- Telangana has two DISCOMs: TSSPDCL (south) and TSNPDCL (north) — apply to the one that serves the site.
- Registration fees are roughly Rs 2,500 for LT and Rs 15,000 for HT (estimate — verify with the DISCOM).
- 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 timeline here is an estimate — verify with TGERC and your DISCOM.
Telangana runs its rooftop solar net metering through two DISCOMs, TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL, under TGERC rules. The process is clean, but the fee depends on whether the connection is LT or HT, and meter stock can hold up an otherwise simple file. This guide walks an EPC ops liaison through the TSSPDCL net metering process and its TSNPDCL twin, with every figure flagged to verify.
How net metering works in Telangana
Net metering in Telangana 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 Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) writes the rules, and the local DISCOM runs the process on the ground.
You pay for net units — the import you draw minus the export you send, in kWh. For how this differs from gross metering and net billing, see the net vs gross vs net billing guide.
TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL: the two DISCOMs
Telangana split its distribution into two companies after the state was formed. TSSPDCL covers the south, including Hyderabad, and TSNPDCL covers the north. You apply to whichever DISCOM serves the consumer connection — the bill tells you which one. Both run their own portals under the same TGERC regulation.
Service areas are indicative. Confirm your DISCOM from the consumer bill.
Who is eligible and the capacity caps
Any consumer with a sanctioned load in Telangana 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 cap
Systems up to about 10 kW get deemed feasibility under the national Rights of Consumers Rules. Telangana also sets a capacity cap tied to the sanctioned load, above which the DISCOM may move you to a different model. The deemed-feasibility limit and the net-metering cap are set by TGERC and have been amended in 2024–2026, so verify the current capacity limits with the TGERC regulation and your DISCOM before you size a project.
The application process step by step
The application process is the same across TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL — 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 TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL rooftop solar portal and enters the consumer number, sanctioned load and proposed system size.
Pay the registration fee
Pay the category fee — roughly Rs 2,500 for an LT connection and Rs 15,000 for an HT connection (verify the current TGERC and DISCOM figures).
Upload documents
Attach the consumer bill, ID, system design, single-line diagram and inverter datasheet so the DISCOM can review the technical fit.
Technical feasibility check
The DISCOM checks the distribution transformer loading and the local network, then confirms whether the connection is feasible and on which metering model.
Sign the agreement
After feasibility, the consumer signs the net-metering agreement with the DISCOM using the TGERC-approved format.
Meter install, inspection & commissioning
The EPC completes the install. The DISCOM supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional meter, inspects the system, and commissions the connection.
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.
The metering model in Telangana
Telangana applies net metering to most rooftop systems within the capacity cap, where exports net against imports in units. Larger or HT systems may sit under a different settlement model, so confirm the model during feasibility, not after install.
Why the model matters
Under net metering the customer effectively saves the retail tariff on each exported unit, which gives the strongest payback. If the DISCOM places a large system under a separate export rate, self-consumption becomes more important to the economics. Quote the customer on the model the DISCOM confirms for their size and category, and verify the settlement rate in the current TGERC order.
Fees, deposits and meter cost
Telangana sets the net-metering registration fee by connection type. A low-tension (LT) connection costs roughly Rs 2,500, and a high-tension (HT) connection costs roughly Rs 15,000. Both are an estimate — verify the current fees with TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL, because the DISCOM revises them by circular.
On top of the registration fee, the bidirectional meter is supplied, tested and sealed by the DISCOM, and its cost is recovered from the consumer. A registration deposit may also apply for some categories. Compare deposits and meter costs across India in the fees by state guide.
How long it takes
Telangana net-metering approval commonly takes a few 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 TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL. Compare across states in the timeline by state guide.
As in most states, the common bottleneck is the meter. If the bidirectional meter is out of stock at the local store, the file waits even after feasibility and the agreement are done. Track that step closely and chase the store, not just the engineer.
Feasibility and DT loading
Feasibility in Telangana 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 an upgrade. The feasibility rejection fixes guide covers what to do next.
When a file stalls — escalation
When a Telangana net-metering file stalls past the target timeline, escalate in order. Start with the DISCOM nodal officer, then the divisional engineer, then a written complaint, and finally the TGERC grievance route if the DISCOM does not act.
- Log every date — application, fee payment, feasibility, agreement, meter request.
- 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 Telangana EPCs
Running jobs across TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL means two portals, two fee structures and two timelines. SuryaHub keeps every Telangana 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 the documents and deadlines kept apart per DISCOM. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; the real pilots are Suryantra Energy and RGESPL, and the figures here are scheme facts, not guarantees.
Run TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL 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 Telangana?+
Net metering in Telangana is handled by one of two DISCOMs based on the site district: TSSPDCL for Hyderabad and the southern region, and TSNPDCL for Warangal and the northern region. You apply to the DISCOM that serves the consumer connection, and the TGERC regulation binds both.
What is the net metering registration fee in Telangana?+
Telangana net-metering registration fees are roughly Rs 2,500 for a low-tension (LT) connection and roughly Rs 15,000 for a high-tension (HT) connection. Both figures are an estimate set by the DISCOM and TGERC, so verify the current fees with TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL before you bill the customer.
How long does net metering approval take in Telangana?+
Telangana net-metering approval commonly takes a few 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 TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL.
What is the capacity cap for net metering in Telangana?+
Net metering in Telangana applies up to a state-set capacity cap tied to the sanctioned load, and systems up to about 10 kW have deemed feasibility under national rules. The exact caps are set by TGERC and change with amendments, so verify the current capacity limits with the TGERC regulation and your DISCOM.
Who supplies the net meter in Telangana?+
The DISCOM supplies, tests and seals the bidirectional meter in Telangana — the EPC does not buy or fit it. The meter records both import and export. Its cost is recovered from the consumer, and the figure is an estimate, so verify the current meter charge with TSSPDCL or TSNPDCL.
How does SuryaHub help Telangana net-metering jobs?+
SuryaHub tracks every Telangana net-metering job across TSSPDCL and TSNPDCL in one place — feasibility, fees, 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
Telangana net-metering rules, fees and timelines come from the TGERC regulation and the DISCOM portals. Treat every state figure as an estimate and confirm the current order with TGERC and your DISCOM before you apply.
- Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TGERC) ↗
The net-metering regulation and tariff orders — the binding source.
- TSSPDCL (Southern Power Distribution Company) ↗
Application portal and process for the southern districts.
- Ministry of Power — Rights of Consumers Rules ↗
National deemed-feasibility and bidirectional-meter rules.
Written by the SuryaHub team · reviewed against TGERC, TSSPDCL & Ministry of Power sources · updated 19 June 2026.
Method: Process steps and rules are taken from the TGERC regulation, the DISCOM portals and the national Rights of Consumers Rules, and re-checked every 30 days. All fees, caps and timelines are estimates — verify the current TGERC order and DISCOM circular. SuryaHub is pre-revenue; only Suryantra Energy and RGESPL are real pilots.
Change log: 19 Jun 2026 — first published.