The year 2019 brought a surprising regulatory shift in India’s solar journey—net metering was withdrawn or restricted in several states for certain consumer categories, especially for commercial and industrial (C&I) users. While this created short-term uncertainty, Vesat Renewables Private Limited stood firmly with its customers, ensuring clarity, continuity, and confidence in solar investments.
What Happened in 2019?
In 2019, several state electricity regulatory commissions (SERCs) and DISCOMs revised solar policies, including:
- Withdrawal or capping of net metering for commercial and industrial users
- Introduction of gross metering or net billing models
- Changes in rooftop solar tariffs and compensation mechanisms
- New connection limits and transformer capacity restrictions
These changes were primarily aimed at protecting DISCOM revenue and redefining how solar generators interact with the grid.
Vesat Renewables’ Response: Clarity, Compliance & Customer Focus
At Vesat Renewables, we proactively engaged with DISCOMs, regulators, and consumers to:
- Educate customers on policy changes through workshops and webinars
- Offer new solar models: behind-the-meter usage, hybrid systems, and storage-integrated solutions
- Assist with compliance, paperwork, and feasibility studies
- Pivot to Open Access and Group Captive models for C&I clients
- Advocate for fair and pro-solar regulations through industry associations
Turning a Challenge into an Opportunity
Despite net metering limits, the value proposition of solar remained strong, especially with rising grid tariffs. Vesat Renewables helped clients adopt:
- Self-consumption-focused systems with optimized sizing
- Battery-backed solar for energy storage and nighttime use
- Net billing systems where feasible, with clear ROI projections
- Solar + energy efficiency bundles for reduced demand charges
Our Message to Solar Aspirants
Policy may evolve—but the sun remains free and reliable. Vesat Renewables is here to help you make informed, profitable, and future-ready solar decisions—whether or not net metering is available.
Solar is still worth it—and smarter than ever.
Talk to Vesat Renewables to explore the right solar solution for your home or business in today’s regulatory landscape.