Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows rooftop solar system owners to export excess electricity to the grid and receive credits on their electricity bills. In Karnataka, both BESCOM and KPTCL support net metering for rooftop solar installations.
Under the net metering policy, when your solar panels generate more electricity than your home consumes, the excess flows back to the grid. Your bidirectional meter records both the electricity you consume from the grid and the excess you export. At the end of the billing cycle, you're billed only for the net consumption.
The process for getting net metering approval in Karnataka involves applying to your local DISCOM (BESCOM/KPTCL/MESCOM/HESCOM/GESCOM), technical feasibility study by the DISCOM, installation of a bidirectional meter, and final inspection and commissioning.
Arrow Power Controls handles the entire net metering application process. As an authorized vendor, we have established relationships with distribution companies across Karnataka, ensuring faster approvals and smoother installations.
The typical timeline for net metering approval is 30-45 days after system installation. However, with Arrow Power Controls' expertise and established processes, we often achieve faster turnarounds.
Once net metering is active, you can monitor your generation and consumption through smart monitoring apps, ensuring you maximize your solar investment returns.