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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 39

'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting:

  1. the installation of CNG kits in motor cars
  2. the installation of water meters in urban households
  3. a billing mechanism crediting solar energy consumers for electricity they add to the grid
  4. the use of piped natural gas in household kitchens
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Answer: (C) a billing mechanism crediting solar energy consumers for electricity they add to the grid

Explanation

Under net metering, consumers pay only for net consumption (imports minus solar exports).

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: not related.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: not related.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: net metering credits rooftop-solar users for power exported to the grid.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: not related.