What Is Net Metering and How Can It Save You Money in 2025?

If you're considering installing rooftop solar at your home, factory, or commercial building in Delhi or Uttar Pradesh, you’ve likely come across the term “net metering.” But what does it mean, and how does it help you save money?

In this blog, we’ll explain net metering in simple terms, how it works in 2025, and why it’s a key benefit of switching to solar.

What Is Net Metering?

Net metering is a billing mechanism that allows you to:

• Export extra electricity generated by your solar system to the grid, and
• Receive credit for that exported electricity on your monthly bill.

In short, it ensures you’re paid for the solar power you don’t use.

How Net Metering Works (Step by Step)

1. Your solar panels generate electricity during the day.
2. You use that electricity to power your home or business.
3. If your system generates more electricity than you need, the excess is sent back to the grid.
4. A net meter tracks both:
• Units imported from the grid, and
• Units exported to the grid.
5. At the end of the billing cycle, you are charged only for the net units used:
   Net Units = Imported Units – Exported Units

Example: Net Metering in Action

Let’s say in one month:

• Your rooftop solar system generates 400 units
• You consume 300 units
• You export the extra 100 units to the grid
• You import another 50 units at night

Net units billed = 50 (imported) – 100 (exported) = –50 units

In this case, you’ll get a credit of 50 units which can be adjusted in your next bill.

How Net Metering Saves You Money in 2025

• Lower monthly electricity bills (up to 80–90% savings)
• Exported units offset imported units
• Zero-bill possibility if your generation matches or exceeds consumption
• No wastage of unused solar energy
• Higher ROI for your solar system investment

Net Metering Policy in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (2025)

Delhi (BRPL/BYPL/TPDDL/NDMC)

• Applicable to all Consumers (Domestic and Commercial & Industrial Consumers)
• No limit of Solar Capacity
• Central Government subsidy available under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
• State Government subsidy available under Delhi Solar Energy Policy 2023
• Bills often go down to ₹0 or even become negative

Uttar Pradesh (UPNEDA/Discoms)

• Net metering available for residential, Agricultural, Govt & Pvt Institutions consumers
• Min & Max capacity is 1 KW & 2 MW, limit to sanctioned load.
• Applications must be filed with UPNEDA or your local DISCOM

Important Notes for 2025

• Net billing (a slightly different system) is being adopted for commercial projects in parts of India. However, net metering is still available for residential and small-scale commercial systems in Delhi/UP.
• Always check the latest DISCOM regulations or consult with your solar installer (like us!).

🤝 How Solar Radian Helps You

• Application submission to DISCOM
• Technical approvals and documentation
• Installation of bidirectional/net meter
• Regular follow-up until activation

Our team ensures a hassle-free experience, whether you’re in Delhi NCR, Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, or any nearby city.

Final Thoughts

Net metering is the reason solar makes such strong financial sense. It turns your rooftop into a mini power plant and rewards you for contributing clean energy to the grid.

So, if you're planning to install solar in 2025, make sure your system is net metering enabled — and let the savings begin.

📞 Ready to Start?

Contact us now for a free consultation and site visit. Let us show you how much you can save with rooftop solar + net metering.