What Is Virtual Net Metering? Explained in Simple Terms
In standard net metering, you install panels on your roof. A bi-directional meter tracks what you consume vs what you send back to the grid. You only pay for the net difference. W…
Key Takeaways
In standard net metering, you install panels on your roof. A bi-directional meter tracks what you consume vs what you send back to the grid. You only pay for t…
VNM is an extension where the solar plant and the beneficiary don’t need to be at the same location. A single plant generates electricity, and the generation i…
Maharashtra (MERC): Among the most progressive. Clear rules for societies and commercial complexes.
Which States Support VNM?
Maharashtra (MERC): Among the most progressive. Clear rules for societies and commercial complexes.
Karnataka (KERC): Active framework for group and virtual net metering.
Delhi (DERC): Updated VNM guidelines January 2026, extending to all consumer categories.
Rajasthan (RERC): Virtual and group net metering for capacities up to 1 MW.
Tamil Nadu (TNERC): Leading regulatory adoption in the south.
The trend is clear: VNM is going from niche to mainstream across India.
Why VNM Matters for Digital Solar
VNM is the regulatory backbone that makes PowerNetPro possible. When you reserve capacity, the underlying mechanism is VNM: a plant generates at one location, credits flow to your bill at another. Without VNM, this credit transfer wouldn’t work within the DISCOM framework.