What is net metering and how does it work in Indore?

Net metering replaces your normal meter with a bi-directional meter that records both units you import from the grid and units your solar system exports. You are billed only for the net units. In Indore it is provided by MP West Discom (MPPKVVCL) under MPERC net-metering regulations.

How long does net metering take in Indore?

After installation, DISCOM inspection and net meter fitting typically take two to four weeks, depending on the DISCOM's schedule and meter availability. We file the application and coordinate the inspection.

What happens to extra solar units I don't use?

Surplus units exported to the grid are credited against your imports. If you export more than you import in a month, the surplus is carried forward to later bills and settled as per MPERC rules, usually at a lower rate than you pay to buy power. That is why sizing the system to your consumption matters.

Will my electricity bill become zero with solar?

Your energy charges can drop to near zero, but fixed charges and some duties still apply. Many Indore homes see bills fall from several thousand rupees to a few hundred — mostly fixed charges.

Do I need to increase my sanctioned load for solar?

Sometimes. Net-metered solar capacity is generally linked to your sanctioned or contracted load. If you want a system larger than your current sanctioned load, a load enhancement application is filed with the DISCOM. We check this during the survey.

Net Metering in Indore (MP West Discom)

How net metering works

Your panels generate electricity during the day.
Your home uses it first — lights, fans, ACs, fridge.
Surplus flows to the grid and the net meter records it as export.
At night, or when solar isn't enough, you draw from the grid — recorded as import.
Your bill charges energy for import minus export (net units), plus fixed charges.

A month on an Indore net-metered bill

Reading	Units
Imported from grid	320
Exported to grid	290
Net billed	30

Energy charges apply to 30 units instead of the ~600 the home actually consumed that month.

Eligibility and capacity

Consumers with a valid connection from MP West Discom.
Solar capacity is generally limited in relation to your sanctioned/contract load; a load enhancement can be applied for if needed.
Equipment must meet technical standards (inverter anti-islanding, protection, earthing).

Process in Indore

Step	Who	Typical time
Application (with solar application / portal)	Consumer / vendor	Day 1
Technical feasibility	DISCOM	1–2 weeks
Installation	Vendor	1–3 days
Installation report & request for inspection	Vendor	After install
Inspection & net meter fitting	DISCOM	usually 2–4 weeks
Commissioning	DISCOM / portal	After meter

What happens to surplus units?

When exports exceed imports, the surplus is carried forward against future bills and settled as per MPERC's net-metering regulations, usually at a lower rate than you pay to buy power. That's why the best return comes from sizing solar close to your own consumption — see how much solar do I need.

Net metering vs gross metering

Item	Net metering	Gross metering
What's measured	Import and export on one meter	All generation sold, all consumption bought
Common for	Homes, small businesses	Some large/utility-style projects
Value of solar unit	Your full tariff (for self-used units)	Feed-in rate

Documents

Usually the same as for the subsidy application: electricity bill, ID, property proof, and the installer's technical documents (single-line diagram, equipment details, test reports).

Net metering in Indore: your meter, running backwards.