The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has released amendments to its draft regulation on grid-interactive solar rooftop photovoltaic (SRTPV) systems under net and gross metering, 2023.
The updated draft aims to streamline provisions governing rooftop solar installations, metering arrangements, and grid connectivity in the state. According to officials, the amendments are intended to address feedback received from stakeholders and to align the regulation with evolving national policies and renewable energy targets.
The revised norms will have a direct impact on residential, commercial, and industrial consumers opting for rooftop solar, offering clarity on system capacity, technical standards, and settlement of energy under both net and gross metering mechanisms.
APERC has invited further comments and suggestions from stakeholders before finalizing the regulation. The move is seen as a step toward strengthening distributed renewable energy adoption in Andhra Pradesh.
