DERC Approves BRPL’s Pilot For Peer-To-Peer Solar Energy Trading In Delhi

The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has issued a landmark order allowing BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd. (BRPL) to launch a pilot project for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) green energy trading in the national capital. This move is seen as a major shift in Delhi’s power sector, as it will enable consumers and prosumers to directly trade solar power through a digital platform instead of depending only on traditional electricity supply from distribution companies.

The pilot is part of the larger India Energy Stack (IES) initiative, which aims to create a unified digital infrastructure for the power sector, similar to the UPI system used for digital payments. Although BRPL was originally planned to join in a later phase, it has now been fast-tracked into Phase 1 of the pilot. It will participate alongside Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd. (TPDDL) and Uttar Pradesh’s Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PVVNL). The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-February 2026 and will run for six months.

To support the pilot, DERC approved several regulatory changes to align Delhi’s framework with that of Uttar Pradesh. One of the key approvals is the transaction charge of ₹0.42 per kWh, including GST. This amount will be shared equally between the buyer and the seller. The charges are meant to cover the cost of developing and maintaining the digital trading platform. The Commission has also waived wheeling charges for transactions within Delhi, stating that network costs are already recovered through existing tariffs.

During the six-month pilot, DERC has introduced several consumer-friendly relaxations. The earlier 20% Capacity Utilization Factor limit on solar energy transactions has been removed, allowing prosumers to sell as much solar energy as they generate. Penalties for under-injection and under-drawl have also been waived to encourage participation. In addition, P2P trades will be integrated into the DISCOM billing system and will receive priority settlement over regular electricity supply charges.

However, DERC clarified that it cannot waive inter-state transmission charges and losses, as these fall under the jurisdiction of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).

The Commission said the pilot will help shape a decentralized and renewable-focused energy ecosystem in Delhi. After the trial period, DERC will review the results and decide on permanent rules and charges for P2P green energy trading in the city.