Net Metering is a pivotal program that empowers both residential and industrial user to be come energy independent. This innovative mechanism plays a crucial role in optimizing energy demand and supply while encouraging sustainable practices.
Net Meter or bi-directional energy meter is the device which allows energy flow in both directions. This Innovative mechanism of net meters allows the surplus energy generated by the solar system during peak production hours to be fed back into the grid at which can be exchanged during the times when the sun is not available. This way consumers only pay the electricity bills for the usage of excess electricity which they consume above their energy production. The function of bi-directional net meters allows consumers to always send their extra energy back into grid and significantly reduce their electric cost in future.
According to the regulation of authority i.e. NEPRA, the complete installation process of net metering takes about 90 days. However, the time frame may be reduced in some cases.
According to the regulation of authority i.e. NEPRA, the complete installation process of net metering takes about 90 days. However, the time frame may be reduced in some cases.
Before you submit your application for net metering, DISCO will send a team for the feasibility of safety standards.
A: Your inverters have an Anti-Islanding feature
B: The interconnection disconnect switch should comply with IEC and IEEE standards
Other than mandatory safety requirements, NEPRA recommends taking some safety recommendations into consideration which are as below:
A: Earthing Protection
B: Lighting and Voltage Spikes Protection
C: Good quality circuit breakers to prevent fire
| 1 | 0-20 KW | Free of Cost |
| 2 | 20-50 KW | Rs. 500/- |
| 3 | 50-100 KW | Rs. 1000/- |
| 4 | 100-1000 KW | Rs. 5000/- |
The key difference between net billing and net metering is, net billing is the power that we receive from National Grid while Net Metering is the excess power that is fed to National Grid.
