- Gujarat net metering is run by four GUVNL DISCOMs under GERC rules.
- The DISCOMs are UGVCL, MGVCL, DGVCL and PGVCL — apply to the one serving the site.
- GERC has cited capacity up to ~1 MW — verify the current figure with GERC.
- GERC has cited a ~30-day timeline with delay compensation — verify both.
- Fees, meter cost, DT loading (~30% cited), capacity and timeline are estimates — verify with the DISCOM/GERC.
Gujarat is one of India's most mature rooftop solar markets, and net metering here runs through four GUVNL DISCOMs under GERC rules. This guide walks an EPC liaison through the right DISCOM portal, feasibility, the GERC 30-day cap and delay compensation, the 1 MW capacity limit, the fees, and the realistic timeline.
What Gujarat net metering is
Net metering in Gujarat lets a rooftop solar customer feed extra power to the grid and get credit for it, netted against the units they import. The customer's solar feeds the building first, extra units flow to the grid, and a bidirectional meter counts both directions. At billing, the export is netted against import, so the customer pays for the net units.
What makes Gujarat different is the structure: there is no single state DISCOM. Four regional DISCOMs sit under the holding company GUVNL, and the regulator GERC sets the rules. You apply to the DISCOM that serves the site.
Who sets the rules in Gujarat
GERC, the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, writes the regulations — the capacity cap, the metering model, the tariff, the timeline and the delay compensation. GUVNL, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd, is the state holding company. The four DISCOMs run the process on the ground.
The four Gujarat DISCOMs
The four are UGVCL (north Gujarat), MGVCL (central, around Vadodara), DGVCL (south, around Surat) and PGVCL (Saurashtra and Kutch). Each runs its own rooftop solar portal and process, all under the same GERC rules. An EPC working across Gujarat deals with all four. Always check both the GERC regulation and the relevant DISCOM portal before you quote capacity, fees or timeline. Every state-specific figure below is an estimate.
Capacity caps and the 1 MW limit
GERC has cited a net-metering capacity of up to about 1 MW for eligible consumers, tied to the sanctioned load and the transformer. This figure has moved across GERC orders, so treat 1 MW as an estimate and verify the current capacity limit with your Gujarat DISCOM and the GERC regulation before you size a large project.
Capacity is tied to sanctioned load
Whatever the headline cap, your system size is also tied to the customer's sanctioned load. If the solar size pushes the connection past the sanctioned load, the customer may need a load enhancement first. Read the sanctioned load off the bill before you finalise the size.
Which metering model Gujarat offers
Gujarat has offered net metering for eligible rooftop systems and other settlement models above certain sizes, as decided by GERC. The exact threshold and whether a project gets net metering, net billing or a different model is set by GERC orders.
Net metering vs net billing vs gross
Net metering nets export against import in kWh, so the customer pays for net units. Net billing pays export a separate, usually lower rate while import is at retail. Gross metering sells all generation at a fixed feed-in tariff. The model that applies in Gujarat depends on size and category, so confirm the current model with your DISCOM and the GERC regulation. Our net vs gross vs net billing guide explains the difference.
The DISCOM application process
The Gujarat net-metering application runs on the portal of the DISCOM that serves the site. Here is the flow from registration to a sealed meter.
Register with your Gujarat DISCOM
Find which GUVNL DISCOM serves the site (UGVCL, MGVCL, DGVCL or PGVCL) and register on its rooftop solar portal with the consumer number.
Submit application & documents
Upload the SLD, equipment datasheets, ID and ownership proof. The DISCOM screens the file before feasibility.
Feasibility study
The DISCOM checks the distribution transformer and network. A clear DT means the system can connect; a loaded DT can cap the size or need an upgrade.
Sign the net-metering agreement
Once feasibility clears, the DISCOM issues the agreement under GERC rules. Both sides sign before metering.
Bidirectional meter & commissioning
The DISCOM supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional meter. After joint inspection and commissioning, export starts counting against import.
Source: GUVNL DISCOM processes and GERC regulations. Portal screens differ by DISCOM and change over time — verify the current steps with your DISCOM.
Feasibility and DT loading
Feasibility is the technical check that decides whether the network can take the system. The DISCOM reviews the distribution transformer (DT) that feeds the connection. A DT that already carries a lot of rooftop solar may cap your system or need an upgrade.
The DT loading limit
A limit near 30% of DT capacity for cumulative rooftop solar on one transformer is commonly cited across India, but the exact figure varies by state and has been amended. Treat 30% as commonly cited, not a fixed Gujarat number, and verify the current DT loading rule with your DISCOM and the GERC regulation. Our DT loading guide goes deeper.
Deemed feasibility for small systems
The Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules 2020 set deemed feasibility for systems up to 10 kW, meaning small systems should not need a full feasibility study. These thresholds have been debated and amended in 2024–2026, so verify the current deemed-feasibility limit before you rely on it. See deemed feasibility.
Fees and meter cost
The Gujarat DISCOM charges a processing fee plus the cost of the bidirectional meter, set under the GERC tariff order. There may also be a small agreement or testing charge.
All amounts above are estimates that change with each GERC tariff revision. Verify the current figure with your Gujarat DISCOM and the GERC regulation before you quote a customer.
The GERC 30-day cap and delay compensation
GERC has cited a target of roughly 30 days from a complete application to a sealed meter, and the regulation has provided delay compensation if the DISCOM misses its timeline. This is a strong consumer right — but both the 30-day figure and the compensation amount move with GERC orders.
Treat the 30-day cap and the delay compensation as estimates and verify the current figures with your Gujarat DISCOM and the GERC regulation. As an EPC, track the clock from the day the application is complete; if the DISCOM misses the deadline, the delay-compensation clause is your lever. Our timeline-by-state guide compares the commitments across DISCOMs.
When Gujarat net metering stalls
If feasibility drags, the agreement is delayed, or the meter is not installed, start with the DISCOM office and its grievance channel, then cite the GERC timeline and any delay-compensation clause.
If that fails, GERC and the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) handle disputes, and the Electricity Ombudsman sits above the CGRF. The Rights of Consumers Rules also back the deemed-feasibility and timeline rights. Our delay and escalation guide maps the steps and the letters that move things.
How SuryaHub helps with Gujarat net metering
Working across four DISCOMs means four portals, four logins and four sets of clocks. SuryaHub keeps every Gujarat job in one DISCOM workflow, linked to the project, with the GERC 30-day clock visible so you can act on a missed deadline. SuryaHub does not file with the DISCOM for you, and it is pre-revenue; the real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL. Figures here are scheme estimates, not guarantees.
Track all four Gujarat DISCOMs in one place
See how SuryaHub runs net-metering steps and the 30-day clock.
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for net metering in Gujarat?+
To apply for net metering in Gujarat, register on the portal of the GUVNL DISCOM that serves your site, enter the system size within your sanctioned load, and upload the single-line diagram and equipment details. The DISCOM runs feasibility, issues the agreement, then installs a bidirectional meter at commissioning.
Which DISCOMs run net metering in Gujarat?+
Net metering in Gujarat is run by the four GUVNL distribution companies: UGVCL, MGVCL, DGVCL and PGVCL, each covering a region. GUVNL is the holding company and GERC is the regulator. Apply to the DISCOM that serves the site, and verify the current process with that DISCOM and GERC.
What is the net metering capacity limit in Gujarat?+
GERC has cited a net-metering capacity of up to about 1 MW for eligible consumers, tied to the sanctioned load and the transformer. This figure changes with each GERC order, so treat 1 MW as an estimate and verify the current capacity limit with your Gujarat DISCOM and the GERC regulation before you size a project.
How long does net metering take in Gujarat?+
GERC has cited a target of roughly 30 days from a complete application to a sealed meter, and the regulation provides delay compensation if the DISCOM misses its timelines. Both the 30-day cap and the compensation amount change with GERC orders, so verify the current figure with your Gujarat DISCOM and the GERC regulation.
What fees does the Gujarat DISCOM charge for net metering?+
The Gujarat DISCOM charges a processing fee and the cost of the bidirectional meter, set under the GERC tariff order. These amounts change with each GERC revision, so treat any figure as an estimate and verify the current fee and meter cost with your DISCOM and the GERC regulation before you quote a customer.
How does SuryaHub help with Gujarat net metering?+
SuryaHub tracks every Gujarat DISCOM application, document, feasibility result and meter date in one workflow, including the GERC 30-day clock, so nothing stalls. SuryaHub does not file with the DISCOM for you and is pre-revenue; real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL. Always confirm rules with the DISCOM and GERC.
Sources & references
The rules, capacity, fees, timeline and delay compensation on this page come from primary sources. Gujarat net-metering figures change with each GERC order — always confirm the current figure with your DISCOM and the GERC regulation before you apply.
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) ↗
The regulations that set the cap, metering model, timeline and delay compensation.
- GUVNL & Gujarat DISCOMs ↗
GUVNL and the four DISCOMs that run the rooftop solar process.
- Ministry of Power ↗
The Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules that frame deemed feasibility.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against GERC, GUVNL & Ministry of Power sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Process and figures are taken from the GUVNL DISCOM portals and GERC regulations above and re-checked every 30 days. Capacity, fees, DT loading, the 30-day timeline and delay compensation are estimates that move with GERC orders — verify the current figure with your DISCOM and GERC. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.