State Electricity Distribution Utility · Karnataka

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM)

BESCOM distributes power across 8 districts of Karnataka including the Bangalore metropolitan region. It operates an automated digital rooftop solar clearance system integrated with the PM Surya Ghar National Portal.

BESCOM Solar Net Metering Specifications

Service jurisdictionBengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Davanagere, Tumakuru, Chitradurga, and Ramanagara
Regulatory SERC orderKERC (Implementation of Rooftop Solar PV Systems) Regulations, 2022 amendment
Sanctioned load rooftop capUp to 100% of sanctioned load (1 kW to 1 MW)
Eligible metering modelNet Metering for domestic consumers up to 50 kW; Gross Metering above 50 kW
Distribution transformer (DT) loading limitUp to 80% of local distribution transformer rated capacity
Typical net meter approval timeline14 to 20 working days
Sources: State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC), BESCOM official solar guidelines, National PM Surya Ghar Portal.. How we calculate

BESCOM residential electricity tariffs

Higher consumption tiers face steep rates, accelerating solar return on investment.

Monthly consumption slabGrid tariff rate (excl. duty/cess)
0 – 50 units₹4.75 / kWh
51 – 100 units₹7.00 / kWh
Above 100 units₹7.85 / kWh

How to get rooftop solar connected with BESCOM

Follow this step-by-step workflow for seamless net meter installation and subsidy disbursement.

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Step 1

Submit application on the PM Surya Ghar portal with BESCOM consumer ID.

2

Step 2

BESCOM sub-divisional office issues digital Feasibility Clearance within 7 working days.

3

Step 3

Empanelled vendor executes physical installation using DCR-compliant ALMM panels.

4

Step 4

BESCOM metering department tests bi-directional meter and commissions the system.

5

Step 5

Online Joint Inspection Report (JIR) submitted for central subsidy disbursal.

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Frequently asked questions: BESCOM solar

Does BESCOM support net metering for apartment societies in Bengaluru?+
Yes. Group housing societies (GHS) and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) can install common rooftop solar systems under virtual or individual net metering for common area lighting and pumps up to 500 kW.
What is the meter testing fee charged by BESCOM?+
Meter testing and calibration fees for bi-directional meters range from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 depending on single-phase or three-phase supply configurations.

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