In the matter of the RERC (Grid Interactive Distributed Renewable Energy Generating Systems) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – EQ
Summary:
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## **1. Introduction of Updated Definition: Distributed Renewable Energy System (DRE)**
The Order introduces a comprehensive new definition of **DRE Systems**, applicable to domestic and non-domestic consumers.
These systems use renewable sources (solar, hydro, biogas, biomass, geothermal, wind) and must be located on the consumer’s premises or group/shared locations. They may operate individually or together (e.g., hybrid systems).
DRE systems include:
* Rooftop / ground-mounted systems on premises
* Community/group installations
* VNM and GNM configurations
* Open-access based renewable generation
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## **2. Updated Categories Included Under DRE**
The order explicitly includes the following configurations under DRE:
### **(a) Behind-the-meter solar on consumer premises**
### **(b) Group net-metered or virtual net-metered community solar systems** located on
* public buildings
* community areas
* rented/leased/shared spaces
### **(c) Group or Virtual Net Metering at large campuses**
This includes universities, industrial parks, IT parks, etc.
### **(d) Renewable energy injected at the LT side of a transformer**
Allocated to multiple consumers using GNM/VNM models.
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## **3. Clarification on Community-Based Renewable Energy Systems**
The amendments support **community solar / community RE projects**, which may serve multiple households or non-domestic users through shared infrastructure.
Examples include:
* Housing societies
* Resident welfare associations
* Commercial complexes
* Industrial parks
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## **4. Applicability Across Consumer Categories**
Both **domestic and non-domestic** consumers are eligible to adopt DRE systems under these amended regulations.
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## **5. Consumer Premise and Connectivity Rules**
The document reinforces that the system:
* must be located on or near the consumer’s premise, except for community/VNM systems;
* may be grid-connected at the consumer’s point of supply or at the distribution transformer (for GNM/VNM);
* must follow technical standards for safety and grid stability.
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