KERC Proposes Battery Storage Mandate for Solar Systems Over 10 kW
The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission's new draft regulations require battery storage for solar systems exceeding 10 kW, enhancing energy management. The regulations aim to facilitate the adoption of solar energy in urban settings and allow innovative metering solutions.

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed new regulations that mandate the installation of battery energy storage systems for Grid Interactive Distributed Solar Photovoltaic (DSPV) plants with a capacity above 10 kW. Consumers will need hybrid inverters and batteries with a storage capacity of at least 20% of the plant's generation potential.
Additionally, the draft regulations will introduce Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering, enabling multiple consumers to benefit from shared solar installations. Solar panels can also be installed on building facades and elevated structures, promoting flexibility in urban solar deployment. These changes are set to replace the existing Rooftop Solar Regulations of 2016, aiming to enhance grid reliability and wider solar adoption.




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