Guide · Karnataka
BESCOM net metering: how to apply
What it takes to get rooftop solar net-metered with BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company) in Karnataka — the application process, the bidirectional meter, the typical timeline, and where to apply.
- •Karnataka now allows virtual and group net metering (2025) — a major unlock for apartment societies with shared or split connections.
- •For systems up to 10 kW the separate technical-feasibility approval is waived, which speeds up the whole process.
The BESCOM net-metering process, step by step
- 1
Apply on the national rooftop-solar portal
Register with your electricity account number and choose BESCOM as your DISCOM. This starts your subsidy application.
- 2
BESCOM feasibility check
BESCOM verifies your connection and sanctioned load. Systems up to 10 kW skip this separate approval step.
- 3
Install through a registered vendor
A registered installer sets up your system and files the net-metering request with BESCOM on your behalf.
- 4
Inspection & bidirectional meter
BESCOM inspects the installation and fits a bidirectional (net) meter that records both the power you import and the power you export.
- 5
Commissioning & net metering activated
Once commissioned, your exported units begin offsetting the units you draw from the grid.
- 6
Subsidy credited to your bank
The central rooftop-solar subsidy is transferred directly to your bank account after commissioning — it is not deducted upfront.
Typical timeline
Most homeowners see BESCOM approvals in a few weeks, with the subsidy credited about a month after commissioning. Timelines vary by circle and sanctioned load. CESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM and GESCOM serve other parts of Karnataka on the same state-wide rules.
Rules and timelines change. Last verified 2026-07-08. BESCOM website · National rooftop-solar portal
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BESCOM net metering — frequently asked
Who applies for BESCOM net metering — me or my installer?
Your registered installer usually files the BESCOM net-metering application and arranges the bidirectional meter as part of the project. Confirm it is included when you compare quotes.
How long does BESCOM net metering take?
Typically a few weeks for approvals, plus about a month for the subsidy to be credited after commissioning. It varies by circle and sanctioned load — treat BESCOM's portal as the source of truth for current timelines.
Do I need feasibility approval for a small rooftop system?
For systems up to 10 kW the separate technical-feasibility approval is generally waived, which speeds up the whole process.
Which meter do I need for net metering?
A bidirectional (net) meter that records both the power you import from and export to the grid. BESCOM installs it during the inspection step.
Does the subsidy come through BESCOM?
The central rooftop-solar subsidy is transferred directly to your bank account after commissioning. BESCOM handles the grid connection and the net meter, not the subsidy payout.