THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is no relaxation in the fixed charge imposed by KSEB on rooftop solar users. The Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered that the fixed charge can continue to be levied. KSEB is charging a fee for excess electricity used in addition to solar. The fixed charge is in addition to this. The fixed charge has to be paid whether KSEB's electricity is used or not. This has been a setback for rooftop solar users.

The petition of the solar users demanded that a fixed charge be imposed only on KSEB's electricity. However, KSEB argued that the fixed charge is necessary as electricity is supplied to the house and the system for it is maintained whether it is used or not. The fixed charge is charged by KSEB for the cost of infrastructure for electricity distribution.

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