India Rooftop Solar Utility Directory (2026)
DISCOM Solar Net-Metering Rules & Regulations
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Load:kW
Max Solar Allowed
3 kWp
100% of sanctioned load
Metering Type
Net Metering
Bi-directional Smart Meter
Grid Connection
LT Connection
Low Tension up to 150 kW
Avg. Approval Time
~21 Days
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All Electricity Boards (14)
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Maharashtra
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd.
MSEDCL (Mahavitaran)
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~21 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Up to 100% of sanctioned load permitted for net metering.
- •Annual energy settlement cycle ends in March with banking credits.
- •Fully integrated with the PM Surya Ghar National Portal for DBT subsidies.
Documents Needed:
Latest MSEDCL electricity bill with paid receiptProperty ownership deed / Index-II / Tax receiptAadhaar card of consumer & passport size photographDCR module certificate & inverter manufacturer test report
Maharashtra
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Tata Power Company Ltd. (Mumbai Distribution)
Tata Power Mumbai
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~15 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Fast digital processing within 15 working days.
- •Net metering available for all residential and institutional categories.
Documents Needed:
Electricity billIdentity proofSite single-line diagram (SLD)
Maharashtra
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd.
Adani Electricity Mumbai
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~14 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Rapid digital net-meter installation.
- •Zero application fees for residential rooftop systems under PM Surya Ghar.
Documents Needed:
Latest billNOC from building society (for apartments)Inverter test cert
Gujarat
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.
DGVCL
Max Permitted Load
80% of Load
Turnaround Time
~18 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Gujarat Solar Power Policy: Up to 80% of sanctioned load for LT consumers.
- •Surplus injection credited at ₹2.25/unit for residential systems.
- •Seamless digital workflow through GUVNL portal.
Documents Needed:
Electricity billMunicipal tax bill / 7-12 utaraAadhaar card
Gujarat
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Torrent Power Ltd. (Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat)
Torrent Power
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~14 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Allows up to 100% of sanctioned load for residential consumers.
- •Fast-track bi-directional smart meter installation.
Documents Needed:
Electricity billAadhaarWork completion report
Delhi
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.
BSES Rajdhani (BRPL)
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~15 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Delhi Solar Policy: Generation-Based Incentive (GBI) of ₹3.00/unit for residential.
- •No height restriction on solar structures up to 2 meters for rooftop clearance.
- •Up to 100% of sanctioned load permitted.
Documents Needed:
CA number billOwnership documentAadhaar cardSite SLD
Delhi
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.
Tata Power DDL (TPDDL)
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~14 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Fully digital end-to-end net metering within 14 days.
- •Delhi GBI subsidy benefits credited directly on monthly bill.
Documents Needed:
Electricity billIdentity proofInverter serials
Karnataka
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd.
BESCOM
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~25 Days
Key Regulations:
- •KERC Solar Regulations: Net metering up to 100% of sanctioned load.
- •Residential LT limit typically up to 50 kW.
- •Energy settlement banking on monthly basis.
Documents Needed:
Account ID billKhata certificate / title deedInverter test cert
Rajasthan
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.
JVVNL (Jaipur Discom)
Max Permitted Load
80% of Load
Turnaround Time
~21 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Rajasthan Rooftop Solar Regulations: 80% cap on sanctioned load.
- •Highest solar irradiance in India (~5.5 kWh/m²/day).
Documents Needed:
K-number electricity billAadhaarRegistry / Jamabandi
Tamil Nadu
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd.
TANGEDCO
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~30 Days
Key Regulations:
- •TNERC Solar Net Feed-in & Net Metering Framework.
- •Network service charges apply on gross generation for non-domestic.
- •100% PM Surya Ghar subsidy disbursement on National Portal.
Documents Needed:
Consumer number billProperty tax receiptSingle Line Diagram
Uttar Pradesh
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (Noida, Meerut)
PVVNL
Max Permitted Load
75% of Load
Turnaround Time
~25 Days
Key Regulations:
- •UPERC Solar Policy: Up to 75% of sanctioned load for residential net metering.
- •State subsidy top-up of ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 under UP Solar Energy Policy.
Documents Needed:
UPPCL Account number billAadhaarSite photograph
Haryana
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam
DHBVN (Gurugram, Faridabad)
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~20 Days
Key Regulations:
- •HERC Net Metering: Mandatory for residential plots 500 sq. yards and above.
- •Up to 100% of connected load allowed.
Documents Needed:
Electricity billPlot registry documentCEA safety certificate
Telangana
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Ltd.
TSSPDCL (Hyderabad)
Max Permitted Load
100% of Load
Turnaround Time
~21 Days
Key Regulations:
- •Allows up to 100% of contracted load.
- •Dedicated single-window clearance for net meter inspection.
Documents Needed:
USC number billProperty ownership proofInverter datasheet
Punjab
PM Surya Ghar Integrated
Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd.
PSPCL
Max Permitted Load
80% of Load
Turnaround Time
~25 Days
Key Regulations:
- •PSERC Rooftop Regulations: Net metering up to 80% sanctioned load.
- •Settlement of surplus injection on annual billing cycle.
Documents Needed:
Electricity account billAadhaarContractor installation certificate
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