India State-Level Net Metering Policies
Administered by State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) / DISCOMs
About this program
India's state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) mandate net metering for rooftop solar installations across all states and union territories. Under net metering, excess solar electricity generated is fed back into the grid and credited against the consumer's electricity bill. Most states allow net metering for systems up to 500 kW-1 MW capacity. In 2024-2025, states are increasingly adopting Virtual Net Metering (VNM) and Group Net Metering to enable apartments, housing societies, and multi-connection consumers to share solar credits. Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh have published updated VNM/GNM regulations. Net billing (crediting exports at wholesale rate rather than retail rate) is also emerging as a complementary model in some states.
Eligibility requirements
- Available to residential, commercial, and industrial electricity consumers in all Indian states
- Must have a grid-connected rooftop solar PV system
- System capacity limits vary by state (typically up to 500 kW-1 MW)
- Must apply through the local DISCOM (distribution company)
- Installation must comply with state-specific technical standards and safety requirements
- Virtual Net Metering available in select states for housing societies and multi-unit buildings
- Net metering approval timeline varies by state (typically 15-45 days)
Official program page
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