Consent for Installation of Distributed Solar PV Plants under Gross Metering Arrangement
the consumer of BESCOM residing at ,hereinafter, referred to as the "Prosumer" is giving consent for the following, who is generating, consuming and injecting the energy.
a. The Prosumer intends to connect and operate the Distributed Solar Photo Voltaic (DSPV) system with BESCOM’s HT/LT Distribution system for sale of Solar Power to BESCOM, in terms of the “Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) Order dated: 09.07.2025.
b. The Prosumer intends to install a DSPV system of kWp capacity on the existing roof top of the premises, situated at and bearing number RR. No in the same premises, under of BESCOM.
c. The Prosumer intends to sell the energy, generated from the DSPV system to BESCOM on gross metering basis, from the date of commissioning of the DSPV system. Explanation: the ‘Commissioning’ means the stage at which the DSPV system starts generating the power for the use by the Prosumer and injects surplus power if any, into the grid.
d. BESCOM intends to purchase the energy, generated by such DSPV system, on Gross-metering basis, at the tariff determined by the KERC.
Now therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the parties, hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as under:
e. The BESCOM shall pay for the gross energy at tariff determined by the KERC order dated: 25.08.2026 for term of this agreement
f. The Prosumer shall commission the project as per KERC / BESCOM Standard Operating Procedure(SOP). If for any reason the date of commissioning is delayed, beyond the date of commissioning agreed. The tariff payable by the BESCOM shall be lower of the.
i) Tariff agreed to in this agreement
ii) Any revised tariff, determined by the Commission, prevailing on the date of commissioning
iii) 90% of the tariff agreed to in this agreement.
g. The Prosumer, shall pay the Electricity tax and other statutory levies, pertaining to DSPV generation, as may be levied from time to time.
h. The Prosumer shall not have any claim for compensation, if the Solar power generated by his DSPV system could not be absorbed by the distribution system due to failure of power supply in the grid/distribution system for the reasons, such as line clear, load shedding and line faults, whatsoever.
i. This Consent given shall be in force for a period of 25 years from the date of commissioning of the DSPV system as detailed in the BESCOM Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
j. All the disputes between the parties arising out of or in connection with this Consent given shall be first tried to be settled through mutual negotiation. The parties shall resolve the dispute in good faith and in equitable manner. In case of failure to resolve the dispute, either of the parties may approach the appropriate law Forum.
I undertake to abide by the provisions of:
Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations
Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations
3. Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Implementation of Solar Rooftop PV Systems) Regulations, 2016 and as amended from time to time or any subsequent re-enactment thereof.
BESCOM Guidelines, and SOP
Any other relevant Regulations/rules. GOI/GOK Directions/guidelines issued from time to time.
I affirm that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I have read and understood the terms and conditions governing the installation and operation of the DSPV system under the gross Meter Scheme.
I hereby agree and abide for the above consent
Consent for Installation of Distributed Solar PV Plants under Net Metering Arrangement
the consumer of BESCOM residing at ,hereinafter, referred to as the "Prosumer" who is generating, consuming and injecting the energy is giving consent for the following terms and conditions.
a. a. The Prosumer intends to connect and operate the Distributed Solar Photo Voltaic (DSPV) system with BESCOM’s HT/LT Distribution system for sale of Solar Power to BESCOM, in terms of the “Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) Order dated: 25-08-2026.
b. The Prosumer intends to install a DSPV system of kWp capacity on the existing roof top of the premises, situated at and bearing number RR. No in the same premises, under of BESCOM.
c. The Prosumer intends to sell the energy, generated from the DSPV system to BESCOM on net metering basis, from the date of commissioning of the DSPV system. Explanation: the ‘Commissioning’ means the stage at which the DSPV system starts generating the power for the use by the Prosumer and injects surplus power if any, into the grid.
d. BESCOM intends to purchase the energy, generated by such DSPV system, on Net-metering basis, at the tariff determined by the KERC.
Now therefore, in consideration of the foregoing premises, the parties, hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as under:
e. The BESCOM shall pay for the net energy at tariff determined by the KERC order dated:25-08-2026 for term of this agreement
f.The Prosumer shall commission the DSPV plant within 180 days from the date of this consent.
g. 1.3. If for any reason the date of commissioning is delayed, beyond the date of commissioning agreed, the tariff payable by the BESCOM shall be lower of the.
i) Tariff agreed to in this agreement
ii) Any revised tariff, determined by the Commission, prevailing on the date of commissioning
iii) 90% of the tariff agreed to in this agreement.
h. The Prosumer, shall pay the Electricity tax and other statutory levies, pertaining to DSPV generation, as may be levied from time to time.
i. The Prosumer shall not have any claim for compensation, if the Solar power generated by his DSPV system could not be absorbed by the distribution system due to failure of power supply in the grid/distribution system for the reasons, such as line clear, load shedding and line faults, whatsoever.
j The prosumer shall arrange to shift the existing meter to the generation side of DSPV plant to measure solar power generation and install Bidirectional meter (whole current/CT operated) at the point of interconnection to the distribution system, at a suitable place in the premises accessible for recording export of energy from the DSPV system to the grid and import of energy to the premises of the consumer from the grid
k In case the exported energy is more than the imported energy BESCOM shall pay for the net energy exported, as per the Tariff agreed in this application, within 30 days from the date of issue of bill, duly adjusting the fixed charges and electricity duty, if any.
l In case, the exported energy is less than the imported energy, the Seller shall pay BESCOM for the Net energy imported as per the prevailing retail supply tariff, determined by the Commission from time to time
m The BESCOM shall pay interest at the same rates as is being levied on the consumers, for late payment charges, in case of any delay in payment beyond 30(thirty) days period from the date of issue of bill, for the Net energy exported
n. This Consent given shall be in force for a period of 25 years from the date of commissioning of the DSPV system as detailed in the BESCOM Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
o. All the disputes between the parties arising out of or in connection with this Consent given shall be first tried to be settled through mutual negotiation. The parties shall resolve the dispute in good faith and in equitable manner. In case of failure to resolve the dispute, either of the parties may approach the appropriate law Forum.
I undertake to abide by the provisions of:
Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations
Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Implementation of Solar Rooftop PV Systems) Regulations, 2026 and as amended from time to time or any subsequent re-enactment thereof.
BESCOM Guidelines, and SOP
Any other relevant Regulations/rules. GOI/GOK Directions/guidelines issued from time to time.
I affirm that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I have read and understood the terms and conditions governing the installation and operation of the DSPV system under the Net Meter Scheme.
I hereby agree and abide for the above consent
GROSS METERING
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
NET METERING
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Evacuation / Utilisation of solar Energy Generation at LT/HT Voltage and connect to their LT/HT System
Operational guidelines for implementation of KERC Order on Evacuation / Utilization of Solar Energy Generation at LT/HT Voltage and connect to their LT/HT
Ref: KERC order No: KERC/S/2851 dated 02.03.2023 (
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I understand and agree to abide by Hon'ble KERC order No: KERC/S/2851 dated 02.03.2023
Apply for a New Distributed Solar Photovoltaic (DSPV)
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