- For Punjab Haryana net metering solar ALMM DCR jobs, the model on the form must match the panel.
- Punjab: DISCOM is PSPCL, regulator is PSERC.
- Haryana: DISCOMs are UHBVN and DHBVN, regulator is HERC.
- The ~500 kW cap is widely cited but changes — confirm with the DISCOM/SERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
- DCR is needed for PM Surya Ghar subsidy jobs; ALMM-listed is not the same as DCR.
- Haryana smart/prepaid meter rollout may interact with net metering — verify the date.
Punjab Haryana net metering solar ALMM DCR work has two layers. First, the module must clear the ALMM and DCR rules set by MNRE. Second, the right DISCOM must approve your net-metering connection — PSPCL in Punjab, or UHBVN/DHBVN in Haryana. This guide shows how the two layers meet, names every body, and flags every state figure to verify.
How ALMM, DCR and net metering fit together
ALMM, DCR and net metering are three separate gates a solar job must pass. ALMM and DCR are national module rules. Net metering is a state DISCOM approval. A job clears all three or it stalls. In Punjab and Haryana, the module rules are the same, but the DISCOM and the forms differ.
ALMM (the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) decides whether your panel model can be used on government-linked work. DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) decides whether the module and its cells must be made in India. Net metering decides how your exported power is credited. Read the full module rules in the ALMM & DCR compliance hub and the billing side in the net metering hub.
Who approves net metering in Punjab and Haryana?
In Punjab the DISCOM is PSPCL and the regulator is PSERC; in Haryana the DISCOMs are UHBVN and DHBVN and the regulator is HERC. The DISCOM processes your application. The regulator (the SERC) sets the rules the DISCOM must follow.
Punjab: PSPCL and PSERC
PSPCL is the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd, the single state DISCOM. It receives your net-metering application, inspects the site, and sets the meter. PSERC is the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, which issues the net-metering regulations and the cap. Confirm the live forms and cap with PSPCL and PSERC before you apply.
Haryana: UHBVN, DHBVN and HERC
Haryana has two DISCOMs. UHBVN is the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, covering the northern districts. DHBVN is the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, covering the southern districts. Your DISCOM depends on the district. HERC, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, sets the rules both DISCOMs follow.
Where ALMM applies to a Punjab or Haryana job
ALMM applies whenever the net-metering or subsidy paperwork is government-linked, which covers most rooftop work in both states. The DISCOM expects the module to be on ALMM List-I, named by its exact model number on the form.
The model number on the application must match the panel on the roof, character for character. A brand can have both listed and unlisted models, so naming the brand is not enough. If the model on the PSPCL, UHBVN or DHBVN form does not resolve on the live ALMM list, the file can be held or rejected. See ALMM at DISCOM approval for how the check is read.
Reading the live list
Always read the model number off the datasheet and match it against the live ALMM list on the MNRE portal. Lists change, and a model can be delisted between quarters. Treat any model status as point-in-time and verify it on the MNRE portal before you order.
Where DCR applies to a Punjab or Haryana job
DCR applies to a Punjab or Haryana job only where the scheme requires domestic content, most importantly the PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy. For those jobs, the module and its cells must be made in India and carry a NISE DCR certificate.
ALMM-listed is not the same as DCR. A module can be on List-I but not be DCR. So a residential subsidy job in either state needs both checks: the model on ALMM List-I, and a valid DCR certificate. Many commercial and open-access jobs accept non-DCR modules. See the PM Surya Ghar hub for where DCR is mandatory, and the PM-KUSUM hub for agri-solar work in both states.
Punjab net metering: PSPCL and PSERC rules
In Punjab, PSPCL processes the net-metering connection and PSERC sets the cap and rules. A net-meter cap near 500 kW is commonly cited, but caps change and differ by consumer category.
Confirm the exact cap with PSPCL/PSERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026, before you size a system or promise a customer a connection. Do not quote the 500 kW figure as settled — it is a verify item. Also confirm whether your consumer category (residential, commercial, industrial) has a different limit.
The Punjab application flow
The flow is the usual one: apply to PSPCL, pass the site inspection, and have the net meter set. List the enlisted ALMM model number on the form exactly as it appears on the live list. Attach the DCR certificate if the job is a PM Surya Ghar subsidy job. Keep the model number, serial and certificate in your project pack for any later audit.
Haryana net metering: UHBVN, DHBVN and HERC rules
In Haryana, your application goes to UHBVN or DHBVN depending on the district, and HERC sets the rules both follow. A net-meter cap near 500 kW is again commonly cited, but it is a verify item.
Confirm the exact cap and category limits with UHBVN/DHBVN/HERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026. Because Haryana has two DISCOMs, check which one covers your district before you file, since the forms and portal logins differ. The ALMM model-number rule and the DCR rule for subsidy jobs work the same as in Punjab.
Picking the right Haryana DISCOM
UHBVN covers the northern districts and DHBVN covers the southern districts. A wrong-DISCOM filing wastes time. Confirm the district mapping on the UHBVN or DHBVN portal before you start, and keep the consumer account number handy, since it ties to one DISCOM.
How Haryana smart and prepaid meters affect net metering
Haryana is rolling out smart and prepaid meters, and this can interact with how a net-metering connection is set up and billed. The exact rollout date and the net-metering rules around it are not settled here.
Confirm the smart/prepaid meter status and its net-metering impact with UHBVN/DHBVN and HERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026, before you promise a customer how their export credit will work. A prepaid meter can change billing logic, so do not assume the older net-metering flow still applies. Treat the rollout date as a verify item, not a fixed fact.
Punjab and Haryana side by side
Here is Punjab and Haryana in one view. Caption and source line below. Treat every cap and date as point-in-time and verify it with the DISCOM/SERC.
Source: PSERC/PSPCL (Punjab), HERC/UHBVN/DHBVN (Haryana) and MNRE ALMM orders. Every cap and date is point-in-time — confirm with the DISCOM/SERC. Status as of 20 Jun 2026.
What gets a Punjab or Haryana net-metering file rejected?
The most common rejection is a model-number mismatch between the form and the panel on site. Other frequent causes are a delisted model, a missing DCR certificate on a subsidy job, and a cap or category error.
- Model mismatch — the ALMM model on the PSPCL, UHBVN or DHBVN form does not match the panel serial.
- Delisted model — the model was on List-I when ordered but dropped before approval.
- No DCR proof — a PM Surya Ghar subsidy job filed without a NISE DCR certificate.
- Cap or category error — system size over the verified DISCOM cap for that consumer category.
If a file is already stuck, see net metering rejected on ALMM/DCR for the fix. The same neighbour-state pattern is covered for Uttar Pradesh (UPPCL).
A field checklist for Punjab and Haryana EPCs
Run this short check on every Punjab or Haryana net-metering job, before you order and before you file. It catches the mistakes that stall a connection.
- Confirm the DISCOM — PSPCL in Punjab, or UHBVN vs DHBVN by district in Haryana.
- Confirm the cap with the DISCOM/SERC for your consumer category (do not assume 500 kW).
- Match the ALMM model number on the form to the live MNRE list and the panel serial.
- Attach the DCR certificate for any PM Surya Ghar subsidy job.
- Check the meter type in Haryana — confirm whether a smart/prepaid meter changes the flow.
- File the proof — model number, serial, DCR and inspection records — in the project pack.
How SuryaHub helps Punjab and Haryana EPCs
A paper check works until someone is busy. SuryaHub maps each ALMM and DCR check to the BOM in procurement and to the DISCOM application step, so the enlisted model number on a PSPCL, UHBVN or DHBVN form matches the panel on site. The proof — serials, certificates, inspection records — lives with the project, ready for any audit. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every state figure here is point-in-time, so verify it.
Stop net-metering rejections before they happen
See how SuryaHub keeps the ALMM model on the form matched to the panel on the roof.
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Frequently asked questions
Which DISCOM and regulator handle net metering in Punjab?+
In Punjab, the DISCOM is PSPCL (Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd) and the regulator is PSERC (Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission). PSPCL processes your net-metering application and PSERC sets the rules. Confirm the current cap and forms with PSPCL and PSERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Which DISCOMs and regulator handle net metering in Haryana?+
In Haryana, the two DISCOMs are UHBVN (Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) and DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam), and the regulator is HERC (Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission). Your DISCOM depends on the district. Confirm the current cap and forms with UHBVN/DHBVN and HERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
Do Punjab and Haryana net-metering jobs need ALMM modules?+
Most government-linked net-metering jobs in Punjab and Haryana expect the module to be on ALMM List-I, named by exact model number on the form. The enlisted model on the application must match the panel on the roof. Confirm the current rule with PSPCL, UHBVN or DHBVN before you apply.
Is the 500 kW net-metering cap the same in Punjab and Haryana?+
A cap near 500 kW is commonly cited in both Punjab and Haryana, but caps change and differ by consumer category. Treat any 500 kW figure as point-in-time. Confirm the exact cap and category limits with the DISCOM/SERC — PSPCL/PSERC in Punjab, UHBVN/DHBVN/HERC in Haryana — status as of 20 Jun 2026.
How does the Haryana smart-meter rollout affect net metering?+
Haryana is rolling out smart and prepaid meters, and this can interact with how a net-metering connection is set up and billed. The exact rollout date and rules are not settled here. Confirm the smart/prepaid meter status and its net-metering impact with UHBVN/DHBVN and HERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026.
When does a Punjab or Haryana job need a DCR module?+
A Punjab or Haryana job needs a DCR module when the scheme requires domestic content, most importantly the PM Surya Ghar residential subsidy. Many commercial and open-access jobs accept non-DCR modules. DCR is proven by a NISE DCR certificate. Confirm the scheme rule before you order, since ALMM-listed is not the same as DCR.
How does SuryaHub help with Punjab and Haryana net-metering compliance?+
SuryaHub maps each ALMM and DCR check to the BOM and to the DISCOM application step, so the enlisted model number on a PSPCL, UHBVN or DHBVN form matches the panel on site. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the only real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and every state figure here is point-in-time, verify.
Sources & references
The rules here are built from primary government sources. Net-metering caps, smart-meter dates and ALMM lists change often and some are litigated — always confirm the current rule against the source before you rely on it.
- PSERC + PSPCL (Punjab) ↗
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission and PSPCL — net-metering regulations and caps (verify the live order).
- HERC + UHBVN/DHBVN (Haryana) ↗
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission and the UHBVN/DHBVN DISCOMs — net-metering and smart-meter rules (verify the live order).
- Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) ↗
ALMM orders, List-I and List-II notifications and effective dates.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against MNRE, PSERC/PSPCL & HERC/UHBVN/DHBVN sources · updated 20 June 2026.
Method: Rules are built from the government sources above and re-checked every 30 days. Net-metering caps, the Haryana smart-meter date and ALMM lists are point-in-time and sometimes litigated — verify each with the DISCOM/SERC, status as of 20 Jun 2026. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 20 Jun 2026 — first published.