# Net Metering in Indore (MP West Discom)

> How net metering works in Indore with MP West Discom (MPPKVVCL): eligibility, process, documents, timeline, billing and an interactive energy-flow visualiser.

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Net metering lets a rooftop solar system in Indore export surplus electricity to the grid and offset it against electricity imported later. MP West Discom (MPPKVVCL) replaces the existing meter with a bi-directional net meter that records imports and exports separately; the consumer pays for net units, while fixed charges continue. Net metering in Madhya Pradesh operates under MPERC regulations, is applied for through the DISCOM (and via the PM Surya Ghar portal for residential systems), and requires inspection before commissioning. Capacity is generally linked to the consumer's sanctioned load.

- **DISCOM:** MP West Discom
- **Meter:** Bi-directional
- **Typical time:** 2–4 weeks
- **Fixed charges:** Still apply


## How net metering works

1. Your panels generate electricity during the day.
2. Your home uses it first — lights, fans, ACs, fridge.
3. Surplus flows to the grid and the net meter records it as **export**.
4. At night, or when solar isn't enough, you draw from the grid — recorded as **import**.
5. 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](/learn/how-much-solar-do-i-need).

## Net metering vs gross metering

| | 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).


## FAQ

### 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.

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