The guidelines 'Grid Interactive Distributive Renewable Energy Generating System' have been issued by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC). RERC now permits the use of net metering for rooftop solar systems, with a maximum capacity of 500 KW or the sanctioned load, whichever is lower, for all consumer categories.
Domestic Connection
Power Range | Power Unit | Fixed Charge | |
BPL | O-5 Above 51 | 3.5 DS-1 | 100 |
Small DS | 0-50 Above 51 | 3.85 DS-1 | 125 |
Domestic | 0-50 51-150 151-300 301-500 Above 500 | 4.75 6.5 7.35 7.65 7.95 | 125 230 275 345 400 |
Commercial Connection
Power Range | Per Unit | Fixed Charge | |
Commercial upto 5KW | 0-100 101-200 201-500 Above 500 | 7.55 8.55 8.85 8.95 | 300 300 380 460 |
Commercial above 5KW to 50KW | 0-100 101-200 201-500 Above 500 | 7.5 8.55 8.5 8.95 | 130 per KW 130 per KW 130 per KW 150 per KW |
Commercial above 50KW | All | 8.85 | 270 per KW |
LT Industry
Small Industry | 0-500 Above 501 | 120 per KW 150 per KW |
Medium Industry | All | 155 per KW |
Large Industry | All | 320 per KW |
A renewable energy system is a system that produces electricity using sources that are considered renewable energy sources by the Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE) or any other agency designated by the Government of India/Commission.
Rajasthan's renewable energy department is leading the way in the clean energy revolution. They are dedicated to sustainable development and focused on using renewable sources of power. Rajasthan is now a top player in the renewable energy sector. Following organizations handle the distribution of electricity.
•Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation
•Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission •REAR Renewable Energy Association
•DISCOM (Distribution Companies)
There are a total of 33 districts in the operating areas of the three electricity DISCOM (Distribution Companies) Rajasthan. Among them, Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam has 12 districts, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam,has 11 districts, and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited Includes 10 districts
•Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (AVVNL
with the primary objective of overseeing electricity distribution and supply, Aimer Discom was established to cater to the needs of 11 districts in Rajasthan, namely Ajmer, Nagaur Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Banswara, Udaipur, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Doongarpur, and Pratapgarh.
•Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (JVVN)
It efficiently distributes and supplies electricity across 17 districts in Rajasthan, which include Jaipur, Alwar, Dausa, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar Baran, Tork, Sawai Madhopur and Karauli.
•Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (JdVVN)
In the ten districts of Rajasthan Jodhpur, Barmes, Jaisalmer Sirah, Jalore, Pati, Bikaner,
Hanumangarh, Churu, and Shri Ganga Nagar JaVVNL, responsible for the distribution and
supply of electricity.
Net Metering is an arrangement where owners of solar PV systems can sell extra solar energy to their utility company or buy energy from the utility company when they don't have enough. This is done using a meter to keep track of the energy exchange. Under the RERC mechanism, the Distribution Licensee is required to offer net metering to consumers who have installed grid connected Rooftop Solar systems in their area. It is offered on a fair basis, treating everyone equally and on a first-come first-serve basis.
In both residential and commercial cases, the maximum deposit for the meter is set at 500KW. However, the charges per unit are different once it goes over 500 KW.
Residential and Commercial Meter Maximum Capacity - upto 500 KW
The government of India is providing attractive benefits through a subsidy for solar panels in Rajasthan for both individual homes and housing societies, You have the opportunity to take advantage of this offer and set up a rooftop solar system that matches your energy requirements. To get started, please visit the official website of the National Portal for Rooftop Solar and follow the application process. Additionally, India is actively working towards its target of attaining 40 GW of installed capacity from rooftop solar systems.
Q1:In Rajasthan, what is the maximum capacity of a Rooftop Solar Power Project that can be installed, considering net-metering?
A1: Under the RERC order, solar power projects are eligible for net metering up to a maximum capacity of 500 KWp or the sanctioned load, whichever is lower.
Q2:What will occur if the size of the Solar Power Plant surpasses 500 kWp?
A2:In cases where the capacity of your Solar Power Plant exceeds 500 Kwp, it will fall under the gross-metering or net-billing category, in such projects, the electricity generated by the solar power plant will be directly supplied to the grid, with credits given for the units supplied according to the net billing arrangement.
Q3:Rajasthan's current net metering policy: What are the details?
In relation to rooftop solar Installations, the Ministry of Power (MOP) recently released an amendment to the 2020 Rules on Electricity (Rights of Consumers). This amendment allows prosumers to benefit from net metering, as long as their load is not more than 500 kW or exceeds the sanctioned load.
Q4:Who is the Third Party Owner?
A4:A "Third party owner" refers to a developer who, although not the rightful owner of a rooftop, is involved in the production of solar energy on said rooftop. This developer enters into a lease or commercial agreement with the owner of the rooftop.
