How Net Metering Works in Greater Noida ( NPCL )
How Net Metering Works in Greater Noida where Discom is N.P.C.L (NOIDA POWER COMPANY LIMITED ) 1. Solar Panels Generate Electricity During the daytime, your rooftop solar panels generate electricity from sunlight and supply it to your home. Example: If your home is using 3 units of electricity and your solar system generates 5 units, the extra 2 units are sent to the grid. 2. Bi-Directional Net Meter Measures Energy In Greater Noida , DISCOM installs a bi-directional net meter that records: • Import Units → electricity taken from the grid • Export Units → electricity sent to the grid So the meter works both ways. 3. Electricity Bill is Calculated on “Net Units” Your monthly electricity bill is calculated as: Net Units = Import Units – Export Units Example: Import from Grid Export to Grid Net Bill 800 units 500 units Pay for 300 units So you only pay for the difference (net consumption). 4. Extra Solar Units Are Carried Forward If your solar system produces more electricity than you use, the extra units are stored as credits. These Credits are carry forwarded to next month. You can use your credits in next month also. These credits: • Are adjusted in future electricity bills • Can be carried forward for up to 1 year (April to March settlement period) 5. Annual Settlement At the end of the financial year: • Remaining surplus units are settled by the DISCOM • Payment is usually given at the Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) rate. (Example ;- if you have imported 500 units and exported 1000 units in April than excess 500 units will be carry forwarded for May month ) Example of Net Metering (5 kW Solar System) A 5 kW solar system may generate around 600–700 units per month. Scenario: Monthly consumption: 500 units Solar generation: 650 units Result: 500 units used by home 150 units exported to grid Bill becomes almost zero (only fixed charges). Who Provides Net Metering in Greater Noida Companies support net metering, including: • PVVNL (Covers mostly Rural areas of Greater Noida Region • NPCL ( NOIDA POWER COMPANY LIMITED ) For Greater Noida Basic Requirements for Net Metering To activate net metering in Greater Noida in Pradhan mantri surya ghar muft bijli yojna ( subsidy cases ) :- Search UPNEDA Registered Vendor through UPNEDA SOLAR PORTAL OR PRADHAN MANTRI SURYA GHAR MUFT BIJLI YOJNA PORTAL THAN SELECT VENDOR OF YOUR CHOICE Feasibility approval Solar installation by UPNEDA registered vendor DISCOM inspection After Approval by Discom Net meter installation by Discom The complete process usually takes 2-4weeks. To activate net metering in Greater Noida you doesn't want or you can't apply subsidy. search vendor of your choice Install SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM (ONGRID/HYBRID ) system As per MNRE Guidelines. submit documents as specified by discom After Approval of Discom Net Meter will be installed by Discom Benefits of Net Metering ✔ Reduce electricity bills by 70–90% ✔ Use grid electricity at night ✔ Earn credits for extra solar power ✔ No need for batteries ✔ Faster return on investment
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