KSERC comes with Clarity For Kerala’s Solar Prosumers With New Options For Fixed Charges And Security Deposit
KSERC’s New Order Brings Clarity and Flexibility for Kerala’s Solar Prosumers In a move that brings greater clarity and relief to domestic solar consumers, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) has issued a landmark order addressing key concerns related to fixed charges and security deposits for solar prosumers in the state. The order, released on September 22, 2025, follows a petition (OP No. 43/2025) filed by Shri Jameskutty Thomas and others, challenging the legality of certain billing practices of the Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEB Ltd) under the Net Metering System. Hearings were conducted on August 27 and September 2, 2025, before a panel chaired by Shri T.K. Jose, with members Adv. A.J. Wilson and Shri B. Pradeep. The petitioners argued that KSEB was unfairly levying fixed charges based on the total electricity consumed, including the power generated from rooftop solar systems, and was also retaining high security deposits. They contended th...