Are you thinking about powering your home or business with solar energy? The most effective strategy for reducing your electricity costs is net metering. It assists you in obtaining credit for the additional power produced by your solar panels.

In this blog, we will explain everything you need to know about applying for net metering in Maharashtra via online application. This simple step-by-step guide is easy to follow and great for anyone who wants to use solar power in India.

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What is Net Metering?

Net metering lets you send the extra electricity your solar panels make back to the grid and you get credit for it, this helps you save on the power bill.

• Solar panel makes electricity

• You use some at home or office

• Extra power goes to the electricity grid

• You get credit from the electricity board

Benefits:

• Save money on electricity

• Use clean and renewable energy

• Support the solar energy mission of India

Net metering vs Gross metering:

Net Metering Policy in Maharashtra (2025 Update)

The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) allows net metering for homes and businesses.

• Consumers can install solar PV systems on rooftops

• They can send extra power to the grid

• Credit will show in the next electricity bill

Eligibility:

• The system must be connected to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)

• Rooftop solar system should be MNRE-approved

• System size up to 1 MW

Updates:

• Net metering application is now online

• Agreement signing is mandatory

• Meter installation must be done by an approved agency