Switching to solar doesn’t just reduce your electricity bills – with Net Metering in Gujarat, you can actually earn savings by sending excess power back to the grid.
If you’re planning rooftop solar in Gujarat, here’s everything you need to know about Net Metering:
✅ What is Net Metering?
Net Metering is a billing system that allows solar customers to export unused electricity to the grid and get credit for it. At the end of the billing cycle, you only pay for the net electricity consumed (total units consumed – total units exported).
✅ How Does It Work in Gujarat?
- Your rooftop solar system generates electricity.
- Power first supplies your home/office needs.
- Extra electricity flows to the GEB (Gujarat Electricity Board) grid.
- Your solar meter records both import and export.
- The bill shows only the net usage, lowering your monthly cost.
✅ Benefits of Net Metering
- Lower Electricity Bills – Pay only for what you use.
- Faster ROI – Recover solar investment quicker.
- Energy Security – Depend less on rising power tariffs.
- Environment-Friendly – Contribute to clean energy.
✅ Eligibility for Net Metering in Gujarat
- Available for residential, commercial, and industrial users.
- Solar system capacity: 1 kW to 1 MW.
- Must be installed with DISCOM approval and MNRE-approved equipment.
✅ Documents Needed
- Latest electricity bill
- Property proof
- ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN)
- Solar system details & installer certificate
Conclusion
Net Metering is a powerful way to make the most out of your rooftop solar investment in Gujarat. With subsidies + Net Metering, your savings can be up to 80–90% on bills.