7.1 The interconnection of the rooftop solar system with the network of the distribution licensee shall conform to the technical specifications, standards and provisions as provided in the Central Electricity Authority (technical Standards for connectivity of the Distributed Generation resources) Regulations,2013 as amended from time to time.
The distribution Licensee shall also ensure that interconnection of Rooftop Solar power system with the distribution system of the Licensee conforms to the relevant provisions of the Central Electricity Authority(Measures related to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations,2010 as amended from time to time.
The Net meter and solar meter installed should conform to the standards, specifications and accuracy class as provided in the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006, as amended from time to time and are installed in such a way that they are accessible for reading.
7.2 The Rooftop Solar power producer may install grid interactive Solar power system with or without battery backup.
Provided that if the Solar Energy Generator, prefers connectivity with battery backup (full load backup/partial load backup) ,in all such cases the inverter shall have separate backup wiring to prevent the battery/Solar power to flow into the grid in the absence of grid supply and manual isolation switch shall also be provided.
7.3 The Solar power producer shall be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and rectification of any defect of the solar Energy System up to the point of Net Meter beyond which the responsibility of safe operation & maintenance shall rest with the Distribution Licensee.
7.4 The Distribution licensee shall have the right to disconnect the Solar Energy System at any time in the event of possible threat/damage to its distribution system,