The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has recently proposed an amendment to the DERC (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) Regulations, 2014, dated July 2, 2024. This first amendment, based on powers granted by the Electricity Act, 2003, aims to modify existing regulations to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy systems.
Key aspects of the proposed amendment include: It will be titled the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Net Metering for Renewable Energy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024, and will come into effect immediately upon notification.
Specifically, Regulation 5(3) of the current regulations will see the addition of new provisions:
Renewable energy systems up to 10 kW will no longer require separate technical feasibility studies. Instead, any necessary increase in the consumer’s sanctioned load will be managed by the Distribution Licensee.
The Distribution Licensee will be responsible for upgrading distribution infrastructure, such as DT capacity, to support installations of renewable energy systems up to 10 kW. These costs will be included in the Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) after review by the Commission.
For renewable energy systems exceeding 10 kW, the Distribution Licensee must complete the technical feasibility assessment within fifteen days of receiving a complete application.
This amendment is designed to simplify the process for smaller renewable energy projects while ensuring that infrastructure enhancements for larger installations are handled promptly and transparently.
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