- Rajasthan has three DISCOMs: JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL — apply to the one that serves the site.
- Net-metering exports are valued at ~Rs 3.26/kWh and net billing at ~Rs 3.65/kWh (estimate — verify the latest RERC order).
- Systems up to about 10 kW have deemed feasibility (verify current).
- The DISCOM supplies and seals the bidirectional meter; the EPC does not.
- Every fee, cap and tariff here is an estimate — verify with RERC and your DISCOM.
Rajasthan is a high-irradiation state, so rooftop and ground-mount solar pays back fast. But the net-metering paperwork splits across three DISCOMs, and the export rate has changed with recent RERC orders. This guide walks an EPC ops liaison through the JVVNL net metering process and its AVVNL and JdVVNL cousins, with every figure flagged for you to verify.
How net metering works in Rajasthan
Net metering in Rajasthan lets a solar customer export surplus power to the grid and net it against the units they import. A bidirectional meter records both flows. The Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) writes the rules, and the local DISCOM runs the process on the ground.
The export you send is netted in kWh under net metering, or paid a separate rate under net billing. Which model you get depends on your system size and category. The net vs gross vs net billing guide explains the difference in plain terms.
The three Rajasthan DISCOMs
Rajasthan is unusual because it has three separate distribution companies, each covering a region of the state. You apply to whichever DISCOM serves the consumer connection — the bill tells you which one. Each runs its own portal, but the RERC regulation binds all three.
Service areas are indicative and re-drawn by the state from time to time. Confirm your DISCOM from the consumer bill.
Who is eligible and the capacity caps
Eligibility in Rajasthan follows the standard pattern: any consumer with a sanctioned load can apply, and the solar system size is tied to that sanctioned load. Go above your sanctioned load and you must first apply for a load enhancement.
Deemed feasibility and the net-metering cap
Systems up to about 10 kW get deemed feasibility under the national Rights of Consumers Rules, so the DISCOM cannot refuse a basic connection on feasibility grounds. Above that, feasibility depends on the local transformer. Rajasthan also sets a capacity cap above which net metering switches to net billing. Both the deemed-feasibility limit and the net-metering cap are set by RERC and have been debated and amended in 2024–2026, so verify the current capacity caps with the RERC regulation and your DISCOM before you size a project.
The application process step by step
The application process is the same across JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL — only the portal differs. The flow runs from registration to commissioning, and the DISCOM owns the meter.
Register on the DISCOM portal
The EPC or consumer registers on the relevant DISCOM portal (JVVNL, AVVNL or JdVVNL) and fills the rooftop solar application with consumer number, sanctioned load and proposed system size.
Upload documents & pay the fee
Attach the consumer bill, ID, system design, single-line diagram and inverter datasheet, then pay the application or processing fee set by the DISCOM.
Technical feasibility check
The DISCOM checks the distribution transformer (DT) loading and the local network. It confirms whether your area can take the export, and whether you fall under net metering or net billing.
Sign the connection agreement
After feasibility, the consumer signs the net-metering or net-billing agreement with the DISCOM, using the RERC-approved format.
Install & request the bidirectional meter
The EPC completes the install. The DISCOM supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional (net) meter that records both import and export.
Joint inspection & commissioning
A DISCOM officer inspects the system, checks safety and meter sealing, and commissions the connection. Export billing then starts.
For the full national version of this flow, see the net metering process guide, and keep the document checklist handy so nothing is missing at upload.
Net metering vs net billing in Rajasthan
Rajasthan uses both net metering and net billing, and the model depends on your system size and consumer category. Small rooftop systems usually get net metering, where exports net against imports in units. Larger systems often move to net billing, where exports are paid a separate, lower rate while you buy your import at the retail tariff.
Why the model matters for payback
The metering model changes the project economics, so confirm it during feasibility, not after. Under net metering the customer effectively saves the full retail tariff on each exported unit. Under net billing the export earns less than the retail rate, so self-consumption matters more. Quote the customer on the model the DISCOM confirms for their size and category.
Tariffs and surplus settlement
Under recent RERC orders, Rajasthan values net-metering exports at roughly Rs 3.26 per kWh and net-billing exports at roughly Rs 3.65 per kWh. These two numbers are an estimate — verify the latest RERC order, because the commission revises them and they differ by category. Do not promise a customer a rate before checking the order in force on the connection date.
How surplus is settled
Net surplus at the end of the settlement period is carried forward or paid out at the rate the RERC order specifies, which is usually lower than the retail tariff. The settlement cycle and the payout rate are set by RERC and change with each order. See surplus settlement by state for how this compares across India, and verify the Rajasthan figure in the current order.
Fees, deposits and meter cost
Rajasthan net-metering costs include an application or processing fee, the bidirectional meter charge and, for some categories, a registration deposit. The DISCOM sets each of these, and they change with DISCOM circulars. Treat every amount as an estimate — verify the current charges with JVVNL, AVVNL or JdVVNL before you bill the customer.
The bidirectional meter is supplied, tested and sealed by the DISCOM, and its cost is recovered from the consumer. Compare deposits and meter costs nationally in the fees by state guide.
How long it takes
Rajasthan DISCOMs target an end-to-end net-metering timeline of roughly two to three weeks once your file is complete, covering feasibility, agreement and meter installation. The real time depends on the DISCOM, the district and meter stock, so treat this as an estimate and confirm with your DISCOM. Compare across states in the timeline by state guide.
The most common delay is meter availability. If the bidirectional meter is out of stock at the local store, your file waits even after feasibility and agreement are done. Track that step closely.
Feasibility and DT loading
Feasibility in Rajasthan turns on the local distribution transformer (DT). The DISCOM checks how much solar is already connected to 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.
If your DT is full, the DISCOM may reject feasibility or ask for a transformer upgrade. The feasibility rejection fixes guide covers what to do next.
When a file stalls — escalation
When a Rajasthan net-metering file stalls past the target timeline, escalate in order. Start with the DISCOM nodal officer, then the superintending engineer, then a written complaint, and finally the RERC grievance route if the DISCOM does not act.
- Log every date — application, feasibility, agreement, meter request. A timeline is your strongest evidence.
- Use the portal record — keep the DISCOM acknowledgement and reference numbers.
- Escalate in writing — emails and stamped letters move faster than calls.
- Cite the timeline — point to the DISCOM's own target and the Rights of Consumers Rules.
The full playbook is in the delay and escalation guide.
How SuryaHub helps Rajasthan EPCs
Running jobs across three DISCOMs means three portals, three sets of logins and three timelines. SuryaHub keeps every Rajasthan net-metering job in one place and runs it from project tracking through the DISCOM and net-metering steps — feasibility, agreement, meter sealing and commissioning — with the documents and deadlines for JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL kept apart. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the figures here are scheme facts, not guarantees.
Run JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL in one place
See how SuryaHub tracks every net-metering step per DISCOM.
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Frequently asked questions
Which DISCOM handles net metering in Rajasthan?+
Net metering in Rajasthan is handled by one of three DISCOMs based on the site district: JVVNL for Jaipur and the central and eastern region, AVVNL for Ajmer and the south, and JdVVNL for Jodhpur and the west. You apply to the DISCOM that serves the consumer connection.
What is the net metering tariff in Rajasthan?+
Rajasthan net metering exports are valued at roughly Rs 3.26 per kWh, while net billing exports are valued at roughly Rs 3.65 per kWh, under recent RERC orders. These rates are an estimate and change with each order, so verify the latest RERC order and your DISCOM before you quote a customer.
Is net metering allowed for large systems in Rajasthan?+
Net metering in Rajasthan applies up to a state-set capacity cap, and larger systems usually move to net billing. The exact threshold and the deemed-feasibility limit are set by RERC and change with amendments, so verify the current capacity caps with the RERC regulation and your DISCOM before sizing a project.
How long does net metering approval take in Rajasthan?+
Rajasthan DISCOMs target an end-to-end net-metering timeline of roughly two to three weeks once your file is complete, covering feasibility, agreement and meter installation. The real time varies by DISCOM, district and meter stock, so treat any timeline as an estimate and confirm with your DISCOM.
What fees apply for net metering in Rajasthan?+
Rajasthan net-metering costs include an application or processing fee and the bidirectional meter charge, both set by the DISCOM. A registration deposit may also apply for some categories. Every fee is an estimate that changes with DISCOM circulars, so verify the current charges with JVVNL, AVVNL or JdVVNL.
How does SuryaHub help Rajasthan net-metering jobs?+
SuryaHub tracks every Rajasthan net-metering job across JVVNL, AVVNL and JdVVNL in one place — feasibility, agreement, meter sealing and commissioning — with documents and deadlines per DISCOM. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL.
Sources & references
Rajasthan net-metering rules, tariffs and timelines come from the RERC regulation and the DISCOM portals. Treat every state figure as an estimate and confirm the current order with RERC and your DISCOM before you apply.
- Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC) ↗
The net-metering regulation, tariff orders and amendments — the binding source.
- Rajasthan Energy Department / JVVNL ↗
DISCOM portals, application forms and the rooftop solar process.
- Ministry of Power — Rights of Consumers Rules ↗
National deemed-feasibility and bidirectional-meter rules.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against RERC, JVVNL & Ministry of Power sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Process steps and rules are taken from the RERC regulation, the DISCOM portals and the national Rights of Consumers Rules, and re-checked every 30 days. All tariffs, fees, caps and timelines are estimates — verify the current RERC order and DISCOM circular. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.