Analysis of Rooftop Solar PV System Implementation Barrier in Puducherry Smart Grid Pilot Project

India is on a growth trajectory in terms of population as well as development. To maintain the pace of development along with environmental and fuel consideration, the country is desperate to explore and implement various emerging features like smart grids,renewable technologies,etc, with the policy of “go green”, several initiatives are being taken by GoI and echoed by respective authorities. The smart grid project in Puducherry is one of such initial pilot project in India. Rooftop solar PV system has been used as renewable sources in this Smart Grid. This paper presents an analysis of rooftop solar PV system implementation barrier in Puducherry smart grid pilot project. A survey has been performed with electricity consumers, considering questions regarding consumption over different period, space availability for roof top PV system and users experience with this technology. Result of the survey and impact of government initiatives are also discussed in detail.