Net metering is one of the key reasons solar makes financial sense. It lets you use the grid as a "battery"—feeding excess solar power when you don't need it and drawing power when the sun isn't shining, with credits offsetting your bill.
What Is Net Metering?
Net metering is a billing arrangement where your electricity meter measures both:
- Export: Solar power you send to the grid when your system produces more than you use (e.g., during the day when you're away)
- Import: Grid power you draw when your solar isn't enough (e.g., at night or on cloudy days)
Your bill is based on the net—import minus export. If you export more than you import in a billing cycle, you typically get credit (carried forward) or a small payout, depending on your DISCOM's policy.
How It Works Day to Day
During the day, solar powers your home. Excess flows to the grid and is recorded. At night, you draw from the grid. Your meter runs "backwards" when you export—so you're credited for the power you sent. At the end of the month, you pay only for the net units consumed (or receive credit if you exported more).
Why Net Metering Matters
Without net metering, excess solar would go to waste. With it, every unit you generate is valuable—either used instantly or "stored" as credit. This maximizes your savings and shortens payback. Most DISCOMs in Uttar Pradesh and across India offer net metering for rooftop solar.
Getting Net Metering
We handle the net metering application as part of your solar project. The process involves DISCOM approval, meter installation (or replacement with a bidirectional meter), and testing. Typically takes a few weeks as part of the overall project timeline.
Ready to go solar with net metering? Contact us for a free quote and we'll guide you through the entire process.