1 June 2026
Net Metering in Bhopal: MPMKVVCL Process, Timeline & Documents (2026)
Step-by-step net-metering process for rooftop solar in Bhopal under MPMKVVCL, application, documents, bidirectional meter, timeline, and how export credits work.
Short answer: In Bhopal, net metering for rooftop solar is processed by MPMKVVCL (the central-MP DISCOM). You apply for feasibility, install through an empanelled vendor, and MPMKVVCL installs a bidirectional meter that credits the surplus solar you export to the grid against the units you draw at night. The full process typically takes a few weeks; WattSprout files all of it for you.
What net metering does
A bidirectional meter runs both ways: it records the solar power you export during the day and the grid power you import at night. You’re billed only on the net, so your daytime surplus offsets your night-time usage. It’s essential to get full value from an on-grid system and is required for the PM Surya Ghar subsidy.
The MPMKVVCL net-metering process in Bhopal
- Register & apply for feasibility on the PM Surya Ghar portal with your MPMKVVCL consumer number.
- Feasibility approval, MPMKVVCL checks the local transformer/feeder can take the export.
- Install through an empanelled vendor (line-itemed BOM, IS-code compliant).
- Apply for net metering, submit the installation details.
- Inspection & meter installation, MPMKVVCL inspects and fits the bidirectional meter.
- Commissioning, system goes live; subsidy is released to your bank account.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Latest MPMKVVCL electricity bill (consumer number)
- Identity + address proof
- Roof ownership / NOC if applicable
- Vendor’s installation and equipment details
Timeline
Feasibility approval is usually quick; the main wait is the DISCOM inspection and meter installation. Most Bhopal residential connections complete within a few weeks of installation. WattSprout coordinates each step so you’re not chasing the DISCOM yourself.
Common mistakes
- Installing before feasibility approval, can cause rework.
- Skipping net metering, daytime surplus is wasted and subsidy is at risk.
- Wrong consumer details on the portal, delays approval.
- Non-empanelled vendor, disqualifies the subsidy.
Related reading
- PM Surya Ghar Bhopal subsidy guide
- Net metering in Madhya Pradesh (state overview)
- Rooftop solar in Bhopal
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