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Welcome to Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading

A New Smarter Way to Share Clean Energy and Save Money

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading is a government-supported pilot programme that allows electricity consumers and rooftop solar producers to buy and sell electricity directly through a secure digital platform.

The programme is being launched with the support of India Energy Stack (IES), DISCOMs, and authorised Trade Platform Providers (TPPs).

Participate Who Can Participate?

ConsumerConsumers

  • Use electricity at home or for business
  • Have a Smart Meter installed
  • Want to reduce your electricity costs

ProsumersProsumers (Solar Consumers)

  • Have a rooftop solar system
  • Generate surplus electricity
  • Have a Net Meter / Smart Meter
  • Want to earn from excess solar power

Why Join P2P Energy Trading?

Benefits for Consumers

  • Access electricity at better prices
  • Support clean and green energy
  • Choose power from nearby solar producers
  • Transparent billing and secure settlement
  • Simple digital process backed by DISCOM

Benefits for Prosumers

  • Earn from surplus solar generation
  • Get better value beyond net-meter adjustment
  • Sell electricity directly to interested consumers
  • Track trades digitally and transparently
  • Contribute to India’s renewable energy mission

How Does P2P Energy Trading Work?

1

Registration

Register as a Consumer or Prosumer on the P2P trading platform.

2

DISCOM Verification

Your meter and connection details are verified by the DISCOM.

3

Start Trading

  • Consumers can buy electricity
  • Prosumers can sell surplus solar energy
4

Billing & Settlement

All transactions are securely adjusted in your electricity bill.

Verified Credential (VC)

VC Your secure digital identity that confirms you as a genuine DISCOM consumer and enables safe trading.

Generate VC to validate your connection details on trade platforms.

Authorized Trading App

Buy & Sell Electricity Directly Through a Secure Digital Platform