RAJASTHAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

NOTIFICATION

Jaipur, _______, 2021

No. RERC/Secy/Reg – ____ In exercise of powers conferred under Section 181 read with
Sections 61, 66, 86(1)(e) of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003) and all other provisions
enabling it in this behalf, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission after previous
publication, hereby makes the following Regulations for Grid Interactive Distributed
Renewable Energy Generating Systems.

1 Short title, Extent and commencement

1.1 These Regulations shall be called the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid
Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, 2021.

1.2 These Regulations shall extend to the whole State of Rajasthan.

1.3 These Regulations shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.

1.4 These Regulations shall remain in force along with the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Connectivity and Net Metering for Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive
Systems) Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereof:

Provided that, Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive Systems commissioned under Net
Metering agreements up to 30th June 2021 shall be governed as per the Rajasthan
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and Net Metering for Rooftop and Small
Solar Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereof.

2 Definitions

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) “Billing cycle or billing period” means the period for which regular electricity bills as
stipulated by the Commission, are prepared for different categories of consumers by
the Licensee;
(c) “Check meter” means a meter, which shall be connected to the same core of the
Current Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) to which main meter is
connected and shall be used for accounting and billing of electricity in case of failure
of the main Net Meter or RE Generation Meter;
(d) “Commission” means Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission constituted under
the Act;
(e) “Connected Load’ shall mean the sum of rated capacities of all the electricity energy
consuming devices on the consumer's premises, which can be operated
simultaneously. For the purpose of levy of any charges and for deciding the supply

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 voltage, the Connected Load shall be determined as per method prescribed in the
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Connected
Matters) Regulations, 2021 and subsequent amendments thereto;
(f) “Connection Agreement” means the agreement entered into between the Distribution
Licensee and the consumer;
(g) “Contract Demand” for the purpose of the Regulations means the demand in kilowatt
(‘kW’) or kilovolt ampere (‘kVA’) or Horse Power (‘HP’), as mutually agreed between
the Distribution Licensee and the consumer, and as entered into in an agreement with
the Distribution Licensee in accordance with the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Connected Matters) Regulations, 2021 and
subsequent amendments thereto or equal to the Sanctioned Load, where the
Contract Demand has not been provided in such agreement;
(h) “Distribution Licensee” or “Licensee” means a person granted a licence under Section
14 of the Act or deemed Licensee as per Section 14 of the Act authorizing him to
operate and maintain a distribution system for supplying electricity to the consumers in
his area of supply;
(i) "Electricity Supply Code" means the Electricity Supply Code specified under Section 50
of the Act and subsequent amendments thereof;
(j) “Eligible Consumer” means a consumer of electricity in the area of supply of the
Distribution Licensee, who uses or proposes to use a Renewable Energy generating
system installed in the consumer premises, to offset all or part or no part of the
consumer's own electrical requirements, given that such systems may be owned
and/or operated by such consumer or Distribution Licensee or RESCO;
(k) “Financial year” or “year” means the period beginning from first day of April in an
English calendar year and ending with the thirty first day of March of the next year;
(l) “Interconnection Point” means interface of Renewable Energy generating system with
the outgoing terminals of the meter/Distribution Licensee’s cut-outs/switchgear fixed in
the premises of the Eligible Consumer:
Provided that, in case of an Eligible Consumer connected at the High Tension (HT) level,
the “Interconnection Point” shall mean the interface of the Renewable Energy
Generating System with the outgoing terminals of the Distribution Licensees’ metering
cubicle placed before such consumer’s apparatus;
(m) “Invoice” means either a periodic bill / supplementary bill or a periodic Invoice/
supplementary invoice raised by the Distribution Licensee;
(n) “kVAh” means kilo volt ampere hour;
(o) “kWp” means kilo watt peak;
(p) “MNRE” means Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India;
(q) “Net Billing” means an arrangement under which energy generated by the Renewable
Energy Generating system is purchased by the Distribution Licensee and the Distribution
Licensee raises the bills on the consumer for his consumption at the approved retail
supply tariff, after giving credit for total generated electricity at the applicable Tariff;
(r) “Net meter” means a bi-directional energy meter capable of recording both import
and export of electricity or a pair of meters one each for recording the import and
export of electricity, as the case may be;
(s) “Net Metering Arrangement” means an arrangement under which a Renewable
Energy Generating System with Net Meter installed at an Eligible Consumer’s premises,
delivers surplus electricity, if any, to the Distribution Licensee after setting off the
quantum of electricity supplied by such Licensee during the applicable Billing Period;

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 (t) “Obligated Entity” means the entity mandated under clause (e) of sub-Section (1) of
Section 86 of the Act to fulfil the renewable purchase obligation and identified under
RERC (Renewable Energy Certificate and Renewable Purchase Obligation
Compliance Framework) Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time;
(u) “Premises” means rooftops or/and areas 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;
(v) “Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)” means the certificate issued in accordance with
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;
(w) “Renewable Energy Generating System” means the generating systems other than
conventional generating systems, generating electricity from Renewable Energy
Sources with or without storage;
(x) “Renewable Energy Sources” means renewable source of energy such as water, wind,
sunlight, biomass, bagasse, municipal solid waste and any other such sources as
approved by the MNRE from time to time;
(y) “RESCO” means Renewable Energy Service Company, which owns a Renewable
Energy System and provides renewable energy to the consumer:
Provided that the Distribution Licensee may act as a RESCO. However, this business shall
be treated as other business of the Distribution Licensee;
(z) “RE Generation Meter” means an energy meter used for measuring the energy
generated by Renewable Energy generating system for the purpose of accounting
and billing;
(aa) “Sanctioned Load” means the demand in kilowatt (‘kW’) or Horse Power (‘HP’), as
mutually agreed between the Distribution Licensee and the consumer;
(bb) “Settlement Period” means the period at the end of which Net Metering/ Net Billing
settlement between the Distribution Licensee and the consumer takes place, generally
beginning from the first day of April of a calendar year and ending with the thirty-first
day of March of the following calendar year;
(cc) ‘Storage’ means energy storage system utilizing methods and technologies like, Solid
State Batteries, Flow Batteries, Pumped Storage, Compressed Air, fuel cells, hydrogen
storage or any other technology, to store various forms of energy and to deliver the
stored energy in the form of electricity;

2.2 The words and expressions used in these Regulations and not defined herein, but defined
in the Act or any other Regulations of the Commission, shall have the meaning assigned
to them under the Act or any other Regulations of the Commission.

2.3 Abbreviations used in these Regulations shall have the meanings as stated in
Annexure – I.

3 Scope and Applicability

3.1 These Regulations shall apply to the Distribution Licensee and consumers availing supply
from such Distribution Licensee, in its area of supply in the State of Rajasthan.

3.2 These Regulations shall apply to:

(a) Net Metering arrangements;

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 (b) Net Billing arrangements;
(c) Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating systems connected
behind the meter and operating in parallel with Distribution Licensees’ grid and who
have not opted either for Net Metering arrangement or Net Billing arrangement:

Provided that, the eligibility for Net Metering arrangement shall be as stipulated under
the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, as amended from time to time:

Provided further that, for the purpose of implementation of the Electricity (Rights of
Consumers) Rules, 2020 the Commission may issue necessary directions or orders, if need
be, as and when required.

Provided also that the Net Metering arrangement for the eligible consumers shall be
allowed subject to technical feasibility:

Provided also that, co-located Renewable Energy based captive power plants up to
one mega-watt installed capacity may opt to be set up under these Regulations or the
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff
determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020:

Provided also that such option, once exercised, cannot be changed.

3.3 The Eligible Consumer may install the Renewable Energy generating system under the Net
Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement, subject to the proviso under Regulation
3.2 which,

(a) shall be within the permissible technical limits as defined under these Regulations;
(b) shall be located in the consumer premises;
(c) shall interconnect at the same interconnection point of consumer premises and
operate safely in parallel with the Distribution Licensee’s network.

3.4 These Regulations shall be applicable to all Grid interactive Distributed Renewable Energy
generating systems that are commissioned on or after 1st July 2021:

Provided that, Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive Systems commissioned under Net
Metering agreements up to 30th June 2021, shall continue to operate under the Net
Metering arrangement till the period of Connection Agreement, as per the provisions of
the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and Net Metering for
Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2015 and subsequent
amendments thereof:

Provided further that, the consumer, who has opted for Net Metering arrangement prior
to or after notification of these Regulations, shall be allowed to enter into Net Billing
arrangement only after termination of existing Connection Agreement under Net
Metering arrangement.

3.5 These Regulations do not preclude the right of State Nodal Agency or Distribution Licensee
of the State to undertake Renewable Energy generating system of one mega-wattand
above capacity through alternative mechanisms.

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4 General Principles

4.1 The Distribution Licensee shall offer the provision of Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering
arrangement to the Eligible Consumer, who intends to install Grid Interactive Distributed
Renewable Energy generating system in its area of supply on non-discriminatory and ‘first
come first serve’ basis:

Provided that, the Consumer is eligible to install the Grid Interactive Distributed
Renewable Energy generating systems subject to the technical limitations as specified
under these Regulations:

Provided further that, the interconnection of such system with the grid is undertaken as
specified under these Regulations and in compliance with the Central Electricity
Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources)
Regulations, 2013, as amended from time to time.

4.2 Consumers having pending arrears with the Distribution Licensee shall not be eligible for
Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement under these Regulations:

Provided that, where there is a dispute between the Distribution Licensee and the
consumer, relating to any charge for electricity, such consumers shall be allowed Net
Metering or Net Billing arrangement pending such resolution of such dispute upon
deposit of the disputed amount with the Distribution Licensee in accordance with
Section 56 of the Act.

5 Grid interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating systems set up by RESCO

5.1 As per the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, the sale of electricity to individual
consumers is only permitted by Distribution Licensee, Trading Licensee or through Open
Access. However, in order to promote RE Generation, the Net Metering and Net Billing
arrangement through Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) owned Renewable
Energy generating system shall be permitted:

Provided that, the Eligible Consumer may lease out / rent the Rooftop Space/ Land/
Water bodies to a RESCO on a mutual commercial arrangement for setting up
Renewable Energy generating system under Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering
arrangement:

Provided further that, under Net Metering and Net Billing Arrangement, RESCO shall enter
into a direct agreement with consumer as regards its payment. There will be no tripartite
agreement between RESCO, consumer and Distribution Licensee. Even in case of
RESCO, the Net Metering/ Net Billing agreement shall be entered into between
Distribution Licensee and eligible consumer:

Provided also that, the dispute between the consumer and the RESCO arising out of
contractual obligations under the direct agreement shall be settled mutually by them
and shall not be adjudicated by the Commission or Distribution Licensee. The Distribution
Licensee shall not be the party to such dispute and shall not disconnect such consumer
on the ground arising out of such dispute between consumer and the RESCO.

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5.2 All provisions under these Regulations shall be applicable for Renewable Energy
generating system set up by a RESCO.

6 Connectivity of Renewable Energy generating system

6.1 The cumulative capacity of Renewable Energy generating system to be allowed at a

particular distribution transformer shall not exceed 50% of the capacity of such
distribution transformer or such limit as may be stipulated by the Commission from time
to time:

Provided that, in case of HT consumers where the distribution transformer has been
installed by the consumer, the limit of 50% of distribution transformer capacity shall not
be applicable. The total allowable solar installation capacity for such consumers shall be
as per Regulation 7.2 of these Regulations.

6.2 The Distribution Licensee shall update the information about distribution transformer level
capacity available for connecting Renewable Energy generating system under Net
Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement on yearly basis and shall provide the
information on its website.

7 Eligible Consumer and Individual Project Capacity

7.1 All Eligible Consumers of electricity in the area of supply of the Distribution Licensee
having or proposing to install a Renewable Energy generating system may opt for grid
connectivity under the Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement in
accordance with these Regulations.

7.2 The maximum Renewable Energy generating system capacity to be installed at any
Eligible Consumer’s premises shall not exceed 100% of the Sanctioned Load/Contract
Demand of the consumer:

Provided that, the capacity of the Renewable Energy generating system shall be in
conformity with the provisions relating to the Sanctioned Load or Contract Demand
permissible under the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply
Code and Connected Matters) Regulations, 2021 and subsequent amendments
thereto.

7.3 The capacity of Renewable Energy generating system to be installed at the premises of
any Eligible Consumer shall be more than one kilo watt under Net Billing arrangement or
Net Metering arrangement subject to the condition as specified in Regulation 7.2:

Provided that, the capacity of Renewable Energy generating system to be installed at

the premises of any Eligible Consumer shall be up to one mega-watt under Net Metering
arrangement or Net Billing arrangement:

Provided further that, in case the Eligible Consumer intends to install Renewable Energy
generating system having capacity of more than one mega-watt, terms and conditions
of such arrangement shall be governed as per the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Terms and Conditions for tariff determination from Renewable Energy
Sources) Regulations, 2020 and subsequent amendments thereof.

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7.4 The maximum Renewable Energy generating system capacity to be installed at an
Eligible Consumer’s premises shall be subject to the cumulative capacity of the relevant
Distribution Transformer, which has already been utilized, as specified in these
Regulations.

7.5 HT (11 kV and above) Consumers may install and connect Renewable Energy
generating system at their LT Bus Bar System:

Provided that, in such cases, the RE Generation Meter or Net Meter shall be installed on
the HT side of the Consumer’s Transformer.

7.6 An Eligible Consumer may install or enhance the capacity of, or upgrade the Renewable
Energy generating systems at different locations within the same premises after following
due procedure and intimating the concerned Distribution Licensee:

Provided that, the total capacity of such systems within the same premises shall not
exceed the capacity limits specified in these Regulations.

8 Procedure for application

8.1 The Distribution Licensee shall prominently display on its website and on the notice board
in all its offices, the following:

(a) detailed procedure for grant of new arrangement;

(b) address and telephone numbers of offices where filled-up application forms can
be submitted;
(c) address of website for online submission of application form;
(d) complete list of copies of the documents required to be attached with the
application;
(e) all applicable charges to be deposited by the applicant.

8.2 The Distribution Licensee shall implement a web-based application processing system for
processing the applications of the Eligible Consumers within three (3) months from the
date of notification of these Regulations:

Provided that, the Distribution Licensee shall process the applications received through
manual system till such web system is developed:

Provided further that, the Distribution Licensee shall create a web portal and a mobile
app for submission of online application forms.

8.3 The Eligible Consumer who proposes to install a Renewable Energy generating system in
his premises shall apply in the application form (Annexure – II), which the Distribution
Licensee shall notify on its website along with the application fees as specified in the
schedule (Annexure-III) of these Regulations.

8.4 The Consumer shall compulsorily provide details of e-mail address and mobile number,
along with the application.

8.5 All correspondence by the Distribution Licensee with the Consumer shall be preferably
through e-mail and mobile.

8.6 The Distribution Licensee shall acknowledge the receipt of the application and register
the application and shall process the applications in the order of receipt.

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8.7 The online application tracking mechanism based on the unique registration number
shall be provided by the Distribution Licensee through web-based application or mobile
app or through SMS or by any other mode to monitor the status of processing of the
application.

8.8 Within twenty (20) days from the issuance of acknowledgement of the application, the
concerned officer of the respective Sub-divisional office of the Distribution Licensee shall
check the technical feasibility of the Renewable Energy generating system.

8.9 If technical feasibility is found satisfactory, the Distribution Licensee shall approve the
application and intimate the same to the applicant by providing a Letter of Approval
(LoA) via email/SMS/post, within thirty (30) days from the issuance of acknowledgement
of the application.

8.10 In case of any deficiencies found in the application during technical feasibility study, on
account of Renewable Energy generating system capacity and available transformer
loading as specified under these Regulations, the same shall be intimated by the
Distribution Licensee to the applicant through email/SMS/post within twenty (20) working
days from the issuance of acknowledgement of the application.

8.11 The applicant shall remove all identified deficiencies within a period of fifteen (15) days
from the receipt of intimation and intimate the Distribution Licensee about the resolution
of deficiencies through email/post:

Provided that, the Distribution Licensee shall assess the resolution of deficiencies and
provide LoA to the applicant upon its satisfaction:

Provided further that, in case deficiencies are not removed in the said period, the
application shall stand cancelled:

Provided also that, the consumer may make re-application after rectification of
deficiencies:

Provided also that, in case approval cannot be granted due to inadequate Distribution
Transformer capacity or any other technical constraints, the consumer should be
informed through written communication only, specifying the reasons of the rejection:

Provided also that, the application may be considered, in chronological order of

seniority and if the Consumer so opts, after such Distribution Transformer capacity
becomes available/technical constraint is rectified.

8.12 After installation of Renewable Energy generating system, the consumer shall submit the
installation certificate to the Distribution Licensee. The Distribution Licensee shall
complete signing of connection agreement, installation of meter and successful
commissioning of the Renewable Energy generating system within the timelines specified
by the Commission, which shall not be more than thirty days from the date of submission
of the installation certificate. Formats of contract agreement and installation certificate
shall be placed on web-portal of the Distribution Licensee.

8.13 Consumer shall have the option of purchasing the requisite meter himself, which shall be
tested and installed by the Distribution Licensee.

8.14 The Eligible Consumer shall install the Renewable Energy generating system within one
hundred and eighty (180) days of receiving the LoA, as per the Standards/Codes

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 specified under these Regulations or such extended period as may be agreed to by the
Distribution Licensee:

Provided that, if the Eligible Consumer fails to set up the installation within the above
stated period, then the approval shall be deemed to be cancelled, and the Eligible
Consumer shall have to apply afresh.

9 Connection Agreement

9.1 The Distribution Licensee and Eligible Consumer shall enter into a Connection Agreement
for Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement, after approval of connectivity
of Renewable Energy generating system with the distribution network, but before the start
of actual generation from the System.

9.2 A model Net Billing Connection Agreement and Net Metering Connection Agreement is
provided at Annexure - IV-A and Annexure - IV-B, which the Distribution Licensee may
modify suitably, subject to consistency with these Regulations.

9.3 The Distribution Licensee shall make available the Agreement formats on its website, along
with the applicable procedure and Application and other relevant forms, within two
months of notification of these Regulations.

9.4 The Connection Agreement shall remain in force for twenty-five (25) years:

Provided that, the Connection Agreement entered under Net Metering arrangement
prior to notification of these Regulations shall be valid for the period as stipulated in the
said Connection Agreement:

Provided further that, for the Connection Agreement entered under Net Metering
arrangement prior to notification of these Regulations, where the validity of the period is
not provided in the Connection Agreement, the Net Metering arrangement shall be
valid for twenty-five (25) years from the date of entering into the Connection Agreement:

Provided also that, the Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual consent.

9.5 The Eligible Consumer shall, upon termination of the Agreement, disconnect forthwith its
Renewable Energy generating system from the Distribution Licensee’s Network.

10 Interconnection with the Grid: Standards and Safety

10.1 The Renewable Energy generating system and allied equipment will conform to the
standards and requirements specified in these Regulations and in the following
Regulations and codes, as amended from time to time:

(a) Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed
Generating Resources) Regulations, 2013;

(b) Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006;

(c) Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2010;

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 (d) RERC (Electricity Supply Code and Connected Matters) Regulations, 2021.

10.2 The consumer shall get the equipment installed at his/her premises by the representative
of the supplier to confirm satisfactory working:

Provided that, the equipment of Renewable Energy generating system shall be pre-
tested by the supplier and a test certificate for the concerned equipment shall be
provided to the consumer:

Provided further that, the tests as per applicable standards shall be done to ensure the
quality of power generated from the Renewable Energy generating system.

10.3 The connectivity levels at which the Renewable Energy generating system shall be
connected with the grid shall be as per RERC (Electricity Supply Code and Connected
Matters) Regulations, 2021, as amended from time to time, subject to Regulation 7.

10.4 The consumer, who installs Renewable Energy generating system, shall be responsible for
the safe operation, maintenance and rectification of defect of its system up to the
Interconnection Point beyond which, the responsibility of safe operation, maintenance
and rectification of any defect in the system including metering arrangement shall rest
with the Distribution Licensee:

Provided that, the Distribution Licensee may call upon the Renewable Energy generating
system to rectify the defect within a reasonable time.

10.5 The Eligible Consumer shall be solely responsible for any incident (fatal/non-
fatal/departmental/non-departmental) that may occur due to back feeding from the
Renewable Energy generating system when the grid supply is off:

Provided that, the Distribution Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the consumer’s
installation at any time in the event of such exigencies to prevent incident or damage
to man and material.

10.6 The Eligible Consumer may install Renewable Energy generating system with or without
storage:

Provided that, any alternate source of supply shall be restricted to the consumer’s
network and the consumer shall be responsible to take adequate safety measures to
prevent battery power/diesel generator power/ backup power extending to Distribution
Licensee’s LT grid on failure of Distribution Licensee’s grid supply.

10.7 The Distribution Licensee shall have the right to disconnect the Renewable Energy
generating system from its system at any time in the following conditions:

(a) Emergencies or maintenance requirement on the Distribution Licensee’s electric

system;

(b) Hazardous condition existing on the Distribution Licensee’s system due to operation
of Renewable Energy generating system or protective equipment as determined by
the Distribution Licensee/Transmission Licensee/SLDC;

(c) Adverse electrical effects, such as power quality problems, on the electrical
equipment of the other consumers of the Distribution Licensee caused by

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 Renewable Energy generation as determined by the Distribution Licensee.

10.8 The tests as per EN 50160 and as per Distribution Licensee’s standards shall be done to
ensure the quality of power generated from the Renewable Energy generating system.

10.9 The Renewable Energy generating system should be capable of detecting an

unintended islanding condition. These systems should have anti-islanding protection to
prevent any unfavourable conditions including failure of supply.IEC- 62116 technical
standards shall be followed to test islanding prevention measure for grid connected
inverters.

10.10 Every Renewable Energy generating system shall be equipped with automatic
synchronization device:

Provided that, Renewable Energy generating system using inverter shall not be required
to have separate synchronizing device, if the same is inherently built into the inverter.

10.11 After considering the maintenance and safety procedures, the Distribution Licensee
may require a Renewable Energy generating system to provide a manually operated
isolating switch between the Renewable Energy generating system and the electricity
system, which shall meet following requirements:

(a) Allow visible verification that separation has been accomplished;

(b) Include indications to clearly show open and closed positions;

(c) Be capable of being reached quickly and conveniently twenty-four hours a day by
Licensee’s personnel without requiring clearance from the applicant;

(d) Be capable of being locked in the open position; and

(e) May neither be rated for load break nor may have feature of over-current
protection.

10.12 Prior to synchronization of the Renewable Energy generating system for the first time with
the electricity system, the applicant and the Licensee shall agree on the protection
features and control diagrams.

10.13 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 technical standards,
power quality standards and inverter standards shall be as per Annexure – VI of these
Regulations or any other standards as may be specified by CEA from time to time.

10.14 Renewable Energy generating system connected behind the Consumer’s Meter

10.14.1 Renewable Energy generating system connected behind the Consumer’s meter,
operating in parallel with the Distribution Licensee’s Grid, and not opting either for Net
Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement, shall be allowed only after prior
intimation to the respective Distribution Licensee:

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 Provided that, the Consumer shall be responsible for ensuring that all necessary
safeguarding measures as specified by CEA are taken:

Provided further that, in case the Consumer installs Renewable Energy generating
system behind the Consumer’s meter without prior intimation to the respective
Distribution Licensee, then the additional liabilities shall be levied at the rate of fixed
charges for the period of installation of such system till it comes to notice of Distribution
Licensee that such system is installed by the Consumer applicable as per the Tariff
Order of Distribution Licensees for the relevant consumer category.

10.14.2 The maximum permissible capacity of an eligible individual Renewable Energy

generating system installed behind Consumer’s meter shall be limited to 100% of
Contract Demand as specified in these Regulations.

10.14.3 The maximum permissible energy that can be consumed from Renewable Energy
generating system installed behind Consumer’s meter shall be limited to the energy
corresponding to the minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor/Plant Load Factor in percent
as applicable for respective technology as specified in the Rajasthan Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable
Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020 plus 5 percent.

10.14.4 The Consumer shall ensure that no energy is injected into the grid from such Renewable
Energy generating system installed behind the Consumer’s meter:

Provided that, any quantum of energy injected by such Renewable Energy generating
system connected behind the Consumer’s meter shall be considered as inadvertent
injection and shall neither be paid for nor settled by the Distribution Licensee:

Provided further that, any quantum of energy injected by such Renewable Energy
Generating System connected behind the Consumer’s meter shall be considered as
inadvertent injection and penalty shall be levied on such inadvertent injection as per
the applicable relevant Regulations in force.

10.14.5 Apart from Parallel Operation Charges, the Commission may also determine additional
Parallel Operation Charges in the form of Fixed Charges or Demand Charges and any
other Charges for such systems installed behind the consumer’s meter, in the retail Tariff
Order, if the Distribution Licensee proposes such additional Fixed Charges or Demand
Charges and any other Charges for such systems, in its retail supply Tariff Petition,
supported by adequate justification.

10.14.6 The Consumers, who have connected Solar Rooftop PV systems behind the
Consumer’s meter and not opted for Net Metering arrangement under RERC
(Connectivity and Net Metering for Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive Systems)
Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereof, shall intimate the Distribution
Licensee such details in Model Form within three (3) months from the notification of
these Regulations:

Provided that, if consumer fails to intimate the details of Solar Rooftop PV system behind
the Consumer’s meter to the Distribution Licensee within the specified time, the
additional liabilities may be levied at the rate of fixed charges, applicable as per the
tariff order of Distribution Licensees for the relevant consumer category for such period
of delay:

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 Provided further that, the additional liabilities shall be levied after three (3) months from
the notification of these Regulations on monthly basis, as per the tariff order of
Distribution Licensees for the relevant consumer category.

10.14.7 The Distribution Licensee may inspect and verify the installation of Renewable Energy
generating system behind the Consumer’s meter as and when required, in
accordance with the provisions of the Act and Regulations made thereunder.

10.14.8 The Model Form, for intimating installation of Renewable Energy generating system
behind the meter by the Eligible Consumer to the concerned Licensee, is set out at
Annexure-V of these Regulations.

11 Metering arrangement

11.1 All meters installed at the Renewable Energy generating system shall comply with the
CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and subsequent
amendments thereof.

11.2 All meters shall have Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) facility with RS 485 (or
higher) communication port or any other advance communication facility.

11.3 Under Net Billing arrangement, the Renewable Energy generating system shall be
connected on Distribution Licensee side of the consumer meter.

11.4 The Net Metering arrangement shall include a single-phase or a three-phase Net Meter,
as may be required, located at the point of inter-connection as ascertained by the
Distribution Licensee:

Provided that, the Renewable Energy generating system under Net Metering
arrangement shall be connected on consumer side of the consumer meter.

11.5 The Eligible Consumer shall install, at his own cost, a RE Generation Meter conforming to
the applicable CEA Regulations at the Interconnection Point of Renewable Energy
generating system, to measure the energy generated from such system.

11.6 The Distribution Licensee shall be responsible for the testing, installation, and
maintenance of the metering equipment, and its adherence to the applicable
standards and specifications:

Provided that, the Consumer shall bear the costs associated with the testing, installation,
and maintenance of the metering equipment.

11.7 The meters shall be installed as would enable easy access to the Distribution Licensee for
meter reading.

11.8 The meters installed shall be jointly inspected and sealed on behalf of both the Parties
and shall be tested or checked only in the presence of the representatives of the
consumer and Distribution Licensee or as per the Supply Code specified by the
Commission:

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 Provided that, the Eligible Consumer shall follow the metering specifications and
provisions for placement of meter as developed by the Distribution Licensee from time
to time and as per the Supply Code.

11.9 The meter readings taken by the Distribution Licensee shall form the basis of billing and
commercial settlement.

11.10 A consumer, at his own cost, shall also install a Check Meter of appropriate class for the
RE Generation Meter:

Provided that, such Check meter shall be used for billing and commercial settlement, in
the absence of readings from RE Generation meter on account of
defective/failure/burnt condition.

11.11 In case of defective/failure/burnt condition of any meter, the Consumer shall report the
failure to the Distribution Licensee in the specified format of Distribution Licensee:

Provided that, the Distribution Licensee shall replace the meter as specified in the
Supply Code, as amended from time to time.

12 Energy Accounting and Settlement

12.1 The accounting of electricity exported and imported by the Eligible Consumer shall
become effective from the date of connectivity of the Renewable Energy generating
system with the distribution network.

12.2 The Distribution Licensee shall undertake meter reading of both, RE Generation Meter
and the Consumer Meter or Net Meter, as applicable, for all Eligible Consumers,
according to the regular metering cycle.

12.3 Meter readings shall be taken monthly or as per the billing cycle specified under the
applicable Supply Code:

Provided that, in case of defective/failure/burnt condition of the meter, the electricity

generated by Renewable Energy generating system during the period in which the
meter is defective, shall be taken from the Check meter:

Provided further that, in case meter readings are not available from the Check meter,
the electricity generated by Renewable Energy generating system during the period in
which RE Generation Meter as well as Check Meter are defective, shall be as per
provisions specified in Electricity Supply Code.

12.4 For each billing period, the Licensee shall show separately the following information on
its bill to the Eligible Consumer:

a) Quantum of Energy generation recorded in the RE Generation Meter, including

opening and closing balance;
b) Quantum of electricity units consumed by the Consumer in the billing period,
including opening and closing balance;
c) Amount of billing credit, if any, in the billing period, including opening and closing

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 balance;
d) The generation units used by the Distribution Licensee for RPO compliance.

12.5 Net Billing Arrangement

12.5.1 Net Billing is the arrangement, where the Renewable Energy generating system is:

(a) Installed to serve a specific consumer;

(b) Connected on the Distribution Licensee side of the consumer meter;
(c) Selling entire power generated to the Distribution Licensee under the Connection
Agreement at the tariff agreed in the Connection Agreement with the
Distribution Licensee, and the amount payable by the Distribution Licensee is
reduced from the amount payable by the consumer for electricity supplied by
the Distribution Licensee.

12.5.2 The Distribution Licensee shall enter into Connection Agreement at the weighted
average tariff discovered through Competitive Bidding for respective technology in
previous Financial Year and adopted by the Commission, plus an incentive of 25%. In
case no bidding is done in previous Financial Year, then the latest tariff discovered
through competitive bidding plus an incentive of 25% shall be applicable:

Provided that, in case no bidding is done for respective technology, the latest
weighted average tariff of large-scale solar projects of 5 MW and more, discovered
through Competitive Bidding and adopted by the Commission, plus an incentive of
25% shall be applicable:

Provided further that, the above Tariff shall be applicable for the entire duration of the
Agreement.

12.5.3 The Distribution Licensee shall raise bill on the Consumer in accordance with the
following equation:

Energy Bill of consumer = Fixed Charges + other applicable charges and levies + (EDL
x TRST) - (ERE * TPPA) – Billing Credit;

Where:

(a) Fixed Charges means the Fixed/Demand Charges as applicable to the consumer
category as per the applicable retail supply Tariff Order;

(b) Other charges and levies mean any other charges such as duties and taxes, cess,
etc.;

(c) EDL means the energy units supplied (i.e., Gross Electricity Consumption by the
Consumer) by the Distribution Licensee as recorded by the consumer meter for the
billing period;

(d) TRST means the applicable retail supply tariff of the concerned consumer category
as per the applicable retail supply Tariff Order of the Commission;

(e) ERE means the energy units recorded for the billing period by the RE Generation

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 Meter;

(f) TPPA means the Tariff as per the Connection Agreement signed between the
Consumer and Distribution Licensee, in accordance with Regulation 12.5.2;

(g) Billing Credit is the cumulative opening credit for a month, if any.

12.5.4 If the value of Renewable Energy generation in a month is more than the value of all
other components of consumer bill, then the billing credit shall be provided by
Distribution Licensee in the electricity bill for such month:

Provided that, such billing credit shall be carried forward to next month and shall be
adjusted as specified in Regulation 12.5.3:

Provided further that, the billing credit at the end of Settlement Period shall be paid by
the Distribution Licensee to Eligible Consumer latest by the fifteenth of May of the next
Financial Year.

12.5.5 When an Eligible Consumer leaves the system, the available billing credit shall lapse,
and no payments shall be made.

12.5.6 The maximum permissible energy that can be generated from Renewable Energy
generating system installed under the Net Billing Arrangement shall be limited to the
energy corresponding to the minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor/Plant Load Factor in
percent as applicable for respective technology as specified in the Rajasthan
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from
Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020 plus 5 percent.

12.5.7 For consumers covered under specific Central and/or State Government Schemes,
such as PM KUSUM, quantum of energy and rate of purchase by Distribution Licensees
shall be as per Order issued by the Commission in this regard.

12.6 Net Metering Arrangement

12.6.1 The energy accounting and settlement under Net Metering arrangement shall be as
under:

a) If the quantum of electricity exported by a domestic category consumer exceeds

the quantum imported during the Billing Period, the excess quantum exported by
such domestic consumer shall be purchased by the Distribution Licensee at the
weighted average tariff of large-scale solar projects of 5 MW and more, discovered
through Competitive Bidding in last Financial Year, and adopted by the
Commission. In case no bidding is done in previous Financial Year, then the latest
tariff discovered through competitive bidding shall be applicable. The total
amount arrived for excess energy injected by such consumer shall be adjusted in
the form of credit equivalent to such amount payable in the immediately
succeeding billing cycle:

Provided that, even in case of Domestic consumers having existing Net Metering
installations governed as per the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Connectivity and Net Metering for Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive
Systems) Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereof, the excess

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 quantum exported shall be purchased by the Distribution Licensee at the weighted
average tariff of large scale solar projects of 5 MW and more, discovered through
Competitive Bidding in last Financial Year, and adopted by the Commission. In
case no bidding is done in previous Financial Year, then the latest tariff discovered
through competitive bidding shall be applicable. The total amount arrived for
excess energy injected shall be adjusted in the form of credit equivalent to such
amount payable in the immediately succeeding billing cycle:

Provided further that, in case of consumers other than domestic category,

including those having existing Net Metering installations governed as per the
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Connectivity and Net Metering for
Rooftop and Small Solar Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2015 and
subsequent amendments thereof, the net surplus electricity remaining available at
the end of billing period of the respective category shall lapse and no payment
shall be made for the same:

Provided also that, for consumers covered under specific Central and/or State
Government Schemes, such as PM KUSUM, quantum of energy and rate of
purchase by Distribution Licensees shall be as per Order issued by the Commission
in this regard.

b) If the quantum of electricity Units imported by the Eligible Consumer during any
Billing Period exceeds the quantum exported, the Distribution Licensee shall raise its
bill for the net electricity consumption after adjusting the credited Units:

Provided that, for Net Metered consumers the Net imported energy (Total
Consumption from all sources – Allowable Solar Generation) from the grid shall be
billed according to the highest slab corresponding to the total consumption from
all sources.

Provided further that even for the Consumers covered under the existing Net
Metering installations governed as per the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Connectivity and Net Metering for Rooftop and Small Solar Grid
Interactive Systems) Regulations, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereof, the
energy billing shall also be governed by the above proviso.

c) The unadjusted net credited Units of electricity as at the end of each financial year
for the domestic category consumer shall be purchased by the Distribution
Licensee at the same rate as mentioned in 12.6.1 (a) and will be credited in the
account of the consumer within the first month of the following year.

d) The maximum permissible energy that can be consumed from Renewable Energy
generating system installed under the Net Metering Arrangement shall be limited
to the energy corresponding to the minimum Capacity Utilisation Factor/Plant Load
Factor in percent as applicable for respective technology as specified in the
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Tariff
determination from Renewable Energy Sources) Regulations, 2020 plus 5 percent.

12.7 In case of any dispute in billing, it would be settled by the Consumer Grievance

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 Redressal Forum and if issue still remains unresolved, the consumer may approach the
Ombudsman.

13 Reporting requirements

13.1 The Distribution Licensee shall report the following, by May 1st of each year and shall also
place on its website:

(a) Total number of Eligible Consumers having interconnected Renewable Energy

generating system at the end of the previous financial year;

(b) Total kW capacity of the Eligible Consumers interconnected at the end of previous
financial year;

(c) Total kWh received by the Eligible Consumer from the Distribution Licensee by month
and by year for the previous financial year;

(d) Total kWh of Renewable Energy generated by the Eligible Consumer by month and
by year for the previous financial year;

(e) Total kWh delivered by the Eligible Consumer to the Distribution Licensee as per LT
cycle and by year for the previous financial year;

(f) For each Eligible Consumer interconnection:

1) Renewable Energy technology utilized;
2) Gross power rating;
3) Geographic location; and
4) Date interconnected.

14 Renewable Purchase Obligation

14.1 The quantum of electricity generated from the Renewable Energy generating system
under Net Billing arrangement or Net Metering arrangement by an Eligible Consumer,
shall qualify towards compliance of Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for the
Distribution Licensee in whose area of supply, the Eligible Consumer is located:

Provided that, such quantum of electricity generated shall qualify towards compliance
of Renewable Purchase Obligation under Net Metering arrangement only if an Eligible
Consumer is not defined as obligated entity.

15 Applicability of other charges

15.1 The quantum of electricity generated from the self-owned Renewable Energy
generating system under Net Metering arrangement, if installed on Eligible Consumer
premises, shall be exempted from banking charges, wheeling charges, cross subsidy
surcharge, and additional surcharge.

15.2 The quantum of electricity generated from the RESCO-owned Renewable Energy
generating system under Net Metering arrangement, if installed on Eligible Consumer
premises, shall be exempted from banking charges and wheeling charges:

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 Provided that, cross subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge shall be applicable for
such RESCO-owned Renewable Energy generating system under Net Metering
arrangement, except in case of LT domestic category consumers, at the rate of 50% of
cross subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge applicable for open access
consumers.

Provided further that in case of consumer categories for which cross subsidy surcharge
and additional surcharge has not been determined by the Commission, surcharge (cross
subsidy plus additional surcharge), shall be applicable @ Rs 1.25/kWh for such category
of consumers, till the same is revised by the Commission through a separate order.

15.3 The quantum of electricity generated from the self-owned or the RESCO-owned
Renewable Energy generating system under the Net Billing arrangement, if installed on
Eligible consumer premises, shall be exempted from banking charges, wheeling charges,
cross subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge.

16 Sharing of CDM Benefits

16.1 The CDM benefits arising from solar energy generation from Renewable Energy
generating system shall be retained by Distribution Licensee:

Provided that, the entire CDM benefits obtained by the Distribution Licensee shall be fully
passed on to the consumers through the ARR.

17 Parallel Operation Charges

17.1 The Commission may stipulate from time to time the 'Parallel Operation Charges’ to be
levied on the energy generated under Net Metering systems, which shall cover
balancing, banking and wheeling cost after adjusting RPO benefits, avoided distribution
losses and any other benefits accruing to the Distribution Licensee, based on the Petition
filed by Distribution Licensee, supported by adequate justification:

Provided that, no Parallel Operation Charges shall be levied on Net Billing consumers:

Provided further that, Parallel Operation Charges on the Renewable Energy generating
system connected behind the Consumer’s meter shall be also applicable apart from
charges in accordance with Regulation 10.14.5.

18 Penalty

18.1 In case of failure to meet the requirements under these Regulations, the Renewable
Energy generating system or the Distribution Licensee, as the case may be, shall be liable
to pay penalty as decided by the Commission from time to time.

19 Power to give directions

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

20 Power to amend

20.1 The Commission may, at any time, vary, alter, modify or amend any provisions of these
Regulations.

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21 Power to Relax

21.1 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 suo-motu or on an application made before it
by an interested person.

22 Power to remove difficulties

22.1 If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of these Regulations, the Commission
may either suo-motu or on a Petition, by general or specific order, make such provisions
not inconsistent with the provisions of the Act as may appear to be necessary for removing
the difficulty.

By order of the Commission

(Secretary)

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 Annexure - I

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

BIS Bureau of Indian Standards

CEA Central Electricity Authority
CT Current Transformer
DC Direct Current
Discom Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited,
Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited
EHT Extra High Tension
HT High Tension
IEC International Electro-technical Commission
IEEE Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
kV kilo Volt
kVA kilo Volt Ampere
kW kilo Watt
kWh kilo-Watt Hour
LT Low Tension
PCU Power Conditioning Unit
RE Renewable Energy
REC Renewable Energy Certificate
RERC or Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
Commission
RPO Renewable Purchase Obligation
SLDC State Load Despatch Centre
SM Solar Meter
SPV Solar Photo Voltaic

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 Annexure - II

Model Format for Application for Renewable Energy Generating System Connectivity
under Net Billing Arrangement or Net Metering Arrangement

Name of the Distribution Licensee [______]

Name of the Administrative Office [______]

Application No. _____________

Date of Receipt _____________

1 Name of applicant
2 Address of applicant
3 Service connection number
4 Service connection tariff
5 Telephone number(s)
6 Email ID
7 Renewable Energy generating system capacity (kilo Watts)
8 Renewable Energy generating system grid inverter make and type
Renewable Energy generating system grid inverter has automatic isolation
9
protection (Y/N)?
10 Has a Renewable Energy generating system Meter been installed (Y/N)?
11 Expected date of commissioning of Renewable Energy system.
Details of test certificates of Renewable Energy generating system/inverter
12
for standards required under the Regulations

Signature of the Applicant:

Date:

List of documents attached with Application Form (To be uploaded – No physical copies)

1. Copy of the latest paid electricity bill.

2. General Power of Attorney in favour of signatory in case of Partnership Firms;

certified true copy of the Resolution, authorizing the signatory to deal with the
concerned Distribution Licensee, passed by the Board of Directors in case of
Companies (as applicable).

3. Technical details of Renewable Energy generating system, Inverter and other

equipment of System proposed to be installed.

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4. Proof of payment of Registration Fee.

Acknowledgement (Web Enabled System Generated Receipt)

Received an Application from ………………………………….. for a Renewable Energy

Net Billing or Net Metering connection/installation of Renewable Energy generating
system of capacity of………………. kW as per details below:

Name:
Date:
Service Connection number:
Application registration no.:
Renewable Energy generating system Capacity:

Name of Officer:
Signature:
Designation/ (Name of Discom)

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 Annexure - III

Schedule

(Vide Regulation 8.3)

S. No. Description Amount

1. Application Fee
i. LT Single Phase Rs. 200 /-
ii. LT Three Phase Rs. 500 /-
iii. HT – 11 kV Rs. 1,000 /-
iv. HT – 33 kV Rs. 2,000 /-
v. EHT-132 kV and above Rs. 5,000 /-
2. Security Deposit for Renewable Energy plant

(a) Domestic Rs. 100/kW

(b) Non-Domestic and others
Rs. 200/kW

The amount of security for RESCO owned system shall be double of the amount as
mentioned above.

The security deposit shall not bear any interest.

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 Annexure – IV-A

Model Net Billing Connection Agreement

This Agreement is made and entered into at (location) ____ on this (date)
_______ day of (month) ______ year _____ between

The Eligible Consumer, by the name of --------------- having premises at (address)

_________ ______ as first party

AND

Distribution Licensee (herein after called as Discom) and represented by -------------------

(designation of office) and having its registered office at (address)
_____________________________ as second party of the agreement

And whereas, the Discom agrees to provide grid connectivity to the Eligible Consumer
for injection of the electricity generated from his Renewable Energy generating system
of capacity ___ kilowatts into the power system of Discom and as per conditions of this
agreement and RERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating
system) Regulations, 2021 notified by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Both the parties hereby agree to as follows:

1 Eligibility

1.1 Eligibility for Net Billing has been specified in the above said regulations of the Rajasthan
Electricity Regulatory Commission. Eligible Consumer has to meet the standards and
conditions for being integrated into grid/distribution system.

2 Technical and Interconnection Requirements

2.1 The Eligible Consumer agrees that his Renewable Energy generating system and Net Billing
system will conform to the standards and requirements specified in RERC (Grid Interactive
Distributed Renewable Energy generating system) Regulations, 2021 and in the following
Regulations and codes as amended from time to time:

a) CEA’s (Technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed Generating

Resources) Regulations, 2013;

b) Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations,

2006;

c) Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply)

Regulations, 2010;

d) RERC Supply Code Regulations, 2021;

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2.2 The Eligible Consumer agrees that he has installed or will install, prior to connection of
Renewable Energy generating system to Discom’s distribution system, an isolation device
(both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual relays) and agrees for the
Discom to have access to and operation of this, if required and for repair and
maintenance of the distribution system.

2.3 Eligible Consumer agrees that in case of a power outage on Discom’s system, the
Renewable Energy generating system will disconnect/isolate automatically and his plant
will not inject power into Licensee’s distribution system.

2.4 All the equipment connected to distribution system shall be compliant with relevant
International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian standards (BIS) and installations of electrical equipment
must comply with Central Electricity Authority (Measures of Safety and Electricity Supply)
Regulations, 2010 as amended from time to time.

2.5 Eligible Consumer agrees that the Licensee will specify the interface/Interconnection Point
and metering point.

2.6 Eligible Consumer and Licensee agree to comply with the relevant CEA and RERC
Regulations and directions as amended from time to time, in respect of metering,
operation and maintenance of the plant, drawing and diagrams, site responsibility
schedule, harmonics, synchronization, voltage, frequency, flicker, etc.

2.7 Due to Discom’s obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, Eligible
Consumer agrees that if it is determined by the Discom that Eligible Consumer’s
Renewable Energy generating system either causes damage to and/or produces adverse
effects affecting other consumers or Discom’s assets, Eligible Consumer will have to
disconnect Renewable Energy generating system immediately from the distribution
system upon direction from the Discom and correct the problem at his own expense prior
to a reconnection.

2.8 The consumer shall be solely responsible for any accident to human being/animals
whatsoever (fatal/non-fatal/departmental/non-departmental) that may occur due to
back feeding from the Renewable Energy generating system when the grid supply is off.
The Distribution Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the consumer’s installation at any
time in the event of such exigencies to prevent accident or damage to man and material.

3 Clearances and Approvals

3.1 The Eligible Consumer shall obtain all the necessary approvals and clearances
(environmental and grid connection related) before connecting the Renewable Energy
generating system to the distribution system.

4 Access and Disconnection

4.1 Discom shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting means of the
Renewable Energy generating system both automatic and manual, at all times.

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4.2 In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to the disconnecting means,
both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, Discom may disconnect service
to the premises of the Eligible Consumer.

5 Liabilities

5.1 Eligible Consumer and Discom shall indemnify each other for damages or adverse effects
from either party’s negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and operation
of Renewable Energy system or Discom’s distribution system.

5.2 Discom and Eligible Consumer shall 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.

5.3 Discom shall not be liable for delivery or realization by Eligible Consumer for any fiscal or
other incentive provided by the Central/State Government beyond the scope specified
by the Commission in its relevant Order.

5.4 The Discom may consider the quantum of electricity generation from Renewable Energy
Generating System under Net Billing arrangement towards RPO.

5.5 The proceeds from CDM benefits shall be retained by the Discom.

6 Commercial Settlement

6.1 All the commercial settlements under this agreement shall follow the RERC (Grid
Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating system) Regulations, 2021 as
amended from time to time.

7 Connection Costs

7.1 The Eligible Consumer shall bear all costs related to setting up of Renewable Energy
generating system including metering and interconnection costs. The Eligible Consumer
agrees to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to the service line required
to connect Renewable Energy system to the grid in case it is required.

8 Termination

8.1 The Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual consent.

8.2 Eligible Consumer shall upon termination of this Agreement, disconnect the Renewable
Energy system from Discom’s distribution system in a timely manner and to Discom’s
satisfaction.

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 In witness, whereof, Mr./Mrs. ---------------- for and on behalf of --- -------- (Eligible Consumer)
and Mr./Mrs. ----------------- for and on behalf of--------------- (Discom) sign this agreement in
two originals.

Eligible Consumer Distribution Licensee

Name Name

Address Designation

Service connection No. Office Address

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 Annexure – IV-B

Model Net Metering Connection Agreement

This Agreement is made and entered into at (location) ____ on this (date)
_______ day of (month) ______ year _____ between

The Eligible Consumer, by the name of --------------- having premises at (address)

_________ ______ as first party

AND

Distribution Licensee (herein after called as Discom) and represented by -------------------

(designation of office) and having its registered office at (address)
_____________________________ as second party of the agreement

And whereas, the Discom agrees to provide grid connectivity to the Eligible Consumer
for injection of the electricity generated from his Renewable Energy generating system
of capacity ___ kilowatts into the power system of Discom and as per conditions of this
agreement and RERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating
system) Regulations, 2021 notified by the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Both the parties hereby agree to as follows:

1 Eligibility

1.1 Eligibility for Net Metering has been specified in the above said regulations of the
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission. Eligible Consumer has to meet the
standards and conditions for being integrated into grid/distribution system.

2 Technical and Interconnection Requirements

2.1 The Eligible Consumer agrees that his Renewable Energy generating system and net
metering system will conform to the standards and requirements specified in RERC (Grid
Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating system) Regulations, 2021 and in
the following Regulations and codes as amended from time to time:

a) CEA’s (Technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed Generating

Resources) Regulations, 2013;

b) Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations,

2006;

c) Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply)

Regulations, 2010;

d) RERC Supply Code Regulations, 2021;

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2.2 The Eligible Consumer agrees that he has installed or will install, prior to connection of
Renewable Energy generating system to Discom’s distribution system, an isolation device
(both automatic and inbuilt within inverter and external manual relays) and agrees for
the Discom to have access to and operation of this, if required and for repair and
maintenance of the distribution system.

2.3 Eligible Consumer agrees that in case of a power outage on Discom’s system, the
Renewable Energy generating system will disconnect/isolate automatically and his plant
will not inject power into Licensee’s distribution system.

2.4 All the equipment connected to distribution system shall be compliant with relevant
International (IEEE/IEC) or Indian standards (BIS) and installations of electrical equipment
must comply with Central Electricity Authority (Measures of Safety and Electricity Supply)
Regulations, 2010 as amended from time to time.

2.5 Eligible Consumer agrees that the Licensee will specify the interface/Interconnection
Point and metering point.

2.6 Eligible Consumer and Licensee agree to comply with the relevant CEA and RERC
Regulations and directions as amended from time to time, in respect of metering,
operation and maintenance of the plant, drawing and diagrams, site responsibility
schedule, harmonics, synchronization, voltage, frequency, flicker, etc.

2.7 Due to Discom’s obligation to maintain a safe and reliable distribution system, Eligible
Consumer agrees that if it is determined by the Discom that Eligible Consumer’s
Renewable Energy generating system either causes damage to and/or produces
adverse effects affecting other consumers or Discom’s assets, Eligible Consumer will have
to disconnect Renewable Energy generating system immediately from the distribution
system upon direction from the Discom and correct the problem at his own expense prior
to a reconnection.

2.8 The consumer shall be solely responsible for any accident to human being/animals
whatsoever (fatal/non-fatal/departmental/non-departmental) that may occur due to
back feeding from the Renewable Energy generating system when the grid supply is off.
The Distribution Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the consumer’s installation at
any time in the event of such exigencies to prevent accident or damage to man and
material.

3 Clearances and Approvals

3.1 The Eligible Consumer shall obtain all the necessary approvals and clearances
(environmental and grid connection related) before connecting the Renewable Energy
generating system to the distribution system.

4 Access and Disconnection

4.1 Discom shall have access to metering equipment and disconnecting means of the
Renewable Energy generating system both automatic and manual, at all times.

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 4.2 In emergency or outage situation, where there is no access to the disconnecting means,
both automatic and manual, such as a switch or breaker, Discom may disconnect
service to the premises of the Eligible Consumer.

5 Liabilities

5.1 Eligible Consumer and Discom shall indemnify each other for damages or adverse
effects from either party’s negligence or intentional misconduct in the connection and
operation of Renewable Energy system or Discom’s distribution system.

5.2 Discom and Eligible Consumer shall 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.

5.3 Discom shall not be liable for delivery or realization by Eligible Consumer for any fiscal or
other incentive provided by the Central/State Government beyond the scope specified
by the Commission in its relevant Order.

5.4 The Discom may consider the quantum of electricity generation from Renewable Energy
Generating System under net metering arrangement towards RPO (Applicable only in
case of Eligible Consumer who is not defined as an obligated entity).

5.5 The proceeds from CDM benefits shall be retained by the Discom.

6 Commercial Settlement

6.1 All the commercial settlements under this agreement shall follow the RERC (Grid
Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy generating system) Regulations, 2021 as
amended from time to time.

7 Connection Costs

7.1 The Eligible Consumer shall bear all costs related to setting up of Renewable Energy
generating system including metering and interconnection costs. The Eligible Consumer
agrees to pay the actual cost of modifications and upgrades to the service line required
to connect Renewable Energy system to the grid in case it is required.

8 Termination

8.1 The Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual consent.

8.2 Eligible Consumer shall upon termination of this Agreement, disconnect the Renewable
Energy system from Discom’s distribution system in a timely manner and to Discom’s
satisfaction.

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 In witness, whereof, Mr./Mrs. ---------------- for and on behalf of --- -------- (Eligible Consumer)
and Mr./Mrs. ----------------- for and on behalf of--------------- (Discom) sign this agreement in
two originals.

Eligible Consumer Distribution Licensee

Name Name

Address Designation

Service connection No. Office Address

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 Annexure - V
Prior Intimation for Installation of Renewable Energy Generating System behind the
Consumer’s Meter

Date ….………
Place..………..
[To be addressed to concerned Authority of Distribution Licensee]
To,
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..

Subject: Prior Intimation for Installation of Renewable Energy Generating system facility
behind the meter

Sir/Madam,

I undersigned …… [Name of consumer]………, having Consumer Account No. …………., is

giving the prior intimation, as per RERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy
generating systems) Regulations, 2021 for installation of Renewable Energy system to be
connected behind my meter having Meter No. …………….

I hereby submit the following details:

(a) Consumer Account No. : ………………..
(b) Consumer Category : ………………..
(c) Connected Load (kW)/ Contract Demand (kVA) : ………………..
(d) Capacity of Renewable Energy generating system : ………………..
(e) Interconnection point :………………..
(f) Whether the load is separated for Renewable Energy generating system : Yes/No
(g) Whether the Renewable Energy generating system is to be connected in parallel to
Distribution system: Yes/No

Yours faithfully,

(Signature)
Name: ………………..
Address: ………………..
Contact No. : ………………..

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 Annexure - VI
Inverter Standards

Inverter should comply with IEC 61683/IS 61683 for efficiency and Measurements and should
comply with IEC 60068-2 (1, 2,14,30) / Equivalent BIS Standard for environmental testing.

Inverter should supervise the grid condition continuously and in the event of grid failure (or)
under voltage (or) over voltage, Renewable Energy System should be disconnected by the
circuit Breaker / Auto switch provided in the inverter and shall comply with requirements
specified at regulation10 of these Regulations.

Harmonics Standards
As per the standard IEEE 519, the permissible individual harmonics level shall be less than 3%
(for both voltage and current harmonics) and Total Harmonics Distortion (THD) for both voltage
and current harmonics of the system shall be less than 5%.

Technical and interconnection requirements Parameters

Parameter Reference Requirement

Overall conditions of State Distribution/Supply Code Compliance with the terms
service and conditions of supply.
Overall Grid Standards Central Electricity Authority Compliance with Grid
(Grid Standard) Regulations standards as regards the
2010 and subsequent frequency, voltage and
amendments thereof. protection coordination.
Meters Central Electricity authority Compliance with the
(Installation & Operation of specifications of the meters.
Meters) Regulations, 2006 and
RERC Regulations and
directions as amended from
time to time.
Safety and supply Central Electricity Compliance with safety
Authority(Measures of provisions for electrical
Safety and Electricity installations and apparatus of
Supply) Regulations, 2010 and voltage below and above 650
subsequent amendments volts.
thereof.
Harmonic IEEE 519 The Total Harmonic Distortion
Requirements CEA (Technical Standards for (THD) for voltage at the
Harmonic Current Connectivity of the Distributed interconnection point should
Generation Resources) not exceed 5%. For the current
Regulations, 2013 and distortion limits, the Total
subsequent amendments Demand Distortion (TDD) in
thereof. terms of ratio of available
short circuit current to the
demand current (Isc/IL) should
remain within limits specified
for various harmonics for
different TDD values.

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Parameter Reference Requirement
Synchronization CEA (Technical Standards for Renewable Energy system
Connectivity of the Distributed must be equipped with a grid
Generation Resources) frequency synchronization
Regulations, 2013 and device. Every time the
subsequent amendments generating station is
thereof. synchronized to the electricity
system, it shall not cause
voltage fluctuation greater
than +/- 5% at point of inter
connection.
Voltage CEA (Technical Standards for The voltage-operating
Connectivity of the Distributed window should minimize
Generation Resources) nuisance tripping and
Regulations 2013 and should be within operating
subsequent amendments range of 80% to 110% of
thereof. the nominal connected
voltage. The Renewable
Energy system must isolate
itself from the grid within a
clearing time of 2 seconds.
Flicker CEA (Technical Standards for Operation of Renewable
Connectivity of the Distributed Energy system should not
Generation Resources) cause voltage flicker in excess
Regulations 2013 and of the limits stated in IEC 61000
subsequent amendments standards as follows:
thereof. Short-term flicker (Pst): The
flicker severity evaluated over
a short period of time (10
minutes) should be <=1.
Long-term flicker (Plt): The
flicker severity evaluated over
a long period of time
(typically 2 hours) should be
<=0.65.
Frequency CEA (Technical Standards for There should be over and
Connectivity of the Distributed under frequency trip functions
Generation Resources) with a clearing time of 0.2
Regulations, 2013 and seconds, when the Distribution
subsequent amendments system frequency deviates
thereof. outside the specified
conditions (50.5 Hz on upper
side and 47.5 Hz on lower
side).
DC injection CEA (Technical Standards for Renewable Energy system
Connectivity of the Distributed should not inject DC power
Generation Resources) more than 0.5% of full rated
Regulations, 2013 and output at the interconnection
subsequent amendments point or 1% of rated inverter
thereof. output current into distribution
system under any operating
conditions.
Power Factor CEA (Technical Standards for When the output of the
Connectivity of the Distributed inverter is greater than 50%,

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Parameter Reference Requirement
Generation Resources) the power output from the
Regulations, 2013 and inverter shall have a lagging
subsequent amendments power factor of greater than
thereof. 0.9.
Islanding and CEA (Technical Standards for The Renewable Energy system
Disconnection Connectivity of the Distributed must island/disconnect itself
Generation Resources) within IEC standard stipulated
Regulations 2013 and time in the event of fault,
subsequent amendments voltage or frequency
thereof. variations.
Overload and Overheat CEA (Technical Standards for The inverter should have the
Connectivity of the Distributed facility to automatically switch
Generation Resources) off in case of overload or
Regulations 2013 and overheating and should
subsequent amendments restart when normal
thereof. conditions are restored.
Paralleling Device CEA (Technical Standards for Paralleling device of
Connectivity of the Distributed Renewable Energy system
Generation Resources) shall be capable of
Regulations 2013 and withstanding 220% of the
subsequent amendments normal voltage at the
thereof. interconnection point.

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