Net Metering in Hyderabad 2026 — TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL Process, Tariff & Benefits
Export Surplus Solar · Earn Bill Credits · TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL · End-to-End Handled
Net metering allows your solar system to feed surplus electricity back to the TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL grid, earning you bill credits for every unit you export. In Hyderabad, a well-sized solar system generates more power than your home consumes during daytime hours — net metering converts that surplus into tangible savings on your electricity bill.
What is Net Metering?
Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. When your solar panels produce more electricity than you consume — which happens regularly between 10 AM and 3 PM on sunny days — the surplus flows back into the TSSPDCL distribution network through your bi-directional meter.
At the end of each billing cycle, your DISCOM calculates your net consumption:
Net Bill = (Units Imported from Grid × Tariff) − (Units Exported to Grid × Credit Rate)
If your exported units exceed imported units in a billing period, the surplus credits carry forward to the next month — you are never paid cash for excess generation under the residential net metering scheme in Telangana.
For example: If your 3kW solar system generates 400 units in a month, you consume 250 units at home during daytime, and export 150 units to the grid — your bill is reduced by the credit value of those 150 exported units. You only pay for the net 100 units you drew from the grid at night.
How Net Metering Works in Hyderabad — Day by Day
Solar generation ramps up. Your home draws from panels as generation increases. Meter imports from grid only for the gap.
Peak solar generation. System produces more than home consumes. Surplus units flow to the TSSPDCL grid. Meter records export.
Solar generation drops. Home draws from the grid. Meter records import. ACs and appliances run on grid power.
No solar generation. Home runs entirely on grid power. Units imported are recorded by meter for monthly billing.
TSSPDCL generates your bill: net units (imported minus exported) × applicable slab tariff. Credits carry forward if exports exceed imports.
A well-sized solar system on net metering can reduce your monthly bill by 70–100%, with zero upfront grid charges for exporting surplus.
Net Metering Tariff in Hyderabad — TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL
Telangana follows a net billing model (not a gross metering / feed-in tariff model). This means exported units are settled against your consumption bill at the consumption tariff rate — not at a separately declared lower export rate.
| Consumer Category | Settlement Basis | Cash Payment? | Credit Carry-Forward? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (LT-I) | Monthly net billing at consumption tariff rate | No — bill credit only | Yes — indefinitely |
| Commercial (LT-II / LT-III) | Monthly net billing — varies by category | No — bill credit only | Yes — check with DISCOM |
| Agricultural (LT-V) | Not applicable under standard net metering | — | — |
| HT consumers (Industrial) | Separate gross metering / wheeling arrangements | Subject to PPA | Varies |
TSSPDCL vs TSNPDCL — Which DISCOM Covers Your Area?
Telangana has two electricity distribution companies. Knowing which one serves your area is essential before applying for net metering:
| DISCOM | Coverage Area | Headquarters | Net Metering Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSSPDCL Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company |
Hyderabad (GHMC), Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Vikarabad, Mahbubnagar, Nalgonda, Suryapet, Yadadri, Khammam, Bhadradri, Jogulamba, Wanaparthy, Nagarkurnool, Narayanpet | Hyderabad | tssouthernpower.com |
| TSNPDCL Telangana Northern Power Distribution Company |
Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Adilabad, Komaram Bheem, Nirmal, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jayashankar, Mulugu, Bhupalapally, Mahabubabad, Jangaon, Hanamkonda, Siddipet, Kamareddy, Rajanna Sircilla, Medak, Sangareddy | Warangal | tsnorthernpower.com |
Net Metering Application Process — 7 Steps
The complete net metering process from initial application to your first net-billed electricity statement typically takes 4–6 weeks, including installation. Here is the exact sequence:
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Feasibility Assessment
Sri Ishaan Solar visits your site, assesses your roof, reviews your existing DISCOM connection details (sanctioned load, consumer category), and confirms net metering eligibility. Systems must be within your sanctioned load limit.
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DISCOM Pre-Approval Application
We submit a net metering pre-approval application to TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL with your consumer details, proposed solar system capacity, and a single-line diagram (SLD). The DISCOM verifies feasibility of connecting your system to their grid segment.
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Solar System Installation
Once pre-approval is received, Sri Ishaan Solar installs your solar panels, string inverter, DCDB, ACDB, earthing, and all DC/AC wiring. Installation takes 1–3 days depending on system size. The system is kept offline (not energised to the grid) until DISCOM inspection.
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DISCOM Technical Inspection
A TSSPDCL/TSNPDCL engineer visits your premises to inspect the installed solar system — checking panel count, inverter ratings, wiring, earthing, and compliance with DISCOM technical standards. Sri Ishaan Solar's TGREDCO empanelment (TSRE260936) is required for this inspection to be scheduled.
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Bi-Directional Meter Installation
After inspection clearance, TSSPDCL/TSNPDCL replaces your existing single-direction meter with a bi-directional (net) meter. This meter records both import and export separately. The meter installation is done by DISCOM technicians — not the solar installer.
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Net Metering Agreement Signing
You sign a net metering agreement with the DISCOM specifying the terms: settlement period (monthly), credit carry-forward terms, applicable tariff category, and system capacity. Sri Ishaan Solar assists with reviewing and completing this agreement.
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First Net-Billed Statement
Your next electricity bill from TSSPDCL/TSNPDCL will show both import and export readings. The net bill = imports minus export credits. If you are on the PM Surya Ghar scheme, the ₹78,000 subsidy is also credited to your bank account within 30 days of inspection approval.
Documents Required for Net Metering Application
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Latest electricity bill | Shows consumer number, sanctioned load, DISCOM division |
| Proof of ownership / NOC | Sale deed or NOC from property owner if applicant is tenant |
| Aadhaar card of applicant | For identity verification and PM Surya Ghar portal registration |
| Bank account details | For PMSG subsidy disbursement (₹78,000 credited directly) |
| Solar system technical datasheet | Panel make/model/wattage, inverter make/model/rating — prepared by installer |
| Single-line diagram (SLD) | Prepared by Sri Ishaan Solar — shows system layout, protection devices, grid connection point |
| TGREDCO installer registration certificate | Sri Ishaan Solar Reg. TSRE260936 — required for DISCOM to process application |
| Net metering application form | DISCOM-specific form — Sri Ishaan Solar fills and submits on your behalf |
Get Net Metering Done — We Handle Everything
TGREDCO-empanelled · TSSPDCL & TSNPDCL approved · Pre-approval to bi-directional meter in 4–6 weeks
Why Net Metering Gets Delayed or Rejected — Common Reasons
Net metering applications in Hyderabad are frequently delayed — sometimes by months — due to avoidable errors. Here are the most common reasons and how Sri Ishaan Solar prevents them:
| Reason for Delay / Rejection | How We Prevent It |
|---|---|
| Installer not TGREDCO-empanelled | Sri Ishaan Solar is empanelled under TSRE260936 — mandatory for DISCOM to process your application |
| Proposed capacity exceeds sanctioned load | We check your sanctioned load before system sizing — solar capacity must not exceed it |
| Incomplete or incorrect SLD | Our engineers prepare DISCOM-compliant single-line diagrams with all required protection device details |
| Wrong meter type installed (non-BIS) | We only use BIS-certified bi-directional meters accepted by TSSPDCL/TSNPDCL |
| Missing consumer documents | We provide a complete document checklist and verify all documents before submission |
| Inspection not coordinated in time | We follow up with DISCOM division office directly to schedule inspection promptly after installation |
| System installed before pre-approval | We never start installation without DISCOM pre-approval — avoids rejection risk |
Frequently Asked Questions — Net Metering Hyderabad
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