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POLICY & IMPACT

Track the requests.
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An evidence-linked account of issues raised at Suryasthan 2025—not a list of government approvals.

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Discussion ≠ recommendation ≠ approved policy.

Each item is a request described in REAR's 21 December 2025 report. The report does not, by itself, confirm formal filing, regulatory acceptance or implementation. Updates require documentary evidence from the competent authority.

Net metering01

Carry-forward of exported units

REAR requested carry-forward of net exported rooftop solar units and annual settlement of surplus electricity.

Addressed to
Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (RERC)
Reason given
Consumer value, fair crediting of surplus generation, and investment predictability.
Recorded status
Request reported · outcome not independently verified
Read the published request
Hybrid & storage02

Support for hybrid solar systems

REAR called for an additional subsidy for hybrid rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar.

Addressed to
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Reason given
Adoption of storage-backed residential systems; proposed, not an approved subsidy.
Recorded status
Request reported · outcome not independently verified
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Quality & safety03

National vendor qualification criteria

REAR recommended uniform technical qualification criteria addressing prior experience, certified personnel, IEC/BIS standards, safety and O&M capability.

Addressed to
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Reason given
Installation quality, consumer safety and professional accountability.
Recorded status
Request reported · outcome not independently verified
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DISCOM execution04

Accept hybrid net-metering applications

REAR requested written instructions to field offices to remove ambiguity in accepting hybrid net-metering applications.

Addressed to
Rajasthan DISCOMs
Reason given
Consistent field-level implementation and reduced application friction.
Recorded status
Request reported · outcome not independently verified
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DISCOM execution05

Timeline for smart-meter tariff code changes

REAR requested defined timelines to change smart-meter tariff codes for use with rooftop solar net metering.

Addressed to
Rajasthan DISCOMs
Reason given
Faster commissioning and fewer billing disputes.
Recorded status
Request reported · outcome not independently verified
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Shared solar06

Operating procedures for VNM and GNM

REAR requested detailed standard operating procedures for Virtual and Group Net Metering.

Addressed to
Rajasthan DISCOMs
Reason given
A clearer participation route for consumers in shared buildings and group housing.
Recorded status
Request reported · outcome not independently verified
Read the published request
ANNOUNCED NEXT STEPS · DECEMBER 2025

Awareness, local coordination and continued engagement.

REAR's post-event report announced plans for district-level teams, statewide PM Surya Ghar awareness activity and dialogue with MNRE, RERC, DISCOMs, banks and EPCs. These are reported intentions; delivery and measurable outcomes have not been independently verified.

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