The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has approved revised generic tariffs for Distributed Solar Photovoltaic (DSPV) and Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) projects in Karnataka. The new tariff framework came into effect on August 25, 2026, and will remain applicable until June 30, 2029, unless revised further.
For domestic consumers installing 1 kW to 10 kW rooftop solar systems without capital subsidy, the tariff has been fixed at ₹3.89 per unit. For projects under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with capital subsidy, tariffs range from ₹1.96 to ₹2.58 per unit, depending on system capacity.
For other DSPV and SPV projects, KERC has introduced separate tariffs based on domestic content requirements. DCR-category projects will receive ₹3.11 per unit, while non-DCR projects have been set at ₹2.34 per unit.
The revised framework covers projects operating under net metering, gross metering, net billing, virtual net metering and group net metering mechanisms. Virtual and group net-metering projects will receive 75% of the applicable tariff for the corresponding project category.
The Commission said the revised framework aims to provide a clear regulatory structure for Karnataka’s distributed solar market and encourage greater participation, particularly from smaller residential consumers.
