Poor implementation of net-metering policies poses major challenge for rooftop solar: Bridge to India

Grid interconnection regulations and processes remain challenging in most parts of the country despite almost all states announcing net- and/or gross-metering policies for rooftop solar, solar sector research firm Bridge to India today said.

India’s rooftop solar market is growing rapidly with the country adding more capacity in the past 12 months than all previous years put together.

Bridge to India said according to a survey of industry participants, overall implementation of net metering policy remains patch across the country.

“The policy framework needs an urgent overhaul to make it more consumer friendly and to make it suitable for evolving technologies and business models. International examples show that effective net-metering implementation can increase rooftop solar adoption by as much as 50%,” Bridge to India said. Read more…