Solar & wind project approvals in Haryana — complete regulatory roadmap
Everything a developer, EPC or industrial consumer needs to navigate Haryana's power-project approvals: the state agencies, open-access and banking rules, net-metering caps, land rules and the state-specific steps layered on top of national approvals.
Key agencies in Haryana
| State Transmission Utility (STU) | Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (HVPNL) |
|---|---|
| Distribution companies (discoms) | UHBVN (north), DHBVN (south) |
| State nodal agency (RE) | Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA / DNRE) |
| Electricity regulator | Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) |
| Electrical safety (CEIG) | Chief Electrical Inspector, Government of Haryana (Panchkula) — verify the jurisdictional office |
Open access, banking & net metering in Haryana
Green energy open access
HERC GEOA 2023: 100 kW threshold, with aggregation allowed within the same discom division.
Banking
Annual-settlement banking with cross-subsidy surcharge waived till 2028 (Haryana Solar Policy 2023).
Net metering
Rooftop net metering capped around 500 kW per current state regulation — verify with the discom.
Worth knowing
Utility-scale solar is exempt from CLU (change of land use); a 10-year electricity-duty waiver applies.
Land rules
Utility-scale solar exempt from CLU under the Solar Policy 2023 — verify parcel-specific applicability with the town & country planning department. See the national guides for land-use conversion and land title & government allotment.
Approvals with Haryana-specific procedures
- STU connectivity & evacuation approval — For projects connecting within one state's grid — connectivity approval from the state transmission utility,…
- Net-metering / interconnection agreement — The agreement letting you export solar power to the grid and offset your bill — capacity caps and tariffs…
- Land title, lease & government land allotment — Securing clear legal rights over the project land — purchase/lease of private land or allotment of…
- Land-use / NA (non-agricultural) conversion — Converting agricultural land for project use — several launch states now exempt solar entirely, others have…
- Right of Way (RoW) compensation process — The rulebook for compensating landowners for towers and the line corridor on land you don't buy — budget for…
- CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch) — Safety sign-off on your electrical installation in three touches: drawings approved before you build,…
- State nodal agency registration & single window — Registering your project with the state's renewable-energy nodal agency and single-window portal — the entry…
- Green energy open access & banking approvals — The approvals to wheel green power to a consumer over the grid — GEOA registration, SLDC/discom concurrence…
National approvals that apply in Haryana
- ISTS connectivity & GNA (General Network Access)
- Land title, lease & government land allotment
- Section 68 prior approval (overhead lines)
- Right of Way (RoW) compensation process
- CEIG approvals — drawings, inspection & charging (3-touch)
- SLDC/RLDC first-time charging & synchronization
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the State Transmission Utility (STU) in Haryana?
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (HVPNL). Intra-state (InSTS) connectivity applications for utility-scale projects are made to HVPNL.
Which agency handles renewable energy approvals in Haryana?
Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA / DNRE) is the state nodal agency; the state regulator is Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC).
What are the open access rules in Haryana?
HERC GEOA 2023: 100 kW threshold, with aggregation allowed within the same discom division. Verify the currently applicable regulation with HERC.
What are the banking rules for green energy in Haryana?
Annual-settlement banking with cross-subsidy surcharge waived till 2028 (Haryana Solar Policy 2023). Banking rules change frequently — verify with the discom/HERC.
What is the net-metering cap in Haryana?
Rooftop net metering is capped around 500 kW per the state regulation — verify the current cap and any network charges with the discom.
State rules change frequently. This page reflects the RegNav knowledge base — indicative guidance, not legal advice. Verify with HERC, HVPNL and the concerned departments.