State Electricity Distribution Utility · Gujarat

Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL (South Gujarat))

DGVCL powers industrial and residential hubs across south Gujarat including diamond capital Surat. Gujarat leads India in rooftop solar adoption, with seamless digital DISCOM workflows and fastest net meter synchronization.

DGVCL (South Gujarat) Solar Net Metering Specifications

Service jurisdictionSurat, Bharuch, Valsad, Navsari, Tapi, Dang, and Narmada districts
Regulatory SERC orderGERC (Net Metering Rooftop Solar PV Grid Interactive Systems) Regulations
Sanctioned load rooftop capUp to 100% of sanctioned load (no restriction for residential)
Eligible metering modelNet Metering with banking settlement at ₹2.25/unit surplus purchase
Distribution transformer (DT) loading limitUp to 100% of distribution transformer capacity
Typical net meter approval timeline10 to 14 working days (Fastest in India)
Sources: State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC), DGVCL (South Gujarat) official solar guidelines, National PM Surya Ghar Portal.. How we calculate

DGVCL (South Gujarat) 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₹3.20 / kWh
51 – 100 units₹3.90 / kWh
101 – 250 units₹4.40 / kWh
Above 250 units₹5.55 / kWh

How to get rooftop solar connected with DGVCL (South Gujarat)

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

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Step 1

Submit application on PM Surya Ghar portal selecting GUVNL / DGVCL.

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Step 2

Instant automated technical feasibility verification via online consumer ledger.

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Step 3

Empanelled vendor completes rooftop mounting and inverter commissioning.

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Step 4

DGVCL team installs bidirectional smart meter within 7–10 days.

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Step 5

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) subsidy released to bank account.

Solar installers operating under DGVCL (South Gujarat) (Gujarat)

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Frequently asked questions: DGVCL (South Gujarat) solar

Why is Gujarat the fastest state for solar net metering?+
Through the pioneering Surya Gujarat program, GUVNL and DGVCL integrated consumer accounts with smart metering databases, allowing automated clearances without manual paperwork.
What is the surplus solar purchase tariff in DGVCL?+
Excess solar units exported after monthly consumption offset are settled by DGVCL at GERC APPC rate (currently ~₹2.25 per unit) annually.

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