Tools and Dashboards
Open Access Tools and Resources
CEEW GFC has developed the open access tool that facilitates the decarbonisation of electricity consumption for
renewable energy generators (solar, wind and hybrid) and commercial/industrial consumers through open access or coporate
power purchase agreements.
RE Open Access Tool
Determines open access charges and the potential economic savings for C&I consumers by utilising a wide range of
detailed input options, providing a thorough analysis for informed decision making.
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RE Waivers
Compare states by analysing the specific exemptions applicable to open access charges for renewable energy procurement,
highlighting the key differences and benefits for users to identify the most favourable regulatory environments.
Data Repository
Additional information
Instruments & Regulations
January 2025
2 mins read
Charmi Mehta
Industrial Decarbonisation
+ 1 More
June 2022
5 mins read
Nikhil Sharma
Industrial Decarbonisation
+ 1 More
February 2022
7 mins read
Harsha V Rao
FAQ’s
Open access in India is available to various consumers-
- High-consuming industries: Large factories, malls, and commercial establishments with a minimum connected load as specified by the state regulatory commission.
- Captive power plants: Industries that generate their own electricity can use open access to purchase additional power from the grid or sell surplus power back to the grid.
A few, among the several potential benefits that open access offers the consumers are:
- Cost savings: Consumers can potentially lower their electricity bills by choosing an open access supplier offering competitive rates.
- Choice of power source: Open access allows consumers to choose their electricity source, including renewable energy options. CEEW-CEF’s open access tool allows a consumer to select between solar, wind and hybrid as the sources of fuel for availing open access.
- Greater control: Based on their electricity consumption patterns, open access allows consumers with higher flexibility and allows them greater control over their energy requirements.
CEEW-GFC's open access tool provides a unique solution to tackle the challenge of opacity around complex open access
charges, a key challenge for many consumers and project developers. CEEW-CEF’s open access tool helps calculate the
landed cost for procuring electricity from third party or captive sources, across 17 states, along with the savings that
a consumer can potentially incur.
In June 2022, the Ministry of Power introduced the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open
Access) Rules, 2022 were introduced to support the shift toward green energy by simplifying the access process and
providing incentives for those choosing renewable energy. These rules are designed to make it more straightforward for
consumers to purchase and use green power.
Several resources provide information on open access in India:
- Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC): [https://cercind.gov.in/]
- Green Open Access website: [https://greenopenaccess.in/]
- Ministry of Power website: [https://powermin.gov.in/]