- Punjab uses a single DISCOM, PSPCL; Madhya Pradesh uses three regional DISCOMs.
- PSPCL's net-metering fee is commonly cited at ~Rs 50 per kW (estimate — verify the PSPCL circular).
- PSPCL targets a ~20–22 day timeline end to end (estimate — verify with PSPCL).
- In both states the DISCOM supplies and seals the bidirectional meter; the EPC does not.
- Every fee, cap and timeline here is an estimate — verify with PSERC, MPERC and your DISCOM.
Punjab and Madhya Pradesh are two distinct net-metering regimes, but EPCs often run jobs in both, so this guide covers each side by side. Punjab is simple — one DISCOM, PSPCL, a per-kW fee and a tight published timeline. Madhya Pradesh splits across three regional DISCOMs under MPERC. Every state figure below is flagged for you to verify before you quote.
Two states, one guide
Net metering lets a solar customer export surplus power to the grid and net it against the units they import, recorded by a bidirectional meter. The rules are written by each State Electricity Regulatory Commission — PSERC in Punjab, MPERC in Madhya Pradesh — and run by the local DISCOM. Because the two states differ, this guide gives each its own DISCOM table and process. For the national basics, see the net metering process guide.
Punjab: PSPCL, the single DISCOM
Punjab is straightforward. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is the only distribution company in the state, so every net-metering application goes to PSPCL. There is no regional split to track. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) writes the rules PSPCL follows.
Punjab: the application process
The PSPCL net metering process runs from registration to commissioning on a single portal, with a published timeline to hold the DISCOM to.
Register on the PSPCL portal
The EPC or consumer registers on the PSPCL rooftop solar portal and enters the consumer number, sanctioned load and proposed system size.
Pay the application fee
Pay the PSPCL fee, commonly cited at around Rs 50 per kW of the proposed system (verify the current PSPCL circular).
Feasibility & approval
PSPCL checks the distribution transformer loading and the network, then issues technical feasibility approval.
Agreement & meter install
The consumer signs the net-metering agreement. PSPCL supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional meter after the install.
Inspection & commissioning
PSPCL inspects the system, checks safety and sealing, and commissions the connection. PSPCL targets roughly 20–22 days end to end.
Punjab: fees and timeline
PSPCL's net-metering application fee is commonly cited at around Rs 50 per kW of the proposed system size, so a 5 kW system would cost roughly Rs 250 in fee. This per-kW figure is an estimate — verify the current PSPCL circular, because the DISCOM revises it. The bidirectional meter is supplied and sealed by PSPCL, and its cost is recovered from the consumer.
On timeline, PSPCL targets roughly 20 to 22 days end to end, from a complete application to commissioning. This is a target, not a guarantee — the real time varies by circle and meter stock, so treat the 20–22 day figure as an estimate and verify with PSPCL. Compare across states in the timeline by state guide.
Madhya Pradesh: three regional DISCOMs
Madhya Pradesh splits distribution across three regional companies. You apply to whichever DISCOM serves the consumer connection — the bill tells you which one. The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) writes the rules all three follow.
Service areas are indicative. Confirm your DISCOM from the consumer bill.
Madhya Pradesh: the application process
The MP net-metering process is the same across the three DISCOMs — only the portal differs. It runs from registration to commissioning under the MPERC regulation.
Register on the MP portal
The EPC or consumer registers on the relevant MP DISCOM portal and enters the consumer number, sanctioned load and proposed system size.
Upload documents & pay the fee
Attach the bill, ID, system design and single-line diagram, and pay the application or processing fee set by the DISCOM.
Technical feasibility check
The DISCOM checks the DT loading and the local network, then confirms feasibility and the metering model under the MPERC regulation.
Agreement & meter install
The consumer signs the net-metering agreement. The DISCOM supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional meter after the install.
Inspection & commissioning
A DISCOM officer inspects the system, checks safety and sealing, and commissions the connection so export billing can start.
Madhya Pradesh: fees and timeline
Madhya Pradesh charges a net-metering application or processing fee plus the bidirectional meter cost, both set by the DISCOM under MPERC rules. The amounts are an estimate — verify the current charges with your MP DISCOM, because they change by circular. MP does not publish the same tight per-day target as PSPCL, so the timeline depends on the circle and meter stock — plan for a few weeks and confirm with the DISCOM.
The metering model in both states
Both Punjab and Madhya Pradesh apply net metering to rooftop systems within the capacity cap, where exports net against imports in units. Larger commercial and industrial loads may sit under net billing or move to open access. For a larger C&I load, weigh the options in the C&I net metering vs open access guide before you commit a model.
Why the model changes the economics
Under net metering the customer saves close to the full retail tariff on each exported unit, which gives the best payback. Under net billing exports earn a separate, lower rate. Confirm the model during feasibility for the system size and category, and verify the export rate in the current PSERC or MPERC order.
Feasibility and DT loading in both states
Feasibility in both states turns on the local distribution transformer (DT). The DISCOM checks how much solar is already on your DT and whether it can take more export. A commonly cited figure caps solar at around 30% of DT capacity, but this loading limit varies by state and amendment, so do not treat 30% as a fixed national rule. See the DT loading rule for detail.
Systems up to about 10 kW have deemed feasibility under the national Rights of Consumers Rules, so a basic small connection cannot be refused on feasibility grounds. Above that, and where a DT is full, the DISCOM may reject feasibility or ask for an upgrade — see feasibility rejection fixes. The deemed-feasibility limit is debated and amended, so verify the current threshold.
When a file stalls — escalation
When a Punjab or MP net-metering file stalls past the target, escalate in order. Start with the DISCOM nodal officer, then the superintending or divisional engineer, then a written complaint, and finally the PSERC or MPERC grievance route if the DISCOM does not act.
- Log every date — application, fee, feasibility, agreement, meter request.
- Hold PSPCL to its target — the published 20–22 day timeline is your strongest lever in Punjab.
- Escalate in writing — emails and stamped letters move faster than calls.
- Cite the rules — point to the DISCOM target and the Rights of Consumers Rules.
The full playbook is in the delay and escalation guide.
How SuryaHub helps Punjab and MP EPCs
One state has a single DISCOM, the other has three, and the fees and timelines differ — that is a lot to keep straight across a pipeline. SuryaHub keeps every Punjab and MP net-metering job in one place and runs it from project tracking through the DISCOM and net-metering steps — registration, fees, feasibility, agreement, meter sealing and commissioning — with documents and deadlines kept apart per DISCOM and state. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the figures here are scheme facts, not guarantees.
Run PSPCL and every MP DISCOM in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks each state's net-metering steps and deadlines.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PSPCL net metering fee in Punjab?+
The PSPCL net-metering application fee in Punjab is commonly cited at around Rs 50 per kW of the proposed system size. This figure is an estimate that PSPCL revises by circular, so verify the current per-kW fee with the PSPCL portal before you bill the customer.
How long does PSPCL net metering take?+
PSPCL targets an end-to-end net-metering timeline of roughly 20 to 22 days, covering feasibility, agreement and meter installation. The real time varies by circle and meter stock, so treat the 20 to 22 day target as an estimate and confirm with PSPCL.
Which DISCOMs handle net metering in Madhya Pradesh?+
Net metering in Madhya Pradesh is handled by three DISCOMs by region: MPPKVVCL in the west, MPMKVVCL in the centre, and MPPaKVVCL in the east. You apply to the DISCOM that serves the consumer connection, and the MPERC regulation binds all three.
What is the capacity cap for net metering in Punjab and MP?+
Both Punjab and Madhya Pradesh set net-metering capacity caps tied to the sanctioned load, and systems up to about 10 kW have deemed feasibility under national rules. The exact caps are set by PSERC and MPERC and change with amendments, so verify the current limits with each regulator and DISCOM.
Who supplies the net meter in Punjab and MP?+
In both Punjab and Madhya Pradesh the DISCOM supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional meter — the EPC does not buy or fit it. The meter records both import and export, and its cost is recovered from the consumer. Verify the current meter charge with PSPCL or the MP DISCOM.
How does SuryaHub help Punjab and MP net-metering jobs?+
SuryaHub tracks every Punjab and Madhya Pradesh net-metering job in one place — feasibility, fees, agreement, meter sealing and commissioning — with documents and deadlines kept apart per DISCOM and state. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL.
Sources & references
Punjab and MP net-metering rules, fees and timelines come from the PSPCL portal, the MPERC regulation and the national rules. Treat every state figure as an estimate and confirm the current order with PSERC, MPERC and your DISCOM before you apply.
- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) ↗
The Punjab net-metering portal, process and fee circulars.
- Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) ↗
The MP net-metering regulation and tariff orders — the binding source.
- Ministry of Power — Rights of Consumers Rules ↗
National deemed-feasibility and bidirectional-meter rules.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against PSPCL, MPERC & Ministry of Power sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Process steps and rules are taken from the PSPCL portal, the MPERC regulation and the national Rights of Consumers Rules, and re-checked every 30 days. All fees, caps and timelines are estimates — verify the current PSERC/MPERC order and DISCOM circular. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.