Understanding Net Metering: How It Maximizes Your Solar Savings

Net metering is one of the most important policies supporting solar energy adoption in India. It allows homeowners and businesses to export excess electricity generated by their solar systems back to the grid and receive credits on their electricity bills.

Here’s how it works: during the day, when your solar panels produce more electricity than you use, the surplus is sent to the grid. At night or on cloudy days, you draw electricity from the grid as usual. Your utility then calculates the “net” energy you consumed versus what you exported and bills you accordingly. This can significantly reduce or even eliminate your monthly electricity costs.

For commercial and industrial clients, net metering is a game-changer. Many facilities operate during daylight hours, which means their solar systems often meet most or all of their energy demand. Any excess power generated on weekends or holidays is credited back, reducing overall energy costs even further.

The availability and structure of net metering vary by state, but the financial benefits are clear. At Shiroi Energy, we help our clients navigate the process of applying for and setting up net metering to maximize savings from day one.

If you’re considering solar, make sure you understand net metering – it’s one of the most powerful ways to make your investment work for you.