For C&I energy buyers
Lower-cost renewable power, without the regulatory maze.
Group captive, open access PPAs, captive and rooftop, plus RECs and carbon credits. We find the right route in each state and run it through to first power.
Savings estimator
What could renewables save you?
Indicative annual saving
₹90.0 lakh
on 36.0 lakh kWh a year of renewable supply
Get the real numberIndicative only. Actual landed cost depends on your state's wheeling, transmission, surcharges, banking rules and load profile. Defaults are illustrative; change them to match your situation.
Routes compared
Four routes, one right answer for you.
| Route | How it works | Your commitment | Key cost point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party open access PPA | Buy power from a developer's plant through the grid under a long-term PPA. | No equity required | Cross-subsidy and additional surcharges usually apply |
| Group captive | Take an equity stake (collectively 26%+) in a shared plant and consume 51%+ of its output. | Small equity stake | Captive users can avoid certain surcharges, subject to compliance |
| Captive | Own the plant outright (or through a subsidiary) for your own consumption. | Full ownership and capex | Maximum control; highest capital commitment |
| Rooftop / on-site | Generate on your own roofs or land, behind the meter. | Capex or third-party (RESCO) model | Limited by available space; simplest approvals |
Simplified overview. Charges, banking and eligibility differ by state and change over time; we confirm the current position for your sites.
How we work
From bill to first power.
- 01
Profile
Analyse consumption, tariffs and sites, state by state.
- 02
Choose the route
Model landed cost and risk for each viable route.
- 03
Procure
Run a developer RFP and evaluate bids on a like-for-like basis.
- 04
Contract & deliver
Negotiate the PPA or captive structure and oversee delivery to first power.
FAQs
Common questions.
What is group captive solar or wind?
Under India's Electricity Rules, a group of consumers can be treated as captive users of a generating plant if together they hold at least 26% of its ownership and consume at least 51% of its output. Captive status can avoid certain surcharges that apply to third-party open access, which is why it often delivers a lower landed cost.
Who can buy green power through open access?
Under the Green Energy Open Access Rules, consumers with a contracted demand or sanctioned load of 100 kW and above can procure renewable power through open access, subject to each state's regulations and charges.
How much can I save with renewable power?
It depends on your state, tariff category, load profile and the route you choose. Many industrial consumers see meaningful savings against grid tariffs, but state charges (wheeling, transmission, cross-subsidy and additional surcharges, banking) decide the final landed cost. The estimator above gives an indicative figure; we model the real one.
Do you help with RECs and carbon credits?
Yes. We advise on sourcing and retiring Renewable Energy Certificates and carbon credits so that sustainability claims stand up to scrutiny, and on readiness for India's carbon market.
Who pays Origo?
Usually the buyer. Where a developer or other counterparty pays any fee, we disclose it to you before work begins.