BSES Rajdhani Net Metering: Application Steps & Status

To get net metering from BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) in South and West Delhi, the consumer or the installer applies on BRPL's solar portal at rts.bsesdelhi.com. Subsidy customers start at pmsuryaghar.gov.in and authorise their vendor to file on the BRPL portal. The rules come from the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), and this guide sticks to what BRPL, DERC and the Delhi government publish. It is written for the Delhi solar installer who wants clean applications from day one.

Updated 14 Oct 2026. Last verified 14 Oct 2026 against BRPL, DERC and Delhi Solar Portal pages. Portal screens change, so confirm before you quote a customer.

Official links and helplines for BRPL solar applications

If you came here to find BRPL's own pages, start with these. Everything below is published by BRPL, DERC or the Government of NCT of Delhi.

## Which portal does what: PM Surya Ghar, Delhi Solar Portal or BRPL

Three portals touch every Delhi residential project, and installers lose weeks by filing in the wrong one. BRPL's rooftop solar FAQ (September 2025) gives the order for subsidy customers: register on the national portal, pick a vendor, authorise the vendor to apply for net metering on the BRPL portal, then apply for the Delhi subsidy and GBI on the Delhi Solar Portal.

BRPL's FAQ says net metering applies against the existing electricity connection only, and the consumer account number (CA) does not change after installation. If a customer wants to move the solar connection to another CA, the net metering must be surrendered and the application filed again. The same applies after a name change.

What BRPL covers and who qualifies

BRPL says it serves about 31.89 lakh consumers (FY 2024-25) in 23 divisions across South and West Delhi, including Dwarka, Hauz Khas, Janak Puri, Najafgarh, Nehru Place, Palam, Punjabi Bagh, R.K. Puram, Saket, Chhattarpur, Vasant Kunj and Uttam Nagar. The full division list is on BRPL's About Us page. BSES Yamuna (BYPL), Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) and NDMC cover the rest of Delhi, so read the DISCOM name on the bill before you start.

• Who can apply. The net metering regulations apply to consumers who buy electricity from the distribution licensee (Regulation 4). BRPL's FAQ says all types of consumers can apply for net metering, including commercial and institutional, but subsidy is for residential consumers and RWA or CGHS common facilities only.
• Minimum size. The regulations set a minimum of 1 kWp (Regulation 5(5)).
• What limits the size. Capacity is subject to grid interconnection feasibility, the service line capacity and the sanctioned load (Regulation 5(3)). A system above the sanctioned load is allowed, with Service Line cum Development (SLD) charges for the difference (Regulation 5(4), confirmed in BRPL's FAQ).
• Transformer capacity. DERC's guidelines say at least 20% of a distribution transformer's rated capacity must be offered for net metering connections.
• Tenants. BRPL's FAQ says tenants can apply with an NOC from the owner. The application form carries an undertaking that the applicant is the owner, co-owner, legal heir or occupant with permission to use the roof.

The BRPL 5-Step Approval Ladder

BRPL's own forms split the process into an application, a registration stage and a post-installation stage. The ladder below follows those documents. Step timings are only given where DERC states them. For the rest, confirm with BRPL and track your own project history.

1. 1

   Pre-check: DISCOM, name, load and roof

   Confirm the bill says BSES Rajdhani. Match the applicant's name to the bill, note the CA number and sanctioned load, and confirm the roof permission. If the name differs, BRPL's form offers undertakings to correct it later, which can slow the file.

2. 2

   Apply online and get feasibility

   File on rts.bsesdelhi.com with ID proof and scanned signatures. Under the DERC First Amendment Regulations (July 2024), systems up to 10 kW skip the technical feasibility study, and above 10 kW the DISCOM must complete it within 15 days of a complete application.

3. 3

   Register the scheme and sign the connection agreement

   BRPL's Stage 2 checklist asks for the signed registration form, the net metering connection agreement on ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper attested by a notary, the consumer-vendor agreement, the SLD with checklist and the inverter IEC 62116 certificate. Registration charges depend on capacity (see fees below).

4. 4

   Install and upload post-installation documents

   BRPL's Stage 3 checklist: project completion report, geotagged photograph of the plant, list of components with the installation certificate, and the DCR undertaking. An Electrical Inspector certificate is listed for plants above 500 kWp.

5. 5

   Inspection, net meter and first-bill check

   BRPL inspects, installs the net meter and energises the connection. Then check that the next bill shows export and import units separately, as Regulation 9(3) requires, and that the account carries forward surplus credits.

Documents required, by stage

This list comes from BRPL's rooftop solar FAQ and its application, registration and post-installation forms. BRPL can update forms without notice, so download the current ones from the BRPL download forms page.

See our single line diagram and anti-islanding glossary pages for what the technical papers must show, and the site survey checklist for what to capture before you file.

Fees, tariff and the surplus export rate

Several figures older guides gave here (a ₹500 to ₹1,000 portal fee, a refundable security deposit, a stamp duty range, and a ₹3.00 per unit export rate) could not be found in BRPL or DERC documents, so they are removed.

### Surplus export and settlement

Export credits carry forward to the next billing period (Regulation 9(4)). At the end of each financial year, unadjusted credits are paid at the rate notified by DERC (Regulation 9(7)). BRPL's FAQ names that rate as the Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) approved in the DERC tariff order, and notes it may vary each year. There are no deemed generation charges (Regulation 9(8)).

Delhi residential tariff your proposal should use

The most recent tariff schedule BRPL publishes on its site is the DERC schedule for FY 2021-22. DERC's later tariff-page uploads that we found are true-up orders, and we did not find a newer domestic tariff schedule. Check the slab and fixed charge on the customer's actual bill before you model savings.

Fixed charges for individual domestic connections are charged on the sanctioned load, per kW per month: up to 2 kW ₹20, above 2 and up to 5 kW ₹50, above 5 and up to 15 kW ₹100, above 15 and up to 25 kW ₹200, and above 25 kW ₹250.

Source: ELECTRICITY TARIFF SCHEDULE FOR FY 2021-22 for BRPL, BYPL, TPDDL and NDMC, published on BRPL's tariff page. The schedule notes that surcharges, PPAC and electricity tax apply on top.

For how banking works across states, see net metering export and import banking, and for charges in other states see net metering charges in India. If the customer is weighing gross metering, read net vs gross metering.

PM Surya Ghar and Delhi state subsidy

The central slab is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third kW, which gives the ₹78,000 cap. The consumer needs an MNRE-empanelled vendor and Indian-made modules and cells (DCR). Delhi's state capital subsidy is passed through the first electricity bill after commissioning. GBI is adjusted against the bill, and any excess goes to the consumer's bank account each month. The Delhi policy period in BRPL's FAQ runs from 14 March 2024 to 13 March 2027, and the Delhi Solar Portal lists amendments to the policy, so confirm current rates there before you quote.

Next, read our PM Surya Ghar application process, how to calculate the subsidy, and empanelled vendor steps. Our state top-up subsidies post compares Delhi with other states.

How to check status and escalate

Where status shows. BRPL's FAQ says subsidy applications are tracked by logging in to pmsuryaghar.gov.in, and non-subsidy applications at rts.bsesdelhi.com. We could not capture the portal's exact status labels without a consumer login, so this guide does not list them. Ask your team to log the label shown at each change and map it to the ladder step it belongs to.

Escalation, official channels only.

1. BRPL solar helpline 19123 (Ext. 3), missed call 9052552509, and the two net metering cell emails on the BRPL net metering page.
2. The Nodal Officer, Net-Metering, Renewables Department, 2nd Floor, C-Block, BSES Bhawan, Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019, the address printed on BRPL's forms.
3. The consumer can approach the CGRF (BRPL), and appeals against its decisions go to the Electricity Ombudsman. BRPL's grievance page describes this process.
4. For subsidy delays, use the grievance options on pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Regulation 13 of the DERC regulations also allows penalties for violations.

What installers get wrong on BRPL files

• Filing against the wrong DISCOM. BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL have different coverage. Read the bill header, not the colony name.
• Name mismatch. The form wants the name exactly as on the bill. If it differs, the applicant signs undertakings to correct it later, and BRPL says it is not responsible if subsidy is held up as a result.
• Treating the sanctioned load as a hard limit. A larger system is allowed, but SLD charges apply. Quote that cost up front.
• Quoting a flat export rate. Year-end surplus is paid at APPC as approved by DERC, which changes by year.
• Moving solar to another CA. It cannot be shifted. The net metering is surrendered and filed again on the new CA, and a name change means filing again.
• Weak agreement paperwork. The connection agreement needs ₹100 stamp paper and a notary, with the consumer's signature on each page.
• Skipping the first-bill check. Confirm import, export and carried-forward units appear separately, as the regulations require.
• Assuming ownership proof is fixed. BRPL's published form takes an undertaking, but DDA flats, co-operative societies and GPA properties can raise questions. Ask BRPL what it wants for your case before you file, and keep a society resolution on file for society roofs.

For rejection causes across DISCOMs, see net metering rejection reasons.

Regulatory watch: what may change

If the customer is not on BRPL

BYPL (East and Central Delhi) is BSES Rajdhani's sister company with its own coverage and forms. Tata Power Delhi Distribution has its own process, covered in our Tata Power-DDL net metering guide. For other states, read the TANGEDCO, MSEDCL and BESCOM guides, or the DISCOM list. The general process is in DISCOM approval process and how to apply for net metering in India. See also the net metering and DISCOM glossary entries.

How QuickEstimate fits a Delhi EPC

A Delhi file moves across three portals, so installers need one place that holds the stage, the dates and the documents. QuickEstimate's proposal generator builds the customer proposal with the central subsidy worked out, and the quotation system keeps your pricing and BoM consistent. The solar CRM lets you map each BRPL ladder step to a pipeline stage, attach the document checklist and set reminders on your own follow-up dates. To see it with your Delhi workflow, book a demo.

What to do this week

1. Download BRPL's current application, registration and post-installation forms and turn them into one checklist.
2. Open every active Delhi file and confirm it is on the right portal: PM Surya Ghar, Delhi Solar Portal or rts.bsesdelhi.com.
3. Remove any flat export rate from your proposal template and describe surplus as paid at DERC's APPC at year end.
4. Log the portal status label at each change so your team builds its own timeline from real dates.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply for BSES Rajdhani net metering?

Apply online at rts.bsesdelhi.com, BRPL's one-stop rooftop solar portal. For PM Surya Ghar subsidy cases, the consumer registers at pmsuryaghar.gov.in, selects a vendor and authorises that vendor to apply for the net meter on the BRPL portal. State capital subsidy and generation based incentive are applied for separately at solar.delhi.gov.in. Confirm the consumer is a BRPL customer from the bill header first.

How long does BSES Rajdhani net metering take?

No fixed end-to-end time is guaranteed, so quote the customer a range based on your own recent projects. The DERC First Amendment Regulations of July 2024 exempt systems up to 10 kW from the technical feasibility study and require the DISCOM to finish feasibility for systems above 10 kW within 15 days of a complete application. Trade press reports a further DERC amendment in July 2026 that tightens timelines. Confirm the current clause with DERC before you quote a date.

How much does BRPL pay for surplus solar units?

Units exported but not adjusted by the end of the financial year are paid at the Average Power Purchase Cost (APPC) approved by DERC in its tariff order, according to BRPL's own FAQ. Regulation 9(7) of the DERC net metering regulations says the rate is the one notified by the Commission. APPC can change every year, so do not promise a flat per-unit figure in a proposal.

Is there a registration fee for BRPL net metering?

BRPL's registration form (December 2024 version) lists a registration charge of ₹1,000 for 1 to 10 kWp, rising with capacity. Trade press reports that DERC has since waived feasibility and registration fees for domestic systems up to 10 kW. Check the current fee on the portal before you quote the customer, and ask BRPL for the current net meter charge.

Can a customer install solar above the sanctioned load?

Yes. BRPL's FAQ says a consumer can install a solar system up to or beyond the sanctioned load. If the plant is larger than the sanctioned load, the consumer pays Service Line cum Development (SLD) charges under the DERC Supply Code, as Regulation 5(4) of the net metering regulations provides. The minimum system size under the regulations is 1 kWp.

How do I check my BRPL solar application status?

For PM Surya Ghar subsidy applications, log in to pmsuryaghar.gov.in. For non-subsidy applications, log in at rts.bsesdelhi.com. If the status does not move, call BRPL's toll-free solar helpline 19123 (Ext. 3), give a missed call to 9052552509, or email netmetering.brpl@reliancegroupindia.com, all listed on BRPL's net metering page.

Who do I escalate to if BRPL does not act on my application?

Start with the BRPL solar helpline and the net metering cell email, and keep the application number and dates. If there is still no action, the consumer can approach the BRPL Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF), and an appeal against a CGRF decision goes to the Electricity Ombudsman. Regulation 13 of the DERC net metering regulations also lets the Commission penalise a licensee that violates the regulations.

What subsidy can a Delhi customer get with BRPL net metering?

Under PM Surya Ghar the central subsidy is ₹60,000 for the first 2 kWp and ₹18,000 for the third kWp, so ₹78,000 at most. BRPL's FAQ (September 2025) also lists a Delhi capital subsidy of ₹10,000 per kW up to ₹30,000 per residential consumer, and a generation based incentive of ₹3 per unit up to 3 kWp and ₹2 per unit above 3 kWp up to 10 kWp for five years. The Delhi policy has been amended, so confirm current rates at solar.delhi.gov.in.