Rooftop Solar Installations Crash in Kerala Due to Policy Restrictions

A draft proposal limiting net metering to 3 kW has caused widespread concerns

August 29, 2025

/ Markets & Policy, Mercom Research Focus, Solar

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Kerala witnessed an unprecedented drop in monthly rooftop solar capacity additions, as low as 12 MW in July this year, compared to an average monthly installation of 35 MW, due to an unfavorable regulatory proposal by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) that impacted the segment.

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Rooftop Solar Installations Crash in Kerala Due to Policy Restrictions

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