State Electricity Distribution Utility · Maharashtra

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL (Mahavitaran))

MSEDCL is India's largest power distribution utility, serving over 28 million consumers. Under MERC regulations, residential rooftop solar installations receive priority digital net metering through the Mahavitaran web portal and National PM Surya Ghar Portal.

MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) Solar Net Metering Specifications

Service jurisdictionAll of Maharashtra except Mumbai island city and suburban distribution zones
Regulatory SERC orderMERC (Grid Interactive Rooftop Renewable Energy Generating Systems) Regulations, Order No. 42
Sanctioned load rooftop capUp to 100% of consumer sanctioned load or contract demand (Max 1 MW)
Eligible metering modelNet Metering for LT residential consumers up to 500 kW
Distribution transformer (DT) loading limitUp to 70% of local Distribution Transformer (DT) rated capacity
Typical net meter approval timeline15 to 21 working days from technical feasibility approval to meter installation
Sources: State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC), MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) official solar guidelines, National PM Surya Ghar Portal.. How we calculate

MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) residential electricity tariffs

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

Monthly consumption slabGrid tariff rate (excl. duty/cess)
0 – 100 units₹5.88 / kWh
101 – 300 units₹11.46 / kWh
301 – 500 units₹15.72 / kWh
Above 500 units₹17.81 / kWh

How to get rooftop solar connected with MSEDCL (Mahavitaran)

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

1

Step 1

Register on PM Surya Ghar portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in) selecting Maharashtra and MSEDCL as your DISCOM.

2

Step 2

Submit consumer number and sanction load details for online Technical Feasibility Approval (TFA).

3

Step 3

Choose an empanelled solar EPC installer to set up ALMM-compliant DCR solar modules.

4

Step 4

MSEDCL field junior engineer inspects installation and issues work completion report.

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Step 5

MSEDCL tests and installs the bi-directional net meter; subsidy credited within 30 days of commissioning.

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Frequently asked questions: MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) solar

What is the maximum rooftop solar capacity allowed under MSEDCL?+
Residential LT consumers can install up to 100% of their sanctioned load or contracted demand, subject to a cap of 500 kW under standard net-metering provisions.
How does MSEDCL adjust solar energy units in billing?+
Solar units generated are subtracted directly from monthly consumption. Surplus energy is banked and rolled over month-to-month within the financial year (April to March). Unconsumed banked units are settled at MERC average power purchase cost (APPC) at fiscal year-end.
Can I apply for PM Surya Ghar subsidy directly through MSEDCL?+
All PM Surya Ghar applications must be initiated via the Central National Portal (pmsuryaghar.gov.in), which connects automatically via API to MSEDCL's local division for feasibility and meter commissioning.

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