Virtual Net Meter And Group Net Metering in Rajasthan

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Virtual Net Metering & Group Net Metering

Rajasthan Regulatory Framework (RERC 2021 + 2025 Amendment)

Virtual Net Metering (VNM) – Definition

Arrangement where entire generated/exported energy is injected to grid

Energy credits adjusted across multiple participating consumers

Must be within same Discom area

Requires MoU on stamp paper, share ratio change allowed once/year

Lead consumer manages correspondence

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VNM – Key Benefits

Allows community/shared solar benefit

Optimizes unused rooftop/land space

Helps Discom meet RPO compliance

No tripartite agreement with RESCO, only between consumer and Discom

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Group Net Metering (GNM) – Definition

Surplus energy from one solar/BESS location adjusted in
multiple connections of same consumer

Must be within same Discom area

Priority list revision allowed once/year (2 months notice)

HT consumers install system on LT bus bar, meter on HT side

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VNM vs GNM – Quick Comparison

Feature Virtual Net Metering Group Net Metering
Beneficiary Multiple different consumers Same consumer, multiple connections
Energy Export 100% exported to grid Only surplus exported
Ownership Model Self / RESCO / Utility aggregator Self / RESCO
Credit Share Change Once/year (2 months notice) Priority list once/year (2 months notice)
Lead Consumer Required Not required

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Eligibility & Capacity Limits

System capacity ≤ 100% of Sanctioned Load/Contract Demand

Min capacity: >1 kW, Max: 1 MW

Transformer limit: ≤80% of DT capacity

Domestic ≤10 kW: deemed feasible (no study)

Others require feasibility (15–30 days depending)

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Charges & Exemptions

Domestic under VNM/GNM: exempt from all charges
(banking, wheeling, transmission, losses, surcharges)

Other categories: exemptions vary; 11 kV wheeling applied if off-premise

Third party sale not allowed except RESCO exception

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Application Procedure Summary

Submit Annexure-II form + fee + email/mobile

Feasibility:

Domestic ≤10 kW → auto accept

Existing consumer VNM/GNM → 15 days

New connectivity → 30 days

LoA issued within 20–30 days

Install within 180 days

Metering + commissioning within 15 days after certificate

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Safety & Compliance

Must follow CEA 2006/2010/2013 standards

Anti-islanding protection (IEC 62116)

Manual isolator if required by Discom

Consumer responsible up to interconnection point

Discom may disconnect during emergencies

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Conclusion

VNM enables shared energy credits for multiple consumers

GNM enables credit adjustment across same consumer connections

Both must comply with regulatory & technical limits under Jaipur Discom