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PART III

Notifications by High Court, Advertisement, Notices and Change of Name etc.

HARYANA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

Notification

The 19th July, 2021

Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Rooftop Solar Grid Interactive Systems Based on Net

Metering/Gross Metering), Regulations, 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

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.

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;

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(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;

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(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

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.

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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.

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) or any other stake holders.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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:

The HERC (Haryana Grid Code) Regulations, 2009

The HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014;

The CEA (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generating Resources)

Regulations, 2013;

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

The HERC (Standards of Performance of Distribution Licensee and determination of

Compensation) Regulations,2020;

The HERC Distribution System Planning and Security Standards and Operating Standards;

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

All other relevant Regulations issued from time to time.

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.

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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.

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(b)

The distribution licensee will provide the following details along with the electricity bill relating

to each billing period:

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:

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:

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.

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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;

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.

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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

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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:

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:

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.

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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

Secretary,

Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission.

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Annexure

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.

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;

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:

Solar technology utilized;

Gross power rating;

Geographic location; and

Date of interconnection.

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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)

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

Name and Address of Consumer/

Applicant (with site address)

Name

Father‘s Name

Address

Consumer No. (A/c. No.) (Owner of the

premises)

Category (Domestic/ Non- Domestic/

Commercial/Industrial etc. specify)

(Owner of the premises)

Aadhaar Number

Telephone number

Email Address

Details of the Existing Connection

Sanctioned Load/Contracted Demand

(kW/ kVA/ HP)

Existing Connectivity Voltage (Single

Phase LT/ Three Phase LT/ Three Phase

HT)

Details of the Proposed System

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:

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Documents to be submitted along with the application form:-

Certificate of Authorized Signatory, if other than domestic Applicant.

Papers establishing ownership of premises where RTSPV System is being installed

Copy of Latest electricity bill

Mode of payment- Online (NEFT/RTGS/Credit Card/Debit Card) – to be adjusted in bill

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:

The filled-in application along with the necessary documents shall be submitted to concerned Division

office,______________ DISCOM.

The application fees (non-refundable) of INR shall be payable in Cash / DD / Online (NEFT/RTGS) /

adjusted in the bill.

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

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.

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:

The premise must have easy access for inspection, metering and other necessary checks.

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.

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.

Application is not transferable.

DISCOM shall not be held responsible for any legal disputes between the Applicant and RTSPV

installer arising out of the contract.

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.

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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

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Format 1(b)

Acknowledgement Slip

(Manual / Automated response by the DISCOM)

S. No.

Particulars

Remarks

Application Number

Name of the Applicant

Consumer Number

Rooftop Solar PV Plant Capacity (kW)

Application fees details – Receipt number and date

Application is complete in all respects and all details provided

(Yes/No)

Name of Officer

Seal

Signature

(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).

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Format A

Technical Feasibility Report

(To be filled by Sub Divisional Engineer, DISCOM)

S. No.

Particulars

Details

Details of the Applicant

Application Number

Name of the Applicant

Address of Applicant

Phone/ Mobile Number

Category (Please tick ✔)

Domestic

Non-Domestic

Industrial/

Commercial

Others (please specify)

Type of connection (Please tick ✔)

1 Phase LT

3 Phase LT

3 Phase HT

Sanctioned Load (kW/ kVA/ HP)

Contract demand (kVA)

Details of the Distribution Transformer (DT)

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 adequate as

per HERC applicable Regulations and whether

the consumer can go ahead for installation of

system for the proposed

capacity (Please tick ✔)

Yes

Yes, but with reduced capacity of ___________

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

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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

(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:

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.

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.

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.

In case of any changes required at your premises due to this proposed installation, these shall be

performed by you at your own cost.

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.

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.

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.

Please submit the following documents after installation of RTSPV system:

Inspection Report by Chief Electrical Inspector/ Electrical Inspector, State Government, safety

certificate issued by Chartered Engineer, as applicable;

Work Completion Report in provided format;

Test Certificate of Net/ Gross meter from DISCOM approved laboratory, if applicable;

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

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Format 2(a)

Intimation on deficiency scrutinized in the Application

(To be filled by DISCOM)

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:

Accept the connectivity at reduced capacity and approach the DISCOM (Division Office) to process the

case; Or

Withdraw the Application.

Signature of Officer

Name and Designation of the Authorized Officer

Date

Stamp

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Format 2(c)

Intimation for Non-Feasibility and Termination of the Application

(To be filled by DISCOM)

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

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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:

Eligibility

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.

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.

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.

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

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to a re-connection.

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.

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.

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.

Commercial Settlement

7.1

All the commercial settlement under this agreement shall follow the HERC applicable Net/ Gross

Metering Regulations.

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.

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:

Address:

Designation:

Service connection no:

Office Address:

Date:

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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 _______________________________

Net/Gross meter of class is available/ not available (tick (✔) appropriate) with DISCOM.

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.

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:–

Applicant must bring a copy of Letter of Approval.

In case meter is not available with DISCOM it can be procured from external agency.

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.

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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

Details of the Solar PV module

Model No.

Name and address of manufacturer

Capacity of each Module (Wp)

No. of Modules

Total Capacity (kWp)

Date of Installation

Applicable Standard (BIS/IEC)

Details of the Inverter

Name and address of the inverter manufacturer

Brand Name of the inverter

10.

Model No.

11.

AC capacity of individual inverter (kW)

12.

No. of inverters installed

13.

Total AC capacity of inverter (kW)

14.

Serial Nos.

15.

Date of Installation

16.

Applicable Standard (BIS/IEC)

Details of the Cables: DC

17.

Make / Name of manufacturer

18.

Size & Type

19.

Applicable Standard (IEC)

Details of the AC wiring

20.

Make / Name of manufacturer

21.

Size & Type

22.

Applicable Standard (IEC)

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)

Details of the AC distribution box

29.

Make / Name of manufacturer

30.

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S. No.

Particulars

Information

31.

AC Surge Protection Device

32.

MCB /MCCB quantity & capacity

33.

Size & Type

34.

Applicable Standard (IEC)

Details of the Earthing*

35.

Earth resistance (shall be less than 2 ohms)

36.

Size of the Earth wire / flat*

37.

Two separate Earthing points Modules & DC Surge arrester

Inverter, AC Surge protection device & Lightening Arrester

Yes / No

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.

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)

Details of the Caution signage

48.

Caution Signage

Provision of manual and automatic switches: Yes / No

49.

Manual/ Automatic Switches

G.P.S. Co-ordinates of the RTSPV System Installation

50.

Latitude/ Longitude

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:

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

Copy of the IEC/IS Test certificates of PV modules, Inverter, Cable etc.

Data sheets/Drawing for the array mounting System.

Actual Single line wiring diagram (SLD) of the SPV System.

Copy of Maintenance & Operation information manual provided by the System Installer.

Copy of Interconnection Agreement.

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Format 6

Acceptance/ Rejection of Work Completion Report and Grid Synchronization Check

(To be filled by DISCOM)

___________________________________ (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 ✔) –

Acceptance of work completion report and grid synchronization check.

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

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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)

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).

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.

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.

The Check List before release of connection.

Component Inspection Checklist:

Sr. No.

Item type

Yes

Installation Layout – is it as per drawing? (Applicable only for

50 kW above)

Inverter IS/ IEC standards qualified

PV panel IS / IES standards qualified

PV isolators / PV cables IS / IES standards qualified

AC disconnect manual switch provided with locking

arrangement.

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Grid connected Functional Safety Checklist:

Sr. No.

Item type

Yes

Check whether solar generation stops automatically when

DISCOM supply made off (inverter/PCU cut off)

Bi-directional flow recorded on Net meter

Solar Generation meter Ok?

Check all Earthing points as per standard

Solar and Uni/Bi-directional meter as the case may be tested &

sealed by DISCOM meter testing lab

Check whether manual Isolating switch is installed at

accessible location

Check whether manual Isolating switch stops feeding supply

in DISCOM network when in OFF position

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Annexure 1

Solar Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems Application Register

(To be filled by DISCOM and maintained at sub-division level)

No.

Application

Name of

Consumer

Number

Sanction

Load/

Contract

Demand

(kW/ kVA/

HP)

Proposed

RTSPV

System Project

Capacity (kWp)

Name of the

Applicant

Details

Technical

Feasibility

Report

Registration

Date of

Agreement

with the

DISCOM

Chief Electrical

Inspector/

Electrical

Inspector

Approval (if

applicable)

Commissioning

Approval

Date of

Commissioning

& Synchronize

Remarks Wait list

Rank

Number Date

Avail able

Capacity

Number Date

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(15)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

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