Telangana became India’s newest state in 2014 and has grown rapidly — Hyderabad is now a major tech hub with a large commercial rooftop solar market, and residential PM Surya Ghar installations are accelerating across the state. TSSPDCL serves Hyderabad and southern Telangana; TSNPDCL covers the north. Both operate under TSERC regulation.
TSERC Net Metering Framework
TSERC has issued net metering regulations that apply to both DISCOMs:
- Residential: Up to sanctioned load
- Commercial and industrial: Up to 1 MW under standard net metering
- Export rate: DISCOM APPC (approximately Rs. 3.40–3.80/unit)
- Settlement: Monthly
Telangana’s APPC sits in the mid-range nationally. Hyderabad’s high commercial electricity consumption at relatively high tariffs means commercial rooftop solar payback periods are shorter than in many other states.
TSSPDCL: Southern Telangana and Hyderabad
TSSPDCL serves Hyderabad and the surrounding districts of Rangareddy, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Sangareddy, Vikarabad, Suryapet, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, and Wanaparthy.
Hyderabad market: Hyderabad’s IT corridor (Hitech City, Gachibowli, Madhapur) concentrates large commercial rooftop solar potential in office parks, tech campuses, and data centres. TSSPDCL’s network in these areas handles significant commercial solar applications.
Residential market: TSSPDCL’s coverage of Hyderabad’s expanding outer ring areas (Shamshabad, LB Nagar, Kompally, Bowrampet) includes large residential colonies with strong PM Surya Ghar demand.
Application process: TSSPDCL has an online solar application portal. Submit through the portal with the standard documentation package.
TSNPDCL: Northern Telangana
TSNPDCL covers the northern and eastern districts: Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Adilabad, Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Jagtial, Rajanna Sircilla, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, and Bhadradri Kothagudem.
Market characteristics: Northern Telangana is more agricultural-industrial with smaller urban centres. PM Surya Ghar residential demand is growing, particularly in Warangal and Karimnagar. Agricultural solar under PM-KUSUM is significant here.
Application: TSNPDCL processes applications through its consumer portal and sub-division offices. Processing timelines are generally slower than TSSPDCL.
TSREDCO: State Solar Agency
TSREDCO (Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation) coordinates state-level renewable energy:
- Manages vendor empanelment for PM Surya Ghar in Telangana
- Coordinates with both DISCOMs on implementation and monitoring
- Administers state solar subsidy programmes
- Develops utility-scale solar projects in the state
For PM Surya Ghar work in Telangana, TSREDCO registration (alongside DISCOM empanelment) is required. Maintain both registrations current.
Hyderabad Rooftop Solar Market
Hyderabad’s rooftop solar market has distinctive characteristics:
Commercial IT sector: Large IT campuses (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Amazon facilities) in Hyderabad have installed significant rooftop solar capacity. These are typically large commercial systems (100 kW–500 kW) installed through direct procurement or RESCO arrangements.
Residential growth: Hyderabad’s expanding residential colonies and gated communities have strong PM Surya Ghar uptake. Group Net Metering for housing societies is increasingly relevant in Hyderabad’s large apartment complexes.
Open access for large consumers: Hyderabad’s large industrial and commercial electricity consumers above 1 MW often opt for open access solar arrangements, sourcing from solar parks under TSERC open access regulations.
HMDA and GHMC Solar Bylaws
Two civic bodies have incorporated solar into Hyderabad’s building regulations:
GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation): New buildings above specified floor area thresholds seeking occupancy certificates in GHMC’s jurisdiction must demonstrate solar installation. The specific requirements are embedded in GHMC’s building by-laws.
HMDA (Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority): HMDA’s planning area (extending beyond GHMC’s core jurisdiction) has similar provisions for new large buildings.
Impact on installers: Every new large residential complex or commercial building in Hyderabad needing an occupancy certificate is a mandatory solar customer. Builders who need to comply are strong commercial prospects for empanelled installers with TSSPDCL relationships.
Pro Tip: Target Hyderabad’s New Residential Colonies for Group Net Metering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which DISCOMs operate in Telangana?
TSSPDCL (Hyderabad and southern Telangana), TSNPDCL (northern Telangana including Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad).
What is the export rate?
Approximately Rs. 3.40–3.80 per unit (TSERC DISCOM APPC, monthly settlement).
What is TSREDCO?
Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation — the state nodal agency. Required for vendor registration on PM Surya Ghar projects in Telangana.
Is there a solar mandate in Hyderabad?
Yes. GHMC and HMDA building bylaws require solar installation for new buildings above specified floor area thresholds seeking occupancy certificates.
