KOLLAM: There is strong criticism that the new renewable energy regulation proposed by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission discourages rooftop solar power generation. The High Court has stayed the implementation of the policy after considering a petition raising these concerns.

Currently, solar consumers receive Rs 3.08 per unit for the electricity they supply to KSEB. Under the new rules, those installing new plants would get only Rs 2.79 per unit.

Restrictions on net metering, removing commercial establishments from net metering, and new rates for energy banking would all cause losses for solar entrepreneurs.

Earlier, the limit for net metering was up to 1000 kW. Now, it will be reduced to 20 kW. Plants above 20 kW will be placed under net billing, meaning they will receive a

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