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WBERC Releases Draft Regulations for Grid Interactive Rooftop Solar PV Systems
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission has released draft regulations for grid-interactive rooftop solar PV systems. Stakeholders are invited to submit comments, suggestions, and objections by 14th November 2024.
October 10, 2024. By EI News Network
The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has released the draft regulations for grid-interactive rooftop solar PV systems for prosumers to enhance rooftop solar adoption across the State.
Stakeholders can submit their comments, suggestions, and objections by 14th November 2024. The move is part of West Bengal’s ongoing efforts to promote solar energy and empower prosumers in the state.
As per the draft , the prosumers can now install up to 500 KW capacity under net metering, net billing, and gross metering frameworks. This significant update aims to promote the adoption of clean energy across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in the State. It provides larger installations for commercial and industrial users, who can now generate a substantial portion of their energy needs through solar power while remaining connected to the grid.
For smaller consumers, the net metering and net billing models will continue to be available, allowing them to offset their electricity bills by exporting surplus energy to the grid. This flexibility ensures that users can make the most of their solar energy generation, reducing their dependence on conventional power sources. Larger consumers will have the option of gross metering, which allows them to export all their solar-generated electricity to the grid in exchange for compensation, offering greater financial incentives for larger installations.
This regulatory move aligns with India's broader renewable energy targets, particularly the ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil-based electricity generation by 2030. The updated rules are expected to significantly boost solar capacity in West Bengal, contributing to the state’s green energy transition and enhancing the nation’s push towards clean energy adoption.
To comply with the new guidelines, a 500 KW rooftop solar system must meet specific technical requirements, including the installation of a bidirectional meter that tracks both imported and exported electricity. The inverter system must support the full capacity, maintain a high power factor, and include anti-islanding protection. The system must also adhere to local DISCOM guidelines and the Indian Electricity Grid Code, ensuring proper grid synchronisation. Smart metering and real-time monitoring are required, and compensation for surplus energy will be based on applicable tariff regulations. These updates are expected to facilitate a surge in solar energy adoption across the state.
Stakeholders can submit their comments, suggestions, and objections by 14th November 2024. The move is part of West Bengal’s ongoing efforts to promote solar energy and empower prosumers in the state.
As per the draft , the prosumers can now install up to 500 KW capacity under net metering, net billing, and gross metering frameworks. This significant update aims to promote the adoption of clean energy across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in the State. It provides larger installations for commercial and industrial users, who can now generate a substantial portion of their energy needs through solar power while remaining connected to the grid.
For smaller consumers, the net metering and net billing models will continue to be available, allowing them to offset their electricity bills by exporting surplus energy to the grid. This flexibility ensures that users can make the most of their solar energy generation, reducing their dependence on conventional power sources. Larger consumers will have the option of gross metering, which allows them to export all their solar-generated electricity to the grid in exchange for compensation, offering greater financial incentives for larger installations.
This regulatory move aligns with India's broader renewable energy targets, particularly the ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil-based electricity generation by 2030. The updated rules are expected to significantly boost solar capacity in West Bengal, contributing to the state’s green energy transition and enhancing the nation’s push towards clean energy adoption.
To comply with the new guidelines, a 500 KW rooftop solar system must meet specific technical requirements, including the installation of a bidirectional meter that tracks both imported and exported electricity. The inverter system must support the full capacity, maintain a high power factor, and include anti-islanding protection. The system must also adhere to local DISCOM guidelines and the Indian Electricity Grid Code, ensuring proper grid synchronisation. Smart metering and real-time monitoring are required, and compensation for surplus energy will be based on applicable tariff regulations. These updates are expected to facilitate a surge in solar energy adoption across the state.
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