How Solar Credits Work on Your Electricity Bill
Learn exactly how solar generation turns into bill savings, how credits appear on your DISCOM bill, and how digital solar makes it seamless.
Key Takeaways
Solar credits are monetary values applied to your bill based on your reserved capacity's generation.
PowerNetPro guarantees ₹7 per unit — fixed and predictable, unlike variable market-linked credits.
Credits are calculated daily via IoT meters and applied to your monthly DISCOM bill.
Excess credits roll forward — building a credit bank for high-consumption months.
You can track generation, credits, and savings in real-time through the PowerNetPro app.
What Are Solar Credits?
A solar credit is a monetary value applied to your bill based on how much electricity your reserved solar capacity generated. On PowerNetPro, the rate is a guaranteed ₹7 per unit (kWh). For every unit produced, you get ₹7 off your bill.
From Sunlight to Savings: The Credit Flow
- Solar Generation: Panels produce 4–5 units per kW per day on average across India.
- IoT Tracking: Smart meters transmit real-time generation data to the platform.
- Proportional Allocation: 2 kW out of 100 kW plant = 2% of total generation is yours.
- Credit Calculation: Your units × ₹7 = your monthly credit. Example: 300 units = ₹2,100.
- Bill Application: Credit deducted from your DISCOM bill. ₹3,500 bill − ₹2,100 credit = ₹1,400 to pay.
Guaranteed vs Variable Credits
Some platforms offer variable credits tied to fluctuating market rates. PowerNetPro offers a guaranteed ₹7 per unit — your savings are predictable regardless of tariff changes or DISCOM decisions. This predictability is crucial for budgeting.
Savings by Capacity
| Capacity | Monthly Units | Monthly Credit | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 kW | ~225 | ₹1,575 | ₹18,900 |
| 2 kW | ~300 | ₹2,100 | ₹25,200 |
| 3 kW | ~450 | ₹3,150 | ₹37,800 |
| 5 kW | ~750 | ₹5,250 | ₹63,000 |