheduling coordination with SLDC. PRP deployed a dedicated scheduling desk to manage daily energy injection and deviation settlement, so the client faced zero grid imbalance penalties.
Approval before commissioning
State authorities required full mechanical completion before issuing the connectivity certificate. PRP mobilised two additional EPC contractors in parallel, completing civil, electrical and metering works simultaneously to meet the commissioning deadline.
Why Uttar Pradesh for open access energy
- UP Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has a dedicated Green Energy Open Access policy, providing multi year tariff certainty for C&I consumers.
- Waiver of additional surcharge for captive and third party open access consumers procuring from renewable sources above 1 MW.
- UPNEDA and UPPCL have streamlined the single window application process, reducing median approval time to under 45 days for projects below 10 MW.
- UP ranks among the top five states in India for C&I open access energy adoption, with over 1,200 MWp of cumulative capacity as of FY 2024.
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