The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission has increased the net metering cap for rooftop solar power projects to either 5 MW or the consumer’s contract demand/ sanction load, whichever is lower. Net metering in the state was earlier capped at less than 1 MW. The increase in the net metering cap comes across as an effort to encourage the adoption of commercial and industrial rooftop installations. The Commission has also allowed consumers to opt for group net metering, net billing, or behind-the-meter connection.