Group Net Metering – In case surplus energy is exported to the grid, the group netmetering allows the DISCOM to adjust the surplus injected energy, in any other service connection of the consumer within the NCT of Delhi, provided these connections are in the same DISCOM territory.

The state government and DERC shall work jointly to develop framework for government buildings no later than 1^st April 2016, and other category consumers no later than 1^st April 2017.

Virtual Net Metering -  Benefits consumers who are part-owners of the solar plant, as the meter recordings of the energy generated and fed into the grid will be credited pro rata in the electricity bill of each participating consumer.

The NCT mandates deployment of solar plants with net metering on all existing or proposed government buildings, government-owned or aided hospitals, schools educational/research/training institutes, hostels, fire stations, prisons, Jal Board, including Delhi Development Authority building rooftops, stadiums, bridges, public toilets, bus depots, sheds, parking lots and other NCT buildings.

The NCTshall also explore the feasibility of floating solar power plants on top of perennial water bodies, canal‐tops and canal‐banks as well as rooftops of moving buses and e-rickshaws.

· Time-limited GBI for existing and future net metered connections in the domestic/residential segment only.Starting from  the effective date of this policy up to three years, a GBI of Rs.2.00 per unit (kWh) of gross solar energy generated is being offered. At the end of this period, the NCTmay consider extending the GBI for an additional two years depending on the economics, grid tariffs, and solar energy adoption rates in the domestic segment.

·            Theminimum eligibility criteria for GBI will be 1,000 solar energy units (kWh) /annumand shall be capped at 1,500 kWh per kWp.

·            Funds for the GBI shall come from a Green Fund set up by theNCTof Delhi.

·             No payment of electricity tax and cess, except where net consumption charges are billed by the DISCOM.

·             No open access charges - The NCT in consultation with DERC shall prepare a framework for open access for solar energy generated or consumed within Delhi.

·             No conversion charges on house tax to commercial tax for residential consumers opting to install solar plants to sell electricity to the grid.

·             No VAT and entry tax on solar plantequipment purchases.

·             No wheeling, banking and transmission charges.

·             “Must run” status –Will be grantedto all solar plants and merit order principles will not be applicable.

·             Cross subsidy surcharge – the state shall, in consultation with DERC, develop a framework for CSS for solar plants.

·             Building bylaws for rooftop solar – The stateshall advise municipal corporations and ULBs for making suitable bylaws.

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