Did You Know Net Metering Can Make Your Electricity Bill Almost Zero?

Did you know that with rooftop solar and net metering, your electricity meter can actually run backwards?
Yes — that’s the real magic behind solar savings in India. Most people understand that solar panels generate electricity, but many don’t realize how net metering turns that electricity into monthly bill reduction — sometimes even making the bill close to zero.

Let’s break it down in a simple, practical way.

⚡ What Exactly Is Net Metering?

Net metering is a system where your rooftop solar plant connects to the government electricity grid.
When your solar panels generate more power than you consume during the day, the extra units flow into the grid. In return, those units get credited to your electricity account.

At night or during low sunlight hours, when you consume grid electricity, those credits are used to adjust your bill.

So your bill becomes:
Units Used – Units Exported = Payable Units

How Net Metering Benefits Homeowners

For residential customers, net metering is the biggest reason solar makes financial sense.

Here’s what it helps you achieve:

• Massive bill reduction: Many homes see 70–90% savings.

• Better ROI: You recover your solar cost faster because every excess unit adds value.

• No energy wastage: Even if you’re not home in the daytime, your solar power is still useful.

• Long-term stability: Even if electricity tariffs rise, your solar credits keep protecting you.

In short, net metering ensures you gain maximum benefit from every ray of sunlight.

How Net Metering Helps Businesses

For commercial and industrial rooftops, savings become even bigger.

Because businesses usually operate in daylight hours, they consume a large part of solar power directly, and export the remaining to the grid.

That means:

• Lower operational cost

• Higher profit margins

• ROI often within 3–4 years

• Strong sustainability branding

This is why industries in places like Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Delhi-NCR are scaling solar rapidly.

The Real Challenge: The Process

While net metering is simple in concept, many customers struggle with the process:

• DISCOM approvals

• Application forms

• Load and rooftop verification

• Meter replacement

• Inspection schedules

• Final commissioning

One missing document or wrong form can delay approvals for weeks.

That’s why installation through an experienced EPC partner matters.

How SOLAR-MAIT Makes Net Metering Hassle-Free

At SOLAR-MAIT, net metering is included as part of the complete EPC service.

The team handles:

• Paperwork and online application

• DISCOM coordination

• Site inspection support

• Meter installation follow-ups

• Final approval + commissioning

So customers don’t have to run around offices or worry about the technicalities. You get a clean, smooth solar journey — with long-term performance backed by 25 years of warranty and support.

🌞 Final Thought

Solar panels produce electricity.
But net metering converts that electricity into real monthly savings.

If you’re planning rooftop solar, always ensure net metering is part of the solution — because that’s where the true benefit begins.