In a circular dated May 18, 2024, The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) has revised the charges for consumers of rooftop solar netmeter installations. This move comes after a Right to Information (RTI) reply from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC) clarified the permissible fees

Solar Netmeter Charges

Previously, TANGEDCO charged ₹10,588/- for 3-phase solar netmeters and ₹5,500/- for 1-phase netmeters used in solar rooftop systems. This amount has now been significantly reduced to a much more reasonable ₹5,011/- and ₹2,764 respectively. Additionally, TANGEDCO will no longer collect testing fees.

Refunds for Overcharged Consumers

The TANGEDCO circular also states that consumers who were previously charged for bi-directional meters or programmable bi-directional meters will be refunded the meter cost once their solar connection is established.

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Bidirectional meters for non-solar consumers:

TANGEDCO has recently started providing bidirectional meters to most new customers, even if they haven’t specifically requested solar net meters. In the past, there was a significant wait time for solar net meters due to limited availability. However, with the widespread distribution of bidirectional meters, the waiting period has been significantly reduced.

While the initial installation is unidirectional, TANGEDCO officials can easily update and calibrate the meter to enable bidirectional functionality whenever the customer decides to install a solar system.

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The revised solar netmeter charges in Tamil Nadu are a major financial boost for homeowners considering rooftop solar installations. With lower upfront costs, residents can now easily access clean energy and save money on their electricity bills over time.