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Open Access (OA) Renewable Energy has emerged as a critical pathway for decarbonising the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector in India. With policy frameworks such as the Green Energy Open Access Rules (2022), large consumers can now bypass traditional utility networks to procure cleaner, cheaper power directly from renewable energy generators. Despite this enabling policy environment, Haryana being one of India’s most industrialised states, has seen relatively low adoption of OA-based renewable energy solutions.
This study aims to evaluate the market trends and policy impacts influencing OA RE uptake in Haryana’s C&I sector. The research integrates secondary data, stakeholder insights from an industry internship, and a structured Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) model to identify and prioritise key barriers hindering adoption. The study finds that although awareness and demand for OA exist among C&I consumers, the ecosystem is hindered by procedural delays, regulatory uncertainty, and high OA-related charges like cross-subsidy and additional surcharges.
Using AHP, five major barriers were evaluated across five decision-making criteria. The results show that “High Open Access Charges” and “DISCOM Resistance and Delays” are the most critical roadblocks, followed by policy uncertainty. These findings are discussed in relation to other states like Karnataka and Gujarat, where more mature OA frameworks have led to greater adoption.
The study concludes with actionable recommendations for regulators, DISCOMs, developers, and industry stakeholders to address these challenges and unlock Haryana’s OA RE potential. By bridging the gap between policy intent and implementation, Haryana can move towards a more sustainable and competitive industrial energy landscape.
Keywords: Open Access, Renewable Energy, Haryana, Policy Implementation, Green Energy Open Access Rules (GEOAR).
