Net Metering Policy a challenge for India’s Rooftop Solar Sector

Electricity Boards, Government Policies

Policy design, implementation and inconsistencies across different states pose significant challenges for rooftop solar.

Net metering was introduced in India as a measure to make distributed renewable energy more accessible and economical for electricity consumers across the country. Net metering works by calculating the difference between the export of power generated by the consumer from a rooftop solar installation, and the import of power from distribution companies (DISCOM). Consumers are then compensated for the surplus power generated at a price determined by the state.

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Net Metering Policy Continues to be a Drag on India’s Rooftop Solar Sector

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