“This report attempts to underline various challenges and issues around RTS PV, with special focus on maximizing the residential rooftop space driven by DISCOMs. It also tries to understand the business case for DISCOMs to pursue RTS PV among urban and rural residential households. It is structured with the objective of providing readers all the important elements required for deployment of the rooftop solar PV programme for residential end-users. The report addresses the concerns of all the important stakeholders, including policymakers and regulators, distribution companies, state nodal agencies and bankers. Correspondingly, it addresses key topics encompassing the various business models, policies and regulations, technological standards, and financing.”