Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited [JDVVNL] — Solar Net Metering issue

Address:

G-148, Shastri Nagar, Jodhpur (342003)

A humble request.

Almost 4 months have passed, still no solution to billing related issue (solar generation getting added in actual consumption). Meter Reading Instrument (MRI) report should be taken immediately from the date of commissioning i.e. 16 March, 2021. MRI also has a limitation of getting recorded for few month/days (as per storage space available in meter). It would be difficult at a later date to verify the claim, unless immediate action is take by DISCOM to resolve the billing related issue and take the MRI report for reference and record.

It has been almost 4 months since I got a 3 kWp solar PV plant installed at my residence from M/s Power Solar (Bombay Solar). The plant was commissioned on 16th March, 2021 and initial meter reading of both main meter (smart meter) and solar meter were noted by the DISCOM staff/official on eve of 16 March, 2021.

- Solar Meter Reading ~0 kWh (16/03/2021)
- Main Meter Reading 1006 kWh (16/03/2021)

Upon delay in receipt of bill (in hard form) in 04/2021, we inquired and fetched the bill online. The consumption of 544 units (kWh) was NOT understood. It was clear from the calculation and consumption pattern that Solar generation was getting summed up with the actual consumption rather than getting adjusted (subtracted) from the consumption.

The same was communicated (along with calculations) from time to time to all the JdVVNL officials via E-mail, Whatsapp, telecommunication, and a letter (hand written) submitted in hard copy form to B-3 circle, JdVVNL. The copy of E-mails and letter are attached here for your ready reference. Further attached are the snapshot of meter readings (solar and main meter) taken today. The readings are as follows -

- Solar Meter Reading - 1542.9 kWh (26/06/2021)
- Main Meter Reading - 3619 kWh (26/06/2021)

From above readings (dated 16/03/2021 and 26/06/2021), following is being concluded -
- Recorded Consumption (from 16/03/2021 to 26/06/2021) =[protected] = 2613 units
- Recorded Solar Generation (from 16/03/2021 to 26/06/2021) = (1542.9 - 0) = 1543 units
- Actual Consumption (from 16/03/2021 to 26/06/2021) =[protected] = 1070 units
- Units to be Actually billed (from 16/03/2021 to 26/06/2021) =[protected] = - 473 units (extra generation)

It is understood that we are entitled for a payback of ~473 units till[protected].

Given all the facts (No. of residents - 2 persons, Appliances used - fridge, LED TV and cooler and LED lighting load (AC used minimally)), the above calculation perfectly fits in.
I have further requested/suggested to take MRI (meter reading instrument) report for your (DISCOM) satisfaction, which will definitely support the facts stated here.

Trails done - Switched OFF main MCB. Increase in Main meter reading was same as Solar Meter Reading, thereby proving that Solar generation is getting added in main meter units (consumption) for which we are billed.

It is therefore once again requested to issue/generate revised bill after incorporating the changes/corrections, as applicable, and provide relief.

Feel free to contact for any further clarification and information.

Best Regards,
Gaurav Bhansali
Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur
B.E. - Electrical Engineering (MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur)
M.Tech. - Power System (MNIT, Jaipur)
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