Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar Grid Interactive Systems

Based on Net Metering/Gross Metering), Regulations, 2021.

Notification
The 19th July, 2021

Regulation No. HERC/54/2021 — In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections

61,66, 86(1)(e) and 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers
enabling it in this behalf, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes
the following Regulations.

Chapter — I General

1. Short Title, Extent, and Commencement

1.1 These Regulations shall be called ‘The Haryana Electricity Regulatory

Commission (Rooftop Solar Grid Interactive Systems Based on Net
Metering/Gross Metering), Regulations, 2021.

1.2 These Regulations shall come into force from the date of publication in the Official
Gazette of Haryana.

1.3 These Regulations shall extend to the whole of the State of Haryana.

2. Definitions and Interpretations

2.1. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,

a) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and subsequent
amendments thereof;

b) “Agreement” means the agreement entered into between the distribution

licensee and the consumer for net metering/gross metering arrangement as
the case may be.

c) “Billing cycle or billing period” means the period, as specified by the

Commission, for which regular electricity bills for sale of power, are prepared
for different categories of consumers by the distribution licensee;
d) “Commission” or “HERC” means the Haryana Electricity Regulatory
Commission constituted under the Act;

e) “Commissioning” or “date of commissioning” means the date of

synchronization of the rooftop solar system with the grid of the distribution
licensee which shall also be certified by the designated officer of the distribution
licensee;

f) “Consumer” means any person who is supplied with electricity for his own
use by a licensee or the Government or by any other person engaged in the
business of supplying electricity to the public under the Act or any other law
for the time being in force and includes any person whose premises are for the
time being connected for the purpose of receiving electricity with the works of
distribution licensee, the Government or such other person, as the case may
be;

g) “Connected load” expressed in kilowatt (kW), means aggregate of the

manufacturer’s rated capacities or in its absence assessed capacities of all energy
consuming devices or apparatus connected with the distribution licensee’s service
line on the consumer’s premises;

h) “Contract demand” means the maximum demand kilovolt ampere (kVA) (within a
consumer’s sanctioned load) agreed to be supplied by the licensee and indicated in
the agreement executed between the licensee and the consumer. In case contract
demand is not mentioned in the agreement, the sanctioned load or connected load
as mentioned shall be considered;

i) “Distribution licensee” means a person granted a license by the appropriate

Commission under Section 14 of the Act authorizing him to operate and maintain
a distribution system for supplying electricity to the consumers in his licensed area
of supply;

j) “Electricity Supply Code” means the Electricity Supply Code specified by the
Commission under Section 50 of the Act and subsequent amendments/ re-
enactments thereof;

k) “Eligible consumer” means a consumer of electricity other than Agriculture Tube

well (AP) consumer in the area of supply of the distribution licensee, who intends
 to install or has installed a grid connected rooftop solar system in his premises.

l) “Financial year” or “year” means the period beginning from first day of April in a
calendar year and ending with the thirty first day of the March of the next year;

m) “Gross Metering” means the arrangement of measurement of energy in a system

under which entire energy generated from rooftop solar PV system installed at
eligible consumer premises is delivered to the distribution system of the Licensee;

n) “Gross Meter” means a unidirectional energy meter installed at interconnection

point at which electricity generated by Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) system, is delivered
to distribution licensee.

o) “High tension” means supply at high voltage or extra high voltage;

p) “Interconnection point” for rooftop solar systems under net metering/gross

metering, shall mean the interface of solar power generation facility with the
network of licensee i.e., at metering point. This can be within the consumer
premises or outside at the nearest suitable point based on the voltage level at which
the system can be connected as per the HERC (Electric Supply Code) Regulations,
2014, and subsequent amendments thereof;
Provided that at the interface point (s), appropriate meter as per CEA (Installation
and Operation of Meters), Regulations, 2006 and subsequent amendments thereof
shall be installed.
Provided that the consumer may connect rooftop solar system at any convenient
point in the load circuit;

q) “kWp” means kilo Watt peak

r) “MWp” means Mega Watt peak

s) “Net meter” or “bi-directional meter” means an appropriate energy meter which is

capable of recording both import and export of electricity;

t) “Net metering” means an arrangement of energy metering under which rooftop

solar system installed at an eligible consumer’s premises delivers solar power
simultaneously with the power supplied by the distribution licensee to the
consumer’s premises and deliver the surplus electricity, if any, to the distribution
licensee after offsetting the electricity supplied by the distribution licensee during
 the applicable billing period or subsequent billing period as provided in these
Regulations;

u) “Obligated entity” means the entity mandated by the Commission under Clause
(e) of Subsection (1) of Section 86 of the Act to fulfil the Renewable Purchase
Obligation (RPO) and identified under the Haryana Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Terms and Conditions for determination of Tariff from Renewable
Energy Sources, Renewable Purchase Obligation and Renewable Energy Certificate)
Regulations, 2017 and subsequent amendments/re-enactments thereof;

v) “Premises” means rooftops or/and any area on the land, building or infrastructure
or part or combination thereof in respect of which a separate meter or metering
arrangements have been made by the licensee for supply of electricity to the
consumer;

w) “Prosumer” means a person who is consumer of electricity from the grid and may
also inject electricity into the grid for distribution licensee, using same point of
supply.

x) “Rated capacity of rooftop solar system” means the transformation capacity of

the inverter forming part of the rooftop solar system;

y) “Rooftop solar system” or “rooftop solar grid interactive system” means the
solar photovoltaic system installed in any part of a premises of an eligible consumer
located within the area of distribution licensee that uses solar irradiation for its
direct conversion into electricity;

z) “Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)” means the certificate issued in accordance

with the procedures prescribed in The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy
Certificate for Renewable Energy Generation) Regulations,2010 and subsequent
amendments thereof.

aa) “Sanctioned load” means the load in kW (kilowatt), kVA (kilovolt ampere) or BHP
(Break Horse Power), agreed to be supplied by the licensee to the consumer;

ab) “Settlement period” means the period beginning from the first of April in a
calendar year and ending with the thirty first of March of the next year, i.e., same
as financial year;
 Provided that the first settlement period for a newly commissioned roof top solar
system will be from the date of commissioning to March of next year.

(ac) “Solar meter” means a unidirectional energy meter installed as an integral part of
the net metering system at the point at which electricity generated by Solar Photo
Voltaic (SPV) system, is delivered to the main panel of an eligible consumer;

(ad) “Tariff order” in respect of a distribution licensee means the ARR/Tariff Order
issued by the Commission under section 62 of the Act for that distribution licensee
for the relevant year indicating the retail supply rates to be charged by the
distribution licensee from various categories of consumers for supply of electrical
energy and for other services;

(ae) “Third party owner” means a developer who installs, maintains and operates the
solar energy generation system on a rooftop but does not own the rooftop and enters
into a lease / commercial agreement with the rooftop owner, in such case of net
metering /gross metering arrangement owned by third party, the eligible consumer
only shall enter into an agreement with the Licensee.
Provided that any arrangement/contract between eligible consumers and third
party shall be confined to the agreeing/contracting parties and shall in no way
create any encumbrance whatsoever for the distribution licensee; Distribution
Licensee shall deal only with the eligible consumer only for all intents and purposes
under these Regulations.

2.2. All other words and expressions used in these Regulations although not specifically
defined herein above, but defined in the Act, shall have the same meaning as assigned
to them in the Act.

2.3. All other words and expressions used herein but not specifically defined in these
Regulations or in the Act but defined under any law passed by the Parliament/State
Legislation applicable to the electricity industry in the State shall have the meaning
assigned to them in such law.
Chapter — II

Scope, Eligibility, and Applicability

3. Scope and Applicability

3.1. These Regulations shall apply to all the distribution licensee(s) and the eligible
Consumers/Prosumers of electricity of distribution licensees within the State of
 Haryana.

3.2. The eligible consumer may install the rooftop solar system under net
metering/gross metering arrangement which:

a) shall be within the permissible rated capacity as defined under these

Regulations;
b) shall be located in the consumer premises;
c) shall interconnect and operate safely in parallel with the distribution licensee’s
network.

3.3. The rooftop solar grid interactive system installed in a premises by an eligible
consumer of distribution licensee may be self-owned or third party owned under
RESCO model.

3.4. The rooftop space available in Government organizations/ institutions/ buildings

can also be provided on lease to independent power producers/ RESCO
developers for setting up of rooftop solar systems.
Provided that the Government organizations/ institutions/ buildings, may also
set up rooftop solar systems of permissible capacity as defined under these
regulations on their own or through third party, under net metering/ gross
metering.

3.5. The facility of Net metering shall not be available to the consumer drawing power
under Open Access mechanism.

3.6. These Regulations do not preclude the right of any person or state authorities to
undertake rooftop solar projects of capacity above the limit of sanctioned
load/contracted demand through alternative mechanism i.e. other than
net/gross metering arrangement.

3.7. In case a person is applying to the distribution licensee(s) for new electricity
connection along with rooftop solar system under net metering/gross metering,
the distribution licensee(s) shall grant the connection subject to technical
feasibility and admissibility of installation of applied capacity of Roof Top Solar
System as per these regulations. The refusal of the said application shall only be
with a Speaking Order.
 3.8. A rooftop solar grid interactive system that has not received technical feasibility
approval at the time of notification of these Regulations shall be required to be
set up under the provision of these Regulations.

4. General Principles:

4.1. The distribution licensee shall allow the eligible consumers, the facilities of net
metering/gross metering, in its area of supply on a non-discriminatory and first
come first served basis.

4.2. Any eligible consumer, who intends to discontinue net metering/gross metering
arrangement with the distribution licensee shall be allowed, subject to a written
notice to the distribution licensee made at least two months in advance. Any excess
energy generation remaining unadjusted as on the date of termination of the
agreement shall lapse and the same shall not be eligible for any payment or
adjustment.

4.3. Network Augmentation:

a) In case network augmentation is required for LT consumers the cost of
network up-gradation/ augmentation/strengthening shall be completely
borne by the distribution licensee. The network up-gradation/
augmentation/strengthening work shall be executed by the distribution
licensee.

b) In case network augmentation is required for HT consumers the cost of

network up-gradation/ augmentation/strengthening shall be borne by the
eligible consumer and the distribution licensee in the ratio of 50:50. The
network up-gradation/ augmentation/ strengthening work may be executed
by the distribution licensee or the HT consumer subject to payment and
supervision charges if any as determined by the Commission. However, any
upgradation required in metering system and thereafter in consumer
premises shall be born by the consumer himself.

4.4. Capacity Target for Distribution Licensee:

The distribution licensees shall continue to allow roof top solar system to
eligible consumers as long as the total capacity (in MW) of rooftop solar
systems does not exceed the target capacity determined by the Commission;
 Provided a maximum cumulative capacity up to 500 MW, including the RTSS
capacity already installed, shall be allowed to the eligible consumers under net
metering/gross metering in the State as a whole. This may be reviewed yearly by
the Commission Suo-motto or on an application filed by the DISCOM(s) orany
other stake holders.

5. Eligible Consumers and Project Capacity:

5.1. All consumers of electricity, except AP Consumers, in the area of supply of the
distribution licensee shall be eligible to avail net metering/gross metering for
establishment of rooftop solar systems on a first- come-first-serve basis subject
to technical limitations as specified in these Regulations.

Provided that the consumer shall be eligible to install rooftop solar system of
capacity as specified in these regulations.

Provided that the eligible consumer availing gross metering arrangement under
these Regulations shall not be allowed to apply for net metering arrangement
within the same premises

Provided that the eligible consumer availing net metering arrangement under
these Regulations shall not be allowed to apply for gross metering arrangement
within the same premises

Provided that the entire power generated from roof top installation shall be
injected into the distribution system of the Licensee at the interconnection point
if the eligible consumer opts for gross metering.

5.2. Transformer Loading:

The Distribution Licensee shall provide information on its website regarding
capacity available on distribution transformer(s) for feeding the eligible consumer
at different locations for connecting rooftop solar PV system within three months
from the date of commencement of these Regulations, and shall update the same
within one month of the start of the subsequent financial year, under intimation
to the Commission.

Provided that the cumulative capacity of rooftop solar systems to be allowed at a

particular distribution and power transformer of the distribution/transmission
licensee shall not exceed 50% and 30% of the rated capacity of that distribution
and power transformer respectively in case of interconnection with the grid at
 low and high tension or the revised transformer capacity limit as may be
determined by the Commission from time to time.

Provided further that in case of multiple applications from consumers fed through
a transformer for participation in the scheme, the connectivity with the rooftop
solar PV system shall be allowed on first come first serve basis.

5.3. The maximum rated capacity of rooftop solar system, to be installed by any
eligible consumer in his premises, shall not exceed its connected load/sanctioned
load in case of Low-Tension connection and contract demand in case of High-
Tension connection.
Provided that net metering to the consumer shall be allowed for the loads up to
500 kW or up to sanctioned load/contracted demand, whichever is lower and in
case of gross metering for the loads up to sanctioned load/contracted demand of the
eligible consumer.

Provided further that minimum rated capacity of rooftop solar system that can
be set up under net metering/gross metering arrangement shall not be less than
1 kW.

Provided also that a variation in the rated capacity of the system within a range
of five percent shall be allowed with reference to the capacity caps given above

Provided also that distribution licensee shall accept SPV Power as per useful life
of SPV System.

Chapter — III
In House Roof Top Solar Monitoring Mechanism

6. In House Roof Top Solar Monitoring Mechanism

6.1. Every distribution licensee shall put in place in-House Roof Top Solar Monitoring
Mechanism, within one month from the date of notification of these Regulations

6.2. The guidelines for Constitution and functions of such in house Monitoring
Mechanism shall be as per the details attached at relevant Annexure of these
Regulations.
 Chapter — IV
Interconnection with the Grid — Technical Standards and Safety Aspect

7. Interconnection with the Grid:

7.1. The voltage level for interconnection with the grid shall be as specified in the
Haryana Electricity Supply Code or the voltage level at which an eligible consumer
has been given supply by the distribution licensee. The cost of evacuation system
and interconnection of roof top solar PV system with the distribution system shall
be borne by the eligible consumer.

7.2. The interconnection of the rooftop solar system with the network of the distribution
licensee shall conform to the technical standards for connectivity of distributed
generation resources specified under the CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity
of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013, and subsequent
amendments thereof.

7.3. The interconnection of the rooftop solar system with the distribution system of the
licensee shall also conform to the relevant provisions of the CEA (Measures Relating
to Safety and Electric Supply), Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time.

7.4. The eligible consumer shall be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and
rectification of any defect of the rooftop solar system up to the point of net meter
or gross meter, beyond which the responsibility of safe operation, maintenance and
rectification of any defect in the system, including the net meter, shall be that of
the distribution licensee.

Provided that in case at any point of time, on measurement, the DC content,

flicker content or harmonic content in the supply is found to be more than the
permitted values as per CEA Regulations, the consumer will immediately
disconnect the Solar PV system from the distribution licensee network and will
not reconnect till he satisfies, in writing to the designated officers that the said
parameters have been brought within the permissible values.

7.5. The distribution licensee shall have the right to disconnect the rooftop solar
system at anytime in the event of threat/damage from such rooftop solar system
to its distribution system to prevent any accident or damage, without any
notice.
 The distribution licensee may call upon the consumer to rectify the defect within
a reasonable time.

7.6. The rooftop solar system must be capable of detecting an unintended islanding
condition. The system must have anti-islanding protection to prevent any
feeding of power into the grid, in case of failure of supply or grid failure. Applicable
IEC/IEEE technical standards shall be followed to test islanding prevention
measure for grid connected PV inverters.

7.7. The rooftop solar system must fulfill the technical requirements for grid
interconnection with the network of the distribution licensee and it shall be
separately grounded/earthed.

7.8. Any alternate source of supply shall be restricted to the consumer’s network and
the consumer shall be responsible to undertake adequate safety measures to
prevent battery power/diesel generator power/backup power extending to grid
on failure of distribution licensee’s grid supply.

Provided that in case of non-compliance of above guidelines, penalties shall be

levied as may be decided by the Commission from time to time.

7.9. Every rooftop solar system shall be equipped with automatic synchronization
device.
Provided that the rooftop solar system using inverter shall not be required to
have separate synchronizing device, if the same is inherently built into the
inverter.

7.10. The inverter shall have the features of filtering out harmonics and other
distortions before injecting the energy into the system of the distribution licensee.
The Total Voltage Harmonic Distortion (THD) shall be within the limits specified
in the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC)/IEEE technical standards.

7.11. The Technical Standards/Parameters/Regulations mentioned in this Section

shall be followed as per the latest applicable/modified/amended versions of the
corresponding Standards/Parameters/Regulations.

8. Technical Standards:

All technical and operational aspects of rooftop solar system shall conform to the
standard specified in the following Regulations/Codes, wherever applicable, as
amended from time to time:
 a. The HERC (Haryana Grid Code) Regulations, 2009

b. The HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014;

c. The CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generating

Resources) Regulations, 2013;

d. The CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006;

e. The HERC (Standards of Performance o f Distribution Licensee and

determination of Compensation) Regulations,2020;

f. The HERC Distribution System Planning and Security Standards and

Operating Standards;

g. The CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010;
and

h. All other relevant Regulations issued from time to time.

9. Third Party Owned Rooftop Solar PV system based on Net Metering

/Gross Metering:

9.1. The third party owned rooftop solar PV net metering or gross metering model may
consist of the developer or intermediaries leasing out solar PV system to
interested rooftop owners. The owner of the premises shall provide the rooftop and
engage a turnkey installer to design and install the system. The installers may
also offer integrated service of leasing, commissioning and maintenance of Solar
PV system to owners and guaranteeing standards of performance.

9.2. In the third party owned solar PV system, based on net metering, the electricity
generated from such plants/system shall be used to meet the eligible consumer’s
internal electricity needs up to the capacity allowed under the Regulations and
the excess generation shall be fed into the Grid (network of licensee) on Net
Metering basis, whereas, in case of gross metering, all the generation shall be fed
into the Grid (network of licensee) at the interconnection point.

9.3. The developer shall continue to be the owner of equipment in third party owned
system, to qualify for claiming depreciation on capital cost for the solar PV system
with associated direct tax benefits, if any.
 Chapter — V
Metering, Energy Accounting, and Settlement

10. Metering

10.1. The metering system shall be as per CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters)
Regulations, 2006, as amended from time to time.

10.2. The solar meter (unidirectional meter) is required to be installed as an integral

part of the net metering system at the point at which the electricity is generated
by Solar Energy System and delivered to the main panel of the grid.

10.3. The net metering equipment (Bi-directional meters), the Solar meter and Gross
meter (unidirectional) shall be installed as per CEA Regulations and maintained
by the distribution licensee.

Provided that the eligible consumer may procure net meter/solar meter/gross
meter as per the technical specification of the distribution licensee and present
the same to the distribution licensee for testing and installation as per provisions
of the Electricity Supply Code. The location of the meter shall be as per CEA
Metering Regulations.

Provided further that for all rooftop solar systems of capacity 20 kW and above,
net meter, solar meter as well as gross meter shall be Automated Meter Reading
(AMR).

Provided also that it will be mandatory to install adequate communication/data

telemetry equipment with the rooftop solar system of capacity 50 kW and above,
and share relevant data with the distribution licensee as per the requisite
format.

Provided that all the costs related to metering, establishing communication

system/data telemetry equipment shall be borne by the eligible consumer.

Provided also that a check meter shall be mandatory for roof top solar PV system
of rated capacity more than 50 kWp by the eligible consumer at his cost.

Provided also that in case the eligible consumer is under the ambit of TOD Tariff,
the meter compliant of recording time of day consumption/ generation shall be
installed.
 10.4. The provisions of meter rentals shall be governed as per the Schedule of General
and Miscellaneous charges for Distribution and Transmission licensee, 2019 as
amended from time to time.

10.5. It shall be the distribution licensee’s responsibility to satisfy itself regarding the
accuracy of the meter(s) before it is installed and the distribution licensee shall
ensure that the meters have been duly tested and accordingly certified before
Installation.

10.6. In case of multiple rooftop solar plant within a premise, the Net Meter, Solar Meter
and Gross Meter shall be installed at such locations in the premises or outside
the premises of the eligible consumer or person as would enable easy and
unhindered access to the distribution licensee’s representative for meter reading.

10.7. The installed meters shall be jointly inspected and sealed by the distribution
licensee in the presence of the consumer as per the procedure laid down in HERC
Electricity Supply Code 2014 as amended time to time.

10.8. The meter reading taken by the distribution licensee shall form the basis of billing
and commercial settlement.

11. Energy Accounting — Net Metering/Gross Metering Arrangement:

11.1. Energy Accounting: The energy accounting and settlement procedure for
consumers installing and operating rooftop solar system under net
metering/gross metering arrangement shall be as per the following procedure:

For Net Metering:

a) Electricity generated from a rooftop solar system shall be cumulatively capped

at 90% of the electricity consumption by the consumer at the end of settlement
period which shall be the relevant financial year. In case solar power system is
connected to the grid during part of the year, the 90% capping shall be on the
electricity consumption from the date of connection (to the grid) to the end of
the financial year. The carry forward of excess energy generation shall be
allowed from one billing cycle to the next billing cycle up to the end of the same
financial year. Any excess generation (above 90%) at the end of the financial
year shall not be offset against the consumer’s consumption. There shall be no
carry forward of excess energy to the next financial year.
b) The distribution licensee will provide the following details along with the
electricity bill relating to each billing period:

i. Quantum of electricity injected into the distribution system by the

rooftop solar system;

ii. Quantum of electricity supplied by the distribution licensee to the eligible

consumer;

iii. Quantum of net electricity that has been billed for payment by the eligible
consumer;

iv. Quantum of electricity credit available to the eligible consumer, which

is to be carried over from the previous billing period;

c) In case the electricity injected by the rooftop solar system exceeds the
electricity consumed during the billing period, such excess injected electricity
shall be carried forward to the next billing period as electricity credit and may
be utilized in the following billing periods but within the same settlement
period;

d) In case the electricity supplied by the distribution licensee during any billing
period exceeds the electricity injected in the grid by the eligible consumer’s
rooftop solar system, the distribution licensee shall raise invoice for the net
electricity consumption after taking into account any electricity credit balance
remaining from the previous billing periods;

e) In case the eligible customer is under the ambit of time of day tariff, as
determined by the Commission, the electricity consumption in any time block
(e.g., peak hours, off-peak hours, etc.) shall be first compensated with the
electricity injection in the same time block. Any excess injection over
consumption in any time block in a billing cycle shall be carried forward to
the corresponding time block in the subsequent month for adjustment
purpose against energy supply at the lowest applicable Tariff across all the
slots.

f) The excess injected electricity measured in kilowatt hour (kWh) shall only be
utilized to offset the consumption measured in kWh and shall not be utilized
to compensate any other fee and charges imposed by the distribution licensee;

g) The unadjusted net credited units of electricity shall be settled by the

 distribution licensee at the end of settlement period. These unadjusted units
shall lapse at the end of the settlement period and shall not be paid for by the
distribution licensee;

11.2. In case, consumer is being billed on kVAh reading basis, then kVAh shall be
computed for billing purpose as under:
i. Net Consumption (in kWh) = kWh (Import) - kWh (Export)
ii. Net Consumption (in kVAh) = Net Consumption (in kWh) divided by the
power factor maintained by the consumer during corresponding billing
period.

11.3. Regardless of availability of electricity credits with the eligible consumer during
any billing period, the consumer will continue to pay applicable charges such
as fixed/demand charges, Government levy, etc.

11.4. Monthly Minimum Charges (MMC), where applicable, shall continue to be

related to total consumption of the consumer and not to the net consumption.

Besides Monthly Minimum Charges (MMC) or consumer tariff whichever is

applicable, Distribution Licensee may also raise invoice for any other charges as
allowed by the HERC from time to time including Electricity Duty (E.D),
Municipal Tax (M.T) and Fuel Surcharge Adjustment (FSA), etc.

11.5. The distribution licensee shall continue to accept the solar power from the
rooftop solar system installed by the consumers as per these Regulations as
amended from time to time unless the solar power generator ceases to be a
consumer of the licensee or the rooftop solar system is abandoned earlier.

11.6. In case, an eligible consumer leaves the system, such consumer’s unused credits
for excess energy generated shall lapse and shall not be paid-for or adjusted in
any other manner by the distribution licensee.

For Gross Metering:

i. Meter readings shall be taken as per the applicable billing cycle as provided
in the HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations 2014 and subsequent
amendments thereof;

ii. The case of rooftop solar PV system under gross metering arrangement, the
Licensee shall undertake energy accounting and settlement with the eligible
consumer only who is also the signatory of the interconnection agreement
with the Licensee.
iii. The energy accounting and settlement procedure for eligible consumers
installing and operating rooftop solar PV system under gross metering
arrangement shall be as per the following procedure:

a. For each billing period, the Licensee shall show the quantum of electricity
(in kWh) injected by the rooftop solar PV system installed at the premises of
the eligible consumer in the billing period.

b. The Distribution Licensee shall reimburse the eligible consumer for the
quantum of injected electricity by the rooftop solar PV system during the
billing period by way of ‘Solar Injection Compensation’.

Provided that the energy drawl by such eligible consumer/ prosumer and
energy injected by them under gross metering arrangement shall be
considered as two separate transaction and the payables for energy drawn
by the prosumer shall not be set off against his receivable for export of power
to the distribution licensee.

Provided further that for each unit (kWh) of energy generated and injected
into the grid by eligible consumer/prosumer shall be paid by the DISCOMs
at Rs. 3.11/- per kWh. The said rate has been determined by the
Commission for the solar power projects setup/ to be setup in Haryana
under PM Kusum Scheme wherein the cost of land/lease rental and higher
O & M expenses are included. Further in the tariff discovered for solar
energy through competitive bidding is continuously below Rs 3/- per unit.
Nonetheless, given the high cost of land in Haryana including its limited
availability, rooftop solar system can only drive the solarization in Haryana.
Hence, the tariff shall be Rs. 3.11/- per unit for five year without any
escalation despite market asymmetry. The Commission may revise/re-
determine the tariff after a period of five year from the notification of these
Regulations.

iv. Late payment surcharge on delayed payment of the Solar Injection

Compensation shall be levied in the same manner as per the procedure laid
down by the Commission in the relevant HERC (Electricity Supply Code)
Regulations,2014 and subsequent amendments thereof;

Provided that such delayed payment surcharge shall also be payable to the
eligible consumer in the same manner as per procedure specified for the
 consumer of the Licensee in the HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations
2014 and subsequent amendments thereof;

v. There shall be no deemed generation charges for whatsoever reason including

grid un-available payable to the eligible consumer or third-party owner of the
solar rooftop system.

vi. The Distribution Licensee shall be responsible for billing of the electricity
injected by the rooftop solar PV system into the distribution system. The bills
prepared by the distribution license shall necessarily include the following:

a. Quantum of electricity injected into the distribution system by the rooftop

solar PV system.
b. Quantum of Solar Injection Compensation payable by the Licensee.
Provided that the billing period and due date of the bills shall be the same as
that of the eligible consumer in whose premises the solar system has been
installed.

Provided also that Licensee shall reimburse the eligible consumer of the solar
rooftop system, within the due date of the electricity bill of the consumer in
whose premises the rooftop solar PV system has been installed.

12. Applicability of Other Charges

The rooftop solar system commissioned under these Regulations, whether self-
owned/third party owned installed in the premises, for the energy injected by
them in the grid shall be exempted from all wheeling, cross subsidy,
transmission and distribution, and banking charges and additional
surcharges. However, statutory duties/cess, if applicable shall be payable.

13. Energy Accounting During Meter Defect/Failure/Burnt meter

13.1. In case of defect/failure/burnt net meter/gross meter, the rooftop solar
system owner shall report the failure to the distribution licensee in the
specified format of distribution licensee.

13.2. The distribution licensee shall undertake necessary action and replace the
meter as specified in the HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014,
and amendments thereof.

13.3. During the period the meter remained deed or defective, the distribution
licensee may consider the energy generated by the rooftop solar for the solar
energy generation benefits by considering 19% CUF.
 Provided that the defective meter shall be replaced within the prescribed time
period as mandated under HERC Supply Code Regulations, 2014 as amended
from time to time.

CHAPTER — VI
Application Process, Procedure, and Fee

14. Application Process and Procedure

14.1. Filing of Application

a) The eligible consumer (applicant) may either apply online on the distribution
licensee website and/or HAREDA website (Format 1) or submit the application
in the prescribed form in the concerned subdivision. The application shall be
accompanied with non-refundable processing fee of Rs. One thousand.

b) An applicant that is a Trust/Committee/Housing Society/ Partnership

Firm/ Company etc. shall submit the Application Form (Format 1) along with
an Authorization Certificate (Format 1(a)).

c) The applicant shall receive an acknowledgement email/short message service

(SMS) on submission of the application. The acknowledgement email/SMS
shall provide a unique registration number assigned to each applicant for
future correspondence. (Format 1(b)).

d) The distribution licensee shall maintain a separate Application Register for

net metering/gross metering applicants (manual or online) for reference and
records.

14.2. Application Processing:

a) After submission of the application, complete in all aspect by the consumer,

the distribution licensee shall undertake technical feasibility within 15 days of
the date of acknowledgement issued to the applicant.

b) The designated officer of distribution licensee shall undertake feasibility check

(Form A) and submit the same to the Executive Engineer of the respective
division.

c) If the proposal is found technical feasible, the distribution licensee shall

approve the application and intimate the same to the applicant by issuing
 Letter of Approval (LoA) (Format 2) via email/SMS/post within 22 days from
the issuance of acknowledgement of the application.
Provided that for the proposed system size equal to or less than 5 kWp,
technical feasibility approval shall be provided to the applicant within ten
days, from the date of application, by the distribution licensee.
d) In case any deficiencies are found in the application, on account of rooftop
system capacity and available D.T. Loading as specified in these Regulations,
during technical feasibility study, the same shall be intimated by the
distribution licensee to the applicant via Format 2(a) through email/SMS
notification within 15 days from the date of issuance of acknowledgement of
application and within 5 days for proposed system capacity equal to or less
than 5 kWp

e) The applicant shall remove all identified deficiencies within a period of 15 days
from the receipt of intimation (Format 2(a)) and intimate the distribution
licensee about the resolution of deficiencies (Format 2(b)) through email/post.
Provided that the DISCOM shall assess the resolution of deficiencies and
provide Letter of Approval (LoA) (Format 2) to the applicant upon satisfaction.
In case deficiencies are not removed in the said period, the application shall
stand cancelled.
f) In case the proposal is not found technically feasible, the same shall be
intimated to the applicant vide Format 2(c) within 22 days from the issuance
of the acknowledgement of application.

14.3. Approval for Installation:

a) The applicant shall install rooftop solar system within 180 days from the receipt
of LoA (Format 2), as per the Standards/Codes specified under these
Regulations.

b) The aforesaid duration of 180 days is the maximum permissible time allowed
to the applicant for installation of rooftop solar, unless an extension is sought
in writing and allowed by the distribution licensee. However, in case no
extension is sought/allowed, the LoA shall become null and void. Further time
period covered under forced majeure conditions shall be dealt accordingly.
However, the applicant shall be at liberty to complete the installation process
before this period and approach the distribution licensee to initiate subsequent
steps.
14.4. Signing of Agreement

a) The applicant shall submit duly filled and signed net metering/gross metering
agreement using Format 3 to the distribution licensee(s) within 30 days of the
date of issuance of LoA.

b) The agreement shall be then signed by the distribution licensee within three
days of receipt of duly filled net metering/gross metering agreement from the
applicant

14.5. Procurement of Meters

a) In case the applicant intends to procure meter from the distribution licensee,
the applicant shall submit the Intimation Form (Format 4) along with an
appropriate procurement fee to the distribution licensee. This shall be
intimated to the distribution licensee at least 30 days prior to the expected
date of submission of Work Completion Report (Format 5).

b) In case the applicant intends to procure meter on its own, the applicant shall
submit the procured meter along with a safety certificate and request form for
testing of meter (Format 4(a)) to the distribution licensee/test centers approved
by the distribution licensee, at least 30 days prior to the expected date of
submission of Work Completion Report (Format 5).

Provided that the consumer shall procure meter from the empaneled vendor
of the Distribution Licensee.

c) The distribution licensee/test centers shall intimate the applicant (Format

4(b)) regarding the completion of the meter testing and the results thereto.

14.6. Work Completion and Commissioning

a) For system size greater than 20 kWp:

i. The applicant/eligible consumer shall submit the Work Completion

Report (Format 5) to the office of Directorate of Electrical Safety,
Government of Haryana/ authorized person as per guidelines/
instructions issued by the Chief Electrical Inspector, Haryana as per
applicability. In case the consumer is availing subsidy, the work
completion report is also to be shared with the DISCOM.
 ii. The appropriate authority, as specified above, shall undertake system
inspection and safety checks, as per applicable practices, within seven
days of submission of work completion report and issue safety
certificate.

Provided that in case the Work Completion Report is not satisfactory, the
applicant shall resolve the discrepancies within seven days of receiving
the intimation from the appropriate authority, and resubmit the Work
Completion Report.
iii. The distribution licensee shall synchronize the system with the
distribution grid post verification of the Work Completion Report, install
meters, issue letter of synchronization, and Date of Commissioning (COD)
(Format 7) to the applicant.

b) For system size less than 20 kWp:

i. The applicant shall submit the Work Completion Report (Format 5) to the
distribution licensee. In case the consumer is availing subsidy, the work
completion report is also to be shared with DISCOM.

ii. The distribution licensee shall undertake system inspection and safety
checks, as per applicable practices, within seven days of submission of
work completion report and undertake system synchronization.

iii. Provided that in case the Work Completion Report is not satisfactory, the
applicant shall resolve the discrepancies within seven days of receiving
the intimation from the appropriate authority, and resubmit the Work
Completion Report.

iv. The distribution licensee shall synchronize the system with the
distribution grid post verification of the Work Completion Report, install
meters, issue letter of synchronization, and Date of Commissioning (COD)
(Format 7) to the applicant.

14.7. Subsidy/Central Finance Assistance (CFA):

DISCOM shall develop process for delivery of CFA to the applicable consumer
as per provisions of guidelines of MNRE with regard to installation of grid
connected roof top solar system in-vogue within three months of notification
of these Regulations, if the same is not put in place earlier and the applicable
consumer may approach it to avail CFA accordingly.
 Chapter- VII
Other Provisions

15. Renewable Purchase Obligations:

The quantum of electricity consumed by eligible consumer, who is not an obligated
entity, from the rooftop solar system under net metering/gross metering
arrangement shall qualify towards compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation
(RPO) for the distribution licensee.
Provided that any energy consumed by the obligated entities from rooftop solar
over and above of its RPO shall also accounts towards the RPO of the DISCOMs.

Chapter- VIII
Miscellaneous

16. Power to Give Directions

The Commission may, from time to time, issue such directions and orders as
considered appropriate for implementation of these Regulations.

17. Power to Remove Difficulties

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of these Regulations, the
Commission may, by an Order, make such provisions, not inconsistent to the
provision of the Act and these Regulations, as may appear to be necessary for
removing the difficulty.

18. Power to Relax

The Commission may by general or special order, for reasons to be recorded in
writing and after giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties likely to be affected,
may relax any of the provisions of these Regulations.

19. Power to Amend

The Commission may from time to time add, vary, alter, suspend, modify, amend
or repeal any provisions of these Regulations after following the due process.

20. Repeal and Savings

Save as otherwise provided in these Regulations, the HERC (Rooftop Solar
Grid Interactive System Based on Net Metering) Regulations, 2019 is hereby
repealed.
Provided that the existing net metering arrangements setup under the provisions
of the HERC (Rooftop Solar Grid Interactive System Based on Net Metering)
Regulations, 2019 shall continue to be governed by the aforesaid Regulations.

By Order of the Commission

Sd/-
Secretary
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission
 Annexure

A. DISCOM in house Rooftop Solar Monitoring Mechanism

1.1. Constitution of in-house Rooftop Solar Monitoring Mechanism

a) Every distribution licensee shall constitute an in-house Rooftop Solar Monitoring

Mechanism, without any additional expenditure (under an officer of status/rank not
below that of Superintending Engineer or equivalent).

b) The Monitoring Mechanism so constituted shall be provided with necessary authority

and resources with relevant qualification and experience so as to execute the
functions assigned to the Distribution Licensee under these Regulations.

c) Representative from the state nodal agency (SNA) (Project Officer) shall facilitate the
Technical and Process Committee on subsidy related and allied matters.

1.2. The officers of Monitoring Mechanism shall meet at least once in a month to take up the
functions assigned to it.

1.3. Functions

a) Design interconnection process and procedures, adhere to Policy and Regulatory

provisions, support and address issues being faced for smooth deployment of rooftop
solar in the State.

b) Appraise utility field officials about the changes in Policy and Regulatory provisions.

c) Develop web-based application system for ease in application filing, monitoring, and
tracking of the same.

d) Assist the billing department to incorporate adequate changes in its billing procedures
and develop online billing mechanism, if it does not exist already.

e) Form Technical and Process Committee to facilitate adequate framework for large
scale deployment of rooftop solar in the State.

f) Support stakeholders during implementation of the interconnection framework and

address issues and bottlenecks.

g) Assist senior management and utility field officers to ease rooftop solar deployment.

h) Facilitate training of field officers on rooftop solar.

i) Assist and act on the directions under these Regulations.

1.4. Reporting Requirement

a) The Monitoring Mechanism of distribution licensee(s) shall submit quarterly report to
 the Commission and shall also place this information on the distribution licensee(s)
website.

i. Total number of applications received;

ii. Total number of applications processed;

iii. Number of applications rejected or on hold with reason(s) of rejection;

iv. Total number of eligible consumers’ interconnections at the end of previous quarter;

v. Total kW capacity of eligible consumers interconnected at the end of previous

quarter;

vi. Total kWh received by the eligible consumer from the distribution licensee by month
and by quarter;

vii. Total kWh of solar energy generated by the eligible consumer by month and by
quarter;

viii. Total kWh delivered by the eligible consumer to the distribution licensee as per the
billing cycle and by quarter;

ix. For each eligible consumer interconnection:

a. Solar technology utilized;
b. Gross power rating;
c. Geographic location; and
d. Date of interconnection.
 Format 1
Application form for connectivity of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (RTSPV) System
(To be submitted by Applicant)

Application Form Number (To be filled by DISCOM)

To

The Executive Engineer

(Distribution Licensee Name)
(Name of the Division)
(Name / Address of office)

Date:
I / we herewith apply for a renewable energy Net/ Gross metering connection at the existing
service connection for RTSPV system. The details are provided below.

S. No. Particulars Details of the Applicant

1. Name and Address of Name
Consumer/Applicant (with site
address) Father’s Name

Address

2. Consumer No. (A/c. No.)

(Owner of the premises)
3. Category (Domestic/ Non-
Domestic/ Commercial/Industrial
etc. specify)
(Owner of the premises)
4. Aadhaar Number

5. Telephone number

6. Email Address
Details of the Existing Connection
7. Sanctioned Load/ Contracted
Demand (kW/ kVA/ HP)
8. Existing Connectivity Voltage
(Single Phase LT/ Three Phase
LT/ Three Phase HT)
 S. No. Particulars Details of the Applicant
Details of the Proposed System
9. Capacity of RTSPV system
proposed to be connected (kW

Certification

I hereby state that the information provided above is best and true to my knowledge.

Date: Signature of Eligible Consumer/

Authorized Signatory

Place:

Documents to be submitted along with the application form:-

1. Certificate of Authorized Signatory, if other than domestic Applicant.
2. Papers establishing ownership of premises where RTSPV System is being installed
3. Copy of Latest electricity bill
4. Mode of payment- Online (NEFT/RTGS/Credit Card/Debit Card) – to be adjusted in bill
5. Copy of Aadhaar Card

Note:
Only the person who has the service agreement with the appropriate DISCOM can avail the
RTSPV metering connection. If the agreement is not in the name of the Applicant, then the
Applicant must undertake Change of Tenancy with the appropriate DISCOM before
applying for metering connection.
 Related Instructions and Terms & Conditions for Submission of Format 1

Instructions:

1. The filled-in application along with the necessary documents shall be submitted to concerned
Division office, DISCOM.
2. The application fees (non-refundable) of INR shall be payable in Cash / DD / Online
(NEFT/RTGS) / adjusted in the bill.
3. It is recommended that the Applicant select a system installer to install the RTSPV System
who is an empanelled contractor with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt.
of India and/ or State Nodal Agency (SNA). The list of the same is available on the website of
MNRE and SNA
4. For RTSPV system size of more than ---------- kWp (as per the State’s regulations), the
inspecting officer of the Electrical Inspectorate, State Government shall inspect and issue a
Safety Certificate for commissioning.
5. For RTSPV system size of less than ---------------- kWp, the consumer will submit a safety
certificate issued by chartered engineers circulated vide circular no. , or any other
authority or self-certified, as per the regulations of the respective State.

General Terms and Conditions:

1. The premise must have easy access for inspection, metering and other necessary checks.
2. The Applicant should be the owner of the property or an authorized person of the owner
organization or third party, as the case may be. If the property is in the name of the Company,
Trust, Co-operatives / partnership firms, then authorization shall be assigned to a person for
correspondence, paperwork, execution of various agreements, etc. The board / management
of the organization must authorize such person. In case of partnership firms, the authorized
signatory must be one of the partners, to whom written consent has been given by the other
partners.
3. The suggestive format for authorization certificate can be downloaded from the website or
from Consumer Information manual. This authorization certificate must be submitted to the
DISCOM office at the time of submitting the interconnection agreement signed by the
authorized person.
4. Application is not transferable.
5. DISCOM shall not be held responsible for any legal disputes between the Applicant and
RTSPV installer arising out of the contract.
6. The proposed capacity of the RTSPV system shall be in-line with the provisions of the
appropriate supply code and Regulations of HERC, as amended from time to time, for
permitting consumer connections.
 Format 1(a)
Authorization Certificate
(To be submitted by the Applicant, in case applicable)

(For the application registered for installation of renewable energy system under net/ gross
metering program on behalf of a Trust / Committee / Housing Society etc.)

Date:

We, (Name of Trust /

Company / Committee / Housing Society, etc.), residing at

Pin:
wish to participate in the on-going net/gross metering plan for installation of RTSPV system
initiated by DISCOM and we accept all the terms and conditions mentioned in the application form
and any other formats laid down by DISCOM for this purpose.

Mr./Ms. (Name of Official /Person),

residing at
is hereby
mutually authorized to accept on our behalf, all the terms and conditions of the RTSPV net/ gross
metering program regarding installation and commissioning of RTSPV system mentioned under
the Application form or any other format prepared in this behalf by DISCOM and to execute such
documents, agreements and other writings as may be necessary or required for this purpose

Further, the above authorized person namely Mr./Ms

(Name with Contact Number) is also nominated as the contact
person on our behalf for any matter relating to the Installation, Operation and Inspection of
RTSPV system.

Signature/ Name of authorized person/ organization

(With Stamp)
Designation of authorized person

Name of the signing officer

Designation of the signing officer
 Format 1(b)
Acknowledgement Slip
(Manual / Automated response by the DISCOM)

S. No. Particulars Remarks

1. Application Number
2. Name of the Applicant
3. Consumer Number

4. Rooftop Solar PV Plant Capacity (kW)

5. Application fees details – Receipt number and date
6. Application is complete in all respects and all details
provided (Yes/No)

Name of Officer

Signature
Seal
(Designation of Officer)
(To be specified at the time of signing)

(Acknowledgement Form will be a system generated mail and SMS. This will be issued immediately
once the Applicant has filled his/ her application online. The acknowledgement email/ SMS will contain
the information listed out above).
 Format A
Technical Feasibility Report
(To be filled by Sub Divisional Engineer, DISCOM)

S. No. Particulars Details

A. Details of the Applicant
1. Application Number
2. Name of the Applicant
3. Address of Applicant
4. Phone/ Mobile Number
5. Email
6. Category (Please tick ✔) Domestic
Non-Domestic
Industrial/
Commercial
Others (please specify)
7. Type of connection (Please tick ✔) 1 Phase LT
3 Phase LT
3 Phase HT
8. Sanctioned Load (kW/ kVA/ HP)

Contract demand (kVA)

B. Details of the Distribution Transformer (DT)
9. Location and Transformer no./ Asset
Code
10. Capacity of DT (kVA)
11. RTSPV system capacity proposed
under this application (kW)
12. Whether the transformer capacity is Yes
adequate as per HERC applicable
Regulations and whether the No
consumer can go ahead forinstallation
of system for the proposed Yes, but with reduced capacity of ---------
capacity (Please tick ✔)

I hereby certify that the above said RTSPV System is technically feasible/ not feasible/ feasible with --
capacity.

Signature
Name of Authorized Person and Designation
Name of the DISCOM
Date
 Format 2
Letter of Approval (LoA) for Consumer with respect to the Application for Net/ Gross Metering
and Grid Connectivity of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV System
(To be filled by the DISCOM)

Date

To
(Applicant’s name)
(Consumer No.)

Ref: Your Application no. dated

With reference to above-mentioned Application number, after the technical feasibility (Format A
attached), approval is provided for installing RTSPV system of kW in your premises.

Following are the terms and conditions for installing the system:

1. It is recommended that you select an empanelled system installer of your choice to install the
RTSPV system. A list of empanelled installers of grid-connect PV systems by MNRE (Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India) / DISCOM is available.

2. All components of RTSPV system must comply with applicable BIS/IEC standards. Please find
attached a list of standards to be complied with attached with this approval letter.

3. You must submit the copy of Manufacturers Test Certificates for all components for having
complied with relevant BIS/IEC standards of the selected model along with work completion
report.

4. In case of any changes required at your premises due to this proposed installation, these shall
be performed by you at your own cost.

5. The grid connectivity of the system shall be in accordance with the HERC applicable
Regulations any amendments thereof from time to time and shall confirm to requirements of
State Government’s Solar Policy.

6. In case the Applicant desires to purchase the Net/ Gross meter on its own (with prior permission
from DISCOM), the same shall be purchased from DISCOM approved vendors (as per
DISCOMs approved technical specifications). These meters shall be successfully tested from
DISCOM or their authorized laboratory. The DISCOM shall fix this meter on receiving system
test and safety certificate from CEI/EI (only applicable to RTSPV systems of more than xx kW/
kVA in size) during synchronization. For system size less than xx kWp/ kVA, the consumer
needs to submit safety certificate issued by a chartered engineer, or any other certificate,
applicable as per the State’s Regulations.

7. All the safety measures and standards of the installed system must comply with requirements
as stated in CEA/HERC Regulations and all standards referred to in those Regulations.
 8. Please submit the following documents after installation of RTSPV system:
a. Inspection Report by Chief Electrical Inspector/ Electrical Inspector, State Government,
safety certificate issued by Chartered Engineer, as applicable;
b. Work Completion Report in provided format;
c. Test Certificate of Net/ Gross meter from DISCOM approved laboratory, if applicable;
d. Copy of signed Net/ Gross Metering Interconnection Agreement.

This approval is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance of letter and the RTSPV system is to be
commissioned within this period, failing which the approval will stand cancelled.

You may download all technical specifications, standards and other requirements of the solar rooftop
system from (link to website of documents download)

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp
 Format 2(a)
Intimation on deficiency scrutinized in the Application
(To be filled by DISCOM)

To

Name of the Applicant

Date

Ref: Your Application no. dated

Subject: Intimation for Removal of Deficiency

This is to inform you that we have received your above-mentioned Application and after the technical
feasibility of the RTSPV system (Format A attached), DISCOM have found that the Application is not
complete, because of the under-mentioned reason:

Please complete the above query within 15 days of receipt of this letter. In case you have not completed
the formality within the given period, your Application shall stand cancelled and paid fees, if any, shall
not be refunded.

Furthermore, it is found that due to above-mentioned constrains it is not feasible for the DISCOM to
provide connectivity at all/ up to the applied capacity (tick appropriate). However, the connectivity is
feasible for a reduced capacity of kW.

Based on this communication, the Applicant can:

1. Accept the connectivity at reduced capacity and approach the DISCOM (Division Office) to
process the case; Or
2. Withdraw the Application.

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp
 Format 2(b)
Response of Applicant for Removal of Deficiencies as intimated after the technical feasibility
(To be filled by Applicant)

To

The Executive Engineer

(Distribution Licensee Name)
(Name of the Division)
(Name / Address of office)

Date:

Subject: - Response of deficiencies found after technical feasibility (Form 2(a))

With reference to the DISCOM’s letter (Form 2(a)), dated , regarding the
intimation on deficiencies found in the Application/ operational constraints to provide connectivity at the
applied capacity.

The Applicant will exercise the following option (tick the appropriate choice):

Applicant/ Consumer Response ((Please tick ✔)

1. I have incorporated the mentioned deficiencies in the Application Form.

2. I accept the connectivity at reduced capacity as intimated by the DISCOM vide letter dated and
request the DISCOM to process the case.

3. I withdraw my Application.

Name and Signature of Applicant:

Application Number:
 Format 2(c)
Intimation for Non-Feasibility and Termination of the Application
(To be filled by DISCOM)

To

Name of the Applicant

Date

Ref: Your Application no. dated

Subject: Intimation of termination of the Application due to non-feasibility/ operational

constraints

This is to inform you that we have received your above-mentioned Application and after the
technical feasibility of the RTSPV system (Format A attached), DISCOM have found that the
Application is not feasible at this stage due to the following reasons:

The Application hereby stands terminated and the Application Fee shall be refunded within 7 days
from the date of issuance of this letter.

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp
 Format 3
Inter-connection agreement (Net/ Gross Metering Arrangement)
Between DISCOM and Applicant

This Agreement is made and entered into at (location) on

this (date) day of (month), (year) between

The Eligible Consumer (Name) residing at (address)

as first party

AND

Distribution Licensee (herein after called as Licensee) and having its registered
office at (address) as
second party of the agreement.

Whereas, the eligible consumer has taken the responsibility to set up or facilitate the requisite
Photovoltaic system and injection system into the Licensee’s grid.

And whereas, the Licensee has verified the application and agrees to benefit the eligible consumer for
the electricity generated and as per conditions of this agreement and net/ gross metering Regulations.

Both the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Eligibility

1.1 Eligible consumer agrees that the standards and conditions of his Photovoltaic system meet the
norms for being integrated into grid/distribution system and that he shall maintain the system
accordingly for the duration of this agreement.
1.2 Eligible consumer agrees that for connection of his Photovoltaic system to Licensee’s distribution
system, he shall be bound by requirements of state Distribution Code/supply code and/or Licensee’s
conditionsof service and such connection shall not affect the performance of the grid with specified
reliability,security and quality as per the Central Electricity Authority (Grid Standard) Regulations
2010 as amended from time to time.

2. Technical and Interconnection Requirements

2.1 Eligible consumer agrees that the interconnection of the rooftop solar system with the network of
the licensee shall be made as per the technical standards for connectivity of distributed generation
resources specified under the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of
the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013 and subsequent amendments thereof.
2.2 Eligible consumer agrees that he has installed or will install, prior to connection of Photovoltaic
system to Licensee’s distribution system, an isolation device (both automatic and inbuilt within
inverter and external manual relays) and agrees for the Licensee to have access to and operation
of this, if required, for repair and maintenance of the distribution system.
2.3 Eligible consumer agrees that in case of a power outage on Licensee’s system, photovoltaic system
will shut down, unless special transfer and isolating capabilities have been installed on photovoltaic
system.
2.4 Eligible consumer agrees that Licensee will specify the interface/inter- connection point and
metering point.
2.5 Eligible consumer agrees to furnish all the data such as voltage, frequency, breaker, isolator position
in his system, as and when required by the Licensee. He may also try to provide facilities for online
transfer of the real time operational data.

3. Safety

3.1 Eligible consumer shall comply with the Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety
and Electricity Supply) Regulations 2010.
3.2 Eligible consumer agrees that the design, installation, maintenance and operation of the photovoltaic
system are performed in a manner conducive to the safety of the photovoltaic system as well as the
Licensee’s distribution system.
3.3 Due to Licensee’s obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, eligible consumer
agrees that if it is determined by Licensee that eligible consumer’s photovoltaic system either causes
damage to and/or produces adverse effects affecting other distribution systems’ consumers or
Licensee’s assets, eligible consumer will have to disconnect photovoltaic system immediately from
the distribution system upon direction from the Licensee and correct the problem at his own expense
prior to a re-connection.

4. Clearances and Approvals

4.1 The eligible consumer agrees to obtain all the necessary approvals and clearances (environmental
and grid connected related) before connecting the photovoltaic system to the distribution system.

5. Access and Disconnection

5.1 Licensee shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting devices of photovoltaic
system, both automatic and manual, at all times.
5.2 In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to the disconnecting devices, both
automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, Licensee may disconnect service to the
premises.

6. Liabilities

6.1 Eligible consumer and Licensee will indemnify each other for damages or adverse effects from either
party’s negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and operation of photovoltaic system
or Licensee’s distribution system.
6.2 Licensee and eligible consumer will not be liable to each other for any loss of profits or revenues,
business interruption losses, loss of contract or loss of goodwill, or for indirect, consequential,
incidental or special damages, including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages, whether
any of the said liability, loss or damages arise in contract, or otherwise.
6.3 Licensee shall not be liable for delivery or realization by eligible consumer for any fiscal or other
incentive provided by the central government.

7. Commercial Settlement

7.1 All the commercial settlement under this agreement shall follow the HERC applicable Net/ Gross
Metering Regulations.
 8. Connection Costs
8.1 The eligible consumer shall bear all costs related to setting up of photovoltaic system including
metering and interconnection costs. The eligible consumer agrees to pay the actual cost of
modifications and upgrades to the distribution facilities required to connect photovoltaic system in
case it is required.
8.2 Costs of all interconnection equipment including the isolators, and meters. are also to be borne by
the eligible consumer.

9. Termination

9.1 The eligible consumer can terminate the agreement at any time by giving 30 days prior written notice
to the Licensee.
9.2 Licensee may terminate the agreement with 30 days prior written notice, if eligible consumer
breaches any term of this agreement and does not remedy the breach within 30 days of receiving
written notice from the Licensee of the breach.
9.3 Eligible consumer, upon termination of this agreement, shall disconnect forthwith the photovoltaic
system from Licensee’s distribution system.

In witness, whereof, Mr .................................................................. for and on behalf of (Eligible consumer)

and Mr ................................................................. for and on behalf of (Licensee) sign this agreement in two
originals.

Eligible Consumer/ Third Party Distribution Licensee

Name: Name:
Address: Designation:
Service connection no: Office Address:
Date: Date:
 Format 4
Intimation of Meter Procurement
(To be filled by Applicant)

To,
(Concerned Authority)
(Name of the DISCOM)
(Date)
Ref: Application No. dated

Dear Sir,
With reference to above- mentioned Application number and receiving the Letter of Approval after the
technical feasibility, I/we intend to install KWp of RTSPV system vide letter No dated
. In this regards, I/we request DISCOM to provide a meter of class for RTSPV
installation. The meter shall be as per the Net/ Gross metering clause in Solar Rooftop Policy/Guidelines...
I/We agree to pay fee of INR - as mentioned in DISCOM website via online mode/DD
/ cheque .

Name of Consumer/Sign

Assigning Meter (To be filled by the DISCOM)

(Name of the Applicant)

(Consumer No.)

Ref: Your Application No. dated

1. Net/Gross meter of class is available/ not available (tick (✔) appropriate) with DISCOM.
2. Appropriate meter will be sent by DISCOM test lab and shall be dispatched on the day of final
check and synchronization of RTSPV system with the DISCOM’s grid.
3. The DISCOM will issue test certificate to consumer prior to final checks and synchronization of the
system. The Consumer has to submit test certificate along with Work Completion Report

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp
Note: -
a) Applicant must bring a copy of Letter of Approval.
b) In case meter is not available with DISCOM it can be procured from external agency
c) If meter is procured from outside agency, a letter intimating Meter No., Class and other
specifications described as per CEA regulations, - shall be submitted to the DISCOM.
 Format 4(a)
Request for Meter Testing
(To be filled by Applicant)

Date:
To
(Concerned Authority)
(Name of the DISCOM)

Ref: Application No. dated

Dear Sir,
With reference to above-mentioned Application number and receiving the Letter of Approval after the
technical feasibility, I/we intend to install KWp of RTSPV system vide letter No dated
. In this regards, I/we have procured the meter from ------------------- --.
As per the clause of meter testing of Solar Rooftop Policy/Guidelines, I
request DISCOM to kindly test meter of specification --------------------------------------------------- --.
I/We agree to pay fee of INR as mentioned by the DISCOM for testing of meter through online
mode/ DD / cheque .

Name of Consumer/Signature
Application number
 Format 4(b)
Intimation regarding Completion of Testing of Meter for Installation with RTSPV System
(To be filled by DISCOM)

(Name of the Applicant)

(Consumer No.)

Date

Ref: Application No. dated

Dear Sir,
With reference to the above-mentioned Application number and your letter dated ,
regarding testing of meter, hereby inform you that your meter with specification
is tested. The same will be installed after the synchronization check of the
system.

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp
 Format 5
Work Completion Report
(To be submitted by the Applicant)

To,

The Chief Electrical Inspector/ Electrical Inspector .........................................(Control Area)

State Government (if RTSPV size is more than ------ KVA)

CC: Office of (Concerned) Executive Engineer , DISCOM

CC: State Nodal Agency, in case of subsidized consumers- -

Sub: Submission of work completion report

Dear Sir,

This is in reference to my Application number dated for installation of RTSPV system,

I/ We hereby confirm you that I/ we have completed the work of installation of the RTSPV system of capacity
and submit the following basic information for your perusal and request you to inspect the
system.

S. No. Particulars Information

A. Details of the Solar PV module
1. Model No.
2. Name and address of manufacturer

3. Capacity of each Module (Wp)

4. No. of Modules
5. Total Capacity (kWp)

6. Date of Installation

7. Applicable Standard (BIS/IEC)

B. Details of the Inverter
8. Name and address of the inverter
manufacturer

9. Brand Name of the inverter

10. Model No.

11. AC capacity of individual inverter (kW)

12. No. of inverters installed

S. No. Particulars Information
13. Total AC capacity of inverter (kW)

14. Serial Nos.

15. Date of Installation

16. Applicable Standard (BIS/IEC)

C. Details of the Cables: DC
17. Make / Name of manufacturer

18. Size & Type

19. Applicable Standard (IEC)

D. Details of the AC wiring

20. Make / Name of manufacturer

21. Size & Type

22. Applicable Standard (IEC)

E. Details of the DC distribution box
23. Make / Name of manufacturer

24. Sl. No.

25. DC Surge Protection Device

26. MCB /Isolator quantity & capacity

27. Size & Type

28. Applicable Standard (IEC)

F. Details of the AC distribution box

29. Make / Name of manufacturer

30. Sl. No.

31. AC Surge Protection Device

32. MCB /MCCB quantity & capacity

33. Size & Type

34. Applicable Standard (IEC)

G. Details of the Earthing*
35. Earth resistance (shall be less than 2 ohms)
 S. No. Particulars Information

36. Size of the Earth wire / flat*

37. Two separate Earthing points

Modules & DC Surge arrester Yes / No

Inverter, AC Surge protection device & Yes / No

Lightening Arrester

38. Size & Type

39. Applicable Standard (BIS/IEC)

Note: *Earthing shall be done in accordance IS 3043-1986, provided that

Earthing conductors shall have a minimum size of 6 mm2 copper wire or 10 mm2
aluminium wire or 3 mm2 X 70 mm2 hot dip galvanized steel flat.

H. Details of meter, if purchased by consumer (please enclose the test report

of the meter tested at the laboratory of the DISCOM)
40. Make

41. Serial No.

42. Capacity

43. Type / Model

44. Single ph./Three ph.

45. CT Ratio

46. Date of Test by MT, DISCOM

47. Applicable Standard (BIS/IEC)

I. Details of the Caution signage
48. Caution Signage

J. Provision of manual and automatic switches: Yes / No

49. Manual/ Automatic Switches
K. G.P.S. Co-ordinates of the RTSPV System Installation
50. Latitude/ Longitude
L. Operation and Maintenance
51. Whether Operation and Maintenance
Manual provided to the consumer: Yes/ No

Standards Certificate/Standard Number BIS / IEC / etc. to be mentioned, wherever applicable

Certification:
I/ We Certify that the above said RTSPV system is installed and the equipment used in the system complythe
Technical and Safety standards as specified in the regulations notified by the MNRE/ CEA/ HERC/ DISCOM,
for the net/ gross metering of RTSPV systems.

Signature of the Applicant Name and Signature of the System Installer

Name and Address with Seal

Name: Name of the firm and address:

Date: Date:

Enclosures:

1. Test report of net/gross meter tested at the laboratory of the DISCOM.

2. Copy of the IEC/IS Test certificates of PV modules, Inverter, Cable etc.
3. Data sheets/Drawing for the array mounting System.
4. Actual Single line wiring diagram (SLD) of the SPV System.
5. Copy of Maintenance & Operation information manual provided by the System Installer
6. Copy of Interconnection Agreement
 Format 6
Acceptance/ Rejection of Work Completion Report and Grid Synchronization Check
(To be filled by DISCOM)

To

(Name of the Applicant)

(Consumer no.)

Date:

Ref: Your Application no. dated

Subject: Intimation of Acceptance/ Rejection of Work Completion Report and Grid

Synchronization Check

This is in reference to your Application number , it is hereby inform you that this office has
received your work completion report for the installed RTSPV system. Subsequent to that Grid
Synchronization Check of the RTSPV system (Format B attached) installed on the roof of your premises
, was done.

In response, the DISCOM confirms (Please tick ✔) -.

a. Acceptance of work completion report and grid synchronization check
b. Rejection of work completion report and grid synchronization check

The report is rejected due to the following issues

•

After incorporating the above-mentioned queries, please inform within 15 days from the receipt of this
letter. In case the revised report will not be submitted in the given period, your application shall be
cancelled and paid fees, if any, shall not be refunded.

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp

Enclosure: Format B
 Format B
Guidelines for pre-commissioning check before and after connecting the RTSPV system with
DISCOM Network and steps for maintenance of network where such connectivity exists
(For DISCOMs internal purpose only)

1. Mandatory safety precautions / features:

The following are mandatory safety precautions, which shall be taken care, before and after
commissioning of grid connected Solar PV system.
(a) An inbuilt Inverter relay which trips on DISCOM supply failure and prevent any solar power injection
to the DISCOM Network when there is no power from DISCOM. The anti-islanding protection shall
be tested during the release of connection.
(b) The Solar PV system should be separately grounded / earthed. A minimum of two Separate
dedicated and interconnected earth electrodes must be used for the earthing of the PV system
support structure, with a total earth resistance not exceeding 5 ohms.
(c) Lightning Arrestor also must be provided for SPV.
(d) Manual isolator switch at an easily accessible location with locking facility shall be provided.
(e) Caution Stickers shall be used with the green background and the text “Solar PV Systems” written
in white letters. The size of these stickers shall be 10 CM (width) x 7 CM (height) with the text clearly
printed in the centre of the sticker. (applicable to only 50 kW and above)
(f) All SPV consumers should have a mandatory sign board fitted near the existing meter reading
terminal stating that ‘This service is fitted with a LT grid connected SPV plant”. The Solar PV system
Caution Stickers shall be fixed at the following locations. (applicable to only 50 kW and above)
i. On or near to meter of service with grid connected solar PV system;
ii. On the Consumer main switch, of a service connected with a grid connected Solar PV
System;
iii. On LT poles with grid connected Solar PV Systems at height of about 1.50 meter from the
ground;
iv. On LT feeder pillars with grid connected Solar PV System on the street-facing door of the
feeder pillar.
v. On each of the LT take off poles of a Distribution Transformer to which Solar PV Systems
are connected.
vi. On substation end of HT feeder having Solar PV System.
vii. A List of serviced connections of grid connected Solar PV Systems shall be available at the
Division office and 33/11 KV S/S.
viii. A record may be maintained at the Division office of each SPV plant commissioning date
and other details.
ix. The SPV connected details of pole / pillar box /DT/ SS feeder end wise may be maintained
at Division office.
(g) During planned / forced maintenance work on DISCOMs network, before taking up the work in hand,
besides ensuring all other provisions such as line earthing, de-energisation of the line section where
 the work is to carried out as per prevailing norms further it should be ensured that supply from such
small solar roof-top PV power plants are not back feed and supply should also be disconnected by
manual isolating switch with locking facility installed in the premises of such consumers and ensuring
proper earthing.

2. The Check List before release of connection.

a) Component Inspection Checklist:
Sr. No. Item type Yes No
1 Installation Layout – is it as per drawing? (Applicable only for
50 kW above)
2 Inverter IS/ IEC standards qualified
3 PV panel IS / IES standards qualified

4 PV isolators / PV cables IS / IES standards qualified

5 AC disconnect manual switch provided with locking
arrangement

b) Grid connected Functional Safety Checklist:

Sr. No. Item type Yes No
1 Check whether solar generation stops automatically when
DISCOM supply made off (inverter/PCU cut off)
2 Bi-directional flow recorded on Net meter
3 Solar Generation meter Ok?
4 Check all Earthing points as per standard
5 Solar and Uni/Bi-directional meter as the case may be tested &
sealed by DISCOM meter testing lab
6 Check whether manual Isolating switch is installed at
accessible location
7 Check whether manual Isolating switch stops feeding supply
in DISCOM network when in OFF position
 Format 7
Letter of Synchronization
(To be filled by the DISCOM)

To,
(Name of the Applicant)
(Consumer No)

Date

Ref: Your Application No. dated

Sub: Completion of 1. Synchronization with the DISCOM Grid; 2. Installation of Meter(s);

and 3. Commercial Date of Operation

Dear Sir

This is with reference to your above-mentioned Application number, synchronization test of

RTSPV system of …………. kWp, installed on the roof of your premises (address), has been
conducted and your RTSPV system found satisfactory and successfully synchronized with the
DISCOMs grid on dated ……………….

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp
 Annexure 1
Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems Application Register
(To be filled by DISCOM and maintained at sub-division level)

Chief
Electrical
Sanc Inspector/
Proposed DT
tion Electrical Commissioni
Application RTSPV Detail Registration
Load/ Techn Inspector ng Approval
System s Date of Date of
S Cons Contr ical Approval Wait
Project Agreeme Commissi
Name of umer act Feasi (if Rem
N Consumer Num Dem
Capacity
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nt with oning list
(kWp) the applicable) &Synchro arks
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Name of DISCOM nize
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