(1) The distribution licensee and the eligible consumer shall ensure that-
(i) the interconnection of the rooftop solar system with the consumer installations and the distribution system of the licensee conforms to the specifications, Compendium of HPERC Regulations, March 2021 9 standards and provisions as provided in the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013;
(ii) the relevant provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply), Regulations, 2010 are adhered to.
(2) The eligible consumer may install rooftop solar system with or without battery backup:
Provided that suitable protection shall be provided to automatically prevent the power flow from the battery/Decentralized Generation (DG) including rooftop solar system into the grid in the absence of grid supply. Manual isolation switch shall also be provided.
(3) The eligible consumer shall be responsible for safe operation, maintenance and rectification of any defect of the rooftop solar system upto the point of net meter.
(4) The distribution licensee shall have the right to disconnect the rooftop solar system at any time in the event of possible threat/damage, from such rooftop solar system to its distribution system, to prevent an accident or damage. Subject to sub-regulation (3), the distribution licensee may call upon the eligible consumer to rectify the defect(s) within a reasonable time.