Uttar Pradesh Net Metering Guide (2026)
Complete regulatory roadmap for grid-connected rooftop solar net metering in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and throughout Uttar Pradesh.
100% Sanctioned Load
UPERC allows residential rooftop solar plants up to 100% of your sanctioned load with your local DISCOM.
Bi-Directional Metering
Exported solar units during daytime offset nighttime grid consumption on a 1:1 unit basis on your monthly power bill.
Annual Solar Banking
Surplus power exported during sunny months rolls over, ensuring peak winter/summer billing optimization.
Uttar Pradesh DISCOMs Covered for Net Metering
| DISCOM | Full Corporation Name | Key Operational Coverage | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVVNL | Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd | Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Saharanpur | 2 – 4 Weeks |
| NPCL | Noida Power Company Limited | Greater Noida, Knowledge Park, Ecotech, Greater Noida West | 2 – 3 Weeks |
| MVVNL | Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd | Lucknow, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Sitapur, Unnao | 3 – 5 Weeks |
| DVVNL | Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd | Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Jhansi, Firozabad | 3 – 5 Weeks |
| PuVVNL | Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd | Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Mirzapur | 3 – 5 Weeks |
| KESCO | Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Ltd | Kanpur Metropolitan Urban Area | 3 – 4 Weeks |
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Uttar Pradesh Net Metering FAQs
Q. Which electricity distribution companies offer net metering in Uttar Pradesh?
All state DISCOMs under UPPCL (PVVNL, MVVNL, DVVNL, PuVVNL, KESCO) as well as private concessionaire NPCL in Greater Noida provide grid-connected rooftop solar net metering under UPERC (Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission) regulations.
Q. What is the maximum solar capacity I can install under net metering in UP?
Under current UPERC regulations, residential consumers can install rooftop solar capacity up to 100% of their sanctioned electricity load. If your load is 5 kW, you can install up to a 5 kW solar plant. If you require higher capacity, UTTsolar assists with load enhancement paperwork.
Q. How do solar units get banked and billed on UP electricity bills?
A bidirectional net meter records both electricity imported from the grid and solar electricity exported. Exported units are adjusted 1:1 against your monthly consumption. Any surplus credits roll over to the next billing month until the annual settlement cycle.
Q. How does net metering work specifically in Noida and Greater Noida?
In Noida city, applications are processed via PVVNL divisions (covering Sectors 1 through 168). In Greater Noida, applications are processed directly through NPCL. UTTsolar manages site survey, load testing, DISCOM liaising, and test-bench meter commissioning.
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