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DISCOM Approval Process for Rooftop Solar — Step by Step

11 Sep 2026 · 2 min read

Installing the panels is only half the job — DISCOM approval is what actually turns the system on for net metering.

The typical steps

"Delays almost always come from paperwork mismatches, not the installation itself."
StepTypical time
Feasibility check5–10 days
Meter swap7–15 days

Accurate paperwork starts with an accurate proposal and correct net-metering basics.

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Avoid paperwork delays.

Generate proposals with consistent, DISCOM-ready numbers.