- Madhya Pradesh: DISCOMs are MPPKVVCL (East, West, Central); regulator is MPERC.
- Delhi: DISCOMs are BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL; regulator is DERC.
- Both states quote a net-metering cap near 500 kW — treat as point-in-time and verify.
- Net metering usually needs an ALMM List-I model; DCR only where a subsidy needs it.
- Portal URLs change — confirm the live portal with the DISCOM before you file.
If you do rooftop solar in Madhya Pradesh or Delhi, three rules decide whether a job clears: the ALMM list, the DCR rule, and the state net-metering process. This guide on Madhya Pradesh Delhi net metering, solar ALMM and DCR names the real DISCOMs and regulators, and flags every cap and portal you must verify before you file.
How ALMM, DCR and net metering fit together
ALMM, DCR and net metering are three separate gates a project passes through. ALMM decides whether your module model is allowed. DCR decides whether the module must be made in India for that scheme. Net metering is the state DISCOM process that connects you to the grid and credits your export.
The national rules — ALMM and DCR — are the same across India. What changes by state is the net-metering layer: which DISCOM you apply to, which regulator sets the rules, the capacity cap, and the portal. For the national side, start at the ALMM & DCR compliance hub; for the net-metering side, see the net metering hub.
Why the state layer matters for your BOM
The state layer matters because it sets the cap and the paperwork your BOM has to satisfy. A module that is fine on ALMM can still fail if your system size is over the state cap, or if the DISCOM form names a model that is not on the live list.
Same module, different gatekeeper
In Madhya Pradesh your gatekeeper is one of the MPPKVVCL companies, ruled by MPERC. In Delhi it is BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL, ruled by DERC. They read the same ALMM list, but their portals, timelines and caps are their own. So the safe habit is to confirm the current cap and portal for the exact DISCOM before every application.
This split matters most when you quote. If you size a system at the wrong cap, you either lose the job to a re-quote or stall at sanction. If you name a module that is not on the live ALMM list, the DISCOM can return the file even though the panel is on the roof. Both errors cost time and cash, and both are easy to avoid with a check at quote stage.
Who pays when a file is rejected
When a net-metering file bounces, the EPC usually carries the delay. The customer wants their meter and their export credit; the DISCOM wants a clean application. So a rejection lands on you, not the manufacturer. That is why the model number, the cap and the DCR flag are worth checking before you submit, not after.
Madhya Pradesh DISCOMs and MPERC
Madhya Pradesh has three distribution companies under the MPPKVVCL umbrella, and one regulator, MPERC. Which DISCOM you deal with depends on where the site sits.
- MP East (MPPKVVCL East / MPEZ) — Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co., portal often at mpez.co.in (verify).
- MP West (MPPKVVCL West / MPWZ) — Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co., portal often at mpwz.co.in (verify).
- MP Central (MPPKVVCL Central / MPCZ) — Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co., portal often at mpcz.co.in (verify).
- Regulator: MPERC — Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission sets the net-metering rules and caps.
The net-metering regulations come from MPERC, and each MPPKVVCL DISCOM runs the application. Confirm the current cap and portal with the DISCOM or MPERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026, before you commit a system size.
MP net metering and the capacity cap
Madhya Pradesh allows net metering for rooftop solar, with a capacity cap that is commonly quoted near 500 kW per connection. That figure is point-in-time and differs by consumer category, so confirm the current cap and portal with the DISCOM or MPERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
What an MP application usually needs
An MP net-metering application usually needs the ALMM-listed model number, the system size within the cap, and the standard sanction documents. Where a PM Surya Ghar subsidy is claimed, a DCR certificate is also needed. Always read the live MPERC regulation and your DISCOM checklist, since both are revised.
The application flow in MP generally runs in three steps: you apply with the system details, the DISCOM does a feasibility check, and after install they fit the bi-directional meter and sign off. Each step has its own timeline, and those timelines are set by MPERC and the DISCOM, not by you. Plan your project schedule around the slowest step, and keep the ALMM and DCR proof ready so the sanction step does not stall on a missing document.
Delhi DISCOMs and DERC
Delhi has three private DISCOMs and one regulator, DERC. The DISCOM you apply to is set by your area, not your choice.
- BSES Rajdhani (BRPL) — south and west Delhi, portal often at bsesdelhi.com (verify).
- BSES Yamuna (BYPL) — central and east Delhi, portal often at bsesdelhi.com (verify).
- Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) — north and north-west Delhi, portal often at tatapower-ddl.com (verify).
- Regulator: DERC — Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission sets the net-metering rules and caps.
DERC writes the net-metering regulations, and BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL each run their own application flow. Confirm the current cap and portal with the DISCOM or DERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Delhi net metering and the capacity cap
Delhi allows net metering for rooftop solar, with a cap commonly quoted near 500 kW per connection. Delhi has pushed rooftop solar hard, so terms can change quickly. Confirm the current cap and portal with the DISCOM or DERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026, before you size a system.
What a Delhi application usually needs
A Delhi net-metering application usually needs the ALMM-listed model number, a system size within the cap, and the DISCOM-specific forms from BRPL, BYPL or TPDDL. For a PM Surya Ghar subsidy job, a DCR certificate is required too. Read the live DERC regulation, since terms and caps are revised.
One thing that trips up new Delhi EPCs is mixing up the three DISCOMs. BRPL and BYPL are both BSES companies, but they cover different parts of the city, and TPDDL is separate again. The first move on any Delhi job is to confirm which DISCOM the address falls under, then use that DISCOM portal and forms. Filing on the wrong portal wastes days you cannot get back.
NCR is not the same as Delhi
Be careful with "Delhi/NCR". The Delhi DISCOMs and DERC cover Delhi proper. Parts of NCR sit in other states — Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan — with their own DISCOMs and regulators. A site in Noida or Gurugram follows that state, not DERC. For UP, see our UPPCL guide; always match the site to the state it actually sits in.
Madhya Pradesh vs Delhi at a glance
Here is the state layer side by side. Every cap and portal in this table is point-in-time — verify it with the named DISCOM or SERC. Caption and source line are below.
Source: MPERC and MP DISCOMs (MPPKVVCL — mpez.co.in / mpwz.co.in / mpcz.co.in), DERC and Delhi DISCOMs (BSES — bsesdelhi.com, Tata Power-DDL — tatapower-ddl.com), and MNRE ALMM orders. Caps, dates and portals are point-in-time — confirm with the DISCOM/SERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Where ALMM meets net metering in both states
ALMM meets net metering at the sanction step, where the DISCOM checks that your module model is on List-I. Both the MP DISCOMs and the Delhi DISCOMs usually read the live ALMM list when they approve a net-metering connection.
The practical rule is simple: the model number on your net-metering form must match an enlisted model, character for character. A delisted or unlisted model is a common rejection reason. For the detail of how the list is read at approval, see ALMM at DISCOM approval. If a file is already stuck, see fixing an ALMM/DCR rejection.
When DCR is needed in each state
DCR is needed in Madhya Pradesh and Delhi only where the scheme requires domestic content, most importantly the PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy, which runs in both states. Plain net metering without a subsidy usually does not need DCR.
ALMM List-I is not the same as DCR. A module can be on List-I and still not be DCR. So for a subsidy job in either state, you need both checks: the model on ALMM, and a valid DCR certificate from the NISE DCR portal. For the subsidy side, see the PM Surya Ghar hub.
In practice this means you keep two kinds of jobs apart. A residential PM Surya Ghar job in Bhopal or Delhi needs a DCR module, so your BOM must source a DCR-listed panel from the start. A commercial or open-access job without subsidy usually does not, so a non-DCR ALMM module is fine. Mark each project DCR or non-DCR at quote stage, because buying the wrong panel is a costly mistake to unwind later.
What to verify before you file
The biggest known unknowns are the live caps and the live portal URLs. We deliberately do not treat any figure here as settled, because state caps and portals change without much notice.
- The net-metering cap in MP and Delhi — verify the current cap with the DISCOM or SERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
- The DISCOM portal URL — the MP (mpez/mpwz/mpcz) and Delhi (bsesdelhi.com, tatapower-ddl.com) portals can move; confirm the live portal before filing.
- The ALMM effective dates — List-I and the List-II cell mandate are point-in-time and litigated; verify on the MNRE portal.
- Whether DCR applies — decide per job, since it depends on the scheme, not the state.
Treat this page as a map of who the gatekeepers are, not as a source of final numbers. The DISCOM, the SERC and MNRE are the authorities — this guide just points you to the right one.
How SuryaHub helps with MP and Delhi net metering
Tracking the right DISCOM, the right form and the right ALMM model by hand is where mistakes creep in. SuryaHub ties each net-metering application to its government workflow and to the BOM in procurement, so the ALMM model check, the DCR check and the DISCOM forms stay attached to the right project. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every cap, date and portal here is point-in-time, so verify it.
Run MP & Delhi net metering on one platform
See how SuryaHub keeps ALMM, DCR and the DISCOM forms tied to every job.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the DISCOMs for net metering in Madhya Pradesh and Delhi?+
In Madhya Pradesh the DISCOMs are the three MPPKVVCL companies — East, West and Central — under the regulator MPERC. In Delhi the DISCOMs are BSES Rajdhani (BRPL), BSES Yamuna (BYPL) and Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL), under the regulator DERC. You apply for net metering through your own area DISCOM.
What is the net-metering capacity cap in MP and Delhi?+
Both Madhya Pradesh and Delhi are often quoted with a net-metering cap of around 500 kW per connection, but caps change and differ by consumer category. Confirm the current cap and portal with the DISCOM or SERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026. Do not rely on any figure on this page without checking the live order.
Does net metering in MP or Delhi require an ALMM-listed module?+
Yes, for most government-linked net-metering connections the module must be on ALMM List-I by its exact model number. Both the MP and Delhi DISCOMs usually read the ALMM list at sanction. Confirm the rule with your DISCOM, since ALMM enforcement and effective dates are point-in-time and verify on the MNRE portal.
When is a DCR module needed in Madhya Pradesh or Delhi?+
A DCR module is needed only where the scheme requires domestic content, most importantly the PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy, which applies in both Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Plain net metering without subsidy usually does not need DCR. ALMM List-I is not the same as DCR, so treat them as two separate checks.
Are the MP and Delhi DISCOM portal URLs final?+
No. The MP DISCOM portals (mpez.co.in, mpwz.co.in, mpcz.co.in) and the Delhi DISCOM portals (bsesdelhi.com, tatapower-ddl.com) change, and net-metering applications may move to state single-window systems. Confirm the current portal with the DISCOM or SERC before you file, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
How does SuryaHub help with MP and Delhi net metering?+
SuryaHub maps each DISCOM and SERC step to your project, so the ALMM model check, the DCR check and the net-metering application stay tied to the right BOM and forms. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every cap, date and portal here is point-in-time, verify.
Sources & references
The state details here come from primary government bodies. Net-metering caps, portal URLs and ALMM dates change often and several are litigated — always confirm the current rule against the named DISCOM, SERC or MNRE before you rely on it.
- MPERC + MP DISCOMs (MPPKVVCL) ↗
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission rules and the MP East/West/Central DISCOM portals (mpez.co.in, mpcz.co.in, mpwz.co.in) — verify the live net-metering cap and portal.
- DERC + Delhi DISCOMs (BSES/TPDDL) ↗
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission net-metering regulations and the BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL portals (bsesdelhi.com, tatapower-ddl.com) — verify the live cap and portal.
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
ALMM orders, List-I and List-II notifications and effective dates — point-in-time, verify on the portal.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MPERC, DERC, MP & Delhi DISCOMs and MNRE sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: State details are built from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. Net-metering caps, portal URLs and ALMM dates are point-in-time and often litigated — verify each against the current DISCOM, SERC or MNRE order. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.