Government Approves Net Metering for Rooftop Solar Systems Up to 500 kW Capacity

The order suggests introducing time-of-the-day tariffs and installing energy storage to feeding energy to the grid during peak hours

June 30, 2021

/ Rahul Nair

/ Markets & Policy, Solar

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The Ministry of Power (MoP) has finally issued the much-awaited amendment to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) 2020 Rules concerning net metering for rooftop solar installations. The amendment permits net metering to the prosumer for loads up to 500 kW or up to the sanctioned load, whichever is lower.

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