NET METERING PROGRAMME

Net Metering Programme

Net-metering Programme is a mechanism that allows Solar PV system owners to export their excess electricity generated by their Solar PV system back to the national grid in exchange for credits.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicant is an existing customer of the Department of Electrical Services (DES).
  • Applicant does not have any outstanding arears prior to application.
  • Only applicable to Solar PV with a generation capacity of 1kW or higher, and not more than 1MW or 1000kW.
  • Net-metering Programme is open to all categories in the following tariff structure:
      • Residential sector
      • Government sector
      • Commercial sector
      • Industrial sector
  • Power must be generated from Solar PV technology only.
  • Consumers who have committed offences under the Electricity Act, Chapter 223 are not eligible to apply for the Net-metering Programme.

HOW TO APPLY

Members of the public (residential, government, commercial, industrial sectors) who are interested may submit their application through the following steps:

  • Step 1:

Customer shall appoint their own Contractor or Installer to process their Net-metering application on their behalf.

  • Step 2:

Contractor or Installer shall then complete and acquire all documents and certificates related to Net-metering before submitting the final application to the Department of Energy.

 

Applicant may refer to the Net-metering Guideline for more information.

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