People love clarity—and solar should feel clear, not confusing. Here’s a simple, realistic week-by-week timeline for a typical rooftop solar installation in Bhopal, from survey to net meter and subsidy steps. (Exact dates can vary depending on approvals and DISCOM scheduling.) (Press Information Bureau)
Week 1: Roof survey + system sizing + document readiness
Points:
- Roof visit to check shade, space, and panel placement
- System size suggestion based on your bill (kW sizing)
- Finalize your goal: bill savings only (on-grid) or backup (hybrid)
- Keep documents ready (bill, ID, bank details) so your portal work doesn’t get stuck later (Press Information Bureau)
Small tip: Take 2–3 clear roof photos (wide angle) + your latest electricity bill. It speeds up the survey and proposal.
Week 2: Portal application + feasibility/approval stage
Points:
- Apply through the National Portal: register, fill details, and submit your rooftop solar application (Press Information Bureau)
- Wait for DISCOM feasibility approval (this step is required before installation under the standard process) (Press Information Bureau)
- Choose a registered vendor and lock the installation schedule after approval (Press Information Bureau)
Note for Bhopal: The DISCOM region for Bhopal is typically under MPMKVVCL (Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd.). (MPCZ Web Apps)
Week 3: Installation + testing (your solar goes live on the roof)
Points:
- Structure mounting + panel fixing
- Inverter installation + wiring + safety protections
- Basic testing + system handover
- Monitoring app setup (if included) so you can track daily units
Installer should share: system specs (kW, panel count), warranties, and do’s/don’ts at handover.
Week 4: DISCOM inspection + net metering + commissioning steps
Points:
- Submit plant details on the portal and apply for net meter after installation (Press Information Bureau)
- DISCOM schedules inspection + net meter installation (timelines depend on scheduling and workload) (Press Information Bureau)
- After net meter + inspection, the commissioning certificate is generated on the portal (Press Information Bureau)
- Then submit bank details + cancelled cheque on the portal for subsidy processing (Press Information Bureau)
- Subsidy is released within 30 days after bank details submission (as per the scheme process document) (Press Information Bureau)
Where delays usually happen (and how to avoid them)
Points:
- Name mismatch between bill/ID/bank (most common)
- Blurry uploads (cut corners, unreadable consumer number)
- Roof access or inspection scheduling delays
- Missing safety items in installation causing inspection rework
Important Note:
Most delays happen due to document mismatch or inspection scheduling. Clean paperwork + clear uploads reduce the wait and help you start saving sooner. (Press Information Bureau)
Get a timeline plan with your roof survey booking. Share your latest bill + roof photos, and get a week-by-week plan (survey → portal → install → inspection → net meter).
Halo Solar Systems
Address:
Block 2, Chetak Complex, Zone 2, MP Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462011
Phone Number:
9111328840
GMB Profile Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w9CsAgw3hCZXUG829