Power distribution company — BSES has become the first discom in the country to score a double century in rooftop solar “net metering”. It has energised 206 net metering connections with a sanctioned load of over 7 MW (Over 7000 kilowatt) operational in the city. Apart from this, nearly 50 connections with a sanctioned load of over 1.5 MW are under various stages of commissioning at the consumer’s end.
Net Metering involves setting up roof top solar panels and producing power for self consumption while the surplus can be sold to the discom at rates approved by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). Among the reputed organization that opted for rooftop solar net metering from BSES are, Cheshire Home, Vasant Valley School, East Point School, Dayal Singh College, DMRC, a Church in Mayur Vihar, Kapoor in Jangpura, Kohli Imports and Exports, Spartan Management Services and the Delhi Secretariat.
“Consumers across all the categories have shown their interest in choosing rooftop solar net metering. An interesting trend that has emerged is that educational institutions, schools, commercial establishments and domestic users have taken the net metering a serious look. The response in opting net metering has been incredibly encouraging and consumers have begun to see the benefits of rooftop solar net metering and its ability to reduce their electricity bills as well. BSES has energized ‘Net Metering’ connections ranging from a sanctioned load of 1 KW to 1000 KW. These consumers can save between Rs 1000- Rs 10 lakh per month”, said BSES official.
“BSES is fully committed to the ideals and objectives of the programs. We are amongst the very few utilities in India, which are engaged in actively propagating the rooftop solar installations and facilitating our consumers through direct marketing efforts. We have been actively educating large customers about the solar rooftop net metering policy and its beneficial impact on their electricity bill”, added the spokesperson.
The potential of the solar power initiative, launched in 2015, in BSES area is in excess of 250-300 MW, the discom said.