The solar partners – discom procurement is a RESCO-based model where the discom plays the role of an aggregator.

Benefits to discoms
- Through strategic identification of roof clusters, discoms can optimise the benefits from rooftop solar to the distribution network.
- Easier to execute as this model do not have monthly subscription from consumers.
Benefits to developers
- Developers can get access to clustered rooftops, which will allow larger aggregated system sizes and thus, reducing their sales and logistical costs.
- Since electricity is sold directly to the discom, developers face lower payment default risk.
Source : KERC
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Target Consumer SegmentNo consumer subscription
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LocationLarge roof spaces in the discom license area such as warehouses, discom owned buildings etc.
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Asset OwnershipThird-party
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Metering ArrangementFed to grid
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Role of DiscomAggregated procurement
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Level of involvement by utilityMedium
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Need for partnershipsMedium
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Revenue to DISCOMLow
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Skill RequirementLow
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Risk to UtilityMedium