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To popularise solar energy, Bengal allows net metering for individual households
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Last Updated: Jan 16, 2021, 02:19 PM IST
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The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission in its recent amendments to the Cogeneration and Electricity Generation from Renewable Sources Regulations 2013 had allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW but had restricted it to 5 KW, a top official told PTI.
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The Union Power ministry in its model regulation had provided gross metering over 10 KW solar installations.
Kolkata: In a bid to popularise solar energy in the state, the West Bengal government has allowed net metering for individual household rooftop solar panels starting from 1 KW, an official said.