Archive · 19 May 2025
KERC's Rooftop Turbine Plan Faces Awareness Gaps
Imagine small wind turbines on your roof!
The government wants people to use them, but the electricity companies don't know much about them.
If you want one, you have to ask the government, which will figure out the price based on the turbine.
Experts suggest the government should help people understand if these turbines are good for their area.
The government hopes this will help people make their own electricity and use less of the main power grid.
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) announced Rooftop Aero Turbines (RAT) can be installed.
Electricity supply companies (escoms) officials stated they were unaware of the RAT systems.
Consumers interested in RATs can approach the KERC for tariff determination.
The KERC aims to encourage decentralized power generation through RATs.
Experts say the KERC should guide consumers on RAT feasibility.
- Who
- KERC, consumers, and escoms.
- What
- The KERC announced the possibility to install Rooftop Aero Turbines (RATs).
- When
- March 2025: KERC sought suggestions, May 2025: Published Article
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- To encourage decentralized power generation and reduce dependency on the grid.
Consumer Perspective
Expert Perspective
KERC's Role in RAT Promotion
Consumer Perspective
The KERC believes that interested consumers can directly approach the commission for tariff determination, shifting the onus of promotion and consumer education.
Expert Perspective
KERC should take a more active role in guiding and informing consumers about the feasibility of RAT systems, including conducting studies and providing regional suitability information.
- Initiative
- Rooftop Aero Turbines (RAT) installation
- Announcing Body
- Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC)
- Target
- Encourage decentralized power generation
- Current Approach
- Project-specific tariff approach
- Available RAT types
- Horizontal and Vertical
- Article Publication Date
- May 18, 2025